G.W. Gazette
December 2019 Edition
The Greatest Gift is to Give
Sincerely,
Mrs. Davis
Penguin Patch Holiday Shoppe - Dec. 10-13
Principal's Spotlight Book for December
From Mr. Coovert...
In the month of December students will be learning how to be grateful for things, and most importantly, people in their lives. Students will be given a gratitude journal during their lesson with instructions of how to use it. We want students to have a goal of writing in it twice a week. Please ask your student about the gratitude journal as they will be bringing it home. We ask that you help remind them to get into the habit of thinking and writing about things they are grateful to have in their lives.
You may want to do this yourself and I encourage all parents to begin a gratitude journal as well using the tips found in your student’s notebook.
You may also want to check out some videos online about the power of gratitude. I good place to start is searching for TED Talks videos. TED Talks has some amazing videos about the power of gratitude. I encourage everyone to watch them and then with your children if you want. My recommendation is to google “Ted Talks Gratitude” and see what videos pop up.
Computer Science Week December 9-15
Also, there is a Coding Club on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00 at the Keokuk Public Library. It's free for children. Parents just need to call 524-1483 to reserve a seat. The next club day is Tuesday, Dec. 3, which is during Computer Science Education Week!!
Dec. 4 PBIS assembly (parents will be notified if student receives award)
Dec. 6 Shirt orders due for Love Our Library fundraiser
Dec. 9 Inservice Day - No School
Dec. 10 Penguin Patch begins
Dec. 16 School Board meeting at Middle School 6 p.m.
Dec. 17 Middle School Band will play at GW for our students
Dec. 19 5th grade Music Program at the Grand Theater 7 p.m.
Dec. 20 Early Out at 1:45, end of 1st semester and report cards sent home
Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 Winter Break
Jan. 6 School Resumes