Shawnee Star News Weekly Update
Friday, February 26, 2021
Together We Will Shine!
Principal's Report
We hope you had a wonderful Mid-Winter Break! I had the opportunity to spend time with my family and enjoy some fun winter activities. It is always great to have a little break but even better to get back to our Shawnee Stars!
I can't believe March is only a few days away. March tends to be a busy month so be sure to read through all that we have going on and coming up.
Our hybrid learning schedule for next week will be:
- Monday, March 1st & Wednesday, March 3rd - Group A attends in person
- Tuesday, March 2nd & Thursday, March 4th - Group B attends in person
- Friday, March 5th - Remote Learning (Groups A & B)
- Students in the CVVA will continue to receive their instruction virtually
Thank you again for your support and understanding during this unique time in education. As I stated before, we are better together and will get through it if we continue to work with one another. Thank you again for partnering with us!
Together We Will Shine!
Mrs. Simon
March Is Reading Month
Virtual Scholastic Book Fair
You’re invited to shop our Scholastic Book Fair online from March 8th – March 21st. All purchases benefit our school and connect kids with new books, favorite characters, complete series and more. You’ll love the new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy these special online shopping features:
- Over 6,000 items, including new releases, best sellers and value packs
- All orders ship direct to student’s home
- FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25
- All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards
Visit our online Book Fair Homepage at:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/shawneeelementaryschool1
and click “Shop Now” to get started!
Spring Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
If a conference is requested for your child, our conference sign-up will be available Friday, March 5th at 5:00 PM through Friday, March 19th. Conferences will be scheduled through SignUp Genius.
More information will be coming home with students next week. Please check your child's backpack.
Fall 2021 Kindergarten Registration
No enrollments will be taken at the school - everything will be handled by the district at the Centralized Registration Office.
If you don't have a child entering Kindergarten but know of a neighbor, friend or relative that does, please pass this information along to them!
Shawnee Hot Lunch Order Form
This year we have made some changes to our lunch ordering process. Parents are now able to order hot lunch in advance for their children using our Shawnee Lunch Form. Therefore, teachers will no longer be taking lunch count in class. The link below or button on the right will lead you to a form so you can make lunch choices for the upcoming week. Simply enter your child’s name, select their grade, teacher and track (A or B). Then choose the dates and lunch options your child would like to order.
The link is live now! You may make changes anytime between now and 9:00 AM on Friday, March 5th, then, the link will close. After that, you will not be able to order for the upcoming week as our totals will be submitted.
Students can now order Lunch Plus / Doubles for lunch. Hot lunch still remains free but the cost of doubles will be $1.50. Students will need to preorder doubles just as they do for hot lunch. Lunch Plus / Doubles will be an option on our lunch form for all future dates. Please be sure your child has money on their lunch account. You can deposit money to your child's account using the following link: Send Money to School.
We are excited to offer this easy lunch ordering opportunity. Please be sure to think and plan ahead and order on time so we can ensure we have lunches for all students who need them. Thank you for your help and cooperation.
- Currently ordering lunches for Monday, March 8th - Thursday, March 11th
- Lunch orders must be placed by 9:00 AM on Friday, March 5th.
Birthday Celebration!
Happy Birthday To You!!!!!!
- February 22 - Gabriel K & Kaysen S
- February 23 - Erik D, Roarke D & Carter G
- February 24 - Joseph C & Janet G
- February 25 - Isabella C
- February 26 - Grayson M & Melody Y
- February 27 - Caleb B, Caleb M, Jackson R, Dominic R & Vincent R
- February 28 - Fiona Z
- February 29 - Isabella B
The Positivity Project
Parking Lot Reminders
We would like to remind everyone just how important it is to follow the parking lot safety procedures. For the safety of your child and the entire Shawnee community, please follow the parking lot procedures outlined below.
- Use the designated drop-off lane in the front of the school. Do not drop your children off on the parking lot side of the crosswalk or park on the crosswalk.
- When you enter the parent drop-off lane, pull all the way forward as traffic allows. Please do not stop at a certain spot to let your child off closer to their door. Doing this backs up the traffic.
- Please have your child ready to get out of the car. This means mask up and backpack ready. If kids are ready to get out it will keep the line flowing.
- Do not park or leave your car unattended in the drop-off lane.
- If you are not using the drop-off lane, you may park and walk your child across the crosswalk and into the building. Do not drop your children off and let them navigate through the parking lot alone. Likewise, children should not be leaving school alone and walking in the parking lot without an adult to try to find their ride.
- Please use the crosswalk no matter where you park or which door your child enters.
- Drive slowly and safely in the parking lot and drop-off lane. There will be people crossing at the painted crosswalks.
- Reserve the handicap parking spaces for the people that have permits. This is not a safe or legal place to make a quick pick-up / drop-off.
- Follow the flow of traffic and honor the one way directions.
Please be patient with each other and always remember you are the #1 role model for your children; they learn by watching us! We want to ensure that every child makes it to and from school safely. We can only accomplish this important task with your help and support.
Attendance Procedures
Shawnee Attendance Line: (586) 723-6899
CVS Meal Distribution
FREE Breakfast/Lunch is available to ALL Chippewa Valley students.
Weekly food pick up is available on Fridays from 11 AM to 1 PM at the following locations:
- Cheyenne Elementary – Door #6
- Huron Elementary – Door #37
- Iroquois Middle School – Door #8
- Clinton Valley Elementary – Door #10
Multiple meals for virtual learning days will be distributed at the above locations to all students under age 18. All meals are FREE. Parent/Guardian will be asked to provide student’s name & group letter when picking up meals. Distribution will not take place during holiday breaks.
Family Guides: Supporting Learning in 2020 - 2021
Click the icons below to view the CVS Family Guide for each grade level.