Wildcat Whispers
Linn Elementary School ----- Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Let's Celebrate Halloween!
Halloween is coming soon! We will celebrate on Monday, October 31. Classroom parties will be different times throughout the day. Please check your child's classroom newsletters for specific times. We are going to start a new tradition with our new building. All students K-5 may dress in costume. We will have an all school Halloween parade at 9am. Please make sure only to send costumes to school with your children that are school friendly (no fake weapons). Your child should be able to get in and out of the costume by his or herself. The teachers will not be able to assist each student with costume changes. Please make sure not to send anything that you are worried about being broken or lost. After the Halloween parade we will have students "trick or treat" through the hall as they go back to class. We want to extend an invitation to any business or group that would like to be a part of this. We have approximately 260 students and treats may be candy, pencils, stickers, etc. Please let us know if you would like to be a part of the event.
Grandparents Day 2016
Free Dental Exams
The Community Health Center of Central Missouri is honored to be able to provide dental services at Linn R-2 School on October 24-26. They are scheduled to be at the school for 3 days. The first day they will be providing primarily dental exams, cleanings, and x-rays. The next 2 days will focus on any treatment that was identified during the exams (fillings, extractions, crowns on baby teeth, baby root canals). Every effort will be made to complete treatment during their time at the school but if any treatment remains, or if your child requires any treatment they cannot provide on site, they have a local office in Linn (as well as in Jefferson City) where they can schedule an appointment to finish any work needed. At this time they can only see kids that have active Medicaid coverage. Based on participation they are able to see a limited number of uninsured kids that have dental needs. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the school nurse or the Community Health Center of Central Missouri.
Know someone over 55 with extra time?
Elementary Music Programs
We are trying something different with our Elementary Music Programs this year. Our hope is that we will be able to showcase each of the grade levels more. Here is our schedule for the year -
November 10th at 6:30
Veteran's Day Program 11th at 10:00am
1st and 4th Grade Veteran’s Day
Performance
Song: Thank You Soldier and others
December 13th at 1:00pm and 6:30pm
Kindergarten and 5th Grade
Holiday Concert
April 3rd at 1:00pm and 6:30pm
2nd and 3rd Grade Spring
Concert
Theme: Animals
Itchy, Itchy....
The following information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) will help you check for, treat, and prevent the spread of head lice.
What are head lice?
Head lice are tiny insects. They are about the size of a sesame seed (2–3 mm long). Their bodies are usually pale and gray, but color may vary. One "lice" is called a louse.
Head lice feed on tiny amounts of blood from the scalp. They usually survive less than a day if not on a person's scalp. Lice lay and attach their eggs to hair close to the scalp.
The eggs and their shell casings are called nits. They are oval (about 0.8 x 0.3 mm) and usually yellow to white. Nits are attached with a sticky substance that holds them firmly in place. After the eggs hatch, the empty nits remain attached to the hair shaft.
Head lice live about 28 days. They can multiply quickly, laying up to 10 eggs a day. It only takes about 12 days for newly hatched eggs to reach adulthood. This cycle can repeat itself every 3 weeks if head lice are left untreated.
Who gets head lice?
Anyone can get head lice. Head lice are most common in preschool- and elementary school–aged children. It doesn't matter how clean your hair or home may be. It doesn't matter where children and families live, play, or work.
How are head lice spread?
Head lice are crawling insects. They cannot jump, hop, or fly. The main way head lice spread is from close, prolonged head-to-head contact. There is a very small chance that head lice will spread because of sharing items such as combs, brushes, and hats.
What are symptoms of head lice?
The most common symptom of head lice is itching. It may take up to 4 weeks after lice get on the scalp for the itching to begin. Most of the itching happens behind the ears or at the back of the neck. Also, itching caused by head lice can last for weeks, even after the lice are gone. However, an itchy scalp also may be caused by eczema, dandruff, or an allergy to hair products.
How do you check for head lice?
Regular checks for head lice are a good way to spot head lice before they have time to multiply and infest your child's head.
- Seat your child in a brightly lit room.
- Part the hair and look at your child's scalp.
- Look for crawling lice and for nits.
- Live lice are hard to find. They avoid light and move quickly.
- Nits will look like small white or yellow-brown specks and be firmly attached to the hair near the scalp. The easiest place to find them is at the hairline at the back of the neck or behind the ears. Nits can be confused with many other things, such as dandruff, dirt particles, or hair spray droplets. The way to tell the difference is that nits are attached while dandruff, dirt, or other particles are not.
- Wet the hair. Use a fine-toothed comb to help comb out the lice or nits. Comb through your child's hair in small sections. After each comb-through, wipe the comb on a wet paper towel. Examine the scalp, comb, and paper towel carefully.
