PAW PRINTS
Winfield Elementary Newsletter - November 10, 2017
Winfield Elementary School Improvement Goals
All students will demonstrate measurable growth and achievement in reading.
All students will demonstrate measurable growth and achievement in mathematics.
Peek At Our Week
Double Donut Day
Candy Color Wars
Honoring Our Veterans
From the Principal, Mrs. Alonzo
From the Positive Behavior Coach, Mrs. Sims
BYSTANDER
Someone who sees bullying happen is a bystander. A bystander either encourages bullying or helps to make it stop. When we see bullying happen and laugh or even ignore it, we are encouraging the bullying to continue. Our students are taught that they should REPORT bullying to an adult or REFUSE bullying by saying, “STOP IT!” to the bully. We also discussed inviting the child who is being bullied to hang out with you. Sometimes just having a friend can give a person confidence enough to stand up to the bully. The bully may even decide to stop bullying on his/her own when it is evident that the person that was bullied is no longer alone.
From the Home-School Facilitator, Mrs. Mucha
I hope it has been a great week for everyone! Often everyone knows the milestones of babies and toddlers because this is commonly the central focus of development but, after preschool our focus shifts to academic grades and we may forget some of the social emotional changes children are also going through.
There may be some behaviors that pop up that cause conflict that should quickly go away; however, they sometimes linger and continue to stand out. Here is a snapshot of some changes or ways that our kids navigate through the world based on their age. This info is taken from http://www.heysigmund.com/developmental-stage/ . Each week I will post a snapshot of specific age.
Five years old-Kindergarten:
- Will understand the importance of rules but might divert from the rules when playing. Rules tend to be ‘flexible’ – for them at least.
- May accuse others of cheating if they don’t win a game.
- Will start to show empathy and an understanding that other people might have points of view that are different to their own.
- Will be able to share but might still find it difficult, especially when it comes to their special things.
- Might be afraid of failure, criticism and spooky things like ghosts or monsters.
- Attention span will start to increase which will impact on the type of discussions you are able to have with them.
- Might come across as being an ‘expert’ on everything.
- Will enjoy joking around and will start to develop ‘potty’ humor.
- Will be looking to make their own decisions, particularly around what to wear and what to eat.
- If starting at school, might be moodier, more sensitive or more tired than usual. It’s exhausting having to sit still and concentrate for long periods.
The support they need:
- Encourage anything that will get your child moving, particularly if it is in a group or a team with others. This will help your child to develop important skills like taking turns, getting along with others, working together, negotiating, compromising, and winning or losing graciously.
- Set aside time each day to play with your child or spend one on one time together. This will give your child the opportunity to let you into their world, which will always be one of the best places to be. From here you can get a feel for what is going on in their beautifully flourishing minds.
- Start to expand your child’s emotional literacy by naming and discussing feelings.
- Connect rewards to responsibilities. ‘How about you help me clear the table and then you can have dessert?’
- Continue to keep rules simple and try not to have too many.
Contact Information:
Winfield Elementary- 663-2287 ext 19108
Jerry Ross Elementary- 663-3010 ext 18011
From the Media Center
We are looking for volunteers to assist with the set up, daily running of the fair, and tear down. If you are available, please visit a sign-up link here: Book Fair.
Please contact me with any questions,
Mrs. Poer
219-663-2287 ext. 19111
School Fees Are Now Due!
The final installment is due by November 20th.
Account not paid in full at that time (or having arrangements made with the treasurer) will be reported to a collection agency. A $6 fee will also be added to the account. You can pay online with a credit card by logging on to your RDS Parent Access Account. Payment by cash or check is accepted by visiting the school office. If paying by cash, please bring exact payment. Checks should be made payable to Winfield Elementary.
Please call Mrs. Griffith at 663-2287 with any questions.
From the Art Room
THE ART ROOM HAS THE YEARLY ART DISPLAY AT CENTRAL OFFICE UP FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER. These students have art work on display:
Mrs. Vassil's Classes:
Carrie Andras, Eve Angelini, Elliott Baldwin, Mia Bardeson, Kennedy Benish, Addison Dull, Karam Erbini, Carter Eriks, Jake Gikas, Teagan Greene, Kendall Holverson, Troy Hruby, Henry Jones, Kylie Killian, Avery Lockhart, Grace Mellis, Annalise Neal, Andrew Nedohon, Ruchi Panchal, Helene Papadakis, Kayla Reardon, Javier Salas, Mason Sendejas, Spencer Shoemaker, Ishkirth Singh, Jacob Vlachos, Nikolas Ward, Madison Wold
Mrs. Hufford's Classes:
from Miss Barta's class, Zane Johnivan, Lindsay Kosiara and Kaylee Leeming; from Mrs. King's class, Reid Andreas, Ellie Jonsson and Aahana Parulekar; and from Mrs. Olenik's class, Anthony Basoski, Emma Calinski and Jackson Kraly.
Since the administration building hours are from 7-4 daily, a good time to view your art in the show might be before school.
THE ART ROOM FUNDRAISER WENT HOME THIS WEEK. BE SURE TO ASK YOUR CHILD FOR THE FORM!
Don’t forget to order cool gifts for that special family member or hard-to-buy-for person. With over 40 unique and useful keepsakes ready to purchase during the Square 1 Art fundraiser, your child's artwork is the perfect gift for any occasion or celebration. Nothing says “you’re loved” like “I made this art keepsake just for you!”
