Grizzly Gazette
February 15th, 2021
Principal's Message
You'll find this Gazette will contain some new information, but the remaining newsletter will be repeat information from last week as reminders. Please take a minute to reread the information and contact me with any questions you may have.
We continue our work with the Character Strong trait of responsibility during the month of February. I am finding, now more than ever, that I need to be responsible for listening more intently to my students staff and parents as we continue on this "pandemic" journey. It's easy to throw out a, "How's it going?" without "really" hearing the person's response. I am responsible for taking the time to listen if I am going to inquire about how someone is doing. This means stopping what I am doing to engage with the person. This means not formulating answers in my head even before they are through speaking. Just listening can be the help someone is looking for, rather than an answer. We all share the responsibility of looking out for one another and listening is a wonderful way to do so. Take care.
Jeff
SCSD Family Message for February 11th, 2021
Progress Reports
AA Hybrid Students: February 16th
BB Hybrid Students: February 19th.
CES Library News (Reminder)
Currently we are transitioning into book check out for ALL K/5 (in-person) classes. Although the CES library is closed to students at this time, they are able to put books on hold through our library database (Follett/Destiny Discover). Students can explore Follett/Destiny Discover by logging into their Clever account and scrolling down to District apps. Once holds are processed, books are delivered to classrooms and distributed by the teacher. This week I have reached out to a handful of classes, showing them how to use the system etc. Hopefully by the end of next week I will have all tutorials complete and will post a tutorial for families to have at home. CES book hold maximum each week is as follows = K-3 (2 books). Grades 4-5 (3 books). This is an exciting time for our students! Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I am always here to help! mcrimin@stanwood.wednet.edu or 629-1280, ext. 2431
Thank you….. Mrs. Arnestad
Next week: A new reading app for families called SORA! Stay tuned...
Clever Troubleshooting (Reminder)
When students have not logged out of their Chromebooks and just closed them sometimes instead, Clever may ask you to provide a password to log back in. Attached is a link to a tutorial to help you log your student back into the computer without inputting that password.
If you have any questions or concerns please email Renee Barrie at rbarrie@stanwood.wednet.edu or call the help line at 360-403-3966.
K-5 Technology Specialist
Cedarhome Elementary
Picture Retakes (Reminder)
Hello Cedarhome Elementary Families,
Retake day is here! Firefly Images wants to share with you our very last opportunity for pictures at your school this year! We are so excited to be back in your community one last time. Everyone attending school on-campus will be getting their photo taken, for those who have chosen to continue with remote learning, please sign up for a time using our order form. The order form will walk you through the choices to make signup easy. This picture day is open to those who need a retake and those who are coming to the camera for the very first time. We want to see everyone in the yearbook, so no purchase is necessary.
IMPORTANT: Please do not sign up for a time if your student will be in class on campus on picture day.
Dates: Monday, February 22nd AND Thursday, February 25th
Location: Cedarhome Elementary School
Once again, we will be set up in our socially distanced photo tents and you will be happy to know we have added heat. Since we will be masking up, we ask that you do the same until the moment we take that picture. We will be following all COVID protocols for this activity and continue to have a perfect safety record this year.
If you are getting a retake, don’t forget to return your complete picture package to the photographer in order to complete your order process.
Link to Sign-up/Order form:
https://fs4.formsite.com/FireFly/2qd3oecsl9/index.html
WHAT TO BRING:
Retakes? Just bring your entire original picture package.
Retake of Digital Images? Just tell your photographer.
First time to camera? Once again, let your photographer know.
And don't forget to bring your smile... We could give you one of ours, but you look much better with your own smile on!
Thank you!
Firefly Images
PTO Happenings! (Reminder)
Hello Grizzly Families!
PTO is getting ready for some exciting virtual events and fundraisers! Even with these uncertain times of no volunteers at the school, we still want you to be a member of the PTO! In a normal school year being a member of the PTO means you would be more connected with what's happening at Cedarhome. Staff appreciation days, fundraisers, ice cream and popcorn sales and other great events are an example of what you would be a part of. By completing our membership form, you will be entered in a drawing to win an Instant Pot Air Fryer!! Your form must be submitted by February 26th, 2021.
If you would like to be more involved in the decision making process, we currently have open board positions available. Our Vice President and Secretary positions would love to have you! Please reach out to Amy Walton at Cedarhomepto@gmail.com for more information!
Teachers and staff at Cedarhome love seeing students dressed in our Griz Wear apparel. Please use the form below to order a short sleeve, long sleeve or hooded sweatshirt! Youth and adult sizes available.
Welcome Letter and Volunteer Form
Griz Wear Form
https://forms.gle/MxbrxR5FxyjRAW6E6
We hope to hear from you soon!
-Amy Walton, Randi Johnson and Leslie Hill