Sunset Express
October 2017
Sunset Lake Elementary, PreK-5th Grade Building
Enter to Learn, Depart to Contribute
Email: amccaw@vicksburgschools.org
Website: Vicksburgcommunityschools.org
Location: 201 N Boulevard St, Vicksburg, MI, United States
Phone: (269)321-1500
Twitter: @TLIMPrincipal
Principal's Message
Hello Sunset Lake Families,
As many of you know we are into our second year as a Leader in Me School. Leader in Me Schools base their school behaviors for everyone around Stephen R. Covey's book, 7 Habits if Highly Effective People. During the month of September, we reviewed all of the 7 Habits and will now be taking each month to "dig deeper" on the habits.
The habits include:
1. Be Proactive
2. Begin with the End in Mind
3. Put First Things First
4. Think Win-Win
5. Seek First to Understand then to be Understood
6. Synergize
In October we will focus in on learning more about Habit 1: Be Proactive.
Be Proactive centers on taking charge of your own attitude and actions. We will be teaching our students that they are in charge of themselves and to focus in on what they can do--not the actions of others. We hope you take some time this month to learn more about Habit 1 and to talk with your child what they have learned.
Here is a link that is a great resource for learning more about the 7 Habits:
http://www.hubspot.com/sales/habits-of-highly-effective-people-summary
We wish your family a fun-filled fall season and we hope you enjoy October in Michigan!
Yours in Learning,
Amie McCaw
Sunset Lake Elementary Principal
END OF DAY DISMISSAL
Thank you for your continued patience with our dismissal process at the end of our school day. A few things to communicate:
1.) IF you are making a change for your child's end of day dismissal--our office MUST know by 3:00 p.m. that day to make sure the message is communicated to everyone involved.
2.) Pedestrians that are picking up children and going into the parking lot need to use the Pedestrian Crosswalk. We have a Crossing Guard that will help guide our cars and keep our families safe. PLEASE be sure to use the Pedestrian Crosswalk every time.
3.) Our new drive from Wellhouse is active and ready for cars. This extra drive will help keep Boulevard free from extra traffic and should help our flow leaving our parking lot.
Message from our Food Service
Good Morning
It’s time for…
BREAKFAST!
$1.25
If you are currently receiving free or reduced price lunches, you qualify for a free breakfast.
Breakfast is NOT offered on days where there is a delayed start to the school day!
Food Allergy
ALLERGY ALERT!
Free and Reduced
You can save up to
$350 per child a year
if you qualify for
free or reduced
priced meals (lunch).
All grade levels are
included.
Applications may be turned in
any time during the year and
are available from your child’s
school or from the Food
Service office.
Call Maureen Ouvry at 321-1031
with questions.
Music Notes
Upcoming Kalamazoo Symphony Concerts:
♫October 8 Gershwins Magic Keys 3pm Chenery Auditorium Tickets $5 each
♫October 12 & 13 8pm Miller Auditorium Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert.
This concert will feature the full length iconic film on the big screen while your KSO performs the thrilling score by the one and only John Williams.
Mark you calendars...
♫ The 2nd and 3rd Grade Winter music program is scheduled for December 5, 7pm at the HS PAC
♫ The 4th & 5th Grade Winter music program is scheduled for: January 30, 7pm at the HS PAC
♫Grades 3-5
Students interested in learning to play the violin, viola or cello are invited to our string parent meeting on October 23 at 7pm at Tobey Elementary. Students will be fitted to the instruments and sign up for lessons.
Bye Bye Birdie
A loving send-up of the 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, BYE BYE BIRDIE remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score and a hilarious script, BIRDIE continues to thrill audiences around the world.
Friday and Saturday, October 27 & 28, 2017 – 7:00pm and Sunday, October 29, 2017 – 2:00pm
BUY TICKETS
Lifelong Learners Lifelong Leaders
Lunch with Principal!!
Students setting expectations!!
Girls on the Run!!
GirlsOnTheRunKazoo.org or call 269-532-1220
Sunset Lake Elementary PTSO Fall Fest
$4.00 wristbands for carnival game,cakewalk, bounce house, and haunted jail.
Pizza,popcorn and bottled water available in the cafeteria.
Picture Perfect Photography will be capturing your memories.
Halloween Parade and Parties
Please help us with our parking lot congestion by carpooling with family and friends if possible. Thank you!
2015-16 Conference Schedule
November 9 and 16th from 4:30-7:30 pm at Sunset Elementary.
Thursday, Nov 9, 2017, 04:30 PM
201 N Boulevard St, Vicksburg, MI, United States
Helpful Family Websites
Here is a site that brings hundreds of family friendly websites to one spot. We hope you find it helpful.
Hand Washing
Children and Handwashing
Germs can spread quickly when school-aged children share surfaces in classrooms and are in
close proximity to each other. “Because students share supplies and don’t always practice
proper hand hygiene, classrooms provide many opportunities for germs to spread quickly,”
explains Annie Wendt, Manager of Infection Prevention at Bronson Healthcare. “Teaching
children the importance of washing their hands can greatly reduce their risk for illness.”
Germs enter the body through the eyes, nose and/or mouth. Some germs can cause illnesses
like diarrhea, colds, ear infections and other more serious diseases. Children can become
infected with germs by:
• Getting coughed or sneezed on
• Putting things in their mouth
• Touching surfaces and then rubbing their eyes, nose and/or mouth
• Sharing food, drinks, utensils or cups with others
One of the best ways to keep everyone healthy is to make sure they are properly washing their
hands. According to the CDC, one in three diarrhea-related sicknesses, and one in five
respiratory infections (such as a cold or the flu) can be prevented by washing hands.
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“The practice of proper handwashing is one of the most important ways to keep children and
adults healthy and prevent the spread of germs,” says Wendt. Here are some steps for properly
hand washing:
• Wet your hands with water and apply soap
• Lather the soap between your hands and fingers
• Scrub hands for at least 20 seconds (tip: hum the “Happy Birthday” song twice)
• Rinse your hands well
• Dry your hands completely
Remind all children to wash their hands:
• Before meals
• After blowing their nose, coughing or sneezing
• After playing outside
• After using the bathroom
• After playing with or touching animals or family pets
This article is brought to you by Bronson Children’s Hospital, southwest Michigan’s only children’s hospital. For more information
about children’s health, visit bronsonhealth.com/services/children.
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Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/pdf/handwashing-poster.pdf