Upcoming Events
February 5: PTO Meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the Library
February 11: No School
February 11: No School
A Message from the Principal
Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather as students go outside each day unless the air temperature and/or wind chill is below zero at the time of recess. Snow pants, boots, hats, and mittens or gloves are a must to ensure that your child is safe and prepared to play outdoors. When there is snow on the ground and your child does not have snow pants or boots they can go outside, but will have to remain on the blacktop. This is so they don't get wet and then have to spend the rest of the day sitting in cold clothes.
Speaking of weather, if school is delayed or closed due to weather conditions, please turn to the following sources for information:
RADIO STATIONS:
WFCL 1380AM/WJMQ 92.3FM
WTCH 960 AM/WOWN 99.3FM
WTAQ 1360AM/WIXX 101.1 FM/Y100 100.3 FM
JackFM 94.3/DukeFM 93.5/WNFL 1440AM
WDUX 800 AM/92.7 FM
TV STATIONS:
WBAY Channel 2
WFRV Channel 5
WLUK Channel 11
NBC Channel 26
Please DO NOT CALL radio stations, police department, schools or the bus garage. Their lines must remain open to receive emergency information. Thank you for your cooperation!
Speaking of weather, if school is delayed or closed due to weather conditions, please turn to the following sources for information:
RADIO STATIONS:
WFCL 1380AM/WJMQ 92.3FM
WTCH 960 AM/WOWN 99.3FM
WTAQ 1360AM/WIXX 101.1 FM/Y100 100.3 FM
JackFM 94.3/DukeFM 93.5/WNFL 1440AM
WDUX 800 AM/92.7 FM
TV STATIONS:
WBAY Channel 2
WFRV Channel 5
WLUK Channel 11
NBC Channel 26
Please DO NOT CALL radio stations, police department, schools or the bus garage. Their lines must remain open to receive emergency information. Thank you for your cooperation!
Summer School Dates Announced
PTO News
The PTO (Parent/Teacher Organization) held its first meeting of the new year earlier this month. In addition to the "Snowman Soup" project that was completed in conjunction with the Holiday Concerts, they have decided to plan a Family Night sometime in the Spring, hold a "Teacher Appreciation Event" during National Teacher Appreciation Week in May, as well as host a picnic at the end of the school year. We hope that you will be able to attend one of our upcoming meetings as we start planning all the details for these events.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 5th beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Rexford/Longfellow Library. Childcare will be available once again so feel free to bring your children along. Hope to see you there!
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 5th beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Rexford/Longfellow Library. Childcare will be available once again so feel free to bring your children along. Hope to see you there!
Collection Help Needed
We are continuing to collect Box Tops for Education, Econo receipts, Milk Moola caps, bag strips, and Our Family UPC symbols. If your student(s) bring in a sandwich bag full of any combination of the above, their name(s) get put into a drawing that will happen in May. Please write the name(s) of the student(s) and grade level on the bag. If you have more than one student, you can put each of their names on the bag so they are all entered into the drawing.
The winners from the drawing in December received a Friday snack "punch card" with 10 punches, each one good for a free snack on Friday. It is so sweet how so many of these students have shared their winnings with their siblings or peers, often at times using a punch to get them a snack, too. We also wanted to let you know that the Milk Moola program run by Kwik Trip will be coming to an end, so if you have any of those, please send them in ASAP as they need to be sent in and postmarked by 3/31/19 in order of us to collect any of these funds. |
English Language Learner Family Nights
ELL families and staff gather once a month to increase family and school connection. They met on January 11 to build gingerbread houses. Students and their families collaborated to construct and decorate their masterpieces, incorporating patterns and other math concepts. They will meet again on February 14th at the Clintonville Public Library. For more information, please reach out to Rebecca Dillenburg at (715) 823-7215 x3241.
Library Corner
We had 56 students complete and turn in their "Winter Break Reading Bingo" sheets. Pictured here, is Cheyenne, who completed a black out bingo card and received a prize from the IMC for reading over winter break.
According to an article published by The Washington Post, "One of the most important things parents can do, beyond keeping kids healthy and safe, is to read with them. That means starting when they are newborns and not even able to talk, and continuing well beyond the years that they can read by themselves." For some great tips on helping your child develop a love of learning, along with some handy resources that include utilizing your school librarian, check out the full article, which is linked here for you.
