Happy Friday, Lil Steamer Families!
May 22, 2020
From the desk of: Principal Hoese
Dear Lil Steamer Families,
Today is the last official day of our remote learning days... and I just wanted to say THANK YOU.
Thank you for...
- Taking on a second job as a classroom teacher at home.
- Becoming disciplinarian, counselor, activities director, and lunch/recess supervisor.
- Navigating uncharted waters with no map or training on how to steer the ship!
- Being supportive of our school efforts to continue student learning.
- Being understanding that this is all brand new to us, too.
- Providing valuable feedback to us so we can improve our remote learning procedures.
- Communicating with us regularly to help support your child(ren).
- Being complete ROCKSTARS of #SteamerNation and continuing to make FES the Greatest Little Elementary School in the Universe!
I do have one favor to ask, however. If you can find time this Memorial Day weekend to send some warm wishes or positive vibes to the FES staff member in your life, please do so. This has been a long, stressful, and at times frustrating, couple of months. Send a quick shoutout via email, Facebook, text, postcard, telegraph, or whatever. I know it would mean a lot to each of them!
JAGH
2020 Jen Banks Marigold Award!
Please help us celebrate Mrs. Brianne Price, our 2020 Jen Banks Marigold Award WINNER! Brianne is a teacher at Fulton Elementary School and was nominated by her principal, Mr. Jeffrey Hoese.
Brianne will receive a certificate, a copy of her nomination letter, a special book for her classroom library, a package of marigold seeds, and a $100 Amazon gift card to purchase additional books for her classroom library in honor of Jen's love for reading.
Thank you, Brianne, for being a marigold to so many!
From the desk of: Counselor Mrs. Meumann
Are you and your kids feeling extra stressed right now? If so, you’re not alone!
Try a simple exercise to decrease stress and increase peace. Sometimes, we just need to take a Breather Break!
How?
1. Wherever you are and whenever the stress levels are increasing, stop and say, “Let’s take a Breather Break!”
2. Together, take a long deep breath in through your nose.
3. Hold it for 1-2 seconds.
4. Exhale slowly through your mouth.
5. Repeat 5 times.
That’s it! This exercise can be completed as many times as you’d like throughout the day. Whenever you need it, just take a Breather Break!
Learn More:
https://copingskillsforkids.com/deep-breathing-exercises-for-kids
https://www.parent.com/3-breathing-exercises-to-calm-kids-of-all-ages/
https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/practice-mindfulness-with-belly-breathing
10 Benefits of Deep Breathing Exercises for Children (source: Your Therapy Source):
Decreases stress.
Reduces anxiety.
Helps you to remain calm.
Strengthens sustained attention.
Sharpens the ability to focus and learn.
Slows the heart rate.
Lowers blood pressure.
Helps to control your emotions.
Promotes appropriate social behaviors.
Encourages happiness.
Girl Scouts to Offer Summer Student Activity Packets
We know that with many traditional summer activities uncertain, families may be looking for ways to keep their students active and engaged. With that in mind, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois wants to offer a packet of hands-on activities for students and families. These activities are designed for students in grades K-5, and have been adapted from Girl Scout badges which are rooted in informal education in topics like outdoors and the environment, STEM, the arts, and more. All activities can be done by both members and non-members.
Meal Pickup Info
Summer Meals
We will be offering lunches for the months of June and July. You will need to sign up weekly. Please fill out this form.
Thank you,
Stacey Collachia
UPSTART
Dear Families,
We have recently been told about a grant program in Illinois available to 4 year old children, the year prior to Kindergarten. UPSTART is a free in-home Kindergarten readiness program. UPSTART is done 15-20 minutes, 5 days at home with a parent/guardian and promotes a high level of parent/child engagement. UPSTART is in its 12th year and is in 15 states across the country. This can be used as a supplement to Fulton Blended Preschool and would be a great option for those 4 year olds who are put on our waitlist.
WHAT FAMILIES WILL RECEIVE
- A FREE Dell laptop for each family, software, and FREE internet (if you don't have it and qualify). If minimum usage is met, families will get to keep the computer after the program.
- Research-based, efficacious, award-winning reading and math/science instruction delivered to each child at home with a parent/guardian for 15-20 minutes daily.
- Weekly family support through a family education liaison to encourage the family through literacy knowledge, preparation for supporting a school-age child, and usage tracking. This personalized support is available in over 20 languages.
Illinois UPSTART will begin September 2020 and run until June 2021. Please see the attached flyer for information on how to register your child for this program. REGISTRATION IS ONLY OPEN UNTIL MAY 30TH, 2020.
Broken Chromebook? Please let us know!
Morning Announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS
Memorial Day - No Remote Learning Activities
Monday, May 25, 2020, 08:00 AM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Student Support Day
Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 08:00 AM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Student Support Day
Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 08:00 AM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Student Support Day
Thursday, May 28, 2020, 08:00 AM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Reverse Parade at FES - Come Say Farewell!
Thursday, May 28, 2020, 10:00 AM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Teacher Inservice Day
Friday, May 29, 2020, 08:00 AM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
SUMMER BREAK
Monday, Jun 1, 2020, 08:00 AM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Fulton Elementary School
Email: jhoese@riverbendschools.net
Website: riverbendschools.org/fes
Location: 1301 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Phone: (815)589-2911
Twitter: @FultonSteamers