A Note From Mr. Gahan
Hello Coralville Central Families and Friends,
We are cruising along through December! We only have two more weeks until Winter Break. On December 23rd there will be a 2-hour early release from school.
We are hoping that during Winter Break the construction crew will be able to make a large amount of progress. Things are moving along nicely and they still anticipate being done in late March.
Have a great weekend,
Andy Gahan
Principal, Coralville Central Elementary
Message on Vaccines
EARLY OUT - DECEMBER 23, 2022
Going, going, gone!
Any items not claimed by Winter Break will be donated.
PARENTS PLEASE REMEMBER!
From the Library - Devin Redmond
A BIG Thank You From the Library and ALL of Coralville Central - Devin Redmond
Coralville Central Friends,
Our Barnes & Noble Book Fair has been the most successful one the store has had in at least 16 holiday seasons. We are incredibly thankful for your support and participation.
The stack of books behind these friends were just some of the books purchased for teachers. It was heartwarming to see kids beeline it right to their teacher’s or former teachers’ Wish List baskets to buy a book for them. Some of the teachers told me the stack they received actually made them cry happy tears. As much as teachers would love to write a thank you card, they aren’t sure who purchased their books for them. So, on behalf of the teachers, and with sincerity, “Thank you for the books you purchased for the students in our classroom.”
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Thank you to the Teen Advisory Board at the Coralville Public Library for using funds they received from the Friends of the Coralville Public Library to buy books as gifts for kids at the Coralville Food Pantry. Do you see all of that giving goodness just circulating? I feel like this is what the holidays are all about.
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Thank you to the teachers who shopped at the Book Fair and who purchased books for other teachers.
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And then there was an anonymous donor who gave me $200 to “just buy books to give to kids.” Thanks to her.
Attendance Information
- Starting in preschool and Kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
- Missing 10%, or about 2 days a month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read.
- Students can still fall behind if they miss just one or two days every few weeks.
- Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
- Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.
What You Can Do
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor or another parent.
- Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
- Keep in mind that complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home. If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors and other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
Bell Schedule M, T, W, F 7:55 - 2:55 Th 7:55 - 1:55
Students are marked tardy/absent if not in their classroom by 7:55
Get a great start on the day! Breakfast!
Breakfast is available each day beginning at 7:30am. We offer lots of student friendly options and each meal contains a serving of fruit and a carton of milk. Breakfast menus can be found at Meal Viewer. Cost is $2.15 for full priced students, $0.30 for reduced students and free for students who have qualified for free benefits.
Breakfast - SUCH an important meal!
Here are some ideas to keep on hand if your student needs to eat something quickly or even on-the-go in the morning:
- Carnation instant breakfast
- Toast
- Nutri-grain bars
- Pop-tarts
- Frozen waffles
- Granola bars
- Mini muffins
- Yogurt
If your student eats lunch at school breakfast, they may come to school at 7:30.
We appreciate your help with this, as it is very hard for students to focus in class on an empty stomach.
Kelly Joseph, BSN, RN-BC
NURSE NEWS--Important, Please Read!
Home Remedies for Colds
Drinking warm fluids, such as tea, warm apple juice/cider, or water with honey and lemon helps to thin mucus and make it easier to clear. Post-nasal drip, or mucus drainage down the throat, can often be irritating to the upper airway and cause continual coughing.
Nasal saline can also help to thin mucus in the nasal passages and help make it easier to blow any mucus out of the nose.
Using a humidifier, standing in a warm shower, or even just standing in a bathroom with a closed door and a warm shower running, can help settle a cough and ease nasal congestion.
Popsicles and cool water feel good on a sore throat.
Giving 1/2 tsp - 1 tsp of honey will help settle a cough. However, do not give honey to children under the age of 1 year of age.
Ibuprofen will help swelling that may be present in the nasal passages and throat. See the package for dosage information.
Finally, when possible, ensure children are getting a lot of rest, as this is essential for healing.
Kelly Joseph, BSN, RN-BC
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One Book Two Book
One Book Two Book Writing Opportunity/Contest
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ag7sEsnAbSrlfcdFpm-uOCuEXuYdfvQ/view?usp=sharing
Click above for information regarding a community-wide writing opportunity/contest for all students in grades 1-8.
The deadline to submit is Monday December 12, 2022.
