Bear Essentials
Dyer Newsletter
December 21, 2016
Happy Holidays!
Willy Wonka Casting List
Thank you to all who auditioned! What a great turn-out! There were over 75 students who auditioned for a limited amount of slots. If you did not make the casting list we encourage you to sign up for Spring Chorus as a Willy Wonka Ensemble Member. Information will be out after the New Year.
Willy Wonka- Kathryn H- Oakes
Candy Man- Sathathia B- Oakes
Mrs. Bucket- Penny S.- McEntee
Mr. Bucket- Ryan J.- Long
Charlie Bucket- Austin M- Hill
Phinneas Trout- Isabelle R- Murphy?
Grandpa Joe- Jayce M.- McEntee
Grandma Josephine- Juliet L- Dougherty
Grandpa George- Jahnnie P- Long
Grandma Georgina- Shafia A.- Murphy
Augustus Gloop- Jayden D- Hill
Mrs. Gloop- Liz C.- Murphy
Veruca Salt- Addison R-Oakes
Mr(s). Salt- Rylie S- McEntee
Violet Beauregard- Callie M.- Oakes
Mrs. Beaureguard- Jenna K- Hill
Mike Teavee- Joel T- Mullins
Ms. Teavee- Fiona L- Ellis
Matilda- Whitney R- Long
James- Saada P-Ware
Candy Man Kids Chorus:
Elizabeth H-Aleman
Gabby D- Ware
Mia Grace M.- Murphy
Haley R-Long
Mariana F- McEntee
Oompa Loompa 1- Sanai W- Davis
Oompa Loompa 2- Layla R- Hunt
Oompa Loompa 3- Aulani V- Dougherty
Lucky Tray Mondays in the Cafeteria!
Do you think you are Lucky? Join us for lunch every Monday for Lucky Tray Day! All you need to do is grab a delicious lunch from our Cafe every Monday. Winners will receive a special surprise!
Important Meeting: Wednesday 1/11 @ 5:30 PM Regarding Sexual Abuse Prevention
We all share a common goal for our children to be safe and protected from all things harmful. Related to that goal, school counselors are required to present annual personal safety lessons designed to prevent sexual abuse. The Think First & Stay Safe™ program is a research-based program that teaches specific personal safety education by way of interactive classroom lessons, classroom posters, role playing and corresponding activities. Think First & Stay Safe™ enables students to take an active and necessary role in protecting themselves from abuse and exploitation. A committee of professional school counselors reviewed the program and selected components that were developmentally appropriate for elementary students and developed lessons around those concepts.
Due to the importance of this topic, I want you to know when and how you may preview the materials and when the counselor will be presenting this information to your child's class. Please join me for previews on Wed., January 11th at 5:30 PM. We will meet in the Media Center. If you attended this meeting in the past four years, the program has not changed. The preview takes an hour for K-4 and an additional 30 minutes for 5th if you have not already seen the K-4 material. If you have a 5th grader, you will view the video Breaking the Silence (30 minutes) that 5th graders will see in February. If you cannot attend, please contact your child's counselor, Dawn Garner at 770-338-4782 if you would like to schedule a preview or if you have any questions or concerns. The materials will be available for preview from Jan 5th to January 11th during the school day as well. All parents who attend the preview night or schedule a preview will get a homework pass for future use for their students! In Jan. and Feb., the school counselor will offer the sexual abuse prevention and safety lessons to all K-5 students.
You can also learn more about the detailed lesson plans and research behind this program at www.childluresprevention.com. Please be aware that more information is provided on the website than is actually used in Gwinnett County. The plan for Gwinnett includes the key concepts taught at all grade levels; each grade reviews what was learned in the previous grade(s) and then learns additional lures. Specifics are provided below:
Key Concepts
You can use your built-in computer and make safe choices.
People are like the weather. Most are safe, but they can change.
Lures are tricks used to get children away from safe adults and safe place.
Laws help protect children and there are adults who can help you.
Your instincts help keep you safe.
A stranger is someone you don’t know.
Someone may even use threats to trick you.
No one can take away your dignity.
K
Review key concepts
Pet Lure
Name Lure
1st
Review key concepts
Assistance Lure
Fun & Games Lure
Affection Lure
2nd
Review key concepts
Bribery Lure
Friendship Lure
3rd
Review key concepts
Emergency Lure
Authority Lure
Hero Lure
4th
Review key concepts
Job Lure
Ego/Fame Lure
Online Lure
5th
Review key concepts
Review All Lures
Video: Breaking the Silence (30 minutes)
If you prefer that your child not participate in the sexual abuse and safety prevention lessons, please write and sign a note indicating your preferences and send it to your child’s teacher or school counselor. As always, the counselor is available to discuss any concerns you might have. Unless written documentation is received, your child will participate in the sexual abuse prevention and safety lessons.
Free Ticket to Six Flags!
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!
January Dates
1/5:
Students return to school
Percussion Ensemble
1/6:
Bear Reader Logs & Easy Money Turn In
Honor Chorus Auditions
1/9:
PTA BOD Meeting
Chorus – Guest Clinician Workshop
1/11:
Instrument Club Rehearsal
Sexual Abuse Prevention Curriculum Review for Parents
1/12:
Illustrator Visit
Percussion Ensemble
1/13:
Chuck E. Cheese Spirit Night
1/16:
MLK Jr. Day – No School
1/18:
Bruster’s Blue Ice Day
Student Council/Beta Club
1/19:
Percussion Ensemble
1/20:
Instrument Club Rehearsal
1/23:
Percussion Ensemble & Chorus Rehearsal
1/24:
STEAM Night
1/26:
S.O.A.R. Wings to Soar Program (Assembly)
Percussion Ensemble
1/27:
GMEA Chorus Performance
1/30:
Drama Club Rehearsal
1/31:
Boosterthon Kick-Off
Six Flags Reading Logs Due
Bear Reader Volunteers Wanted
The Bear Reader Team is looking for a few volunteers to help Total Class Minutes for Bear Reader Student Logs.
You can do this from home!!
Grades 1-5 Workroom
Come help out Grades 1 through 5 teachers by being an extra set of hands. All kinds of tasks are always available to do, and the teachers always appreciate the extra help. Teacher's jobs are not done when the kids go home, so helping out this way will help them in their "free" time! They give so much for our kids, so let's give back to them! We appreciate any time you can dedicate! Click here for the link to the SignUpGenius.
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Phone: 770-963-6214
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