The Principal's Nest
Parent Edition~ December
Hello December!
It's the final month of the year! It's filled with holiday cheer, giving and time with family. We also want you to take time and reflect on the 1st half of the school year. With December being the final month of the year, I hope that you will sit down with your Wise Owls and talk about how to set goals for the new year and reflect on their learning from this year.
Our semester ends on December 21st, so make each and every day count before going into the new year. School is closed December 22nd and students return on January 7th.
Along with the holidays, December brings cold weather. It is important that each student has a coat at school each day in order to stay warm when we go outside for recess. It is also critical that your child's name is written on the inside of his/her coat so we can return it to the rightful owner if it is lost. Lost coats without names inside them are placed in our lost and found and oftentimes are never claimed.
Holiday parties and giving:
Remember, as you bring in items for holiday parties, please remember that food brought in from home should be prepackaged/prepared in a sanitary environment such a food facility. Please check with the classroom teacher to find out if there are any dietary restrictions for students in the class.
If you are looking for ideas to give your classroom teacher, there is a book in the office with every teacher's "likes and loves". Please feel free to ask our office assistants about it and look through it.
Parent/Teacher Communication:
As we get deeper into our school year, please keep communication open with your child's teacher. Find out whether your teacher prefers communication through Dojo, email, text, remind or other communication methods. If you're not getting enough communication, let the teacher know or notify the grade level administrator (K-2 Mrs. McDuffie/ Counselor is Mr. Tyndall and 3-5 Mr. McNeill/ Counselor is McDonough)
Out of the Office:
I will be out of the office on December 10th- December 13th. If you have an important concern or an emergency, still email me, but I would advise you to also CC Mr. McNeill and Mrs. McDuffie. I want to ensure that your questions get answered promptly.
Superior in the Kitchen
We are super proud of these ladies and all that they do to ensure our students and staff are well fed and healthy.
Student Led Conferences and Parent Teacher Conferences
Remember, if you have concerns about your child's progress feel free to reach out to your teacher
Principal's List
Thank you to all the students who served our school on the Principal Pass List
Celebrated the 50th day
Reading at home
Racing with McNeill
Upcoming Events
Singing Wise Owl Concert and PTA Holiday Celebration- 6:30 pm in the cafeteria
Thursday, December 6th
Artists in Schools- Students will hear a presentation from Billy Jonas during the following times
2nd-3rd grades 9:30-10:30
4th-5th grades 11:00-12:00
Lunch break for Artist
PK,K,1st Grade, Roy 1:30-2:30
Friday, December 7th
Our Superintendent, Dr. Ross Renfrow, will be reading to the following classrooms:
Mrs. Butcher – 5th Grade
Mrs. Grotheer – 3rd Grade
Mrs. Carson – 1st Grade
Holiday Spirit Week- December 17th- 21st
Mon. Dec. 17… Santa Hat Day
Tues. Dec. 18 Holiday colors day/Team T’s and tutus!!
Wed. Dec 19… Christmas/holiday sock day!
Thurs. Dec. 20… Ugly Holiday Sweater Day!
Fri. Dec. 21 Holiday jammie day!
Friday, December 21st- Early Release Day and End of Quarter 2