FEBRUARY BULLDOG BULLETIN
ADAMS ELEMENTARY
Character Education…Our Shared Responsibility
Dear Families,
Character education teaches the habits of thought and deed that help people live and work together as families, friends, neighbors, communities, and nations. Our staff at Adams Elementary are looking for students who are demonstrating Fortitude, which is our character word this month.
Please encourage your child to practice each word of the month. There is a different character word each month. Teachers recognize one student every month who stand out demonstrating each trait.
February Events/ Dates to Remember
February 20: President's day- No School
Feb. 16th and 17th for Student of the Month (Teacher Invites those Parents who child being recognized)
February 21-24: Midwinter Break- No School
Thank You Parent Booster Club for another great movie night
Mrs. Russell's Update
10 Behavior Strategies Parents Can Use Today
Think about things your child really enjoys and finds rewarding or motivating. What are a few of your child's favorite activities?
- Keep in mind your child's strengths and interests. Set aside time to spend with your child when they are engaged in activities that matter in them.
- Establish clear expectations at home. Keep your "house rules" similar to school expectations. The key is to be fair and age-appropriate when you reinforce the expectations.
- Create routines for your family. Organize the day so your child knows what to expect. Be clear about changes or new events. Give your child a helpful transition warning to let them know what is coming next. Utilize the PBIS Home Matrix worksheet.
- Anticipate challenges and plan accordingly. Preventing challenging behavior is easier than addressing it in the moment.
- Try to be consistent and know how you are going to react. Say what you mean and mean what you say.
- Model the behavior you want your child to learn.
- Communicate clearly what behavior you want your child to demonstrate. Phrase directions in the positive.
- Talk about your feelings and use visuals to help your child understand. Tell them you understand how they feel.
- Look behind the behavior and see what your child may be trying to tell you.
- Use positive reinforcement often. Genuine, specific praise has a powerful effect on your children's behavior.
Special thank you to 5 great leader who serve on our School Board: January is School Board Appreciation Month
1st Grade posting their goals in creative ways
We have the best kids!
January is School Board Appreciation Month --- WOW! We are so lucky to have 5 amazing leaders and student advocates... Adams Staff and Parent Booster Club would like to say THANK YOU for all your hard work.
Dr. Greene and Dr. Darling connect with Adams staff and students
Adams appreciates our YSD Board of Directors
More faces in the crowd at Adams
Perfect Attendance - Great job!
Cell Phone Policy at Adams Elementary
Adams family!
Adams Cell Phone Policy for Students - If a student brings a cell phone or their tablet, it must be turned off and in the backpack. This is for ALL times during the school day, including all recesses, until they are released at the end of the day.
If the student has their phone out:
First time - The student will have to put the phone on your desk (turned off) until the end of the day.
Second time and on - The student will be sent to the office to turn in the phone. Their parent or adult will have to come to the building to pick up the phone, when possible.
Nurse
Student Health Form
If you have any questions please call our school nurse Lisa at (509)573-5118.
Advocate Updates
Distrito Escolar de Yakima
Programa migrante después de la escuela 2022-23
Estimado padre(s) o guardián(es):
Su hijo está invitado a participar en el programa después de la escuela para estudiantes migrantes de K-5° grado.
El programa proporcionará la oportunidad para obtener ayuda para terminar tareas.
Todos los estudiantes deberán traer sus computadoras para trabajar en el programa en línea “Imagine Learning''.
Lugar: Escuela Primaria ______Adams Elementary______________
Días y horas: Martes, Miércoles, y Jueves de 3:15 a 4:15 p.m.
Fecha de inicio: El primer día del programa será el martes, 24 de enero de 2023
Bocadillos: Se proporcionará un bocadillo a todos los estudiantes.
No se proporcionará transporte.
Si tiene preguntas, por favor llame Alma Hernandez al (509) 573-5168
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Nurse's Corner
Office Hours
School Hours
Monday school hours are from 8:45am to 2:15pm. Tuesday to Friday they are from 8:45am to 3:15am. The earliest times you are able to drop off student will be at 8:00am Monday to Friday. Breakfast be provided for students in the classrooms, after the morning bell. Please make sure to pick up your students right after school, no later the 2:45pm on Mondays and by 3:45pm, Tuesday to Friday.
Early check out on Mondays will be no later then 2:00pm. From Tuesday to Friday it will end no later then 3:00pm. Students will not longer be released after, parents will have to wait patiently for the student to be released by their teacher.
If for some reason you have an emergency and are not able to pick up your student on time, please give the office a call at (509)573-5100.
Thank you,
Adams Office Staff
Staff continue to come in smiling each day - Amazing Adams Family
Attendance
Dear Parents,
Attendance is a key factor to having your child succeed in school. Therefore, it is very important that your child is at school on time. . . EVERYDAY. Students who miss just one or two days of school each month can fall seriously behind and lead to doing poorly in school and are more likely to not graduate. Every absence even if it is excused matters. They are missing learning when they are not here.
You are key to improving your child’s attendance.
On the flyer below there are a couple tips on how your child can be at school on time.
Sincerely,
Your Office Staff
Adams Elementary
Email: Our Principals: contreras.jose@ysd7.org and kaplicky.douglas@ysd7.org
Twitter and Instagram: @adams_ysd
Website: ysd7.org/adams
Location: 723 South 8th Street, Yakima, WA, USA
Phone: (509)573-5100