Lion Lowdown
January 6, 2019
Happy New Year!
We are excited to welcome your student(s) back from winter break! As a reminder, students who arrive to school after 8:40 am are considered tardy. Teachers are starting their day at 8:40 am and often have class meetings to get the day off to a positive start. We don't want your child to miss out. Also, if your child will be unable to attend school, the office is very appreciative of a call about their absence. It is important to us to support all students especially when they have to miss school.
Thank you so much for helping us out!
Expectation Stations
Lost and Found - NEW RESOURCE
Theatre Camp Hosted By Park Hill High School
January 26th, 2019
Theatre Camp Cost: $35 per child, $15 for each additional sibling
- Camp includes t-shirt and snack
- Campers will participate in theatre games, and learn songs & dances for a performance at the end of the day.
- Please bring a sack lunch & a water bottle
- Check-in begins at 9:45
- Performance for families will begin at 2:00 (Seating at 1:45)
Jason's Deli Night
New Student Open House for the 2019-2020 School Year
Leaders Putting First Things First
Ladonna on Bus #14 was Nominated as a Park Hill Star!
Park Hill Stars
The Park Hill Star recognition program was started in 2015 to celebrate support staff and teachers whose work is especially noteworthy.
The following is an overview of the Park Hill Star Program:
Our employees are the reason we are so successful here in the Park Hill School District, and we would like to recognize them for all they do for our students.
That is why we present the Park Hill Star award once a month to a pre-K or elementary teacher, a secondary teacher and a support employee.
Nominations are not being accepted at this time, but opportunities will re-open at the beginning of the 2018-19 school year. Thanks to everyone who took the time to nominate a Park Hill Star this year!
Line Creek Spotlight
Box Top Collection
Clipping Box Tops is an easy way to help earn cash for our school. Each one is worth 10¢ for our school! Just look for the pink Box Tops on hundreds of products (click here for a list). All you have to do is clip them and send them to school.
Please make sure all expiration dates are visible. You can send your box tops in baggies or glued to this collection sheet. Please send in your box tops at the end of each month to your child’s teacher.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact PTA.
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, EARN EXTRA CASH FOR OUR SCHOOL WHILE YOU SHOP!
• Find bonus offers
• Scan your receipt
• Earn Bonus Box Tops for our school
See how it works at BTFE.com/BonusApp
Thanks for your help!
Lion Leader Press
Join Us for Tri County Parent Night!
Habit of the Month - Think Win-Win
This month your child(ren) will be learning about Habit 4: Think Win-Win.
Please read about this habit and share this habit at home.
Think Win-Win: I Win, You Win, We Win
It is a belief that there are enough good things for everyone; it is an abundant way of thinking. Think Win-Win is being happy for others when good things happen to them. As a parent, not everything is negotiable, but if you go into discussions with your child with a win-win mindset, you’ll find a lot less resistance.
Activity Ideas
1) Play a game with your child(ren) that has a definite winner. Explain how competition is okay when you play a game, but it is not okay in relationships. Discuss how tense it would be in your home if every situation had to have a winner. A better way to think is win-win. This means we think of solutions that we can all feel good about when there is a problem. The more we Think Win-Win, the fewer problems there will be. You may want to display a chart listing the days of the week. When someone is “caught” thinking win-win, he or she gets to write his or her name on the chart for that day.
2) Encourage win-win solutions to sibling disputes. Don’t always be the mediator; let them work out a solution and be sure to be lavish children with praise when they do.
3) Read Chapter 4 of The 7 Habits of Happy Kids book with your child and then complete the Parent’s Corner.
4) Think of an ongoing conflict you tend to have with your child (homework, cleaning his or her room, feeding the dog, putting gas in the car) and then discuss a win-win solution to the conflict. Write down the solution and then remind each other of it the next time the situation arises.
5) Remember not to compare your children in front of each other. Try not to say to Marcelo that “Juan always remembers to clear the table.” That’s win-lose thinking. Instead, just concentrate on praising Juan for a job well done. Marcelo will get the message.
Looking Ahead: January Dates
Jan 10th - Early Release & Student-Led Assembly
Jan 11th - Spring Club Brochures Sent Home
Jan 14th - PTA Meeting
Jan 15th - Spring Club Sign-Up Opens
Jan 17th - Jason's Deli Fundraiser
Jan 21st - No School
Jan 31st - Leadership Luncheon
Early Release Days - Mark Your Calendar
All elementary schools will have an early release once a month for our teachers to receive professional development focused on increasing student success. On the following days school will be released at 1:30 pm.
January 10
February 7March 7
April 11
May 9
Each early release day, we will celebrate our school by wearing our Line Creek SPIRIT WEAR!
Lion LowDown Line Creek Elementary Communication
You will find several ways to stay up to date on school activities throughout the year on the Line Creek website, Facebook, Twitter and newsletters from your child’s teacher. You will also occasionally get an automated email or voicemail message sent to you by the school with important information and reminders. We know two-way communication is best, so please feel free to call, email, or stop by the school with any questions you may have regarding your child’s education.
Sarah Sieminski, Assistant Principal
Jennifer Mikic, (816) 359-6982
Christy Porter, (816) 359-5657
Front Office, (816) 359-4320
Email: sieminskis@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Website: linecreek.parkhill.k12.mo.us
Location: 5801 Northwest Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816)359-4320
Facebook: facebook.com/linecreekelementary
Twitter: @linecreeklions