Bitty Brickie Beat
ELC February 2019 Newsletter
eLearning at eLC: eXciting, eXcellent, eNgaging
Paper Packets
Canvas Kids
ELCTube
STEM in Our School
STEM is an educational program developed to prepare primary and secondary students for college and graduate study in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In addition to subject-specific learning, STEM aims to foster inquiring minds, logical reasoning, and collaboration skills.
We break STEM down into seven standards of practice (or skill sets) for educating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics students:
· Learn and apply content
· Integrate content
· Interpret and communicate information
· Engage in inquiry
· Engage in logical reasoning
· Collaborate as a team
· Apply technology appropriately
Our students will be working on several projects during the rest of the school year that are STEM based and will help them develop important skills for advanced learning in our world. Look for the Family Project to come home for STEM DAY February 8th.
Can't Catch This Gingerbread Man!
Building Buddies
Collaborate, Communicate and Initiate!
STEM at Home
Join the Maker Movement in Our Schools!
This year will be the 5th annual Makers and Innovators Showcase for all SCOH students! Join us to showcase your child's masterpiece and see what makes other students "tick." This showcase features over 100 students with their work on display. There are creations of every kind; food, art, electronics, jewelry and more! All handcrafted by our Brickies! The event is free to attend. Teachers will be sending home entry forms for the showcase soon.
Family Game Night
Brickie Kidz Korner
Sensory Snow
Arctic Animals
Group Effort!
Screen Time and Effects on the Brain...Be Aware of The Developments
Brickie Kidz Preschool Information
100th Day of School!
Events Coming Up!
Ginny Sparks, R.N.
Flu- Roses are Red, Violets are blue, please get your shot so you don’t get the FLU! Its flu season! Please contact your healthcare provider or make an appointment at our Brickie Clinic 219-945-9383.
Vaccinations- All students should be up to date on their vaccinations. Indiana state law requires you to have up to date immunizations. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your school nurse.
Health Conditions- If your student has a specific health condition or needs special care during the school day such as medication, treatments, or monitoring, please inform your school nurse and provide your nurse with a care plan. Individual health care plans help keep your student safe and healthy.
Sick students- Please keep all sick children home from school- this includes fever greater than 100 degrees, vomiting or diarrhea. If you are unsure, please call your healthcare provider or school nurse for advice. Please do not send your student to school and instruct them to go directly to the nurse before the school day begins. If your student is sick, please follow the call off procedures. Again, if you have any questions or concerns please contact your school nurse. Please see attached chart to assist you in knowing when to keep your student home.
Head Lice- It’s that time of year where our students break out their coats, scarves and hats. Please encourage your child not to share such items as hats, scarves, brushes or any personal items. Lice is not a danger to your child’s health, it is simply an annoying problem that comes around this time of year, so no need to panic. Please know that anyone and everyone can get lice. Getting lice has nothing to do with you being clean or dirty, it only has to do with the fact that you are human. It is very important to check your family for lice this time of year regularly. If you find any live lice or eggs, it is absolutely necessary to treat each “infected” person, but more importantly, you must notify the school so that we can effectively and confidentially assist you with monitoring. The school nurse can assist you with proper treatment options as well as identify and demonstrate for you what to do.
CLOTHING- Please make sure your student has an extra change of clothing in his/her backpack in case needed for unseen circumstances that may arise during the school day.
If you have any questions, please call your school nurse or visit our school web page at http://www.hobart.k12.in.us for more information on student health, school forms, and other helpful links
Graduating Our Kindergarteners
Welcome New Friends!
Kindergarten Registration
February Calendar
The Early Learning Center
Email: sgutierrez@hobart.k12.in.us
Website: www.hobart.k12.in.us/elc
Location: 400 North Wilson Street, Hobart, IN, USA
Phone: 219-942-7263
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Early-Learning-Center-253608198727771/