Bobcat Bulletin
April 2019
Eden Park Elementary School Mission "Purpose" Statement
Message from Mr. Frehe
Students will continue taking the Florida Standards Assessments over the next couple weeks. Academic standards are important because they help ensure that all students, no matter where they live, are prepared for success in college and the workforce. Standards provide an important first step — a clear roadmap for learning for teachers, parents, and students. Having clearly defined goals helps families and teachers work together to ensure that students succeed. They also will help your child develop critical thinking skills that will prepare him or her for college and career.
A few things you can do to help your student find academic success include:
- Try to create a quiet place for your child to study, and carve out time every day when your child can concentrate.
- You should also try to sit down with your child at least once a week for 15 to 30 minutes while he or she works on homework. This will keep you informed about what your child is working on, and it will help you be the first to know if your child needs help with specific topics.
- Implement a standard bedtime routine and time for bed. It is essential students get between 9 and 11 hours of sleep each night.
- Talk with your student about their day.
- Read with your child every day.
Thank you for all of your work helping us prepare students for the upcoming assessments. Your work often goes unnoticed, but is appreciated and will pay dividends with your students future wellbeing.
I realize the job as a parent is tough and we all need a pep talk on occasion. Please enjoy the clip below for a pep talk from Kid President!
March Bobcats of the Month
April Bobcats of the Month
Staff Member of the Month - Mrs. Mason
Around Campus
PBS Celebration "The Cat in the Hat"
Noetic Math Contest Winners
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
Superintendent Art Gallery Show Winner "Miguel Castillo"
Mr. Frehe and Miguel
Artwork is displayed at the School Board Building
Miguel receiving his award from Dr. Patton and School Board Members Roy M. Terry and Jen Mitchell
Little Bits Competition at Florida Southwestern State College Ms. Rutkowski and the 4th Grade Team
2nd Grade Presentation on Recycling
5th Grade PB & J Challenge
End of Year Award Ceremonies
PreK - May 29, 2019 Time: 10:00 a.m.
Kinder - May 29, 2019 Time: 1:00 p.m.
1st Grade - May 28, 2019 Time: 1:00 p.m.
2nd Grade - May 28,2019 Time: 11:00 a.m.
3rd Grade - May 28, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m.
4th Grade - May 23, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m.
5th Grade - May 30, 2019Time: 9:00 a.m
FSA State Testing Schedule
HEAD LICE FACT SHEET
Head lice are tiny wingless insects found on the head and scalp, often behind the ears or near the nape of the neck. Nits are the eggs that are laid by adult lice. They attach firmly to the hair shaft and can be mistaken for dandruff or hair spray droplets. Lice hatch from the eggs in 7 to 10 days if they are not treated. Head lice are human parasites and require human blood to survive.
PREPARING FOR TREATMENT
Purchase an FDA- approved lice treatment and a special metal lice comb with narrow tines. Nits and lice can pass through the tines of a flexible plastic comb. You will also need: A regular comb and brush, bobby pins or hair clips, a large towel , box of facial tissue, small pair of scissors, bowl of water with dish washing liquid added.
TREATMENT
Apply the lice treatment according to the instructions. After rinsing the product from hair and scalp, you must carefully comb the hair with the metal fine-toothed comb to remove dead lice and nits. Follow the steps below to comb your child’s wet hair.
HOW TO COMB THE HAIR
- Manual removal is the best option whenever possible. Combing should be done in a well-lit area. Seat the child so her/his head is just below eye level. Use a regular comb or brush to first remove any tangles. If the treatment comes with a special gel, be sure to apply the gel before combing.
- Separate the child’s hair into a section that is slightly wider than the width of the lice comb. It is important to separate the hair into small sections so you can more easily see lice and nits. Hold the section of hair with one hand. With the other hand, hold the lice comb in a slanting position with the teeth toward the head. Insert the comb as close to the scalp as possible since the eggs are first laid within 1/2 inch of the scalp. Gently pull the comb slowly through the hair several times. Check the hair carefully. Comb one section at a time and check each section again. Pin the hair out of the way, curling it flat against the head. The lice shampoo may not kill all of the nits. Any remaining nits can be removed by sliding the nit down the hair shaft with your fingernail
- Whenever you comb out nits or live lice, dunk the comb in the soapy water and make sure the comb is clean before you use it on the hair again. Clean the comb frequently with a tissue. After combing, flush the contents of the bowl down the toilet. Wash the lice comb in hot ,soapy water for at least 10 minutes.
PREVENTING RE-INFESTATION
Remember- nits are very tiny and you may find them first on the hairs at the nape of the neck and behind the ears. But they can live anywhere, so look all over the scalp. Be sure to thoroughly check and comb your child’s head daily for 2-3 weeks to ensure that all nits are removed and no new lice appear. Most lice treatments require a second application, usually in 7-10 days. Follow the instructions so that any remaining or newly hatched lice are removed. A second combing will be necessary. Nits that were not killed during the first application can hatch in 7-10 days.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO PREVENT RE-INFESTATION:
1. Check all family members at the same time and treat them if lice are found.
2. After finishing treatment with the lice medication, re-check everyone in your family for lice after one week. If live lice are found, contact your health care professional.
3. Machine wash and dry the child’s recently worn clothing, bedding and towels using hot, soapy water and the high heat drying cycle. This will kill both lice and nits. Articles such as stuffed animals, pillows, hats, headphones can be vacuumed or sealed in a plastic bag and stored for 2 weeks.
4. Teach your child to avoid head-to-head contact during play and other activities.
5. Instruct your child not to share combs, brushes, hats or other articles of clothing.
6. Soak family combs and brushes in hot water for at least 10 minutes. Every family member should have their own comb and brush.
7. Continue to check your child’s hair for the presence of lice or nits. Comb his/her hair regularly with a nit comb.
8. Vacuuming is the safest and best way to remove lice or fallen hairs with attached nits from rugs, furniture, stuffed animals or car seats, particularly where the person with the lice may have sat or rested their head. Vacuum the floor and furniture, particularly where the person with the lice may have sat or laid. Head lice live less than two days if they fall off the scalp and cannot feed.
***Mandatory attendance laws require all children to be in school. Therefore, it is expected that if your child has been sent home with lice and/or nits, he/she will be treated and will return lice-free the next school day. A parent must accompany the child upon return to school. Before readmission to school, a staff member will re-check your child for lice. Staff
members will re-check your child periodically to be sure that treatment was effective.
iReady
Please encourage your student to try their best on all school tests. If you have any questions about the test (or the results), please contact your child's teacher or set up a parent conference. The attachment below will provide you with more information about the program.
You can also learn more about i-Ready by visiting i-ReadyCentral.com/FamilyCenter.
CCPS Portal
Visit www.collierschools.com/portal today!
- Verify or update your phone number and email address
- Opt-in to receive text messages from the District (text message charges may apply)
- Select your preferred method of receiving information from the District
- Complete your student’s Media Release and Directory Information form
- Complete your student’s Emergency Contact Card
- Complete the Student Code of Conduct form
- Authorize your student’s use of Edmodo and Educational Social Media
School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting
Our SAC Committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:00-6:00 PM in the EPE Media Center.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 05:00 PM
Eden Park Elementary School, Westclox Street, Immokalee, FL, USA
Eden Park Elementary School
Website: www.collierschools.com/epe
Location: 3650 Westclox Street, Immokalee, FL, USA
Phone: (239) 377-9200
Facebook: facebook.com/ccpsEPE
Twitter: @EPEBobcats