It’s the final days of the fundraiser, so don’t delay. The school benefits with every order!
From Our School Nurse, Mrs. Taylor
We go outside for recess any day it is above 20 degrees and dry. It can get quite windy outside on our playground. Please be sure your child is dressed for the weather and outside recess. Keeping hats and gloves (labeled of course!) in their backpack can help them be prepared.
Please review attached information regarding common issues that are more prevalent in the fall and winter seasons.
https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/parents.html
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2017-2018.htm
School Hours 9:05 a.m. - 3:44 p.m.
*ALL TRANSPORTATION CHANGES MUST BE CALLED INTO THE OFFICE BEFORE 3 PM.
All children are dismissed through the car rider line. Parents do not come inside the building during dismissal. Please review the Arrival/Dismissal Map here: Traffic Map
Note: If you are a car rider, please prominently display your child's full name in your dashboard each time you pick them up.
The school office is open daily from 7:30 am-4:30 pm. If you have Transportation questions after hours, please call 219-663-1465.
Attendance
School Attendance: 97.8%
KDG: 97.6% First Grade: 98.1% Second Grade: 97.8%
Important Dates
November 2017
10th- Family Fun Night- Spy Camp @ Winfield Elementary
23rd-24th- Thanksgiving Break
28th- Midterm Progress Check
29th- Student of the Month Breakfast
December 2017
1st- Second Grade Music Program
10 am- Barta, Born, King, Lachowicz
2 pm- Bartochowski, Morey, Olenik, Vickrey
1st- NO PARENT LUNCH
2nd- Parents Night Out @ Midwest Gymnastics
19th- Last Day before Winter Break
20th-31st- Winter Break
January 2017
1st-2nd- Winter Break
3rd- RETURN TO SCHOOL
6th- Parents Night Out @ Midwest Gymnastics
From The Cafeteria
Meal Prices
Student Breakfast: $1.50 Student Lunch: $2.25
Adult Lunch: $3.25 Milk Only: $0.40
Funding Cafeteria Accounts
Send cash or check payable to Winfield Elementary Cafeteria in a sealed envelope with your child' name, teacher, $ amount, and "Cafeteria" clearly written on the front. Payments may also be made online by visiting www.mymealtime.com. The required passcode is the same as the child's Student ID in RDS.
Next guest lunch day: Friday, January 5th.
Only one guest per student is permitted. No siblings. No fast food. Thank you!
All visitors must have ID and be checked in through SafeVisitor.
*Please note- NO GUEST LUNCH IN DECEMBER due to Holiday Program.
Birthday Ice Cream
Orders must be sent in to the cafeteria one week prior to the date it will be served. Tickets are $0.75 per child. Please call the cafeteria to place your order.
Positions Available in Food Service
The CPCSC Food Service Department is looking for team members in several buildings. Please visit the corporation website to apply, or contact the department at 662-6480.
Cafeteria Menu- Week of November 13-17
Monday
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza OR Breakfast Bar/Cereal
Lunch: Cheese Pizza, Silly Dilly Green Beans, Fresh Vegetables, Yummy Pears, Fresh Fruit
Tuesday
Breakfast: Pancake Wrap OR Chocolate Chip French Toast
Lunch: Cheeseburger Deluxe OR Fruit & Granola Yogurt Parfait, Baked Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Pineapple, Fresh Fruit
Wednesday
Breakfast: Egg & Cheese Sandwich OR Breakfast Bar/Cereal
Lunch: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Twisted Breadstick, Popping Peas, Crispy Garden Salad, Crazy Applesauce, Fresh Fruit
Thursday
Breakfast: Egg and Cheese Burrito OR Whole Grain Donuts
Lunch: Klucking Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potato/Gravy, Cornbread, Roasted Carrots, Sliced Cucumbers, Mandarin Oranges, Fresh Fruit
Friday
Breakfast: Whole Grain Muffins OR Yogurt/Poptart
Lunch: Breakfast for Lunch, Hash Brown Triangle, Fresh Broccoli Florets, Golden Peaches, Fresh Fruit
Daily Lunch Option: Sliced Turkey on Fresh Baked Sub Bun OR Chicken Chef Salad
Student Birthdays
If you choose, non-food items may be substituted your child may commemorate their special day by bringing a small treat for their classmates (pencil, bookmark, sticker, etc.), dedicating a book to the classroom (and placing a special birthday bookplate inside), or you may purchase birthday ice cream tickets for the class to be served in the cafeteria.
We do invite all students to visit the office on their special day for a treat from the staff!
Winfield/Jerry Ross PTO News
PARENTS NIGHT OUT!
Join us on Saturday, December 2nd from 7-9 pm for the next night out at Midwest Gymnastics. The cost is $10 per child, with half of that going right to the Winfield/Jerry Ross playground fund.
DESSERT DAYS!
Thank you for your support! We sold over 800 pies! Delivery is for Monday, November 20th. Please stay tuned for finalized details! If you have any questions please contact : Carrie Joselyn at 613-5759.
Extracurricular & Community News
YMCA Winter Break Camp
Santa Bowling Party
Breakfast With Santa
Winfield Elementary
Email: jalonzo@cps.k12.in.us
Website: www.cps.k12.in.us/Domain/843
Location: 13128 Montgomery Street, Crown Point, IN, United States
Phone: 219-663-2287
Twitter: @WinfieldElem