Louisville Elementary School
September Newsletter
Louisville Elementary School Happenings!
Coffee Break for our Teachers
This school year, we would like to continue to provide the opportunity for staff at Louisville Elementary to enjoy a cup of coffee from Black Sheep Coffee House in Springfield on Fridays. Our teachers and paraprofessionals are working so hard to learn Schoology, provide remote learning, and continue to teach their in-school students. Sometimes, a cup of coffee is the perfect treat at the end of a school week. If you are interested in donating money to treat a staff member to a cup of coffee, please send donations in an envelope labeled “coffee” to Lisa Sheehan.
Each Friday, names are drawn to see whose order is paid for by the appreciative families of Louisville. Donations can be made at any time throughout the year. Thank you for your generosity!
Thank You!
Remote Learning
LOUISVILLE ELEMENTARY SEPTEMBER BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS
Counselor's Corner - Mrs. Linda Allen
Hello!
Welcome to Louisville Elementary School. I am Linda Allen and am blessed to be the elementary counselor! This is my 40th year teaching, so I have seen many changes in education. One thing that hasn't changed is my love for “my kids”! I am married to a wonderful guy named Doug who is a funeral director. We have three married children and six beautiful, wonderful grandchildren--YES, I am a grandma! Please feel free to email me with questions or concerns about school and/or your children. If I don’t know the answer, I will find someone that does! Each month, I include a topic in our elementary newsletter. This month, it is on sleep needs of children. THIS is so important. Enjoy!
Childhood Sleep Guidelines
Retrieved from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sleep/Pages/Healthy-Sleep-Habits-How-Many-Hours-Does-Your-Child-Need.aspx
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) provides some helpful guidelines regarding just how much sleep children need at different stages in their development. Keep in mind that these numbers reflect total sleep hours in a 24-hour period. So if your son or daughter still naps, you'll need to take that into account when you add up his or her typical sleep hours.
Healthy Sleep Habits - Tips from the AAP
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) supports the AASM guidelines and encourages parents to make sure their children develop good sleep habits right from the start.
Make sufficient sleep a family priority. Understand the importance of getting enough sleep and how sleep affects the overall health of you and your children. Remember that you are a role model to your child; set a good example.
Keep to a regular daily routine. The same waking time, meal times, nap time, and play times will help your child feel secure and comfortable, and help with a smooth bedtime. For young children, it helps to start early with a bedtime routine such as brush, book, bed. Make sure the sleep routines you use can be used anywhere, so you can help your child get to sleep wherever you may be.
Be active during the day. Make sure your kids have interesting and varied activities during the day, including physical activity and fresh air.
Monitor screen time. The AAP recommends keeping all screens—TVs, computers, laptops, tablets, and phones out of children's bedrooms, especially at night. To prevent sleep disruption, turn off all screens at least 60 minutes/1 hour before bedtime.
Create a sleep-supportive and safe bedroom and home environment. Dim the lights prior to bedtime and control the temperature in the home. Don't fill up your child's bed with toys. Keep your child's bed a place to sleep, rather than a place to play. One or two things—a favorite doll or bear, a security blanket—are okay and can help ease separation anxiety.
Realize that teens require more sleep, not less. sleep-wake cycles begin to shift up to two hours later at the start of puberty.
Avoid overscheduling. In addition to homework, many children today have scheduled evening activities (i.e., sports games, lessons, appointments, etc.) that pose challenges to getting a good night's sleep. Take time to wind down and give your children the downtime that they need.
Learn to recognize sleep problems. The most common sleep problems in children include difficulty falling asleep, nighttime awakenings, snoring, stalling and resisting going to bed, sleep apnea, and loud or heavy breathing while sleeping.
Talk to your child's teacher about your child's alertness during the day. Sleep problems may manifest in the daytime, too. A child with not enough, or poor quality sleep may have difficulty paying attention or "zoning out" in school. Let your child's teacher know that you want to be made aware of any reports of your child falling asleep in school, as well as any learning or behavior problems.
Talk to your child's pediatrician about sleep. Discuss your child's sleep habits and problems with your pediatrician, as most sleep problems are easily treated.
Music Schoology Classroom Codes
Kindergarten Access Code
TH7D-WK75-TJKS4
1st-Grade Access Code
RK3N-N3S8-F96HZ
2nd-Grade Access Code
HNX4-57B6-54MC3
3rd-Grade Access Code
C6KN-Z8J4-FDSMH
4th-Grade Access Code
BVWS-9VHT-JMWQ7
5th-Grade Access Code
TS5D-75G5-BNKHD
Mark Your Calendars
September 7th - No School
September 16th - Early Childhood Advisory Meeting via Zoom (email Mr. Mathis for details if you are interested)
October 8th - Picture Day
October 14th - End of 1st Quarter
October 19th and 21st - Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 23rd - No School
November 25th - 29th - Thanksgiving Break
December 19th - January 3rd - No School
Louisville Lions PTO News
2020-21 Louisville Lions PTO: The Louisville Lions PTO works hard to fulfill our mission to help support the students and staff for Louisville Public Schools through volunteer and fundraising efforts. Volunteers are always welcomed and wanted. Please return the form to be included in the volunteer distribution list for the 2020-21 School Year.
Louisville Lion’s Elementary Den Directory: The directory is open to all PK-5 families. All forms need to be received by Friday, September 4th to be included in this year’s directory.
Lion Pride Spirit Wear – The Louisville Lions PTO store will be open soon! Please watch for the store link to be posted on our Facebook page in the coming days.
Thank you for your continued support of our Louisville Lions PTO. Any questions? Reach us at louisvillelionspto@gmail.com and follow on Facebook & Instagram.
PTO INFORMATION
Louisville Elementary School
Email: smathis@lpslions.org
Website: https://louisvilleelementary.weebly.com
Location: 200 West 3rd Street, Louisville, NE, USA
Phone: (402) 234-4215
Twitter: @pride_purple