According to an article published by The Washington Post, "One of the most important things parents can do, beyond keeping kids healthy and safe, is to read with them. That means starting when they are newborns and not even able to talk, and continuing well beyond the years that they can read by themselves." For some great tips on helping your child develop a love of learning, along with some handy resources that include utilizing your school librarian, check out the full article, which is linked here for you.
School Office NewsEvery Friday, the office has healthy snacks for sale for 50 cents. If you would like your child to purchase a snack, please send them to school with money and at some point in the day on Friday, their teacher will allow them to come to the office to make their selection. Graham crackers, fruit snacks, and even occasionally popcorn is available for sale.
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Lost and FoundOur "Lost and Found" area continues to grow bigger with each passing day. If your child is missing anything at all, please come on in and take a look to see if any of these items belong to them. The "Lost and Found" items line both sides of the hallway outside of the office.
There are a large number of gloves, hats, and jackets in this areas, which is concerning because students need to wearing these items when they go outside on cold winter days. While they are encouraged to search for lost items in this area whenever something goes missing, it is sometimes hard for them to recognize what items belong to them as many look alike. Labels on tags are hugely helpful in getting lost items back to the correct owner. Thanks for your help! |
Counselor's Corner
Bullying can be a very over used term so we just wanted to share this resource, which can be used as a guide to help kids know how to identify bullying and stop it in its tracks!
We want school to be a happy place for all, so one thing that we want students to know, and that you can help reiterate at home, is that if they are not comfortable with a situation, they need to seek help from an adult RIGHT AWAY because, in many cases, time is of the essence. It is difficult to look into a situation that happened months ago because many of the crucial details can be hard to decipher at that point. Please remind your child that they can always come to any staff member in the building with concerns. You, as parents, are also always welcome to do the same! |
The Trucker Way Minute
The January "Trucker Way" Assembly focused on reiterating our school-wide expectations, which are "Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible." These three simple rules are the foundation for proper school behavior.
Pictured to the left are the December "Trucker Way" winners. All students who were nominated in the month of December were recognized during the January assembly. From there, five lucky winners, one from each grade level, were drawn and sent off to take a ride on a fire truck around town. This is an incredible honor and we are very grateful to the Clintonville Fire Department for giving our students this very memorable experience. |
Helpful Tips from the Health Office: Media Use; How Much is Too Much?
Today’s youth have more access than previous generations to media; which includes broadcast media (TV) and social media (facebook, Twitter, video games). Research shows that increased media use is linked to obesity, difficulty with sleeping, or risk of developing problematic Internet use or Internet gaming disorder. To prevent or correct these risks and behaviors the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that parents and caregivers develop a Family Media Plan that takes into account the health, education and entertainment needs of each child as well as the whole family (American Academy of Pediatrics Announces New Recommendations for Children’s Media Use, 2016).
Unplugged playtime for infants and toddlers helps to develop bonds between child and parent or caregiver while also developing social skills for later in life. Children 18 to 24 months should view high- quality programs like Sesame Street or other programs found on PBS with their parent or caregiver. For children ages 2 to 5 screen time should be limited to 1 hour per day of high-quality programs. Viewing shows together, parent and child, can help the child understand what they are seeing and apply it to the world around them.
For school- aged children and adolescents it is a balance of media use with other healthy activities. By placing consistent limits on time spent using media, the type of media viewed or used and ensuring that media does not take the place of adequate sleep, physical activity or other behaviors essential to health will help to ensure media does not have a negative effect on the adolescent.
Healthy Children created a free tool for families and children to work together to create a Family Media Plan. This plan is available in both English and Spanish and can be found at (www.healthychildren.org/MediaUsePlan). Happy planning!
For more information on this topic resources can be found at The American Academy of Pediatrics, Media and Children or Johns Hopkins Medicine, Media Use in Children and Adolescents.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics Announces New Recommendations for Children’s Media Use. (2016). Retrieved from: https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-app/aap-press-room/Pages/American-Academy-of-Pediatrics-Announces-New-Recommendations-for-Childrens-Media-Use.aspx
Unplugged playtime for infants and toddlers helps to develop bonds between child and parent or caregiver while also developing social skills for later in life. Children 18 to 24 months should view high- quality programs like Sesame Street or other programs found on PBS with their parent or caregiver. For children ages 2 to 5 screen time should be limited to 1 hour per day of high-quality programs. Viewing shows together, parent and child, can help the child understand what they are seeing and apply it to the world around them.
