Shimek Shout Out
December 14, 2018
NEXT WEEK AT SHIMEK!
Shimek PTO Sponsored
#MightyMalee Dance Marathon
(Thursday, December 20th, 2018 from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.)
*all children under the age of 18, MUST be accompanied by an adult
Free Will CASH Donations for Entrance
& Spirit Week
(December 17th-21st, 2018)
In collaboration with the PTO, Shimek Elementary School will be hosting a
money drive that coincides with our #MightyMalee Dance Marathon!
Each day of the week will be designated for bringing specific coins/bills and showing our spirit!
Monday, Dec. 17
Penny & Nickel Day
Stuffed Animal Day
-one stuffed animal may be brought to school, MUST be able to fit in a standard backpack!
Tuesday, Dec. 18
Dime Day
Wacky Day
-Wear wacky clothes, hair, mismatched socks, etc
Wednesday, Dec. 19
Quarter Day
Dress-up Day
- Wear your fanciest/dapper clothes - MUST still be able to participate in PE and Recess
Thursday, Dec. 20
Bill Day
Purple Day
- Wear Purple - Malee’s favorite color!!!
Thursday, Dec. 20
Dance (in the gym) -6:00-7:30 p.m.
*all children under the age of 18, MUST be accompanied by an adult
Free Will CASH Donations for Entrance
Friday, Dec. 21
Pajama Day
-Wear PJs, robes, slippers to school
**Please keep an eye out for the Sign-Up Genius email to volunteer your time during the event.
All donations will go to Malee’s family for expenses they incur while caring for Malee. Malee has Alagille Syndrome: a rare, genetic liver disease which has recently caused
life-threatening complications and subsequent surgeries for Malee.
Additionally, Malee is in need of a liver transplant.
The PTO requested that our Shimek teachers create a wishlist of items that they could use in their classrooms. There are a variety of options and we as parents have an opportunity to provide some of these!
Please take a look at your student’s teachers list by clicking on the link below.
Thank you,
Shimek PTO
Preschool:
Jessica Flannery
https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1AI9A1OG532G5/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_mt__wl
Kindergarten:
Hillary Muhlenbruch:
https://smile.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/31KLKU6I1V0X9/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_gm__wl
Sarah Kalsem’s list:
https://www.amazon.com/registry/giftlist/1GV6I541HEH2S/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_gm__wl
1st grade:
Brooke Buxton’s List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/U3CJ1NGVGFMS/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist
2nd grade:
Carolyn Andersen:
https://www.amazon.com/registry/giftlist/3LN5RIU9V9VIY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_gm__wl
Besides the expo markers, Carolyn really wants 15 of this book that's not available on amazon. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bullfrog-at-magnolia-circle-deborah-dennard/1029722715
3rd grade:
Megan Chapman’s list:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/6J71OOJ699CU?&sort=default
4th grade:
Steve Sproule’s list:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/giftlist/306W9HF3IUQK5?ref=cm_go_nav_hz
5th grade:
Kami Skay’s list:
https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/30YT33NKI21QP/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_gm__wl
Kayla Cordova’s list:
http://a.co/ga58vO8
6th Grade:
Vickii Mueller’s list:
https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3UWEC1T8HAGW1/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_gm__wl
Music:
Katie Seybert List:
Link: http://a.co/6fiIxfe
PE:
Joe Graf’s list:
https://www.amazon.com/Koosh-Balls-Multi-Color-Gift-Bundle/dp/B00PYCR71Y/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1544200378&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=koosh+ball&psc=1
Special education:
Geri Kachingwe’s list:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/KZOQ2ZSG4SJB
NO SCHOOL/ WINTER BREAK
Have a safe and wonderful Holiday Season.
PE News
Run For The Schools Update and Winter Boot Reminder
Shimek Elementary School received the 3rd place traveling trophy for the 2018 Run For The Schools!
