Cans for Books!
Here are the winner’s (again) for this year’s Cans For Books program:
1st place – Huntington
2nd place – Randolph
3rd place– Hartley
FROM COMPUTING SERVICES FOR TEACHERS:
Computing Services will be testing a new web filtering solution for the district beginning Wednesday, May 15. If you plan to use the Internet with students between Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 23, it is recommended that you test access to the websites you intend to use prior to having students access those sites. If you experience an issue (site allowed that needs to be blocked, site blocked that needs to be allowed, etc.) during this window of time, please contact the district help desk (436-1735) and the issue will be addressed immediately.
PARENTS: Warm weather dress code reminders:
No flip flops
Spaghetti straps
Bare middles
Short shorts
5th & 6th Grade Summer Band Camp
Monday, June 10-19, Weekdays
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Humann Elementary School, 6720 Rockwood Lane
$50
ADAPTIVE SCHOOLS:
June 6&7 for days 1 and 2 AND July 25&26 for days 3 & 4
STUDENT COUNCIL
We have two final duties for student council members this week and next.
This Friday, May 10th at 3:15…..student council members will be doing a quick school grounds clean up to “spruce up the joint” before Fun Night.
Students will receive a note about this. They will meet me outside near the first berms close to the equipment. They should bring their backpacks and coats for dismissal.
Next Tuesday, May 14th at 3:10…..student council members will do a quick “post Fun Night” grounds clean up. They will also have time for a quick treat.
Again, they will receive notes about this activity.
LOVE and LOGIC MOMENT:
Encouragement to Moms Everywhere
Moms…do you ever feel like the weight of the world is resting firmly on your shoulders? Do you ever feel like it’s your job…YOUR JOB… to make sure that your kids always do the right thing and turn out well? Do you ever worry that the entire neighborhood is aware and judging you when your kids sneak out of the house with mismatched socks, messy hair and less-than-polite attitudes?
Oftentimes, the most loving and effective mothers take the most heat from others and themselves.
Wonderful moms understand that kids need to make plenty of small, affordable mistakes. They know that kids must experience occasional struggles and disappointments. They also know that constant rescuing or micromanaging just creates kids who need constant rescuing and micromanaging.
Because of this, the best moms often feel a bit lonely and unsure of themselves. They feel lonely because our society too frequently rewards what looks good rather than what is good. They feel lonely because they rarely overhear other mothers bragging about allowing their kids to learn by forgetting a lunch, misplacing an occasional homework paper, or having to pay for a lost coat.
The best moms often feel a bit lonely and unsure of themselves.
It’s easy to feel guilty or insecure when you see so many “super hover mommies” acting like pack mules, carrying all of their children’s sporting equipment, back packs and other responsibilities. It’s easy to lose perspective when your minivan is the only one without an “Honor Student” bumper sticker. It’s tempting to waver when the parents next door are working harder completing their child’s homework than their child is.
On this Mother’s Day holiday, I hope to encourage all of the wonderful mothers who let things fall apart from time to time…who understand the wisdom of providing a rather imperfect world for their kids. When you find yourself feeling insecure or guilty, listen to our audio, Helicopters, Drill Sergeants and Consultants, and be reminded that it’s far better for our kids to submit a sloppy science fair project than them seeing us hunched over the kitchen table frantically doing it for them.
Thanks for reading! Our goal is to help as many families as possible. If this is a benefit, forward it to a friend. Dr. Charles Fay
CALENDAR
May 13 BIST team meeting at Lefler at 4:00
May 13 BIST consult day at Randolph
May 13 2nd to 3rd grade transition meeting for teachers and Dr. B.
May 14 1st to 2nd grade transition meeting for teachers and Dr. B.
Tues., May 14, Lefler Visit for 5th graders who will attend there.
May 14 Randolph School Skate 6-8 p.m.
May 15 Elementary Principals Council
May 15 Kdg. to 1st grade transition meeting for teachers and Dr. B.
May 16 4th grade to Camp!
May 17 – Kindergarten Antelope Park/Zoo study trip. Walk to the park and zoo— picnic lunch.
May 16 and 17: Grade 4 gone to camp; Grade 5 goes to recess at 12:20 and lunch at 12:35-12:55.
Tuesday, May 21, Fifth Grade Recognition with Parents, 7 p.m.
May 22: Second grade gone, so we skip that recess/lunch time; no schedules change; recess and lunch start with Kindergarten at their regular time.
May 22 Papa John’s Pizza Night
May 22 Second Grade to Aksarben Aquarium
May 23 – Kindergarten Morning field day on lower playground (9:15-11:15)
May 23 First Grade and Third Grade go to Chet Ager Nature Center
May 23: Grade 3 gone; Grade 4 comes to recess at 12:00 and lunch 12:15-12:35 AND grade 5 comes to recess at 12:20 and lunch 12:35-12:55.
May 23 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
May 31 Report cards due to Dr. B. by 4 p.m.
June 7 Report cards mailed to families
Movie Concessions
Eat This… Trail mix, (1/4 cup)…150 calories
Not That… Popcorn (10-12 cups)….600 calories
Eat This… Junior Mints ™ (large box= 2 servings)
340 calories (shared with a friend = 170 calories)
Not That… Twizzlers ™ (6 oz pkg = 2 servings)
640 calories (shared with a friend = 320 calories)
Eat This… Soft Pretzel with Mustard
290 calories
Not That…Nachos (40 chips + 4 oz cheese sauce)
1101 calories Eat This, Not That, 2012