Cub Courier
Crescent Harbor Elementary March 2024
IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION
- March 1 - Kindergarten celebrates 100 days of school
- March 7 & 8 - Pacific Science Center
- March 12 - PTA Meeting 3:30 PM
- March 18 - NO SCHOOL (TEACHER WORK DAY)
- March 19 - Spring Pictures
- March 21 - Gr 1 Concert 6 PM
- March 29 - Honors Assembly
If your student has received clothing from the office during the school day, please wash and return to school ASAP.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear CHE Family:
Daffodils will soon be breaking through, the days are getting longer, and (hopefully) the frosty mornings are behind us. It is March! There can be a bit of madness in March, not just in college basketball, but also in elementary schools. It sometimes feels like the year should be ending, but the end is not yet in sight, and so it becomes tempting to give up. This is the time that all of our students’ hard work this year pays off, the time for real growth, and the time for things to come together and give kids the “Ah Ha. That’s why we’ve been learning this all year.” As students get frustrated with school in March, please remind them of the hard work they have done so far and encourage them to persevere with their school work and their social skills.
There are many exciting things happening at Crescent Harbor during March, as you can see in this newsletter. I want to highlight our Classified Staff, with March 11- March 15 being Classified Appreciation Week. Our classified staff include instructional assistants, custodians and maintenance staff, secretaries, bus drivers, food service workers, technology support staff. Our classified staff are the unsung heroes that work, often behind the scenes, to make sure that students can learn in a safe setting with the necessary materials to grow into successful adults. Put quite simply, our teachers could not do their jobs, and students would not have a school to attend, without our classified staff. Please take a moment to share your appreciation for our amazing classified employees!
Enjoy the arrival of spring. By the end of March, we will have more daylight than darkness in our days!
Thank you for your partnership,
Bill Weinsheimer
Principal
SPRING PICTURE DAY IS ALMOST HERE!!
O'Connor Photography will be at our school on Tuesday, 3/19 to take Class Group Photos as well as each student has the opportunity to be photographed for a Spring Individual Green Screen Portrait.
Only students who pre-order an Individual will be photographed. All students will be photographed in the Class Group photo. If you would like your child to get have Portrait taken or to order their Class Group photo, click below to pre-order their 2024 Spring portraits today!
https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001093123#login
You can also purchase by visiting O'Connor Photography's website at: www.oconnorphotographystudio.com
If you have any questions or need assistance please give our studio a call at 1-800-993-4929.
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION NIGHTS!
- April 8: New Family Enrollment opens
- April 10: Oak Harbor Elementary
- April 11: Broad View Elementary
- April 16: Olympic View Elementary
- April 17: Hillcrest Elementary
- April 18: Crescent Harbor Elementary
For more information on Kindergarten orientation nights please visit:
NURSE NOTES
Seasonal Allergies: Keeping Symptoms in Check
For many kids, seasonal allergies are the pits. They can be unpleasant and difficult to manage. If this is your child, they are not alone. An estimated 7.1 million kids in the United States report environmental allergies.
What are seasonal allergies?
Seasonal allergies strike at different times of the year. Also known as allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, seasonal allergy symptoms occur when airborne irritants, or allergens, enter the eyes, nose, and throat, setting off an allergic reaction. In the spring, flower, and tree pollen are common culprits. Grass pollen starts in late spring and peaks in the summer months. Weed pollen (such as ragweed) and mold spores plague kids mainly in the late summer and fall.
Since children need to be exposed to an allergen before they can be allergic to it, children under two years of age are less likely to have environmental allergies.
Signs your child may have seasonal allergies
Symptoms of seasonal allergies include a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and nose, sore throat, cough, and dark circles under the eyes. Seasonal allergies can be more than just a mild annoyance. Some of the consequences of allergies in children include:
Fatigue and poor concentration in school due to lack of sleep
An increase in ear and sinus infections
Asthma exacerbations
Behavioral issues from discomfort and lack of sleep
How can you minimize exposure to seasonal allergy triggers?
Even when pollen seems to be blanketing everything in its path, there are steps you can take to prevent allergies from acting up:
Have your child wash their hands and face as soon as they come in from playing outside so they don’t rub pollen in their eyes and nose. Better yet, rinse them off in the shower.
Check the forecast for pollen levels, and limit outdoor activities when pollen counts are at their highest.
Dry laundry in the dryer. Since pollen can coat clothing, avoid hanging laundry outside to dry.
Have your child take their bath at bedtime. This will help with nighttime allergy problems.
Keep windows in your home and car closed and use air conditioning to filter the air. Make sure the air conditioner is on re-circulating mode.
Many safe, effective allergy medicines target specific symptoms your child is struggling with the most. Most of these medications are over-the-counter, but please check in with your child’s primary care physician to see if they can benefit from one or more of these medications.
https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/seasonal-allergies-keeping-symptoms-check
OAK HARBOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FOOD DRIVE
PARENTSQUARE OUR NEW COMMUNICATION PLATFORM
Oak Harbor Public Schools and Crescent Harbor Elementary will use ParentSquare to communicate with you from your child's school, classrooms, and groups. ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school to connect. To sign up at ParentSquare.com Simply enter your email or phone number inside the Register square and then select Get Started.
Once you've signed up for ParentSquare, don't forget to download the ParentSquare Mobile App to send and receive school communications on the go! Download for iOS or Download for Android
CHARACTER TRAIT - CO OPERATION
CHE PTA
Happy March everyone!
We have a few events going on this month that we’d like to share!
-Coin Race Wars are happening through March 12th. The top earning grade will win a prize! Be sure to check the flyer sent home for details.
- Pacific Science Center will be visiting us on March 7th & 8th. We are still looking for a few volunteers to assist with the hands-on exhibit. Volunteers will receive free passes.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA5AE2CA7FAC25-pacific
- The PTA meeting is March 12th at 3:30 in the library. Kids are always welcome! We will be discussing spring events!
- Yearbooks are available for purchase! Grab yours, and you’ll be able to personalize 2 pages for your child’s book!
https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1016668146681000
Thank you for your continued support!
Your CHE PTA team, Sara, Heidi, and Dan
TEACHER FEATURE
Mrs. Gentry - Food Services
- I am from Oak Harbor and have a road named after my family.
- I have 2 grown daughters and 5 grandchildren.
- I am a licensed cosmetologist!
Mrs. Iverson - 1st Grade Teacher
- I lived in France for a summer.
- I run almost every day.
- I love to read and drink coffee on weekends.
Mr. Supowit - 3rd Grade Teacher
- I won a Jive Dancing competition on a cruise.
- I've paraglided solo.
- I played trumpet in my High School's "All-State Band'.
Mrs. Beach - Fourth Grade Teacher
- I have two amazing daughters and three stubborn dachshunds.
- My husband and I have been married for 25 Years. We've lived in 5 states during our marriage and have had lots of adventures.
- My favorite hobbies are hiking, reading, and searching for sea glass on local benches.
Mr. Lewis - Fourth Grade Teacher
- I spent over 25 years in the Navy before retiring as a senior chief in 2019.
- I have three children, one is in the Navy, one is a civil engineer, and one is about to be a teacher.
- My family loves the Boxer breed of dogs. We had 3 in the last 25 years.