FRIDAY FANFARE                 February 24, 2012

 

NO SCHOOL – Friday, March 2^nd – Teacher In Service/Workday

 

Student Attendance during State testing period:  Students in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 will begin state testing in the next few weeks.  Student attendance during this period is very important.  Once a child begins a test, he/she must complete it in order to comply with the guidelines.  Please limit appointments during this time frame and talk to your child’s teacher concerning any concerns you may have.

 

5^th Grade Math Assessment – February 28, 29, March 1

3^rd Grade Reading Assessment – March 5, 6, 7

4^th Grade Math Assessment – March 6, 7, 8

6^th Grade Reading Assessment – March 6

3^rd Grade Math Assessment - March 12, 13, 14

4^th and 5^th Grade Reading Assessment – March 13, 14, 15

6^th Grade Math Assessment – March 13

 

Here is how you can help your child prepare for state testing:

 

Ø  Be sure your child gets adequate rest.

Ø  Provide a healthy breakfast.

Ø  Visit with your child about any testing concerns.  This can be a stressful time.  Communication is the best way to deal with stress.

Ø  Contact the teacher if you note something that they need to know about your child.

Ø  Be sure your child has a water bottle.

 

New To Ellinwood Bowling Night:  The Ellinwood Chamber of Commerce and Sunflower Bank are sponsoring a Bowling Night Thursday, March 1^st at Eagle Lanes from 7 – 9 p.m. for any family that has moved to Ellinwood the past 2 years (or moved back).  Appetizers will be provided and there will be opportunities for the kids (and the young at heart) to win prizes and bowl.  Reservations are encouraged but not necessary.  Contact Nancy Baird at the Chamber Office (566-7353).

 

Kindergarten Round-Up:  Mark your calendars as we make plans for Kindergarten Round Up on Thursday, March 29^th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  If you have a child who will be 5 years of age before September 1^st or know of any other kids, please contact the Grade School Office so we can add them to our contact list to send out information about Kindergarten Round-Up. 

 

School Appropriate Slogans – Please be aware that some slogans, especially for Breast Cancer, are not appropriate to wear to school.  This includes jewelry, bracelets, t-shirts, bags, and more.  If you or your child has a question about whether something is appropriate please call or visit the Grade School Office.  Thank You for your cooperation in this matter. 

 

Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for March 15^th from 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  If you have a preference on a time, please contact Gaila Nielsen in the Grade School Office at 564-2750.  Schedules will be mailed out in March.

 

Nurse Notes:  When children complain of feeling sick, it is difficult to know when they should be kept home.  Here are a few guidelines:

·         A temperature of 99.6 degrees or above associated with a headache, sore throat, nausea, coughing and/or sneezing, or other symptoms.

·         A temperature of 100.0 or above, even when there are no other symptoms.

·         Student has been vomiting or has diarrhea.

·         A rash with an unknown cause.

If a student has had a temperature, he/she must be free from fever 24 hours before returning to school.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Nurse Shannon in the Grade School Office.

 

 Mark Your Calendar:

            March 1 – End of 3^rd 9 Weeks

            March 2 – NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service/Workday

            March 9 – Treaders Fundraiser

            March 14 – Early Dismissal – 2:15 p.m.

            March 15 – Early Dismissal – 1:00 p.m.

            March 15 – Parent Teacher Conferences 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

            March 19 – 23 – NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK

            March 29 – Kindergarten Round Up – 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.