Washington Elementary School Newsletter - November 2016

S.T.A.R.

Mrs. DuPras had fun quizzing every student on the meaning of S.T.A.R., our PBIS acronym.
S-Stay Safe
T-Take Responsibility
A-Act Respectfully
R-Ready to Learn

Students who could recite all four received a S.T.A.R. bookmark and a starburst candy.

The students did a great job learning all four, and now all school staff can help them remember remember the school rules for a safe and successful learning adventure together.

SAFETY DAY

Our students learned about staying safe firsthand in October during Safety Day. Each class got to see safety vehicles, such as an ambulance, a police boat, a fire truck, and police car, and talk to the heroes who protect our community every day.

Welcome to New Staff Members

The Washington Staff is pleased to welcome two new staff members:  Mrs. Jennifer Santos, our new TK teacher, and Mrs. Kristal Johnston, our new intervention paraprofessional.

School Improvements

We are so pleased to announce two renovations to our campus.  After 20 years of not working, our clock tower is back to working properly. We love keeping our beautiful building, which was built in 1934, in good shape!

We also have a new electronic marquee in the front of the school paid for with Student Body funds. We thank the students, families, and community of Kingsburg for supporting our fund raisers so we can have even better communication.

Cookie Dough Fundraiser Results

Congratulations to the following students for selling enough Cookie Dough to participate in the Money Machine:

Rogue Miguel, Camrynn Ransom, Darren Moench, Derek Petree, Olivia Gutierrez, Colton Pipkin, Colter Thiesen, Stella Morrison, Noah Brooksher, Jake Sondergaard, Rylin Barrientos, Zoie Hofer, Isaiah Rangel, Sophie Vaquera, Reece Cano, and Joel Flaming.

Thank you to all the students and parents who participated.  The school’s share was $10,927! Those funds will go towards field trips, supplies, and events for
our students.

Reagan Elementary School Newsletter - November 2016

Red Ribbon Week

This year Reagan Mustangs are using the “Force” to “Say NO to Drugs."  At Reagan, Red Ribbon Week kicked off with a special assembly featuring Mr. Rick Alonzo.  Mr. Alonzo provided Reagan students with a powerful message about making positive choices and having the courage to stand up to others and being the best you possibly can be.  Mr. Alonzo painted pictures (one with the assistance of his son, Jude) to go along with his message.  We would like to thank Mr. Alonzo for joining us during this important week.  Reagan Mustangs are encouraged to dress up in support of Red Ribbon Week: Tuesday—Western Day, Wednesday—Twin Day, Thursday—Military Day, Friday—Force Friday.  Remember, “Teamwork makes the Dream work.”

Band March-a-Thon

“Let’s Go, Band!!!”  On Wednesday, October 26, the Reagan band, consisting of 5th and 6th grade students, joined the Rafer Johnson Jr. High Band as they marched from Rafer to Reagan.  Mr. Awbrey and Mrs. Sigle have been preparing for this day since students first began playing their instruments this year.  The bands stopped off at different locations along the way and finished with a lunch time performance for students at Reagan.  The students sounded great and had a lot of fun during the event.  Some stated that they were going to go home and sleep because they were so tired.  This is the first opportunity that some students have had marching.  We would like to thank all those who have assisted with this event. 

Sports

The Reagan Fall Sports Season will be coming to a close on Friday, November 4, as the Flag Football and Volleyball teams (Mr. Pickrell) travel to Selma to compete in the SEAL end of the season tournament.  All of our sports teams have had successful seasons in learning how to play the game and have fun.  We would like to thank coaches, Mrs. Jimenez, Mr. Pickrell, Miss Golbek, and Mr. East for giving of their time to help our students.

Online Apparel

The window to purchase Reagan gear (shirts, hooded sweatshirts, beanies, etc.) will re-open on November 7 and will stay open until November 20.  If you missed out on the opportunity to purchase an item last time, please consider ordering during this window.  Items will be printed during our Thanksgiving Break and will be delivered to Reagan during the first part of December.

Music

Band

The Band March-A-Thon is now complete and we focus our attention on the Winter Concerts to be held on December 8 and 9. 

Choir                                         

The Winter Concerts for Choir will be December 1 and 2.  All music students have been getting ready for these concerts.

KCAPS—Christmas With Dignity

From now until November 18, KCAPS has placed several boxes around all of our District’s schools in an effort to bring in toys for needy families.  KCAPS is a great organization that partners with our schools and we would like to give back by having a successful toy drive for them.  Last year, with your efforts, KCAPS was

able to provide over 500 toys for families.  Together, let’s try and bring in more toys so more families can benefit.  The toys brought in to fill the boxes should be in the original packaging. 

Santa's Shop

Santa’s Shop is just around the corner and if you would like to assist, please visit the Reagan PTA Facebook page and find out how you can assist us.  There are many opportunities to help and all are welcomed to do so.  Santa’s Shop begins after the Thanksgiving Break. 

November Events

·   Nov 3—Military Day

·   Nov 3—SOM Luncheon

·   Nov 4—Force Friday

·   Nov 4—Fall Sports Tournament

·   Nov 7—Music Boosters at Reagan 7 p.m.

·   Nov 10—End of 1st Trimester

·   Nov 11—Veterans Day, NO SCHOOL

·   Nov 14—5th grade Monterey Bay Trip (202, 203, 205)

·   Nov 15—SSC Meeting 3:15 p.m.

·   Nov 15—ELAC Meeting 4:30 p.m.

·   Nov 17—5th grade Monterey Bay Trip (204, 206, 207, 208)

·   Nov 18—Report Cards Go Home

·   Nov 21—25—Thanksgiving Break

·   Nov 28—Santa’s Shop Begins

Lincoln Elementary School Newsletter - November 2016

Lincoln Jog-a-Thon Rescheduled for 

November 4^th!!!

