We had a blast ice skating last week! Thank you to the PTO for sponsoring the event and to all of the families who volunteered to help. We couldn't have done it without you!
March 18 Release Time Bible Class 2:20-3:35 p.m.
March 19 Young 5s to planetarium 8:40-9:40 a.m.
PTO meeting @ 12 p.m. - please join us!
March 20 Late start
School-home partnership meeting in the media center 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. - see details below
Science Night 6 p.m. - please join us!
March 21 Elementary Super Show reception @ Central Office 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
March 22 Flashlight Friday and Fuzzy Socks Day!
Coming Up...
March 28 Parents as Teachers Playgroup in gym 9:30-10:30 a.m. - click here for more information
March 29 Pajama Day
1/2 day - spring break begins at 12:05 p.m.
The school office will close right after dismissal - please be sure to make arrangements in advance
April 1-5 Spring break!
April 8 School resumes
School-Home Partnership Meeting
School-home partnerships are vital to your child's academic success. In fact, research indicates that a student's skill sets increasingly grow at a faster rate when we utilize the same academic vocabulary and strategies both at home and at school. Therefore, our intervention team and teacher leaders have prepared a wealth of information and resources to help families support their children's learning. Please join us on Wednesday, March 20th, from 7:30-8:15 a.m. in the Brown School Media Center to acquire resources and tips to support your reader and mathematician.
This will be set up as an "open house" format with different stations around the room. If you are able to come for five minutes or forty-five minutes, we'd love to see you! Please note that this is an adult-only event, however there will be supervision in the gym as this is a late start day.
We are in need of additional volunteers for Wednesday evening's Science Night. If you are able to help out, please email Marilyn Bishop at m.bishop407@yahoo.com. Thank you for considering!
The Elementary Super Show will be held from March 21st until April 25th. The opening reception is on Thursday, March 21st, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at Central Office (3275 Lincoln Avenue, St. Joseph). Featured artists will receive a letter indicating their work will be on display. All families and community members are invited to celebrate and enjoy our selected district elementary artists until April 25th during business hours at Central Office. We hope to see you there!Drop-Off Procedures
Please help to ensure all families can get on their way safely each morning by NOT parking in the drop-off lane. If you wish to walk you child in or have the need for extra time to say goodbye, you must park. Thank you for your attention to this.
United Way Book DriveWe will continue to collect books in our front entrance lobby for the United Way's annual "Spring Into Action" book drive. Thank you to those of you who have already contributed. We have already filled one box and are gladly accepting additional donations through March 21st.
13 Online Challenges To Be Aware Of
Some of you may have heard recent media reports about dangers related to the "Momo Challenge". Our staff has been made aware of this and our hope is to educate our families as well. Below you will find information from commonsensemedia.org about this and, by clicking the link, 12 other challenges that your children may already know about. Rest assured, our IT department is, as always, taking precautions to ensure our students are safe online.
Momo Challenge. This frightening social media challenge appears with an unforgettable, horrifying picture of a statue of a bird (that looks like a girl) and allegedly encourages kids to perform increasingly risky and harmful tasks, including hurting themselves. It can pop up in a variety of places but seems to center around Whatsapp, where a user is sent a link to click on. It's not new but resurfaces occasionally. Though some articles mention reports of kids actually harming or killing themselves as a result of the challenge, they are unsubstantiated. Some reports indicate it's actually a way for hackers to get access to devices, which poses a whole separate set of risks.
Our lost and found continues to grow! Please stop by the school to look through the items in case your child has lost something. We have lots of boots right now! If you are unable to come during school hours, you are welcome to come in after school. The building is open for after school activities Monday through Friday. All remaining items will be donated after spring break.
Community Corkboard
Looking for fall activities to enroll your child in?
Check out local offerings by visiting our Community Corkboard.
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