Blain Update
October 29, 2021
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE
This week our students participated in Red Ribbon Week which is a national drug prevention campaign. Each day this week, our Student Council members shared a special message during our morning announcements. Each message connected our daily spirit day to a reminder about the importance of keeping our future drug-free.
Throughout the month of October, students were recognized for their efforts related to academics, attendance, and attitude and earned tickets to celebrate their accomplishments. Together our students earned over 250 tickets, which meant that our students earned a school-wide trip to the "Blain Pumpkin Patch." We would like to thank the Blain PTO, Mrs. Hansbury, Butcher's Market, and the Neff family for making this such a great celebration for our students!
On October 22nd, we conducted a safety drill that involved our students evacuating the building. This drill was conducted in coordination with Perry County EMA, Blain Fire Department, and Blain EMS. We would like to thank all involved for their participation in this safety activity.
Fall Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 10th (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM) and on Thursday, November 11th (12:00 PM - 8:00 PM). If you have not already done so, please register for conferences by visiting: https://westperry.meettheteacher.com/ or by calling the school office.
Important Upcoming Dates:
November 5: Report Cards Distributed
November 10: Conferences 4PM – 8PM
November 11: Act 80 Day - No School for Students
November 11: Conferences 12PM – 8PM
November 12: Trade Off Day - No School
November 24 - 29: Fall Break – No School
December 1: Picture Retakes
ATTENDANCE
HELPING HANDS
Last year, several organizations donated new winter coats, hats, and gloves to our school. If you would like us to send any of these items home with your child, please let us know. We would like to get these items to our students before it gets cold.
If you are packing up Halloween costumes and know that they will not be used again, you may want to consider sending them to the school. Next year, we would like to be able to pass these along to other students who may want to dress up but do not have costumes.
We are very fortunate to be part of such a caring community and hope to be able to help pass along the kindness of others!
FROM THE NURSE
Hand washing is by far the best way to keep kids from getting sick and prevent the spread of germs.
What is the Best Way to Wash Hands? Here is how to scrub those germs away. Teach this to your kids — or better yet, wash your hands together often so they learn how important this good habit is:
1. Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold). Make sure the water isn't too hot for little hands.
2. Use soap and lather up for about 20 seconds. Any soap will do.
3. Make sure you get in between your fingers, on the backs of hands, and under the nails where germs like to hang out. And don't forget the wrists!
4. Rinse and dry well with a clean towel.
When Should We Wash Our Hands?
· before eating and cooking
· after using the bathroom
· after cleaning around the house
· after touching animals, including family pets
· before and after visiting or taking care of any sick friends or relatives
· after blowing one's nose, coughing, or sneezing
· after being outside (playing, gardening, walking the dog, etc.)
It is the time of year when temperatures start to drop and the weather can often be unpredictable. Dressing your child in layers is one good way to help them accommodate the fluctuations in temperature that fall brings. As fall progresses and it becomes colder, please send your child with a knit hat and gloves to keep them comfortable and safe during recess. The children go out for recess daily except in extreme temperatures and should be dressed appropriately to enjoy their time outside.
CONNECT WITH US
Blain Elementary School
132 Blain Road
Blain, PA 17006
717-536-3219
Website: blain.westperry.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blainelem
Instagram: @blainelementary
"Alone we are strong ... Together we are stronger."