Jog-a-Thon Update!

Our Lincoln Jog-a-Thon was rescheduled to November 4^th due to rain.  Students will now turn in their donations November 7^th-10^th and the last turn in day will be November 14^th.  Students can continue getting pledges until November 4^th.  Thanks for your generous donations!  For every $20 that a student turns in, they will receive a ticket that will make them eligible for the daily fun drawing in which they can receive the generous prizes that parents donated.  On November 17^th at 1 PM we will have our Jog-a-thon Awards Assembly.  On November 18^th, students that brought in $75 or more will get to throw a water balloon at Mr. Stovall.

NED Character Assembly

Recently we had the NED show at Lincoln.  The NED show is a character education assembly.  NED is a loveable cartoon character whose name is an acronym for Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best.  This assembly included many exciting yo-yo tricks throughout the assembly.  The week after the assembly, students were able to purchase yo-yos.  Students were allowed to practice yo-yo tricks on the playground at recess all week.  This event was a lot of fun, and it reminded all of us to be great citizens.  On Fridays at Lincoln we have Fun Fridays every week.  Students are encouraged to wear their Lincoln school colors so their class can win the spirit award trophy. Students are also allowed to bring their yo-yos to school on Fridays to use at recess for the month of November.

Santa Lucia Parade

Lincoln School will be having a float with the theme, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” in Kingsburg’s Festival of Lights Parade, which is on December 3^rd at

5:30 PM.  If you would like to help with this event, please come to our Parent Club meeting on November 17^th @ 6:00 PM in Lincoln’s Library.  Our parent club will be organizing the float, so please like the parent page on Facebook for all upcoming float information.  2016-2017 Lincoln Parents Club.  Further details will be sent home from school as we get closer to the date of the parade.  It is going to be a lot of fun!

2nd Grade Spotlight - Mrs. Rogers' Class

Mrs. Rogers’ class has been enjoying our Science unit. We have been learning about the four layers of the Earth. We especially enjoyed reading How To Dig a Hole To The Other Side Of The Earth by Faith McNulty. In this book we journeyed through the layers of our Earth and learned what each layer is made of. Each child then created their own “no-spaceship” and showed it traveling through the Earth’s layers.  We love to learn in room 25 and are excited to move on from the Earth’s layers into Fossils and Life Long Ago.

            3rd Grade Spotlight - Mrs. Rosales' Class

Studio 12 at Lincoln School is a classroom full of Super Stars. We start each morning using our talent to sing about character traits, recite poetry, and SOAR!  One of our beginning units started with the study of bridges.  After reading various texts, both informational and narrative, the students worked together in groups to create their own bridge.  Each group of students used what they had learned about structures to build a bridge out of gumdrops and toothpicks.  Their goal was to hold 120 penny cars!  The students were extremely proud that they all met their goal with some students reaching 300 penny cars.  We wrapped it up with a narrative writing on the experience.  It's going to be a fantastic year with these Super Stars!

Upcoming Events

¨    Red Ribbon Week – October 31^st-November 4^th

¨    November 4^th – Jog-a-Thon

¨    November 7^th-10^th and November 14^th – Jog-a-thon Turn in days

¨    November 7^th – Students of the Month Assembly @ 8:30 AM

¨    November 10^th – End of 1^st Trimester

¨    November 11^th – Veteran’s Day – No School

¨    November 14^th – Student of the Month Lunch @ McDonalds

¨    November 17^th @ 1 PM – Jog-a-thon Awards Assembly

¨    November 17^th – SSC/ELAC Meeting at 2:30 PM – Library

¨    November 17^th - Parent Club Meeting @ 6:00 PM-Library

¨    November 18^th – Awards Assembly – 3^rd Grade @ 8:30 & 2^nd Grade @ 10:10

¨    November 18^th – Water Balloon Toss @ Mr. Stovall @ 12:30 PM

¨    November 18^th – Report Cards

¨    November 21^st-25^th – Thanksgiving Vacation

¨    Santa Lucia Parade Float – December 3^rd –Theme – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Roosevelt Elementary School Newsletter - November 2016

Goodies with Grandparents  

I would like to thank Grandparents for joining us for our morning event, Goodies with Grandparents.  Our Parent Advisory Committee made this a great event.  A musical shout out to the KHS Jazz Band and Mr. Schofield for providing the music.  Cinnamon rolls, jazz, and spending time with grandparents, what a great way to start the day!

Veterans Day 

     Veterans will be recognized and honored here at Roosevelt in the auditorium on Wednesday November 9^th at 1:15 pm.  We will honor our men and women who have served or are currently serving in the military. 

     There will be a Patriotic Assembly with a very special Pledge of Allegiance, songs, poems, and a presentation of gifts to our Veterans.  Children will be wearing red, white, and blue that day.  Children and staff are inviting Veterans we know to join us for the program and refreshments.

Santa Lucia Parade

Santa Lucia and Roosevelt need you for the parade.  We will be designing and putting together a float for students to enjoy.  Please call the school to see how you can help.  

Upcoming Events

˜   Nov 8 ELAC 2:30pm Room 1

˜   Nov 9 Veterans Day Assembly 1:15pm in the Auditorium

˜   Nov 10 End of First Trimester

˜   Nov 11 Veterans Day Holiday No Classes

˜   Nov 17 Site Council 2:30pm Room 1

˜   Nov 21-25 Thanksgiving Holiday Week

˜   Dec 3 Santa Lucia Parade

˜   Dec 6 Students w/ STAR Character Luncheon

5th Grade Rocks!

Red Ribbon Week@ Reagan Elementary School

The Fifth Grade Team celebrated the beginning of Red Ribbon Week on Monday, October 31st, at Reagan Elementary School.