The Howler April 19th, 2019
Newsletter for the Shadow Hills Elementary School Community
Principal Point
Responsibility Means Accepting Consequences
A responsible child understands that his actions have consequences. Parents can help children take responsibility for what they do by not letting children “off the hook.”
Do not let your child make excuses for his behavior. Talk about how choices have consequences, and let him “suffer” the consequences of his actions. If he forgets his homework at home, for example, don’t offer to drive it to school for him. Say, “I’m sorry, but actions have consequences. You’ll have to tell your teacher you left it at home.”
Also: Set consequences at home for inappropriate behavior at school. A child who gets in a fight at school may not be allowed to play with friends that week.
Tests of an Effective Consequence
To be effective, a consequence should meet three criteria:
- Is it logically related to the misbehavior? (Children need to see the connection.)
- Is its enforcement respectful of your child?
- Is it reasonable to you and your child?
As with all discipline techniques, the consequences must be consistently enforced—every time—or they accomplish little.
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Shadow Hills Elementary School
We are PK-6th Public Elementary School in Boise, Idaho! We serve the community of NW Boise and parts of Eagle and Garden City. We have excellent community support for our outstanding teachers and staff! Thank you!
Mission
Inspiring curiosity and building integrity to cultivate a positive learning community.
Vision
We believe the most promising strategy for achieving the mission of Shadow Hills Elementary School is to develop our capacity to function as a professional learning community. We envision a school in which staff:
Inspire curiosity
Build integrity
Cultivate a positive learning community
Unite to achieve a common purpose and clear goals
Work in collaborative teams
Seek and implement best practices that result in student growth and achievement
Monitor student progress
Demonstrate a personal commitment to the overall success and well-being of all students
(Vision based on P. 135 of the following book - Eaker, DuFour & DuFour. (2002). Getting Started: Reculturing Schools To Become Professional Learning Communities. Bloomington, Indiana: National Educational Service.)
Values
We live the values of: Respect - Dignity - Honesty - Responsibility - Teamwork
2018-2019 Focus: Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Attitude, Integrity, and Self-esteem
Purpose/Goals
SMART Goals updated annually
Email: gale.zickefoose@boiseschools.org
Website: https://shadowhills.boiseschools.org/
Location: 8301 West Sloan Street, Boise, ID, USA
Phone: 208-854-6060
Facebook: facebook.com/ShadowHillsWolves
Twitter: @ShadowHillsElem
WE APPRECIATE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
APRIL 23rd is CLASS PICTURE DAY!
Spring Picture Day is Coming Soon!
¡El día de fotos escolares está cerca!
Shadow Hills Elementary
Picture day is quickly approaching and pre-orders for picture packages may now be placed online at ios.mydorian.com using your school's access code, TBGCXZR4. Your online order must be placed prior to 9:30 AM on your picture day, 04/23/2019, to be individually photographed.
El día de sacar fotos escolares está cerca y ya puedes ordenar en ios.mydorian.com con el código de acceso para su escuela, TBGCXZR4. Hay que ordenar antes de las 9:30 de la mañana el día de las fotos para que su niño sea fotografiado individualmente.
For all image orders, regardless of payment option, bring payment or online receipt and completed envelope to picture day.
Para todas las órdenes, incluso las que están hecha en línea,
hay que entregar el pago o el recibo con el sobre completo a la escuela el día de fotos.
We DO NOT photograph all students individually in the spring. Late orders will be accepted for those with an individual image. We do accept late orders for groups.
No tomamos fotos de cada estudiante durante la primavera. Por eso no se aceptan órdenes tardes para fotos de individuos. Aceptamos órdenes para las fotos del grupo.
TIPS FOR PICTURE DAY
Schedule haircuts
7-10 days prior to picture day is best!
Avoid wearing green
Green colored clothing will disappear when photographed on green screen.
Programe los cortes de cabello
Recomendamos 7-10 días antes del día de fotos.
Evite vestirese de color verde
La ropa de color verde desaparecerá cuando tomas la foto con una pantalla verde.
If the Access Key is invalid or results in an error:
The original day Access Key has expired or the Access Key was incorrectly typed. Call our Customer Advocate Department at (800) 826-3535.
Si el código de acceso no está válido o ha caducado,
por favor llame a nuestra línea de atención al cliente 1-800-826-3535.
TRACK SEASON UPDATE
Congratulations to all the Fifth and Sixth Grade Track and Field Athletes for a great season! There are two Track Meets left!
