The Siple Scoop
November 2018
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
I hope our Siple families all enjoyed a nice break from the regular routine during Intersession I. I worked at Hill during Intersession and got to see first hand the exciting learning opportunities the students enjoyed. It was wonderful to see many Siple STARs making new friends.
It was wonderful to see and talk to many of you during parent teacher conferences. Please know we want to keep the lines of communication open between you and the school. You do not need to wait for another scheduled conference if you have a question or concern. Contact your student's teacher and they will gladly talk with you and provide you with any information or assistance you need.
November is Anti-bully month and Tuesday, November 13th is World Kindness Day. We are celebrating World Kindness day by having every student and staff member write a Cardinal Compliment card to someone. Parents you are welcome to join in if you'd like to stop by and pick up a Cardinal Compliment card at the office! We will wear our Siple shirts or maroon and Gold on Tuesday as well to show our school pride and unity. We will do additional activities during the month focusing on these topics as well.
Parents often ask me how they can help teach their children about kindness. My favorite recommendation is for parents to model it in words and action. Your children are learning from everything you say and do. They watch you interact with others. They listen to you speak to and about others. If you were to replay your conversations and watch them would you see kindness, compassion and empathy? Then that's what your children are seeing and learning from you. They are sponges and soak up everything they are exposed to. Thank you for being incredible role models. When we all choose kindness we help make our school, community, and the world a better, kinder place for everyone!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Christy Flowers, Principal
810-591-5104
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Attendance Matters
The Parent/Student Handbook states: “Regular attendance contributes not only to the probability of scholastic success but also to the development of attitudes of consistent performance which will carry over into adult life. Daily attendance will result in greater student success and more efficient use of the teacher’s time. Our goal is to maximize student performance and achievement.”
Students are marked either unexcused or excused in our computer system. To be excused a parent/guardian must call the Attendance Line (810-591-5100). Please make sure to send in Doctor notes as these are noted in the system as well. At Siple, reports are printed every week to look at total days absent (or tardy) for the school year (excused AND unexcused). Below is an outline of what happens after reports are generated:
Step 1
Parent/Student Handbook Excerpt
The teacher calls or conferences with the parent after 7 days absent/tardy
Notification
A phone call is made to parent(s)/guardian(s).
Step 2
Parent/Student Handbook Excerpt
The teacher notifies the counselor and principal after 10 days absent/tardy. The principal and counselor will decide on future procedures
Notification
A letter is sent home with absence report attached.
Step 3
Parent/Student Handbook Excerpt
The counselor or principal will make student and parent contacts. Intervention strategies will be initiated
Notification
After 15 days absent/tardy a letter is sent home with absence report attached.
Step 4
Parent/Student Handbook Excerpt
The principal may require a meeting with the GISD Attendance Liaison Officer.
Notification
A letter is sent home after 18 days absent to notify parent/guardian of the meeting.
Step 5
Parent/Student Handbook Excerpt
If attendance improves, the teacher monitors attendance and returns to Step 1. If attendance does not improve for students in Grades 1-6, the principal takes action up to and including filing truancy petition with the court.
Notification
Various methods of communication are used including phone calls and letters.
The Genesee County Health Department shares the following information regarding illness:
The Law requires schools to send children home showing the signs and symptoms below:
Fever
Skin Rash
Chills
Flushed Face
Vomiting/Diarrhea
Severe Sore Throat
When your child can return to school:
Temperature is below 100℉ without medication for 24 hours
No diarrhea or vomiting for 24 hours
No significant cough, nasal congestion or stomach ache
Mrs. Simonsen, Counselor
810-591-0227
FUN TO BE FIT
This month we are working on our underhand toss. A great game for underhand toss is Baggo. The kids are having a blast learning how to play Baggo while working on the underhand toss. Baggo is a game that can be played with 2 to 4 players.
The students work together as a team to try to score as many points as they can while trying to cancel out the other teams points. Teamwork and sportsmanship skills are other standards that are incorporated into Baggo. This is a great game that can be bought and played at home as well. If you do have this game I encourage you to play a game with your child but be aware they are really getting good at underhand toss and scoring lots of points!
Please remember with the cold weather coming soon that we still need to wear tennis shoes to class. This is a safety rule. If the student(s) have to wear boots then have them put their tennis shoes in their backpack so they can change into them at school. Thank you!!
Mr. Sipley, Gym Teacher
810-591-0231
MUSIC NOTES
* 2nd Grade Musical *
Please make sure those calendars are marked for the upcoming Musical titled,
“FLAKES”
on Monday, January 31, 2019
at 7:00 pm at Davison High School auditorium!
An information and Parent Volunteer letter will be coming home soon! All 2nd graders will receive a Song Packet containing their songs for this musical. PLEASE Keep this in a safe place and remind your child to practice these words often for memorization. Thank you!!
The 2nd graders will need to wear a White Top and dark pants so that we give the appearance of Snow! I can’t wait!!
* 4th Grade Musical *
Please make sure those calendars are marked for this year’s 4th grade Musical titled,
“I Need a Vacation”
on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Davison High School auditorium!
You will soon receive an Information & Parent Volunteer Letter! Your child will eventually get a Musical Song Packet as well to begin memorizing lyrics. Be on the look-out for another letter & Props-Needed List in a few weeks.
As for now, our Ukuleles are a hit!
Mrs. Odglen, Music Teacher
810-591-0238
FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT
BOX TOPS
The PTO will continue to collect Box Tops all year. For a complete list of Box Top products go to BTFE.com. As the holidays approach, please remind friends and family to save Box Tops for your child. Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to collect them from far away family and friends. Box Tops can be turned in any time or saved for our next contest which will be held in the spring. Special thanks to everyone that helped count the Box Tops for this last contest!
COOL TO CARE CAMPAIGN
It's time again to donate canned goods and non-perishable food items to the Cool To Care Food Drive. Every school in Davison is participating.
Our building goal this year is to collect more canned goods than we did last year. Look for more information to be sent home explaining the food drive in greater detail.
Thanks for helping!
PTO NEWS
There are many ways to get involved! You can attend PTO meetings, complete PTO projects at home, help with fundraisers, pop popcorn on Popcorn Fridays, etc.
Our next PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center.
Attention Military Families
This information is voluntary, but could be a great resource for your family.
Please contact Rhonda Miller at Siple Elementary to register your family at 810-591-5104.
School Improvement Update
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 13: World Kindness Day: Wear Siple shirt or Maroon and Gold to school.
November 9: NO SCHOOL
November 16: Popcorn Friday
November 20: PTO Meeting/6:30 pm
November 22: NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving
November 23: NO SCHOOL
November 29: Family Science Night 5:30-7:30 p.m.
December 3-December 6: Santa's Gift Shop
Siple Elementary
9286 E. Coldwater Road
Davison, MI 48423
Christy Flowers, Principal
Follow Mrs. Flowers on Twitter: @Principal4Kids
Office Phone: 810-591-5104
Office Fax: 810-591-5102
Attendance: 810-591-5100