How do you treat head lice?
Check with your child's doctor first before beginning any head lice treatment. The most effective way to treat head lice is with head lice medicine. Head lice medicine should only be used when it is certain that your child has head lice.
When head lice medicines are used, it is important to use them safely. Here are some safety guidelines.
- Follow the directions on the package.
- Never let children apply the medicine. Medicine should be applied by an adult.
- Check with your child's doctor before beginning a second or third treatment. A second treatment is usually needed 10 days after the first treatment. In some cases a third treatment 10 days after the second treatment is needed.
- Do not use medicine on a child 2 years or younger without first checking with your child's doctor.
- Do not use or apply medicine to children if you are pregnant or nursing without first checking with your doctor.
- Store medicine in a locked cabinet, out of sight and reach of children.
- Ask your child's doctor if you have any questions.
Information from healthychildren.org
Character Kids Walking the Wildcat Way with Responsibility
Our character word for September was responsibility. Each classroom teacher chose a student who exemplifies this trait daily in the classroom. These students were honored in our morning assembly and will be taking a walk to Deutches Heim to get a special treat later this week.
Kindergarten
Blaidon Haslag "Blaidon is always doing what needs to be done. He works hard to do his best and help others. His hard work and organization has helped aid him in making great progress. " ~Mrs. Brodin
Kylie Goans "Kylie is responsible for her actions, her work, and her words. She is a super student!" ~Mrs. Holtschneider
Sam Reichart "Sam shows responsibility in everything he does. He is accountable for his actions and never blames others. He is also very dependable and trustworthy." ~Mrs. Johnson
First Grade
Ava Franken "Ava always comes to school prepared and ready to learn each day. She works hard to complete her assignments and always turns her homework in on time." ~Ms. Brune
April Everett "She always has her homework turned in and follows directions in the classroom. She is a great student to count on!!" ~Mrs. Flatt
Second Grade
Rhett Johnson "Rhett Johnson is a very responsible student. He always does his homework and brings back signed papers on time. He begins all assignments promptly and completes all of his work. I can also rely on him to carry messages and to successfully run errands. When asked, Rhett also helps out with other students in the classroom." ~Mrs. Burle
Brooklyn Kruger "Brooklyn is responsible about getting her homework done. There was one time when Brooklyn wasn't able to get her work done at home and she reminded me that she needed to finish her homework during recess. Brooklyn also came in before school to finish a math test without me having to go and get her." ~Mrs. Gilpin
Owen Reichart "Owen has been very responsible in remembering to turn in all homework on time. He has done great on his spelling test each week, because he is responsible and remembers to study his words. I can trust Owen to be responsible when going to the bathroom or running an errand for me." ~Mrs. Wolfe
Third Grade
Lillian Roberts "Lillian shows responsibility in the classroom by always working hard to finish her work in class and doing her best." ~Mrs. Jurd
Miranda Berry - "Miranda is a very responsible third grader. She always gets her assignments done on time, is in control of her behavior, and returns papers on time." ~Mrs. Wolfe
Fourth Grade
Vivien Baker "Vivien works hard every day at school. She makes sure that her work is always done on time. She likes to help other students and is a great role model." ~ Mrs. Muenks
Alexis Cicero "Alexis is a responsible student that works hard to get her work done, as well as help others. She is a great student to have in the classroom!" ~Mrs. Warren
Fifth Grade
Arlyn Martin "Arlyn is a great guy and he seems to really understand the meaning of responsibility. In fact I was listening to him helping another student and he told the other student to not do what he had done on his work because his mistake made him fix his, and it was a lot of wasted time. I thought this was great because he wanted the other student to see that a mistake is easily fixed, you just have to own up to it and get it right. He's a great friend and leader to all." ~Mrs. Eisterhold
Lily Strope "Lily works hard to get her assignments turned in on time. She does her best to get to school every day. She helps her classmates when she sees they need help. Lily likes to try new things and is ready to learn. ~Mrs. Wagner
Getting to Know Mrs. Holtschneider - Kindergarten Teacher
Tell me about your family-
I have been married to Lee for 13 years in October. I am a step-mom to Shelby and Jamey, and also grandma to Shelby's son, Carter. Cole is a 6th grader and Ross is a 2nd grader. We enjoy gardening, tending our chickens, hiking and finding mushrooms in the woods, camping and campfires, and spending time with family.
Tell me about your education and experience?
