Lions Ledger
Patriot Elementary School April 2019
A Message From Our Principal
Dear Patriot Families,
I hope each of you had a wonderful Spring Break and enjoyed family time and relaxation. We only have 8 more weeks left in this school year and next week we start state testing. We will continue to prepare students, but please see additional advice for parents:
On Test Day
Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep and eats a healthy breakfast
Many teachers report that students who don't do well on tests haven't gotten enough sleep, and haven't eaten breakfast on the morning of the test. Doing both of these things will ensure that your child is working at full capacity (Narang, 2008).
Remain positive
Staying calm will help your child stay calm. If she gets nervous about the test or is likely to experience anxiety during the test, help her practice some relaxation techniques that she can try once she's taking the test (Narang, 2008).
April 8-10 ELA 7:45-9:45 4th grade; 10:00-12:00 5th grade; 12:10-2:10 3rd grade
April 11-15 Math 7:45-9:45 4th grade; 10:00-12:00 5th grade; 12:10-2:10 3rd grade
April 16-17 & 19 Science 8:30-10:30 5th grade
Volunteer Opportunities: We are always needing volunteers. Please check the link to see where you can help. Check back periodically as volunteer spots are continuously being added. Thank you in advance for making Patriot the best! Click Here for list of where we need your help.
On April 25th 5:00-7:00, Patriot will host our Patriot Pride Night celebrating Culture and Diversity. Dinner will be served featuring different foods from around the world. If you would like to "host" a table showcasing your culture or country, please contact Emily Pierce at 719-382-1460 or epierce@ffc8.org or Kayla Ainsworth, kainsworth@ffc8.org. Families may also sign up by clicking on this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a45a9ae2da2fd0-diversity
Thank you for partnering in your child’s education. If you have any thoughts, ideas, and/or concerns, please email or stop by.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Canon, Principal
Patriot Elementary Mission:
“For every student to become a lifelong learner and a confident, productive member of society by providing an engaging, safe, and supportive academic community.”
Wise Words from Patriot Counseling
~Sleep is very important for growing young bodies. Sleep enhances memory, learning, mood regulation, and overall physical well-being. Both Deep Sleep, needed for physical rejuvenation, and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep (needed for brain health) are important. Stress, depression, and anxiety can coincide with sleep disorders.
~To help your child, as well as yourself, get a better night’s sleep, try these:
1) Keep dinner time about the same, and about 2 or 3 hours before bedtime. Try to avoid heavy meals too close to bedtime.
2) ~ Set a sleep schedule. Having the same bedtime and wake up time, 7 days a week, can help us to fall asleep and stay asleep. Children 5 – 12 years old need 10 – 11 hours of sleep per night. Give children a 10 – 15 minute warning before bedtime.
3) ~Keep the bedroom at a cooler temperature to help promote sleep.
4) ~Take time to relax before bedtime, and avoid using electronics just before bed. A better choice would be sharing a book or a bedtime story.
5) ~Practice a ritual. Doing the same things in order every night can help our bodies get ready for sleep.
6) ~Try progressive relaxation, guided imagery, or simple stretching movements. There are many websites and apps that have suggestions for these calm down strategies. I love the “RelaxMeditation” app on my iPhone. One site you can try is
https://www.mother.ly/child/guided-meditations-to-help-your-child-sleep
Holly Niewinski, MA, LPC, NCC
School Counselor, Patriot Elementary
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
April
4/2 Spring Picture Make Up day
4/2 Light It Up Blue Ft Carson Autism Awareness 5:00-7:00 pm Main Gate
4/3 Choir Performance @ 6:00 pm
4/4 Patriot Musical 5:30 pm
4/10 SEAC Meeting @ 4:30 pm Conrad Early Learning Center
4/15 PTO Election Meeting @ 2:45 pm
4/18 Battle of the Books competition
4/19 3rd Grade Field Trip to the zoo
4/25 1st Grade Field Trip to Cave of the Winds
4/25 Family Culture Diversity Night @ 5:00 pm
May
5/2 STEM competition
PTO Meeting and Election
Patriot needs you to be involved in our school!
Childcare will be available for school-age students.
Monday, Apr 15, 2019, 02:45 PM
Patriot Elementary School Cafeteria
BOYS TOWN Education Model at Patriot
April~~Courage
4/1-4/5 Getting Teacher's Attention
4/8-4/12 Accepting No For an Answer
4/15- 4/19 Having a Conversation
4/22-4/26 Appropriate Voice Tone
We are excited to showcase video's are students are creating!
Please watch the following links students at Patriot made for classrooms:
Ever-Changing Colorado Weather
We encourage all students during the winter to dress in layers and always have jacket, hat and gloves in their backpacks.
In EXTREME weather we will send a message out about Red Flag dismissal process.
Join the PTO or SAAC
**Childcare provided in the gym; meetings will be in school cafeteria
SAAC/DAAC: Do you want to help plan a Vision for Patriot Elementary? Join the SAAC/DAAC Committee. Please contact Mrs. Canon for more information.
PATRIOT + PARENTS = SUCCESS
We Need You!!
April and May Volunteer Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F44ADAC22A3FB6-april
D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Schools) was created by Patriot Staff to promote dads and positive male role models of students to help at our school. We have reserved dates we can use individuals at drop-off and pick-up, reading to students, and helping at recess. Patriot encourages any participation and we will send out messages to ask for volunteers. Research shows the importance of fathers and father-figures in the school setting, and the positive impact it has on academic, social/emotional, and linguistic success. Contact Mrs. Polyefko for more information at kpolyefko@ffc8.org.
Title 1
Peer Conflict, Mean Behavior, and Bullying. What is the Difference?
Talking with our children about these differences is very important in teaching how to handle these situations.
Click on the provided link to read more about the difference between peer conflicts, mean behavior, and bullying behavior.
P.A.W.S
The PAWS Pledge is promised each day during morning announcements: "I am a Patriot Lion. I show my pride by using my PAWS--Personal Best, Act Responsibly, Work and Play Safely, Show Respect to All; I am a Patriot Lion let me show you my PAWS! ROAR!!!
--Patriot Elementary School colors: Red, White, Blue
--Patriot Mascot: Lion
Box Tops for Education
Box Tops are an easy way for our school to earn FREE money!
PLEASE keep those Box Tops and students can paste or tape to Box Top Sheets. When complete sheets are turned in, students receive a small treat. Please contact the office for more sheets.
Patriot Elementary School
Website: www.ffc8.org/Patriot
Location: 7010 Harr Avenue, Fort Carson, CO, USA
Phone: 7193821460
Facebook: facebook.com/PatriotElementaryFFC8