O'Dell Elementary Campus News
Sunday, October 23, 2022
From the Principal's Desk
Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance
DID YOU KNOW?
• Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
• Missing 10%, or about 2 days each 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 1 or 2 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.
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time every day is important. Eventually good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school and college.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Keep your child healthy and make sure your child has the required shots.
• Introduce your children to their teachers and classmates before school starts.
• Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor or another parent.
• Try to schedule non-Covid-19 related medical appointments and extended trips when school isn't in session.
• 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. • If you are concerned that your child may have Covid-19, call your school for advice.
• If your child must stay home due to illness or quarantine, ask the teacher for resources and ideas to continue learning at home.
Congratulations!
We are excited to announce the following O'Dell Staff Member and Teacher of the Month for September 2022!! Congratulations to:
Melissa DePaolo - Campus Secretary
Lauren Wilson - Homeroom teacher
Grade Level Newsletters
1st Grade - https://www.smore.com/5t8bn
2nd Grade - https://www.smore.com/k49px
3rd Grade - https://www.smore.com/k0ncz
4th Grade - https://www.smore.com/grkw9-4th-grade-news
5th Grade - https://www.smore.com/s4cnz
Substitute Nurses Needed
Dyslexia Parent Education Information
Parents,
Want to learn more about dyslexia? Celina ISD is committed to communicating with parents about dyslexia support to create positive outcomes for students. Here is a link with information about dyslexia:
https://watch.screencastify.com/v/z1OKeWlYl4MevwL1ZoYz
Kaylyn Reedy
Dyslexia Facilitator
Red Ribbon Week is This Week!
October 24-31
Red Ribbon Week is a time in which students pledge to live safe and drug-free lives. Each day has a different theme, and we encourage your child to participate. Attire for each day must meet CISD dress code.The Counselor's Corner
This month we are talking about Responsibility! The definition we are using in class is:
Responsibility: taking action and understanding the impact of our choices
Family Conversation Starters:
Who is the most responsible person you know? What makes them responsible?
Stakeholders are the people who are affected by our decisions, who are involved with our lives, and/or who care about us. Who are the stakeholders in your daily decisions?
Family Challenge: Responsibili-Tree
Using a piece of brown construction paper (Tip: Cut apart a brown paper bag to recycle it and use it as paper) draw the outline of a tree trunk and branches. Using a different color of construction paper for each family member, cut out small leaf shapes that will fit on the tree. On each leaf, family members should write down one task they are responsible for at home. Glue the leaves onto the branches of the tree. Hang up the tree as a visual reminder of your family’s responsibilities.
Discuss:
• What happens when some of the leaves start to fall off the tree and responsibilities do not get done?
• How do we work together as a family to complete all of these responsibilities?
• Are there any leaves we need to add to the tree?
O'Dell PTA Family Fun Night - Sunday, November 6th
In-N-Out meals include a burger, bag of chips and a drink. Tickets are $5 each. We strongly recommend ordering your tickets ahead of time as past events have always sold out.
Lunch Information
Parents who are visiting their child(ren) for lunch can eat in the O’Dell Courtyard.
* RAIN OR SHINE, the courtyard is the only place for parents to eat with their child(ren). No indoor cafeteria seating will be available for visitors.
* Students are not allowed to invite friends to eat with them in the courtyard.
* Parents may only bring lunch for their child. Sharing food with other students is prohibited.
* After lunch, parents need to return to the office and not walk students back to class.
LUNCH TIMES:
1st Grade - 10:40-11:10
2nd Grade - 11:15-11:45
3rd Grade - 11:25-11:55
5th Grade - 12:00-12:30
4th Grade - 12:20-12:50
LUNCH MENU:
10/24 - Big D pepperoni pizza, Cheese enchilada
10/25 - Chicken Alfredo & vegetables, Corny dog, Turkey and ham wrap
10/26 - Teriyaki chicken, Pollock fish nuggets & chips, Sun butter & jelly sandwich
10/27 - Chicken sandwich, Cheeseburger, Deli sandwich
10/28 - Max stick cheese, Super nachos
Contact Us
* Office # 469-742-9106
* Fax # 469-449-1367
* Report an absence or submit absence note from doctor/dentist - email doesattendance@celinaisd.com
* Website - www.celinaisd.com
* Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/celinaodellelementary
School Hours: 7:55 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Doors Open: 7:30 a.m.