The Siple Scoop
December 2018
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Thank you to everyone that was able to complete the Parent Satisfaction Survey for Siple Elementary. Your feedback is very important to me. I know that you are all very busy and I appreciate you taking the time to let me know how we are doing as we continue to partner with you to educate your children.
I also want to thank you for your very generous support of the Cool to Care food drive. Our little school collected over 2,500 items to donate to Outreach East. I am sure our contribution will be greatly appreciated.
Let me close by taking a moment to wish all of you a wonderful holiday season! It is such a pleasure to work with your children and you. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Happy Holidays!
Christy Flowers, Principal
810-591-5104
SIPLE STARS OF THE MONTH
Each month classroom teachers will nominate one student from their class to be entered into the grade level drawing for the STAR of the MONTH for that grade. Each grade level STAR of the Month will receive a certificate, medal, and their photo will be on display in the hallway during that month.
We are pleased to recognize students for consistently demonstrating excellent behavior. Thank you for sharing your outstanding children with us. I am please to announce our STARs of the Month for October and November are:
OCTOBER STARS OF THE MONTH
Kindergarten: Braxton Hutchins
1st grade: Brayden Hotchkiss
2nd grade: Laney Ridanpaa
3rd grade: Camryn McKenna
4th grade: Nikki May
Our other outstanding nominees for the month of October were:
Kindergarten: Olivia Felt
Lena Hoffman
Alexis Warden
1st grade: Lily Chef
Kaylynn Fillmore
Sophia Stilson
2nd grade: Jace Hamilton
Ellarose Monk
Kinsley Robertson
3rd grade: Lariah Robinson-Anderson
Dylan Sanchez
Raymond Summers
4th grade: Brianna Basner
Landon Elizondo
Desiree Ignash
NOVEMBER STARS OF THE MONTH
Kindergarten: Carter Schlaud
1st grade: Aleah Wright
2nd grade: Aavynn Jackson
3rd grade: Raymond Summers
4th grade: Ellie Titsworth
Our other outstanding nominees for the month of November were:
Kindergarten: Layla Lee
1st grade: Jayce Basner and Mya Nolan
2nd grade: Connor Chapin and Quinn Knox
3rd grade: Siena Beal
Harlan Schwartz
Connor Thibaut
4th grade: Kameo McCurdy
Gracie Rodgers
Eliana White
Congratulations to these outstanding young learners!
WINNERS FOR FREE INTERSESSION
The winners for the drawing are:
Dominic Gorder from Mrs. Stegall's room
Lena Hoffman from Mr. Criswell's room
Xavier Jordan from Miss Vergison's room
Madden McFall from Mr. Kennedy's room
Violet Usealman from Mrs. Unger's room
DRESSING WARM FOR RECESS
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Holidays
Happy Winter Everyone! The cold weather came early this year but so have the amazing stories of kindness. Davison truly is an incredible district! In last year’s December Siple Scoop I wrote a little perspective about the holidays and I wanted to revisit the topic this year.
The holidays can be a wonderful time of joy for many people. Gathering with family and friends is always a special tradition. Gift giving and random acts of kindness are often thought of during this season and so it is given the title, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”
While the holidays can be all of this, they can also be a very challenging time for some, especially if it’s a first holiday after a loss or separation. In addition, the travel can cause stress for those who like the rhythm of their daily schedule. Lastly, introverted individuals struggle with large crowds of family. With this in mind, please be watching for changes in your children this time of year and feel free to reach out to me as your school counselor for assistance if you want some help. That’s what I love to do.
Lastly, this time of year can be very challenging in the finances area. Two amazing resources I want you to be aware of are Outreach East and 211. Outreach East is a local outreach in Davison that can help with many areas of need. The other resource, 211, is a direct phone number you may call anytime which also helps with those needing some assistance.
Happy Holiday and enjoy the precious family you are blessed with this season!
Websites:
Outreach East: http://www.outreacheast.org/
Mrs. Simonsen, Counselor
810-591-0227
FUN TO BE FIT
I can't believe it's almost Christmas! Wow time is flying by fast. This month we are working on our hockey unit. The students are learning how to hold on to the stick the right way, striking and moving with an object and some key hockey terms like puck and goalie. My 3rd and 4th graders will also be playing a hockey tournament during this unit. They will come up with their own team name and team color that they will wear on gym days. I also encourage my students to create and make their own shirts if they like (this is not required). Many of my past students have made their own jersey by taking an old shirt and drawing/writing on it. We do talk about not doing this until they get the OK from a parent before they write or draw on any clothes. I have seen some awesome jerseys that the students have made over the years. I do ask them to try to wear their team color on the days that they have gym. I am trying to teach team-building concepts so they understand what it feels like to be part of a team. If you look like a team, then you are going to feel like a team is what I tell my students.
Have a great Christmas Break!
Mr. Sipley, Gym Teacher
810-591-0231
MUSIC NOTES
3rd Grade Families
Please
SAVE THE DATE:
We are in process of setting up our first RECORDER CONCERT at Siple!
This will take place in our Siple gym on
Thursday, May 9th!
Times will be determined soon…
Please plan to be available
between 5:30-8:10 pm
(Each class will be given a specific time slot for their performance).
You will receive more detailed information very soon!! Thanks!
KEEP THOSE CALENDARS MARKED FOR OUR
2nd Grade Musical = January 31, 2019
4th Grade Musical = March 14, 2019
Mrs. Odglen, Music Teacher
810-591-0238
PTO NEWS
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March 12
April 23
May 21
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 12: Early Release Day/1:43 p.m.
December 14: Popcorn Friday
December 10: Christmas parties in the afternoon
December 21: Christmas sing-a-long in the gym/Last full day of school for 2018!
December 24-January 1: NO SCHOOL/Christmas Break
January 2: Back to school
January 18: End of 1st Semester
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