For school- aged children and adolescents it is a balance of media use with other healthy activities. By placing consistent limits on time spent using media, the type of media viewed or used and ensuring that media does not take the place of adequate sleep, physical activity or other behaviors essential to health will help to ensure media does not have a negative effect on the adolescent.
Healthy Children created a free tool for families and children to work together to create a Family Media Plan. This plan is available in both English and Spanish and can be found at (www.healthychildren.org/MediaUsePlan). Happy planning!
For more information on this topic resources can be found at The American Academy of Pediatrics, Media and Children or Johns Hopkins Medicine, Media Use in Children and Adolescents.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics Announces New Recommendations for Children’s Media Use. (2016). Retrieved from: https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-app/aap-press-room/Pages/American-Academy-of-Pediatrics-Announces-New-Recommendations-for-Childrens-Media-Use.aspx
Quarter 2 Celebration
We celebrated the end of the 2nd quarter with sledding and hot cocoa, which was donated by Big Sal & Cheesy's of Clintonville and prepared by members of our newly founded PTO. Luckily, we received some snow earlier in the week and had enough on the ground for the kids to enjoy zipping down the hill.
News from Trucker U
This year on Wednesday nights there is a new program offered at Trucker U called "Grasshoppers." Mrs. Petermann is leading this group that is open to 2nd through 4th grade students. The students are working on numerous jump rope skills and even routines that they will be performing during select Trucker sporting events. Their first performance will be Friday, February 1st during halftime of the Varsity Boys Basketball game. The students are having a blast in the program and getting a great workout as well!
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Trucker U Important Dates February 6: No Trucker U February 11-14: No Trucker U |
P.E. Happenings
If you haven't already, please take a moment to check it Mrs. Petermann's Physical Education newsletter. On the left hand side of the page, you will also find links to the monthly newsletter, which you can see a thumbnail image of here. There is a plethora of great information contained there so please take a moment to check it out if you haven't already. These are also sent home on a monthly basis in hard copy format, so please watch for your child to come home with them.
If you ever have any questions regarding your child in Physical Education, the best way to contact Mrs. Petermann is via at [email protected]. |
Volunteer Spotlight
Joanne Reiner has been volunteering with Mrs. Siverton's 1st grade classroom two days a week for the last 2 1/2 years. She has a huge heart and always gives the students just what they need, from knitted hats and mittens, classroom supplies, books, and of course, lots of love.
Here she is seen reading a book to a group of students. Reading aloud to children is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. It helps improve vocabulary development, increase their attention span, and fosters a lifelong love of reading. Thank you Mrs. Reiner for all that you do!
If you are interested in becoming a classroom volunteer, too, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher or the office so we can get you the necessary paperwork, which includes a background check. The volunteer forms are always available in the Rexford/Longfellow Elementary office if you would like to come pick one up.
Here she is seen reading a book to a group of students. Reading aloud to children is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. It helps improve vocabulary development, increase their attention span, and fosters a lifelong love of reading. Thank you Mrs. Reiner for all that you do!
If you are interested in becoming a classroom volunteer, too, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher or the office so we can get you the necessary paperwork, which includes a background check. The volunteer forms are always available in the Rexford/Longfellow Elementary office if you would like to come pick one up.
February Lunch Menu
Community Corner
The Parenting Journey
A series of parenting classes are being offered at St. Martin Church in Clintonville. The classes are free and you do not need to attend each one in order to participate. A meal will be provided from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. with the session starting at 6:00 p.m. and lasting for one hour. Child care will also be provided. The dates and sessions are listed on the flyer. If interested in attending, please contact Principal Mark Moran at (715) 823-6538 ext 2113 to RSVP as the sign-up in person has already passed.
Your Opinion Matters
Thank you so much for taking the time to read through this newsletter. It is our hope that your found it helpful and informative. If you have any suggestions on how it can be improved or other types of information you would like to see included, please e-mail Associate Principal, Vanessa Moran, at [email protected] to let her know.
The feedback that has been shared so far has been overwhelmingly positive and is very much appreciated. Please continue to share your thoughts with Mrs. Moran so this can continue to be a resource for you and your family. |