Evening Street Weekly Update
January 21, 2022
Principal's Message
Winter weather was ever present this week! While the staff and I prefer for children to play outside for recess, when the temperature falls below 20 degrees, children remain indoors for recess. Should we be able to go outside and there has been a big snow, children with boots may use the big toy section of the playground and those who do not have boots may play on the blacktop. While we do our best to monitor, there are times when children without boots get away from us and run through the snow. To avoid calls for dry socks and shoes, it would be helpful if children wear boots to school and put shoes in their backpacks.
The amount of cars in the pick up line has also noticeably increased with lower temperatures. Mrs. Duffey does an amazing job managing the traffic. She encourages drivers to start a second lane by the parking spots on the left. By making the second lane, traffic on Evening Street avoids a back up. At the turn, cars merge into one lane. Thanks for helping her by making a double lane on the side of the building. When dropping off children in the morning, it is helpful if the children are ready to get out of the car, coats, gloves, hats and backpack ready. We have been lucky to have had such mild weather up to this half of the school year.
This coming Thursday the Evening Street Choir will perform under the direction of Mrs. Jarzecki. Children have been practicing after school outdoors when possible. They will wear masks, those in attendance are also asked to wear a mask. Due to COVID restrictions, we are limiting the number of attendees to choir family members only. A video of the performance will be sent out after the concert.
The choir students will have an amazing opportunity in that Dianne Frazer will accompany them on the piano. The first time I heard Dianne play for the children I could not believe the sound coming from our ordinary school piano. I thought it was a recording! I have only known Dianne as Jordan and Jillian Cross' grandma, not an international performer.
Having members of our community, such as Dianne, step up to volunteer to help our children, is just another reason this community is so very special. Dianne, an international sensation, shared that being able to play for the children has brought her much joy. In non-COVID times, she would be traveling the world performing. This is a COVID silver lining for our children and a gift for us.
Conferences are approaching. If you have not signed up as of this point, please take a minute to do so, below is a sign up sheet. In person and Zoom conferences are being offered, choose which ever you feel the most comfortable. Meeting with 100% of our parents is our goal, if you are unable to make one of the times offered, please contact your child's teacher directly.
Best regards,
Mary Rykowski
Principal
Choir Concert and Intermediate Art Show
We are extremely grateful to pianist Dianne Frazer, grandmother of Jillian Cross, for accompanying the choir. We are REALLY lucky to have her! Dianne Frazer is recognized globally as a premiere collaborative pianist. Known for her wit and style on and off stage, she “exudes an energy and an excitement that is both irresistible and endearing.” She has performed with a “who’s who” of international artists, and has performed at Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall and Merkin Hall. Dianne is a pianist for the National Flute Association, International Society of Bassists, World Bass Festival (Poland), the MTNA Southern Division, and has performed at the Oberstdorf Music Festival (Germany), ISI Florence (Italy), Bradetich International Double Bass Competition, International Hornists Society, International Trumpet Guild, North American Saxophone Alliance and the International Clarinet Association conventions. Dianne holds two performance degrees, was a two-time Fischoff finalist, and was an adjudicator for the prestigious Dranoff International Two Piano Competition.
Valentine's Day Celebrations
Yearbook Photos Wanted
The yearbook committee is beginning to put together the 2021-22 yearbook, and want to gather your favorite moments from the school year so far!
Please send in 1-2 photos (ONLY) to eveningstreetyearbook@gmail.com by Friday January 28th, 2022. Ripcho also took pictures in each classroom during their visit to Evening Street, and photos will be chosen from the candids and family submissions to include in this year’s book. Thank you for helping to make this a memorable yearbook for the kids!
Thanks,
Amber Durant and Sarah Dooley
Guidelines for When to Keep Children Home from School
The common cold and the flu are still present! Here are guidelines for when your child is too ill to go to school if he or she has any of the following symptoms:
- Temperature above 100.4 F by mouth (see below)
- Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours (see below)
- Shortness of breath or has increase in wheezing during normal activity
- Has a cough that interrupts normal activity
- Pain from an earache, headache, sore throat or recent injury.
- Has yellow or green drainage from nose or eye(s)
- Rash over body or localized to one area of the body (see below)
- Fatigue and needs bed rest (common with flu-like symptoms)
- Signs of conjunctivitis such as red, crusty or swollen eyes
Students who are sent home with a fever of 100 degrees or higher must remain at home until the student is fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication. In most cases this means that students will miss the following school day. Please understand that fevers can reoccur within a 24 hour time period and this policy is in the best interest for all students.
Students who are sent home due to vomiting or diarrhea must also stay home for 24 hours to ensure that these symptoms are gone before returning to school.
Students exhibiting signs of conjunctivitis (crusty eyes, red or swollen eyes) may return once the symptoms have been treated and are gone or a note is presented from a doctor stating that the student may return to school.
Students who show signs of a communicable disease exhibiting as a rash may return to school once the rash is gone or a note is presented from a doctor stating that the student may return to school.
Cold vs. Flu
The only way to stop the spread of the flu is to spread the awareness.
Symptom ColdH1N1 Flu
Fever Fever is rare with a cold. Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100.4°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.
Coughing A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold. A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
Aches Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.
Stuffy Nose Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.
Chills Chills are uncommon with a cold. 60% of people who have the flu experience chills.
Tiredness Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.
Sneezing Sneezing is commonly present with a cold. Sneezing is not common with the flu.
Sudden Symptoms Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
Headache A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
Sore Throat Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.
Chest Discomfort Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.
Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.
More information can be found at the district's Health Services Website.
Check It Out!!!
Science of Reading Presentation
Please RSVP and write any questions you would like addressed by Mr. Griffin, virtual and in-person options will be available. If you have already sent a reservation, that reservation will be held for February 16th.
Upcoming Dates
Choir Concert and Intermediate Art Show
January 27, 2022
Art Show 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the hallway
Choir Performance 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Concert for Choir Family Members Only
Science Celebration
February 3, 2022
6:30 p.m.
Conference Week
February 7th - 11th
Valentine's Celebrations
Monday, February 14th
The State of the Worthington Schools
Wednesday, March 9th at 6:30 p.m.
Worthington Kilbourne High School.
Evening Street Skate Zone Party
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Skate Zone 71
5:30 p.m.
Primary Art Show/Second Grade Musical
March 31, 2022
6:00 p.m. Viewing of Artwork
6:30 p.m. Musical limited to immediate family members.
Evening Street Talent Show
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Kilbourne Middle School Auditorium
6:00 p.m.
Special Education Key Communicators
The key communicator will convey information from their building to the committee, as well as information from the committee to their buildings
The Key Communicator for Evening Street is Milouda Ouarite, milouda.ouarite@gmail.com.
Please reach out to her if you have questions or topics you would like discussed.
Evening Street Elementary School
Email: mrykowski@wscloud.org
Website: https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/Domain/18
Location: 885 Evening Street, Worthington, OH, USA
Phone: (614) 450-4400
Twitter: @mrykowski1