JACKRABBIT JOURNAL
March 2019
FROM MRS. FRANK
Happy March Jackrabbit Families!
Thank you to everyone who made our first Multicultural Night a huge success! It was wonderful to see so many families come out to celebrate the diversity that we have at Owens. We had 19 different countries represented. I already can’t wait for next year! If you are on Facebook, please check out our Owens page. There are many wonderful photos of the event. Also, our Step It Up Fundraiser is off to a great start! Thank you for all who have signed up to help raise funds for Owens. The money raised helps support your student and our school. I look forward to seeing you all on March 8th to see our adorable students western dance. I hope that you all have a wonderful Spring Break.
WESTERN DAY
Save the date!
Western Day will be held on Friday March 8th. We invite you to come watch their performance, which will be held during your child’s PE class time. They will be showing off their dances that are being taught in PE.
Please remember that this is a regular instructional day and students might be missing tests, etc. if they are taken out early.
If you are planning to attend Western Day at Owens, please remember that a photo ID is required for all visitors. Sign in will be in the gym.
Here are some event reminders:
· No strollers
· Limit 4 visitors including children
· No siblings from Owens or any other elementary, middle school or high school
Due to the large turnout, parking will be limited. Please do not park in or block the driveway of the water utility district on Jackrabbit Road. Staff will leave our parking lots open for visitors, so please try the parking lots before looking elsewhere.
Western Day will be held in the cafeteria and there will be no lunch visitors or lunch drop offs.
LUNCH VISITORS
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
5TH GRADE PARTY MEETING
Lauren Ibe
Assistant Principal
FROM THE CLINIC
Health Reminders: A healthy school environment requires the cooperation and effort of us all working together. During this time of year we tend to see a higher incidence of strep throat, flu, respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses. We would like to remind everyone that they can help to protect themselves and their families form many of these airborne illnesses. Follow the Habits for Good Health listed below recommended by the Center for Disease Control.
Habits for Good Health
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze – throw the tissue away after you use it. If you do not have a tissue, cover your mouth and nose with the inside of your elbow.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water especially after you cough or sneeze. If you are not near water, use an alcohol based hand cleaner.
• Stay away as much as you can from people who are sick.
• If you or your child gets the flu, stay home from work or school. Do not go near other people so that you don’t make them sick too.
• Try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs often spread this way.
• Dress for the weather. Come to school dressed for our Texas weather, layers work great this time of year.
SEASONAL ALLERGY TIPS
If you know your child has severe seasonal allergies and needs to take medication, please try to give it to them at home to avoid worsening of symptoms at school. Seasonal allergy symptoms can include red/itchy eyes, watering of eyes, eye swelling, sore throat, runny noses, and sneezing. There are many over the counter medications for children that can help with these symptoms. Children's strength Benadryl is a common one, and it is available in a non-drowsy formula. Your doctor can help you with a good medication option for your child also. Often times, a doctor may also recommend using allergy relief eye drops to help with eye itching/irritation. It is important to try to avoid allergy triggers by following some basic steps: keeping windows closed, bathing after being outside, avoid lying in bed after being outside for long periods to avoid spread of pollen or grass spores contaminating your sheets, washing clothes and sheets often to get rid of allergens, and using allergy relief medications such as antihistamines or other medications that may be recommended by your doctor.
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Angela Garcia, RN Owens Elementary School Nurse 281-463-5917
FROM THE LIBRARY
Congratulations to the 5th grade team, Captain Book, for winning the school's Name That Book Competition held Friday, February 22nd. Members include Addison Cantrell, Samantha Dorsey, Brithanny Garcia-Lopez, Kendall King, Kanticha Phaobunjong, Emma Takacs and Samantha Wagner.
These students will represent Owens in the Regional Name That Book Competition on Tuesday, March 26th at the Berry Center.
Best of luck to team Captain Book!!!
OWENS VIPS-HELPING HANDS COMMITTEE
OWENS SPIRIT NIGHTS
Skip the cooking and plan to join us for one of our Spirit Nights!! Enjoy a fun, casual dinner with the family and meet other Owens families! A portion of the proceeds come back to our school! Join us from 4-9PM and be sure to tell your server/cashier that you are there to support Owens! Hope to see you!!
Monday, March 25th - Texas Roadhouse
Tuesday, April 9th - Chick-fil-A Copperfield
Monday, April 22nd - Texas Roadhouse
Tuesday, May 14th - Chick-fil-A Copperfield
SUPPORT OWENS ELEMENTARY BY SHOPPING AT KROGER
Do you have a Kroger Plus Card? Would you like to help Owens VIPS give even more to our Owens Students?? Then link your Kroger Plus account to Owens Elementary and help us raise even more! Simply log on to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and follow these easy steps:
- Create an Account or Log-in
- Click on “Kroger Community Rewards”, under “Savings & Rewards”
- Select “View Details”
- Select “Enroll”
- Enter #83845 in the search bar
- Select “Enroll”
Once you do this, Kroger will donate a portion of every purchase to Owens Elementary, and your rewards points still stay ALL YOURS! Win-Win!
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Owens VIPS - Helping Hands Committee is a parent volunteer organization dedicated to creating a safe, challenging, inspiring, and fun school environment for our children. We are committed to supporting Owens’ staff and teachers through our various fundraising activities, programs, and volunteer opportunities that elevate our children’s school experience.
If you are an Owens parent, guardian, grandparent, or community member, we would love to have you be a volunteer this year! We have many opportunities for you to chose from to enrich your child's education. Please contact owensvips@gmail.com for information on how to become a registered volunteer, or reach out to us through Facebook.
STAY IN TOUCH!
Stay up-to-date on all our fun and educational activities, volunteer opportunities, and much more! Like and Follow us on Facebook: @owenselementary & @owensvips
OWENS ELEMENTARY
Website: https://owens.cfisd.net/en/
Location: 7939 Jackrabbit Road, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-463-5915
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/owenselementary/
Twitter: @cfisdowens