Shimek Shout Out
January 11, 2019
Art Room News
It is that time of year to make artwork for the MidWestOne Bank Kids’ Art Exhibit. Each year MidWestOne Bank selects 25 pieces of artwork to be featured in the Kids’ Art Calendar and an additional 25 pieces to be framed by Blick Art Materials. The 2019 exhibit and reception will be held on Friday, March 1 from 5:30-8 pm at the Downtown Iowa City MidWestOne Bank, 102 South Clinton Street.
This project is optional and all submissions must be given to Mrs. Lasansky no later than January 25, 2019. Projects need to be mounted on another sheet of paper and the entry form must be filled out and signed. Entry forms are in the Shimek office.
I can’t wait to see all of the entries! Mrs. Lasansky
Temperature guidelines for clothing at Recess
Please send children to school dressed for the weather. Below is a list of weather standards that we follow when determining what is needed for recess.
- Below 0 degrees with wind chill or raining – Inside Recess
- Below 40 degrees – Coats, hat and gloves Required
- 41-50 degrees – Coats or Heavy Sweatshirts Required
- 51-60 degrees – Long Sleeves required
- Above 60 degrees – Student/Family Choice
Well Child Policy
PTO NON-Fundraiser
Calling All Shimek Shark Families We need your help!!
It’s time for our annual PTO NON-Fundraiser and we are asking for your help to support the efforts of the Shimek PTO! This is a simple and easy fundraiser for the PTO and doesn’t burden you with asking your students (or you) to sell products or magazines to help raise funds for our school. Instead we are asking that you consider a tax-deductible donation to support the efforts of the Shimek PTO. ALL of your donations stay at school and there is no extra work for you or your child.
What do your funds go toward? The PTO sponsors many different programs at the school. K-6 Field Trips, Technology Upgrades including Dell Chromebooks last year, Playground Equipment Purchases & Upgrades, Shimek Garden and Outdoor Education, Fall Supper, School of the Wild, Visiting Authors, Ice Cream Social, Clubs, Stars on Stage, Teacher Appreciation and much more!!
Last year, with your help, we raised nearly $4,000! Again, 100% of our funds stay with our awesome school. Please consider donating to help us continue the PTO’s focus of making Shimek an exceptional place to go to school. No contribution is too big or too small.
______$ 25 I am excited to not send my children out as door-to-door salespeople!
______$ 30 I am relieved to not purchase magazines that I have no time to read!
______$ 50 I am thrilled not to have to purchase more expensive gift wrap!
______$100 I really shouldn’t eat all of that chocolate and candy anyway!
______$150I am delighted not to have to pester others to buy anything!
$_____(Any donation is welcome) Simple and easy!
Name:________________________________________________________________ Student(s):__________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________
Please return your donation sheet and check to the Shimek Office. We will accept donations all year long! Make your tax-deductible check to Shimek PTO. Please note that we are a 501(c)3 organization, and your cancelled check will serve as your receipt for tax purposes.
FORMS WERE SENT HOME WITH STUDENTS BEFORE WINTER BREAK OR YOU CAN PICK ONE UP IN THE SHIMEK OFFICE.
The Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors
The Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors approved new elementary attendance areas for the 2019-20 school year. The new boundaries were approved during their November 27 board meeting.
The updated maps can be found on the District website at the following link: www.IowaCitySchools.org/DistrictMaps.
In addition, the District’s Attendance Area Look-Up links have been updated to reflect the approved boundary changes. The Attendance Area Look-Up links provide school information specific for your home address. The links can be found on the District website at the following link: www.IowaCitySchools.org/AttendanceAreaLookUp.
Junior high and high school students may also be impacted by these changes. Please be sure to check the Attendance Area Look-Up link above to determine if changes to the elementary boundaries have affected your student.
Voluntary Transfer Policy
Dear Families,
The Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve changes to the elementary voluntary transfer guidelines beginning in the 2019-20 school year. The updated voluntary transfer guidelines and form can be found at www.IowaCitySchools.org/VoluntaryTransfers.
For families intending to request a voluntary transfer for the 2019-20 school year, the deadline to submit the form is March 1, 2019. Completed forms should be returned to the following address:
Iowa City Community School District
Educational Services Center
1725 N. Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
If you have any questions, please contact the Educational Services Center at (319) 688-1000.
Sincerely,
Stephen Murley
Superintendent
Iowa City Community School District
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Equity, 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245, (319) 688-1000.