Tornado Times
News From John Tuck Elementary
Principal's Message
Dear John Tuck Community,
We are now in full “school mode” with all systems up and running and a steadfast focus on helping our learners. Hopefully, you and your family are feeling like you have been able to find a rhythm in this new digital learning environment. As we continue to work together to raise respectful, responsible, safe young people, I want to share some tried and true parenting strategies that will support your child’s healthy development and parent/child relationships at home.
The Importance of Parent Involvement in a Child’s Education – There is no doubt that the Covid-19 situation has thrust all parents into a completely new role in supporting their child’s education. While frustrating, it is the situation we are in and the reality of the moment. As we all serve as both parent and educational tutor, I would like to share with you some research-based ways all of us as parents can be the most impactful on our children’s academic and social growth. I want my daughters to be their best selves and I know you want the same for your children. I encourage you to join me in reflection and assessment of how we are doing the following in our homes:
Establish a daily family routine. Examples: Providing time and a quiet place to study/learn, assigning responsibility for household chores, being firm about bedtime and having dinner together.
Monitor out-of-school activities.
Examples: Setting limits on TV watching, checking up on children when parents are not home, arranging for after-school activities and supervised care.Model the value of learning, self-discipline, and hard work. Examples: Communicating through questioning and conversation, demonstrating that success comes from working hard. Communicating that intelligence is not a fixed asset, but rather acquired through hard work, perseverance and a sustained focus on improvement.
Express high, but realistic expectations for achievement. Examples: Setting goals and standards that are appropriate for children's age and maturity, recognizing and encouraging a child's interests, informing friends and family about successes. Display the work of the child around the home and frequently affirm the successes they have had, specifically focusing on the hard work they put in to be successful. “Success begets more success.”
Encourage children's development/ progress in school. Examples: Maintaining a warm and supportive home, showing interest in children's progress at school, helping with homework, discussing the value of a good education and possible career options, staying in touch with teachers and school staff.
Encourage reading, writing, and discussions among family members. Examples: Reading, listening to children read and talking about what is being read.
Raising Children in Today’s Digital Age: In my eighteen years as an educator I have been able to experience an incredible amount of change, both positive and negative, around the rapid development of technology. We are now in an even more digital/tech dependent environment where screen time is way more than any of us want for our children. As with anything, I believe there can be a healthy balance in the use of technology. However, as parents we are certainly experiencing new challenges related to keeping our children safe and ensuring they have healthy brain and physical development when it comes to the access and use of technology at home and school. Here is a wonderful resource to help us navigate supporting our children and some good info for our modeling of healthy habits as parents: https://wellbeing.google/for-families/ - I would like to invite and encourage ALL FAMILIES to engage in reading and discussing this valuable information. In addition, if you haven’t had the chance to watch the documentary, Social Dilemma, which was released on Netflix recently, I highly recommend it as another tool and perspective for parents to help guide our children through this new era.
May your November be outstanding!
Yours in Service,
Dusty Porter
Principal
John Tuck Elementary – Go Tornados!
A Message From Our Nurse
Please feel to reach out if you have any questions.
Nurse Kristine Ellis
(541) 923-4884
Nutrition Services Give Away!
John Tuck Tornado Lunch Club
Weather Permitting
Tornado Lunch Club Guidlines
Wear a mask while on site (can be pulled down to eat and drink)
Pick up lunch and find a colored dot on the lawn to eat your lunch (10th St.).
Students may walk to and from school (with parent permission) or may be joined by their family.
Students must stay in their designated area (on their colored dot) and not mix with other students.
Students must be picked up or walk home by 12:00. Afternoon CDL lessons begin at 12:30 and staff will not be available to supervise students who are not picked up on time.
We understand that due to family circumstances that this time doesn’t work for all families. However, with the CDL schedule, this is the only time that allowed students to not miss classroom instruction with their teacher. We can’t wait to see and build relationships with your student(s). If you have any questions please call the office.
Title Reading Tips
John Tuck Spirit Wear
Order Now for the Holidays
We are excited to announce that you can now purchase John Tuck Spirit Wear for children and adults. T-shirts (short and long sleeve), hoodies, beanies, crewnecks (not listed on the order forms but available for $28.00, adult and children sizes).
Attached are the order forms to get your spirit wear from our first order of the 20-21 school year. We will place orders throughout the year. If you're unable to order at this time, you will have other opportunities.
How do you order your spirit wear?
*Cash or check payment: Drop your order form off at John Tuck
*Debit or credit card payment: Email your order form to lori.sofich@redmondschools.org with your debit/credit card information included
*Debit/credit, check payment: Mail to.....
John Tuck Elementary
Lori Sofich
209 NW 10th St.
Redmond,OR 97756
Deadline to place your order: Friday, November 13th
Estimated date of delivery: December 11th. Just in time for the holidays!
Spirit wear will be sent to John Tuck. Form of delivery to you - to be determined.
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Sofich by email or calling the office 541-923-4884.
New From F.A.N. (Family Access Network)
The weather is changing quickly these days. Do your kids have the outerwear they need for winter? I have coats, hats, gloves, a few sweatshirts and some boots in the FAN office for anyone who’s struggling to keep up with their children’s growth spurts.
If your family could use help stretching your food budget to get through the month, there is GOOD NEWS! Despite limited resources to help with many needs during this challenging time, there are still many local resources to help families with food. If you’re struggling to stock your pantry toward the end of each month, or are trying to prepare for the holidays when school is not in session, give me a call and I’ll connect you with one of our wonderful local food resources.
We also have school supplies and backpacks available, and some basic hygiene supplies, for any student who needs any of those things. All you need to do is ask!
Stay healthy and take care of yourselves, and please don't hesitate to contact me if I can help with any of the above resources, or with any other needs your students or family may have.
Jennifer Summerton
FAN Advocate
541-526-6400 - phone
541-728-2754 - text
OSU Nutrition
Kaitlin Greene is John Tuck Elementary’s Nutrition Education Program Assistant from the Oregon State University Extension Service. This year, we are all facing unique challenges. Kaitlin hopes to help families be successful in their nutritional, physical and social-emotional health goals by offering tips in a monthly nutrition bulletin and in new and exciting ways as the school year evolves!
Be A Food Hero
Every child should have the chance to be healthy and successful. Our website www.foodhero.org can help! Be a food hero by choosing fruits and vegetables for snacks. Even one or two more fruit and veggie filled snacks per week can make a difference. Remind children that fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients that help them grow and be strong. Here are a few healthy fruit and veggie snacks for at home and the classroom: bananas, apples, oranges, dried fruits or fruits canned in 100% juice, carrot sticks, snap peas.
Keep up-to-date with the Nutrition Education Program by following them on Facebook and Instagram or by emailing Kaitlin by visiting the Deschutes County Nutrition Education Program website.
Seasonal Recipes
John Tuck Elementary School
209 NW 10th Street
Redmond, OR 97756
Office Tel. (541) 923-4884
https://tuck.redmondschools.org/
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Notice of Non-Discrimination
Redmond School District is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its educational and employment activities. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination:
District 504 Contact:
Karen Jordan, Executive Director of Student Services | Email | (541) 923-8260
District Title VI, Title IX, Age Discrimination & American Disabilities Act Contact:
Tracie Renwick, Director of Human Resources / Title IX Coordinator | Email | (541) 923-8934