October 2013

The school was filled with excitement as the students entered dressed to dazzle, scare, make others laugh, or just to enjoy the events of the Halloween day.

The faculty sure did dress it up.  Our Fifth Grade teachers came as Rock, Paper, Scissors.  The Sixth Grade teachers turned into "The Three Blind Mice".  Some of the faculty were transformed into Minions; hopefully, they will be back to normal tomorrow.  We had Jenny, a character from a book, a puppy, man, scarecrow, chef, Santa, the list goes on.

Thanks to all those who celebrated this day with us during the parade, in the classroom, or by helping your child dress up to enjoy the festivities.

Students and faculty wore tie-die shirts, ties, and ribbons in their hair for the theme of the day.  Third grade students excited to show their support for Red Ribbon week.

We kicked off Red Ribbon week by wearing red.  On their way to lunch, the students signed their name to a poster agreeing they would not get caught in the web of drugs.  The students received a spider ring for participating.

Second Grade had their "Parents and Pumpkins" literacy night.  The children whose names were drawn, picked a pumpkin to take home.

The Parenting With Love & Logic course is designed to help parents practice effective parenting without the power struggles.  Parenting with Love & Logic teaches parents and children to accept natural consequences and reach a win/win agreement.  

The course length is 4 weeks.  Please pre-register with a secretary listed on the link to ensure placement.

Love and Logic Link

Once a month half of the first graders go to Mr. Ekker’s and Mrs. Hogan’s room for dance instruction.

Red Ribbon Week will be Monday, October 28 - Friday, November 1. The 2013-2014 Red Ribbon theme will be "DRUGS ARE SCARY".  You can show your Red Ribbon spirit by participating in the daily events listed below.

• MONDAY:  "DON'T GET CAUGHT IN THE WEB OF DRUGS" - Wear red.
• TUESDAY:  "DON'T GET TIED UP IN DRUGS" - Wear a tie dye shirt, tie, or ribbon.
• WEDNESDAY:  "I AM A JEAN-IUS" - Wear jeans.
• THURSDAY:  "DRUGS ARE SCARY" - Wear Halloween costumes.
• FRIDAY:  "OUR SCHOOL IS DRUG FREE FROM HEAD TO TOE" - Wear crazy hair and socks.

During our First grade literacy night, parents came to the school with their student and learned about writing, technology in reading, and reading instruction.

There are many reasons we hold literacy night.  A few of those reasons are listed below.

1. To inform parents of ways to help their students at home, which is supportive of the teachers.
2. To strengthen the relationship between parent and student.
3. To strengthen parent and teacher relations.
4. To strengthen community/school relations.

Students creating skeletons in Mrs. Taylor's class.  They are using Q-tips and other art supplies to create this scary art project.

Thanks to all of the parents who have volunteered to help in the classroom and at home doing various projects.  Mister Rogers said, "All of us, at some time or other, need help.  Whether we're giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world."  We couldn't do it without everyone's help.  THANK YOU!