Message from the Principal
Greetings Standing Bear Families-
I can't believe how fast this school year has gone. We only have 19 days of school left! We will continue to work hard on academics this last month, so attendance is still very important. Please remind your student to continue doing their very best while at school.
There is A LOT of information in this newsletter. Please take the time to read through it so you know what is coming up this last month.
Some important things coming up this last month and into summer include:
- Staff Appreciation Week is May 8th-12th. Take some time to let your child's teacher know how much you have appreciated them this school year.
- Summer Reading Challenge and Books- Your student will be bringing home a bag of books this week for summer reading. We want Standing Bear to "STAND OUT" this summer with this reading challenge. Your student can log reading minutes by visiting ops.org/page/5227 or use the link below between May 15th- August 15th.
- PTO Meeting- May 9th at 6:30pm in the Standing Bear library. A link for virtual attendance will be sent out to families that day.
- School Carnival- May 12th (see flyer below) PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS EVENT! WE NEED PEOPLE TO MAKE THIS A SUCCESS! We still have open spots to cover.
- Last Student Day- May 26th
- Teacher Snack Cart- Please consider donating to the Friday Snack Cart for staff, see information below. Thank you!!
- Staff Shout Out- Take a minute to give a "Shout Out" to a staff member (link or QR code below) Let us know how we are doing!
Thank you families for all the support this school year. I hope everyone has a fun, safe and relaxing summer break. We look forward to seeing you in the fall!
Take Care
Stay positive, patient and flexible!
Sincerely,
Bridget O'Melia
Teacher Snack Cart
Each Friday I put out a snack cart for "Snack Cart Friday." This is a little treat for our staff that they look forward to each week. We are looking for donations of individually wrapped items such as popcorn, chips, candy, etc. and various drinks. If you would like to donate any items, please send those to school by May 5th. You can use the below link to select your donation. Thank you for your support!!
We Need You......
Standing Bear school carnival is in two weeks and we are short on volunteers. Please consider helping for one hour!
If you know of a Scout troop, sports team, employer organization, etc that needs volunteer hours, we are happy to provide! Share or let us know who to reach out to.
Sign up https://tinyurl.com/2023sbcarnival
All volunteers are eligible to win raffle prizes from local businesses and organizations.
Wristbands need to be purchased for those participating in games or bouncing. Parents are not obligated to purchase those for entry into the carnival.
We appreciate your support.
Standing Bear Elementary PTO
Summer iPad Information
Student iPads will be sent home for the summer. We will NOT be keeping those at school. Please keep them in a safe place so your student is able to bring them back in the fall when we return to school following summer break. Take advantage of the learning apps to during the summer months. See available apps and Log those reading minutes using the link above under the Summer Reading Challenge.
Below is a great parent resource for technology questions (limiting screen time, internet safety, etc.)
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Ball Game Some basketball while we wait for the sun to go down | | H7 Enjoyed the food truck for dinner with lots of great options. |
Ball Game
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Dessert! Carousel's offered a sweet treat! | Dancing Lots of dancing to the Disney songs! | Full Crowd We had an amazing turn out for this event. We will definitely plan this again! |
Dessert!
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Standing Bear Staff "Shout Out"
If you have a staff member who you want to give a "Shout Out" to, use the QR code or LINK below to submit. It is always nice to hear good things! We appreciate all the hard work the Standing Bear staff does each day.
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Shout Out QR Code |
Shout Out QR Code
Mark Your Calendars......
Dates and Events can change, so keep up on this section of the newsletter.
May
- 9th- PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm
- 12th- School Carnival
- 14th- No Early Childhood Classes
- 19th- Field Day
- 26th- Last Day!
August
- 10th @ 5:30pm- Kindergarten Parent Information Night (this is for parents of incoming kindergarten students, no students should attend as this is a parent meeting)
- 14th- (5:00pm-6:30pm)- Standing Bear Meet Your Teacher Night (come up to meet your teacher, drop off supplies and see where your classroom is located)
- 16th- First Day of School
There will be a Fall Opening Letter coming in the mail with beginning of the year information and your child's schedule/teacher.
Attendance
- Contact the main office if your child will not be in attendance or late
- If you will be picking your child up early for any reason
- If the dismissal procedure for your child has changed (another person picking up, no bus, etc.)
- Please provide a doctor note for any appointments so we can mark the absence as medical and excused
Phone: (531) 299-2140
Fax: (531) 299-2159
Nurse Fax: (531) 299-2158
Notes from the School Nurse....
2023-24 Kindergarten
Now is the time to make an appointment with your health care provider for your child’s 5 year-old check-up and immunizations. A copy of the physical exam dated after 3-1-23 and immunizations will need to be on file at Standing Bear. Please have the Dr’s office fax to 531-299-2158. If you have questions or would like to check that we have received this information, please call the Health Office at 531-299-2142. Thank you!
Students with Asthma or Allergy Action Plans, Seizure Plans or medication given at school will need new Dr orders/plans for the 2023-24 school year. We can accept these dated after 3-1-2023. Please schedule an appointment or contact your health care provider to fax the Health Office at 531-299-2158.
If you need to contact the nurse, you can email her at julie.frazier@ops.org with any documents or questions.
Counselor's Corner.....Message from Miss "Monty"
Updates and information from Ms. Montemarano, known as "Miss Monty" by the students.
PTO Updates
Be sure to check this section often for updates on events!
Standing Bear PTO
@ptostandingbear · Community
Dismissal and pickup
When parents pull onto school grounds, outside staff will input your family number to indicate that you have arrived. Classroom teachers will get your student(s) ready to dismiss. How this works- We will enter your Family Number into a form, this will be visible to classroom teachers in the building and they will dismiss. Students will be dismissing out the main front doors staggered based on your arrival time. Students will NOT be dismissing out any other doors.
It will be extremely helpful if you let your student(s) know your preferred lane for pick-up. This will help them know to look for you in the main drive or the parking lot lane. Once your student(s) are loaded, you can pull out of the pick-up line to leave.
What you will need at dismissal:
- You will need to place your car hanger number on your rearview mirror so it is clearly visible to outside staff.
- You will need to pull all the way down to the front door (as cars move ahead, you move ahead) if you are picking up on the main drive, pull all the way down to the front main entrance or up to the vehicle in front of you. If you are picking up in the parking lot lane, you will still need to pull all the way forward. ALL students will exit out the main front doors.
- We will call your student(s) out as you arrive, continue to pull forward whenever possible until all your students are loaded.
** Kindergarten students- dismissal will remain the same for parents who walk up to get kindergarten students. If you are choosing to drive through for pick up, parents will still pull up like all other vehicles with their family number visible.
** Early Childhood will remain the same. Parents will need to park and come check out their child.
** Walk up parents- A staff member will be located out front, you can provide them with your family number so teachers are aware you are ready to pickup. You student(s) will then be dismissed.
** Each family will receive 2 car hangers. If you would need additional ones, please contact the office. It is imperative not to lose your issued designated car hanger numbers. Please clearly display upon arrive so there is no confusion to expeditiously release your child for pick-up.
WE WILL BEGIN DISMISSAL (ENTERING NUMBERS) AT 4:00PM. PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE AT SCHOOL BEFORE 3:55PM TO PREVENT AN INITIAL BACKUP. The line moves very fast once we begin the dismissal process.
Thank you for everything!
Early Pickup for Students
If you are picking up your students early for a doctor appointment, etc please call the office ahead of time and we will have you child ready to go at the designated time. Parents will need to come into the office to check out your student(s).
Bridget O'Melia, Principal
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