The Howler December 21st, 2018
Newsletter for the Shadow Hills Elementary School Community
Principal Point
Two Week Break - Do You Monitor Your Child’s Screen Time?
There are positives and negatives to screen media for children. But one thing’s for sure, today’s children spend a lot of time watching screens.
New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that parents develop a screen use plan for their child. It should take the child’s development into account, and provide consistent rules about media use. Parents should be sure that their child’s screen time is balanced with plenty of time for sleep, exercise and non-screen recreation.
Take time today to evaluate recreational media use in your home. Are your kids spending too much time watching TV, playing video games, surfing the internet or texting? Is it affecting their success in school? If so, it’s time to set some limits.
To monitor media use:
Pay close attention to how your family uses media. Where are the TVs and computers located? How many hours does your child spend watching TV and browsing online?
Learn more. New video games come out each month. Find out what your child is playing. Ask other parents what they recommend.
Make a plan. Take the TV out of your child’s bedroom. Put the computer where you can see it. Figure out how much screen time you will allow your child. Then establish a screen-time schedule for your family and stick to it. Establish screen-free times and zones in your home—during homework time and mealtimes, for example. Set an electronic device curfew one hour before bedtime. For a media plan calculator, go to www.healthychildren.org/English/media.
Share recreational screen time. When your child does watch TV or play video games, join in. Interact with your child. Talk about what you are watching.
Offer choices. Suggest other activities for your child when electronic devices are turned off.
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Shadow Hills Elementary School
We are PK-6th Public Elementary School in Boise, Idaho! We serve the community of NW Boise and parts of Eagle and Garden City. We have excellent community support for our outstanding teachers and staff! Thank you!
Mission
Inspiring curiosity and building integrity to cultivate a positive learning community.
Vision
We believe the most promising strategy for achieving the mission of Shadow Hills Elementary School is to develop our capacity to function as a professional learning community. We envision a school in which staff:
Inspire curiosity
Build integrity
Cultivate a positive learning community
Unite to achieve a common purpose and clear goals
Work in collaborative teams
Seek and implement best practices that result in student growth and achievement
Monitor student progress
Demonstrate a personal commitment to the overall success and well-being of all students
(Vision based on P. 135 of the following book - Eaker, DuFour & DuFour. (2002). Getting Started: Reculturing Schools To Become Professional Learning Communities. Bloomington, Indiana: National Educational Service.)
Values
We live the values of: Respect - Dignity - Honesty - Responsibility - Teamwork
2018-2019 Focus: Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Attitude, Integrity, and Self-esteem
Purpose/Goals
SMART Goals updated annually
Email: gale.zickefoose@boiseschools.org
Website: https://shadowhills.boiseschools.org/
Location: 8301 West Sloan Street, Boise, ID, USA
Phone: 208-854-6060
Facebook: facebook.com/ShadowHillsWolves
Twitter: @ShadowHillsElem
WINTER HOLIDAY BREAK
If you're looking for a fun activity over the vacation, Mrs. Cecil, our amazing librarian, has included a flyer below for a Reading Bingo Game and information on FREE access to thousands of interactive eBooks over the Winter Break! See the attached flyer for information and Bingo Card. Bring your completed Bingo Card back to the library in January for a prize!
Have fun and be safe! See you in the new year!
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Winter Weather is Here!
SNOW BOOTS NEEDED!
As winter weather is upon us you may have discovered that your child's snow boots no longer fit. If you are looking for a place to donate them, Shadow Hills will take them to give them to students in need of snow boots! Bring your gently worn boots to Mrs. Erwin in the counseling office and we will find them a new home. Thank you for supporting our students!
Shadow Hills Geography Bee
Congratulations, Ben!
Classroom Champions
School Champion
DECEMBER ASSET EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH!
"Abby always does her job with a smile! She is a hardworking and reliable student who truly makes a difference."
Abigail A., nominated by Mrs. Diehl
"Cohen is very responsible and self-directed at completing his asset duties. He goes about his duties quietly and appropriately. He is always polite and asks if there are other things to do that day. I enjoy having Cohen's help in the health office!"
Cohen P., nominated by Nurse Terri
WALKING CLUB NEWS
Walking Club is off to a great start this year! There are more students walking and/or running laps than ever before at lunch recess! See here the students who are racking up the miles and have already reached the 25 mile mark and beyond:
25 Miles!
Dreyson L. (Wamhoff)
Caleb G. ( Jeffries) and Gavin W. (Amoureux)
50 Miles!
Jacob S. and Brody S. (Plies)
Keep walking and stay healthy!!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming activities:
Parents of 5th & 6th Graders: Informational Math Nights are scheduled for January. Please see the attached flyer for dates and times. Information regarding placement in Math 6, Honors and Compacted Math will be covered as well as explanation about the secondary math course sequence.
Parents of 6th Graders: Plan now to attend the Riverglen Junior High 7th Grade Orientation Night on January 22nd! See the attached flyer for information.
Spring Baseball/Softball: The “early bird” discount for North Boise Little League registration expires on December 31st. Please click on the following link to register now: https://www.northboiselittleleague.org/Default.aspx?tabid=691351&mid=715971&newskeyid=HN1&newsid=181377&ctl=newsdetail.
If CHESS is your game, then check out the attached flyer below for upcoming chess tournaments in the area sponsored by the Western Idaho Scholastic Chess League.