Dragon News
Findley Elementary School
February 16th, 2018
International Mother Language Day!
International Mother Language Day is coming up on Feb. 21st! One thing we are starting this year is a book drive! We would love to expand our library of books in languages that our students speak at home. A secondary goal is to expand the number of books we have in Spanish, since all students at Findley take Spanish each week.
Details:
1. Picture books might work best so that a range of students can access the text.
2. Any family that chooses to participate will send in the book for students to share on Feb. 21st. Feel free to add a "Donated by..." and message on in inside cover.
3. All books will go into a "roaming library" cart so classes can have time to see what has been donated.
4. Books will be put in a special spot for students to access for years to come.
Check out the video the school watched last year to celebrate International Mother Language Day:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c2wWLDfvCTA
Thank you for the support!
Amber McLandrich
PYP Coordinator
Family posters to help celebrate Mother Language Day were sent home! Thank you Mrs. Kim for your example!
Extended Absences or Trips
If you anticipate your child will be absent for 10+ consecutive school days, please complete and submit a “Notice of Extended Absence” form to the font office. Forms are located in the font office and on page 25 of Parent handbook on our website. Teachers are unable to provide homework for students who are absent for extended periods of time, as it is not possible to replicate the missed instructional time. When it is essential for students to miss school for extended periods, they may be asked to read and keep a written journal. (This also includes trips for a few days).
Battle of the Books!
Findley PTO
Findley PTO: Supporting our students by connecting parents, staff, and the community!
Visit our website at www.findleypto.com or email president@findleypto.com.
Upcoming Events:
February
Upcoming Events
See our PTO calendar at www.findleypto.com for locations and details
· February 19th – Presidents’ Day: No School
· February 21st – Staff International Lunch
· February 23rd at 6:30pm – Book Fair/Bingo Night
· February 23rd to March 2nd – Book Fair
· March 14th – Science Fair
(See the PTO calendar at www.findleypto.com for locations and details)
Book Fair Coming Soon!!!
Save the Date: February 23rd to March 2nd
The annual Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon to the Findley library!
There will be hundreds of fun, engaging, and affordable books for your family to discover. Teachers will be putting together wish lists for new additions to their classroom libraries as well.
Friday, February 23rd from 3-8pm
Monday, February 26th – Friday, March 2nd : 11am – 1:45pm, 3pm – 4pm
Special Evening Hours – Wednesday, February 28th – 2pm – 7pm
We need lots of help setting up, staffing, and cleaning up the book fair: · Please sign up at BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
Shop online at http://www.scholastic.com/bf/findleyelementaryschool
Email Amber at amber.fer@frontier.com for more information.
2018 FINDLEY ELEMENTARY SCIENCE FAIR
The Findley Science Fair preparations are underway; students are getting ready to showcase their work. We need lots of volunteers on March 13th & 14th. This is your chance to volunteer if you can't make it to school during the school day! Everyone is invited to the Science Fair, not just those families with projects.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AT: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1znEOk3azEXCMprbdnJ1k0pph143JScdpzCSOZ1v3GzY/edit#gid=0
You can also send an email to Angie at indigosky.97@gmail.com with your name, preferred time slot, and any questions you might have about the volunteer role. If you are considering the reviewer role, check out the review’s guide. http://www.findleypto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Reviewer-Guide.pdf
Science Fair Reminders:
· Guidelines and example displays are available on the website: http://www.findleypto.com/volunteering/science-fair/.
· Completed display boards are due to the school on Tuesday, March 13, 6:30-8pm.
· Display boards are still available for purchase in the office ($4).
· We need help to continue this Findley tradition! Please let Angie know if you are interested in joining the 2019 Science Fair committee. Email indigosky.97@gmail.com.
Science Fair Letter Design Contest
- Letters are available in the office and on the PTO website under the Science Fair tab (http://www.findleypto.com/science-fair/). The letters will be used to advertise the fair in the display case at the Findley front entrance.
- You may enter as many letters as you would like to design!
- Additional letters are available in the office, and you can recycle your letter or trade this letter for another letter in the office.
- Plan your design! Use your knowledge of the color wheel and other art concepts to create a design for your letter(s).
- Think about how the letter will look at a distance—bright colors and a dark outline are best.
- If you design two or more letters, please make one of them a C, I, or E, since we need 2 of each of these letters. Doing so will increase your chances of winning!
- Write your name on the back of your letter design. If your letter is chosen for the display case, your name will appear on the Designers List.
Designs are Due Friday, March 2nd! Return completed designs to the box in the school office.
Findley Flyers
Findley Flyers
Hello Findley Flyers! We want you to know that your are doing a great job showing up and running those miles! We have run over 4,287 miles, WOW! Over 627 students have participated in our run club. Many students have reached significant mileages:
· 50 miles: 1 students
· Marathon (26 miles): 21 students
· ½ Marathon (13 miles): 66 students
Now is the time to review the goals you set. There are 28 running club days remaining. We keep these dates up on the Flyers board, across the gym. When considering your goal, keep in mind:
· how many miles have you run
· how many laps you do in a day ( 4 laps of the track = 1 mile)
· give yourself some breathing room, for rainy day cancellations.
· Please ask us or parents to help you out
Parents, PLEASE consider volunteering for Findley Flyers, there are so many rewards! To list a few, the kids love running, their enthusiasm is amazing, they love seeing their parents out there supporting them and running or walking has a positive effect both cognitively and physically.
You can sign up here: SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/5XxkNg
Have questions? Need more information? Contact: Rachelle Leffler (503)936-6248 or Leffler6453@mac.com
2018 Dragon Dash Brainstorm Sessions
Share your ideas!
Please join us to share ideas for the 2018 Dragon Dash. Two sessions will be held to invite feedback and vision for the event:
· Wed, Feb 28, 7:00-7:45pm (during Book Fair late shopping hours)
· Fri, March 2, 9:00-10:00am (TVF&R Station 68 Community Rm)
Mark your Calendar!
Three General PTO Meetings are scheduled throughout the school year. Learn about our programs, receive staff updates, and have a voice in PTO budget decisions:
· May 16th at 7pm