We had a total of 49 participants with 24 students, 24 parentS/teachers, and 1 Volunteer. Our participation percentage was 10.30%. The top 3 in the district were:
1. Hoover- 14.14%
2. Horn- 11.42%
3. Shimek 10.30%
In the last 3 years we have received the 1st place trophy (2016), 2nd place trophy (2017) and the 3rd place trophy 2018). This would not be possible without the participation of students, teachers, family members, and friends of our enrollment at Shimek. Thank you! Way to go Sharks!!!
WITH WINTER WEATHER UPON US PLEASE REMEMBER THAT PROPER PHYSICAL EDUCATION SHOES ARE A REQUIREMENT FOR YOUR CHILD. IF A STUDENT FORGETS SHOES, THERE ARE A BASKET OF SHOES TO BORROW FROM. THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
MR GRAF
Chek your child's backpack. A hard copy of the PTO fundraiser was sent home Wednesday with students.
PTO NON-Fundraiser
Calling All Shimek Shark Families We need your help!!
It’s time for our annual PTO NON-Fundraiser and we are asking for your help to support the efforts of the Shimek PTO! This is a simple and easy fundraiser for the PTO and doesn’t burden you with asking your students (or you) to sell products or magazines to help raise funds for our school. Instead we are asking that you consider a tax-deductible donation to support the efforts of the Shimek PTO. ALL of your donations stay at school and there is no extra work for you or your child.
What do your funds go toward? The PTO sponsors many different programs at the school. K-6 Field Trips, Technology Upgrades including Dell Chromebooks last year, Playground Equipment Purchases & Upgrades, Shimek Garden and Outdoor Education, Fall Supper, School of the Wild, Visiting Authors, Ice Cream Social, Clubs, Stars on Stage, Teacher Appreciation and much more!!
Last year, with your help, we raised nearly $4,000! Again, 100% of our funds stay with our awesome school. Please consider donating to help us continue the PTO’s focus of making Shimek an exceptional place to go to school. No contribution is too big or too small.
______$ 25 I am excited to not send my children out as door-to-door salespeople!
______$ 30 I am relieved to not purchase magazines that I have no time to read!
______$ 50 I am thrilled not to have to purchase more expensive gift wrap!
______$100 I really shouldn’t eat all of that chocolate and candy anyway!
______$150I am delighted not to have to pester others to buy anything!
$_____(Any donation is welcome) Simple and easy!
Name:________________________________________________________________ Student(s):__________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________
Please return your donation sheet and check to the Shimek Office. We will accept donations all year long! Make your tax-deductible check to Shimek PTO. Please note that we are a 501(c)3 organization, and your cancelled check will serve as your receipt for tax purposes.
The Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors
The Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors approved new elementary attendance areas for the 2019-20 school year. The new boundaries were approved during their November 27 board meeting.
The updated maps can be found on the District website at the following link: www.IowaCitySchools.org/DistrictMaps.
In addition, the District’s Attendance Area Look-Up links have been updated to reflect the approved boundary changes. The Attendance Area Look-Up links provide school information specific for your home address. The links can be found on the District website at the following link: www.IowaCitySchools.org/AttendanceAreaLookUp.
Junior high and high school students may also be impacted by these changes. Please be sure to check the Attendance Area Look-Up link above to determine if changes to the elementary boundaries have affected your student.
Dear Families,
The Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve changes to the elementary voluntary transfer guidelines beginning in the 2019-20 school year. The updated voluntary transfer guidelines and form can be found at www.IowaCitySchools.org/VoluntaryTransfers.
For families intending to request a voluntary transfer for the 2019-20 school year, the deadline to submit the form is March 1, 2019. Completed forms should be returned to the following address:
Iowa City Community School District
Educational Services Center
1725 N. Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
If you have any questions, please contact the Educational Services Center at (319) 688-1000.
Sincerely,
Stephen Murley
Superintendent
Iowa City Community School District
Shimek Elementary
Email: brandt.amy@iowacityschools.org
Website: https://www.iowacityschools.org/Domain/1479
Location: 1400 Grissel Place
Phone: 319-688-1160
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shimek-Elementary-School-1392477191054590/