The following student athletes qualified at the Regional Meet to compete in the District Meet on Monday, April 22nd:
Parker D. and Nathan O. - Standing Long Jump
Eden F., Jevaun F. and Logan C. - Long Jump
Ellie M. and Mirabelle M. - Triple Jump
Shepard F. - Softball Throw
Lexi R. and Trenton P. - 50 Meters
Teighlor W. and Gage E. - 60 Meters
Brigdon A. - 70 Meters
Emma O. - 80 Meters
Ethan S. - 90 Meters
Mae D. and Nick P. - 200 Meters
Owen H. - 400 Meters
Wyatt C. - 800 Meters
Makayla C., Sophia R. and Oscar H. - 1600 Meters
Danielle B., Faith F., Kasyn C. and Caris U. - 4x100 Meter Relay
Ellie F., Makayla Y., Landen S. and Ryan K.- 4x100 Meter Relay Co-Ed
Congratulations to all these student athletes who are moving on to the next level!
Monday, April 22nd - District Meet at East Jr. High- 5:00 P.M.
Monday, April 29th - City Meet at East Jr. High (if qualify at Districts) 5:00 P.M.
Thank you to our track coaches, Kathi Waters (Special Education Assistant) and Emma Winslow (Student Teacher)!
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
If you have a child who will be attending Kindergarten at Shadow Hills next year, please register them online as soon as possible through your existing parent portal (username and password). If you are unsure of your username or have forgotten your password, please call the office for assistance (208-854-6060).
See the attached flyer for more information regarding Full Day Kindergarten.
FIGHT FLU AND GERMS!
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Application Deadlines
Open enrollment applications will be accepted at any time throughout the year. However, those applications submitted by the dates indicated below will receive first consideration for open enrollment in the indicated grade.
Elementary: Feb. 1st of the preceding school year.
Seventh grade: May 15th of the fifth grade year.
Eighth and Ninth grade: Feb. 1st of the preceding school year.
Tenth grade: May 15th of the eighth grade year
Eleventh and Twelfth grade: Feb. 1st of the preceding school year.
WALKING CLUB NEWS
Walking Club is off to a great start this year! There are more students walking and/or running laps than ever before at lunch recess! See here the students who are racking up the miles and have already reached the 25 mile mark and beyond!
25 Miles!
Landon H. (Bogdanoff)
100 Miles!!
Jaeda W. (Jeffries)
250 Miles!!
Caleb L. (Jeffries)
275 Miles!!
Taif A. (Jeffries)
Keep walking and stay healthy!!
FRANZ TEACHER APPRECIATION
BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY!!
When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Where: Meet at the Optimist fields’ east parking lot for an 8:35 a.m. departure.
We will have police officers escort us down Hill Road to Shadow Hills.
Please join us even if you plan to walk.
You’re of course welcome to start from your own location.
Let your teacher know if you need a bike helmet!
See the flyer below!
DO YOU KNOW THE DANGERS OF VAPING?
If you don’t know the difference between a JUUL, e-hookah, and a vape pen, you’re not alone. However, a growing number of teenagers know the difference.
Locally, we’ve seen an increase in incidents involving student vaping. Due to the negative health effects vaping can have on our students, we take this issue very seriously and want you to be aware of the dangers.
Use the following resources when speaking to your child about the risks and consequences associated with vaping and plan to attend our Parent Night to learn more.
- Teens and E-Cigarettes
- Quick Facts About JUUL
- Surgeon General’s Advisory on E-Cigarette Use Among Youth
- Boise School Distrift Policy #3233 - Drug, Alcohol & Tobacco Use
With the increase in incidents involving student vaping, we will continue to take a proactive approach in providing educational resources related to the harmful effects of vaping to both students and families.
WHAT YOU CAN DO? ATTEND PARENT NIGHT!
Plan now to attend a free Parent Night to learn more about vaping and the dangers and health risks associated with what the U.S. Surgeon General describes as a "national epidemic".
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming activities:
Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20th at Riverglen Jr. High (ages 2-9). The Honor Society is sponsoring this event. See the flyer below for details and information.
PTO RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER IS APRIL 23RD AT BLACK BEAR DINER! SEE THE ATTACHED FLYER FOR INFORMATION!
Class Pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, April 23rd. Look for order forms to go home soon.
Spring Baseball/Softball: It's time for North Boise Little League registration! Please click on the following link to register now: https://www.northboiselittleleague.org/Default.aspx?tabid=691351&mid=715971&newskeyid=HN1&newsid=181377&ctl=newsdetail.
From the Music Department:
May 9th - Band and Orchestra Concert 2:30 p.m.
May 15th and 16th - Spring Program (Grades 4-6): "Back to the 80's"
Summer Music in the Boise Schools! See the attached flyer below if you are interested in Band or Orchestra during the summer.
Summer is right around the corner! Be sure to check out the attached opportunities for fun activities.