Peek at Our Week October 2, 2023
Paonia K-8 School
Paonia K-8 School Info
Email: sam.cox@deltaschools.com
Website: pk8.deltaschools.com
Location: 846 Grand Avenue, Paonia, CO, USA
Phone: 970-527-4882
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pk8.ppo
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
With the ever-increasing use of technology, here are some tips about what to teach your children about safe online behavior. These tips come from commonsensemedia.org:
As soon as your kids start going online, it's important to explain your expectations for their behavior. With some guidance from you, they can enjoy their time online and mostly avoid things like cyberbullying and inappropriate content. Here are some basics to share with your child:
Communicate with care. Use the right language for your audience. You might write or speak differently to a teacher, compared with a friend.
Keep private things private. Don't share private information, including passwords, your home address, date of birth, your location, or revealing photos.
Respect others and avoid drama. Be courteous and practice disagreeing politely. Try not to interact with trolls or share gossip.
Don't lie, steal, or cheat. Don't try to deceive others. Remember to give credit where credit is due. And, although it's easy to copy others' work, download things without permission, or cheat in online games, don't do it.
Be an "upstander." If someone you know is being bullied, find a way to show your support. If you feel safe confronting the one doing the bullying, you should. If not, a private message to the target of the bullying can be enough to help someone through a tough time. Speaking up against hate speech is important, too.
Report misbehavior. The internet is a giant community, and you can help it be a nicer place.
Follow your family's rules. If your parent or caregiver tells you to avoid certain websites or to stop texting after a certain time, do your best to respect their wishes. The more you act responsibly, the more privileges you'll get.
Think before you post, text, or share. Consider how you and others might feel after you've posted something. It's not always easy to take back what you've said online, and your online behavior can create a lasting footprint.
Check in with your feelings. Some online experiences can have a negative effect on our mental and emotional well-being. If you ever feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious, try taking a break and reach out to a friend or adult for help.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
7A/8A Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, September 30:
7th Grade A Team Tournament at Gunnison Middle School
8th Grade A Team Tournament at PK8
PK8's Got Talent Auditions
Our talent show is on October 19th, auditions are for students to present a sample of their performance. See the flyer below for more information.
7th/8th Grade Football Game
Tuesday, October 3rd
Home game vs Gunnison at 4:00pm. This is the last game of the year!
7th Grade Outdoor Eduction Trip
Wednesday-Thursday, October 4th-5th
Aquatic Ecology overnight trip to Erickson Springs. Please make sure your student has returned all their permission slips and has communicated gear needs to Mr. Frazier.
4th Grade Ute Museum Trip
4th grade students will have an all day field trip to the Ute Museum in Montrose.
5th Grade Career Days Trip
5th grade students will travel to the Technical College of the Rockies in Delta to learn about career choices.
3rd Grade Learn to Bike Trip
3rd grade will go to The Nature Connection bike trails in Hotchkiss for a morning field trip. Pack a lunch!
7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball Interest Meeting
Coach Hart and Coach Kuta will share information on the upcoming boys basketball season. Practices start on Monday, October 16th. Make sure your student athlete has an updated sports physical on file at the school office.
Fall Vacation
School will not be in session for our fall vacation. See you on Monday, October 16th!
A Peek at Our Weekly Learning
6th Grade Fly Tying at Cottonwood Days
6th Grade Explores Dinosaur Tracks at Cottonwood Days
6th Grade River Studies at Cottonwood Days
5th Grade Bridge Building in STEAM Class
4th Grade Bat House Building at Lost Lake
4th Grade Forestry at Lost Lake
Wanted: Clothing Donations for PK8
- Girls bottoms (shorts/pants) for 5-7 year olds
- Shoes in sizes 6, 7, or 8
All donations may be dropped off at the office.
PPO Announcements
Our Paonia Parents Organization is looking for a treasurer. Please contact Mr. Cox or Mrs. Carney if you are interested!
Our next PPO meeting is Monday, October 23rd at 3:45pm. See you there!