After graduating from JC, I attended college at Kirksville, then Warrensburg, earning my BS in Early Childhood Education. I started working here in Linn right after graduating from college. The transition from half day to full day kindergarten was underway, and I was lucky enough to get a full day kindergarten position. I stayed home with my boys for several years and then started back teaching at Linn Middle School. I was able then to transition back to the elementary to third grade and am now back in kindergarten which is my favorite place!
What did you want to be when you were little?
All I can remember was that I wanted to be a mommy. It wasn't until I was already in college that I decided to become a teacher.
What are you good at doing?
This is a hard one for me. I am good at making messes, procrastinating, and being lazy!!! I don't think of myself as being good at anything.
What makes you happy?
My family makes me happy. My tiny home with my pets, my garden, and my chickens make me happy.
What is your favorite thing to do?
I love to read, although I don't take time to do a lot of it. I also love to travel when money allows.
What is a favorite Linn Elementary memory?
I have many fond memories, but one of them was when I was teaching kindergarten with Mrs. Linda Maassen. Every year around Christmas we would do a unit on The Gingerbread Man. I was not a good cook, like Mrs. Maassen, and we made a class (big) gingerbread man. My class' gingerbread man was really sticky and gooey, so I added more flour to him. Mrs. Maassen laughed hysterically when she saw my 'snowman' of a gingerbread man. She, to this day, doesn't let me forget how inept I was at gingerbread men.
The other memory was when the bond issue passed to build a new elementary school. I cried happy, thankful tears.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 15
~Wildcats Take the Farm - PTO sponsored event at Where Pigs Fly Farm
Thursday, October 20
~End of first quarter
~Picture Re-take Day - Elementary multipurpose room
Friday, October 21
~Early release 12:30pm-- Teacher Professional Development Afternoon
Sunday, October 23
~Linn Area Craft Show 9-3am High school building & Fieldhouse
Tuesday, October 25
~Safety Kids Assembly - all students K-5 9:30am - Elementary Gym
~Title 1 Family Fall Fun Night - 6:30pm Elementary Library
~PTO Book Fair 8am-4pm
Wednesday, October 26
~PTO Book Fair 8am-6pm
Thursday, October 27
~Three Rivers Electrical Safety Presentations for 3rd, 4th & 5th graders
~PTO Book Fair 8am-7pm
~Early Release at 12:30pm
~Parent Teacher Conferences 1-7pm
~Mrs. Burle's Monster Gallery 8:30am
~Cookie Dough Orders may be picked up
Friday, October 28
~NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, November 9
~Flu shots for students offered
Thursday, November 10
~First and Fourth grade Music Program 6:30pm Elementary gym
Friday, November 11
~Veteran's Day Assembly - first and fourth will sing
Tuesday, November 15
~PTO Meeting at 6:30pm
Wednesday, November 23
~No School
Thursday, November 24
~No School
Friday, November 25
~No School
Linn Elementary 2016-2017 Staff
Preschool Director - Suann Bower
Parents As Teachers Director - Betty Herndon
Parents As Teachers- Cindy Thomeczek
Kindergarten - Jeannie Brodin
Kindergarten - Amy Holtschneider
Kindergarten - Kelli Johnson
First Grade - Dawn Brune
First Grade - Vicki Flatt
Second Grade - Mickey Burle
Second Grade - Dana Gilpin
Second Grade - Danielle Wolfe
Third Grade - Alicia Jurd
Third Grade - Shannon Wolfe
Fourth Grade - Kathy Muenks
Fourth Grade - Christy Warren
Fifth Grade - Tina Eisterhold
Fifth Grade - Debbie Wagner
Special Services - Melanie Brandt
Special Services - Laura Janes
Physical Education - Rebecca Blankenship
Physical Education - Clay Crouch
Art - Nancy Noland
Music - Jennifer Canfield
Library Media Specialist - Robyn Baker
Title 1 - Beth Parrish
Title 1 - Greg Stephens
Counselor - Joyce Everett
Speech Implementer - Michelle Haner
Speech Pathologist - Marcia Heberle
Gifted - Lori Bockting
Nurse - Lisa Walsch
Special Education Para - Patsy Brandt
Special Education Para - Lara Voss
Special Education Para - Allyson Bahrenburg
Special Education Para - Joan Goans
Special Education Para - Cindy Thomeczek
Secretary - Cindy Heseman
Technology Director - Eric Morfeld
Special Services Coordinator - Emma Williams
Principal - Lorie Winslow
~staff emails are last name, first initial then linn.k12.mo.us
example:
Lorie Winslow
Email: winslowl@linn.k12.mo.us
Website: www.linn.k12.mo.us
Location: 141 Wildcat Drive, Linn, MO 65051\
Phone: 573-897-4216
Facebook: facebook.com/LinnElementaryWildcats
Twitter: @LinnWinslowl