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Stride Academy
Learning Targets
Language Arts- This week in Language Arts we will learning about the Bill of Rights. We will be doing an “Investigation” and our end product will be a magazine layout. Remember to read, read and read some more. Have a great Christmas and we will be rocking it in the New Year.
Math- Happy Holidays! Who would believe that we are already at Winter Break? The year is flying by! This week will be filled with instruction and assessment. It is important that your child be present if at all possible. We will be completing Unit 6 on Addition of uncommon fractions and conversions of mm, and cm to meters. Our unit assessment will be on Wednesday. Thursday, our students will be taking a District Quarterly Assessment reviewing all that we have learned this year. Friday is a day filled with holiday fun and good cheer as we celebrate our readers' great accomplishments. Buckle up! We are in for a wild ride! :)
Science- Our Science CBA is Wednesday. We will be finishing up the Sun, Earth, and Moon on Monday and have a day of review on Tuesday.
Please be aware of help your child stay in compliance with the following dress code:
Hygiene
Teachers frequently request that the school nurse address grooming and hygiene with students. Children don’t always willingly shower or bathe frequently or thoroughly enough. As you can imagine, unpleasant body odors can become a problem in the closeness of the classroom. Classmates are often the first to notice and bring it to the attention of the teacher. If not addressed, the problem can become embarrassing and hurtful for the student. But luckily, there’s an easy solution! Please discuss the importance of daily showering with your child and if necessary provide more supervision of daily grooming. Laundering of coats, sleepwear and bed linens may also be helpful. Household pets can also be a source of odor on clothing and personal items. Daily application of deodorant is important for older students as their rapidly maturing bodies and physical activities require extra grooming attention. We all have the same goals for our children…to provide for their physical, emotional and educational health and well-being. Discussing personal hygiene can be a sensitive topic, but one that must be addressed to meet these goals. Together, we can make our school a happier, healthier place!
Here are tips to teach personal cleanliness tactfully, sensitively and proactively. Use the “B4 plan” - - tell him/her nicely "before" others tell him/her rudely:
Be open. Before you can have any conversation with a child, especially an embarrassing one, you've got to have clear, healthy communication channels. He/She needs to know that you care and are available. Prioritize talk time. Shut out distractions. Don't attempt a touchy subject if you can't stop checking your text messages.
Be discreet. Find a private time and place. Don't announce it at dinner. This is the time to be a parent, not a pal.
Be supportive. Here's the proactive part. Practice, don't just preach. Provide personal grooming materials: shaver, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouth-wash, body wash, brush, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant/ antiperspirant (you need both). You may be willing to spend a little extra on the "teen" deodorant or pricier razor (teach safety). If you're into organic, just make sure it works. Provide fresh clothes, bedding, towels and washcloths. If he/she has a health-related hygiene problem, address that. Teach him/her workarounds --baking soda in shoes to reduce foot odor, chewing gum to freshen breath. Watch diet. Foods affect body odors-- vegetables, onions, garlic, beans.
Be a good role model. Kids learn by actions and make sure there are plenty of toiletries.
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Dismissal
Important Notice about ride changes
Parents,
Please note that our conference time is at 8:00 in the morning. Sometimes this is the only time during the day we can check our emails. If you send an email with important information about ride changes that day, please include llewis@nisdtx.org and/or sjackson@nisdtx.org. This will guarantee we get the information in time. Thank you for your help in this matter.
The 5th Grade Teachers
Progress Reports
Monday, Dec 14, 2015, 03:45 PM
COMING HOME
Choir Musical Performance
Monday, Dec 14, 2015, 01:15 PM
PVE Cafeteria
Holiday Party
Friday, Dec 18, 2015, 01:45 PM
Homeroom Teacher's Classroom
Holiday Break (NO SCHOOL)
Monday, Dec 21, 2015, 07:15 AM
Wherever you want!!!
Mrs. Branstetter
Email: sbranstetter@nisdtx.org
Website: http://www.nisdtx.org/Page/44875
Phone: 8172150580
Mrs. Davidson
Email: bdavidson01@nisdtx.org
Website: http://www.nisdtx.org/Domain/1984
Phone: 8172150588
Mrs. Ward
Email: pward@nisdtx.org
Website: http://www.nisdtx.org/Domain/1877
Phone: 8172150593