Circle Towanda Elementary
Parent Newsletter ~ February 2022
Mrs. Dawn Dodd, Principal ~ ddodd@usd375.org
Towanda Primary ~ Early Childhood - 2nd grade
316-536-2728
Towanda Intermediate ~ 3rd - 6th grade
316-536-2281
UPCOMING DATES
2/2 ~ 100th Day of School!!
2/7 ~ PTO/Site Council Meeting @4:15pm - CTP Library
2/11 ~ NO SCHOOL - Staff Development
2/14 ~ USD 375 Board Meeting @6:00 pm
2/14 ~ Elementary Classroom Valentines Parties @2:30pm
2/21 ~ NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
2/25 ~ End of the 3rd Nine Weeks
2/28 ~ NO SCHOOL - Staff Development
MISSION STATEMENT
VALENTINE'S DAY PARTIES
WEATHER ALERT
When weather conditions threaten the safe operation of the schools and bus routes and there is a need to cancel the school day, Superintendent Don Potter will announce the decision by 6:00AM by a phone call thru School Messenger and on the following radio and television stations: TV Channels: KSN 3, KAKE 10, KWCH 12
Radio Stations: 95.1, B-98 FM, 107.3, KZSN, 101.3 KFDI, 107.3 ~ District Web Page: www.usd375.org ~ Twitter-@circleusd375
Library News
Teachers in grades K-6 have been busy selecting beautiful works of student art and bringing them to me to prepare and deliver to the Coutts Museum of Art in El Dorado for the annual Butler County Student Art Exhibit. The exhibit will run from Feb.12-Mar. 24. If your child is one of the students whose artwork has been selected, you will receive an invitation to the show with more details sometime next week. Here is the list of Towanda students whose artwork will be on display:
Kindergarten: Trey Buchanan
Penelope Krahn
Talon Johnson
Brenlee Turner
Rhett Volavka
1st Grade: Elizabeth Fellows
ALecya Morrow
Nathan Sage
Remington Smith
2nd Grade: Skylar Bennefeld
Adelyn Marley
Charles Storm
Camryn Swilley
3rd Grade: Aubrey Aitchison
Riley Hocker
Cole Medlin
Max Nelson
Tucker Vogts
Haeleigh Winters
4th Grade: Jamie Grace
Duke Jacobson
Jossalyn Moore
Lily Stephens
Colten Weaver
5th Grade: Kyra Geiger
Teddy Martin
Kyah Miller
Lily Oliver
Peyton Reed
6th Grade: Paradyse DeLoach
Lyla Richards
Spencer Simpson
Abree Smith
Kylie Ward
Counselor's Corner from Mr. LaMunyon
Lee Nelson, Cecelia Wolke, Eden Morrison, Rhett Mattke, Kellyn Lechien, Jeffrey Sandoval, Jareth Moser, Annabelle O'Connor, Aria Sandoval, Emma Glock, Sylvir Bills, Jase Volavka, Star Bills, Nikolai Moreno, Cole Medlin, Avery Felton, Max Nelson, Charlee McAdoo, Kira Wennersten, Theo Frack, Dani Aitchison, Connor Gandee, Ella Smith, Jett Stackdale, Kyson West, Kylie Ward, Cambria Langstaff, Bella Farner
Early Childhood Role Models for 2022-23 school year
Circle Towanda is looking for peer models for our Early Childhood classroom!
What is a peer model? A peer model is a child who serves as a role model to the other students with special needs by demonstrating appropriate play, communication, and social skills.
Who can be a peer model? Children ages 3-5 are encouraged to apply. Your child must be 3.5 by Sept.1, and cannot be eligible for Kindergarten (turning 5 before Sept. 1).
What does the class cost? The only fee is CGE’s standard enrollment fee, which is $27.50 for the half-day program.
What is the process to become a peer model?
- Fill out an application (ask for one in the front office). Deadline is March 1, 2022.
- Attend a screening during March (details TBA).
- Eligible children will be randomly selected by a drawing for the 2022-23 school year and you will be notified by mail. Questions? Please contact Stefanie Sage, Early Childhood teacher at ssage@usd375.org or by calling the school office at 316-536-2728
100th Day of School
KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Title 1 School Information
Did you know that Circle Towanda Elementary is a Title 1 School? This simply means we qualify for federal assistance that will pay for a Title 1 Teacher and Title 1 Para-professionals to work with children in small groups or even one-on-one. Your child may have the opportunity to receive services from a Title 1 teacher or Title 1 Paraprofessional during the day. The following list details ways that we may work with your child:
*Reading groups based upon students' individual needs
*Small group tutoring in math for skills covered in the classroom
*One-on-one pull out for intensive intervention in reading or math
*Services for kindergarten students needing support in letter and number recognition
*Reading group support as needed
As a Title 1 School, you have certain rights as a parent. Did you know that you may request the Title 1 teacher's credentials at any time? You may also request information regarding your child's performance on the state assessments. These results are usually available during the fall semester of the following school year.
As a Title 1 School, we need all parents to be aware there may come a time when we will work with your child during the school day. If you have any questions about this information, please contact Mrs. Dodd, Mrs. Gandee or Mrs. Mosier at 316-536-2728 or 316-536-2281. Thank You!
PTO NEWS
PTO Meeting 2/7 @ 4:15 Primary Library
Smencil Sales! February 14th -18th, we will be selling Smencils at both schools! Each smelly pencil is just $1. A reminder will be sent home the week before. Bring your money early in the week, because once they are gone, they’re gone! Primary sales will be open from 3:00-3:20, and Intermediate sales will be open as students arrive in the gym and also from 3:00-3:20. Thank you in advance for the Student Council helping with sales!
SHOUT OUT TO OUR AWESOME PARENTS! Thank you SO much for the awesome parents that surprised our teachers and staff with lunch and Panera bagels! We are so appreciative for your thoughtfulness and support!
Amazon Teacher Wish Lists: Want to help provide things for the classrooms but don’t know what teachers need? We have set up a wish list for each of our teachers to fill out as they have needs through Amazon. If you are interested, please see our PTO Facebook page.
BOXTOPS!! Since the Boxtop company has switched from clipping BoxTops to scanning your receipt through their app, we have seen a drastic decrease in participation. PLEASE consider downloading the APP and taking the time to scan your receipt when you shop! It’s super simple and helps our schools a lot!
Thank you for all your support! It really does MAKE A DIFFERENCE!