Kidder Family Newsletter

We continue to explore ways to develop Empathy in our students one of the key competencies of the Journey of a Blue Devil. This week we will be discussing empathy and perspective. Students will be reading, A Little SPOT of Empathy Read Aloud.

As parents, you can support this at home by engaging in one or all of the following activities:

1. Family Game: Each member of the family will write down, draw a picture, or share out 2-3 things about themselves that someone else might not know and share.

2. Appreciation Round: One person completes the following sentence about a family member / friend and then tags the next person, or the next person volunteers. “What I appreciate about you, John, is…”

Mrs. Dagostino

Principal

edagostino@bcsoh.org

Mrs. Young

Assistant Principal

eyoung@bcsoh.org

DECEMBER

11-15 - Candy Cane Grams

11-15 -PTG Penguin Holiday Shoppe

13 - PTG General Meeting 6-7p

15 - Winter Performance Music Program 5 G ~ 2 pm Parents

20, W End of Quarter Two

21-31, R-F Winter Break - No School PreK-5

JANUARY

1-2 -Winter Break-No School PreK-5

3 - Inservice Day - No School PreK-5

4 - Classes Resume PreK-5

9 - Report Cards Viewable on Progress Book by Families

10 - PTG General Meeting 6-7p

11 - Parent Cafe Part 1 - Preschool / Kindergarten (Registration required)

12 - PTG Popcorn/ Water Day

15 - MLK Day - No School PreK-5

18 -Parent Cafe Part 2 - Preschool / Kindergarten (Registration required)

19 - Family Movie Night 5:30-7:30

24 - MAP Winter Reading Benchmark Assessment 2-5

25 - Parent Cafe Part 3 - Preschool / Kindergarten (Registration required)

31 - MAP Winter Math Benchmark Assessment 2-5

Friday, December 15th students will be enjoying a picnic lunch in the gym. Students are encouraged to bring a towel to sit on.

Spread the sweetness this holiday season with our Candy Cane Gram Fundraiser! For just $1.00, you can purchase a candy cane gram to send to a friend, teacher or staff member. These grams not only bring joy but also support the Kidder PBIS program.

A flier was sent home on Friday, December 8th with all students. Candy Grams and money will be collected from Monday, December 11th through Friday, December 15th.

All Candy Cane Grams will be distributed to classrooms on Monday, December 18th through Wednesday, December 20th. Don’t miss out on a chance to share a little sweetness this festive season!

Please make sure your child(ren) are dressed warm for school. We will go outside if the temperature is 20 degrees or higher (this includes windchill). The only time we will not go out is if temp is below 20 (with windchill), raining or conditions of playground & blacktop has too many puddles.

Students may want to have coats, hats, gloves and when snow starts to fly - boots. ALL students participate in outdoor recess unless we have a doctor's note on file with restrictions.

*If your child(ren) is/are in need of warmer clothes/gear such as jackets, hats, gloves, scarves - we do have brand new items for students who need them. Please email Mrs.Dagostino: edagostino@bcsoh.org or Mrs. Auler: Lauler@bcsoh.org.

In order to ensure a smooth flow and respect for our residents, we kindly ask that you follow these guidelines when dropping off or picking up students before and/or after school:

1. Please avoid arriving more than 5-10 minutes before or after the school day begins or ends. This will help us manage the traffic flow and minimize congestion.

2. Do not block the driveways of our neighbors, so that they can come and go without any inconvenience. Blocking driveways can create a safety risk for everyone in the event of an emergency.

3. Please wait patiently when our staff members are directing traffic until the cars are in motion before pulling ahead.

4.Please turn right on Hudak and avoid turning left to avoid back-up, further delays and for the safety of our residents.

Your understanding and support are important in minimizing the impact of this temporary traffic pattern on the daily lives of our community residents. Thank you for being considerate and helping us maintain a safe environment for everyone.

Is there a Kidder teacher or staff member you would like to recognize who has gone above and beyond to make a difference in your student’s life? Here is your chance to sing their praises and share how this special teacher / staff member has made a difference. Please complete the following form and a certificate will be created and shared with the teacher. Kidder Shout Out Form

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During December, students will engage in read aloud's read by our staff. Once completed, I will add the links to our newsletter for you to listen to at home. This year we are adding a twist with SIX Masked Mystery Readers who will be revealed at our end of the quarter PBIS / Literacy Assembly. We hope you you enjoy this Kidder Holliday Tradition. Please see the corresponding spirit days below.

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The Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) educational savings account program provides funds for students and families to use on various enrichment and educational activities, including tutoring, day camps, music lessons, study skills services, and field trips.”

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