State Road Newsletter
#WeAreFenton
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Mrs. Overfield and Mrs. Hickoff, Secretaries
From the Desk of Mr. Tiemann
We are talking this week about the P2 Character Strength of #Integrity. This is doing the right thing when nobody is watching. People with integrity practice what they preach and maintain a consistent pattern of behavior aligned with their values. They have the courage not to follow the crowd if it means going against their beliefs. Integrity is closely linked with the terms of honesty and authenticity. People with integrity tell the truth and have alignment in their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Next week we will talk about the #Love of Learning! Those with a love of learning are intrinsically motivated and engaged in a topic regardless of achieving an external standard. They enjoy learning simply for the sake of learning. They don’t need a prize or a high grade as a reward. Their reward is the process of doing the work and improving.
The following week (starting Monday, April 23), we will be talking about #Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence. This is the ability to identify and enjoy that which is admirable in the world. There are three types of goodness in which positive psychology focuses: physical beauty (e.g. a sunset, song, or building); an exceptional skill or talent; and moral goodness (e.g. a character strength). Appreciation of beauty can generate awe; appreciation of a skill can generate admiration; and appreciation of moral goodness can generate moral elevation. All of these feelings (awe, admiration, and moral elevation) help us forget ourselves and find increased joy and meaning in the world.
Please help make that home-to-school connection by using these words and talking about our character strengths with your child(ren). Feel free to share their awesomeness on our State Road Facebook page (@StateRoadElementary) with the hashtag #OtherPeopleMatter.
Upcoming Events / Mark Your Calendar
Autism Awareness Month
Please visit these great websites for more information on autism!
http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/national-autism-awareness-month/
https://www.autismspeaks.org/wordpress-tags/autism-awareness-month
Leo's Family Night!
Report Cards Sent Home
Big Heart Book Fair @ Barnes & Noble
Administrative Professionals - Secretary's Day
Hungry Howie's Night!
Can Drive - Student Action!
Staff Appreciation Week!
LEO'S FAMILY NIGHT!
State Road GARAGE SALE!!!
Hungry Howie's Pizza Night!
No School!
State Road FUN RUN!
NEWS FROM OUR PTO!
Our next PTO meeting will be Tuesday, April 24 at 9:30am in the library. All parents/guardians of children at State Road are more than welcome to come. We would love to hear your thoughts on things we can do!
The Accelerated Reader (AR) Store shopping day is Wednesday, May 23, 2018!
State Road Garage Sale will be quickly approaching, start saving any donations you may have.
Keep your eyes open for more information on our upcoming Mother/Son Bowling Day!
HELP NEEDED:
We are looking for volunteers to help organize our FIELD DAY! This is such a great event and the organizers will have a lot of volunteers to help support him/her!
Our PTO Board is looking for an Assistant Treasurer for next year. If interested, please contact one of our current board members!
Thank you for your wonderful support.
If you haven’t already, please like our Facebook page!
Fenton State Road Elementary PTO.
The 2017-18 PTO Board Members are:
President: Katie Wickham
Vice President: Erica Barber
Treasurer: Jen Smith
Assistant Treasurer: Nicole Schulz
Secretary: Shelly Koski
LITTLE BITES® RECYCLING PROGRAM!!!
Exciting news for recycling at State Road!!!! After being on a wait list we are now an active participant in the Entenmann's® Little Bites® Pouch Recycling Program!!
I have some pouches already collected but will need more before we can send our first shipment. Please send in any Entenmann’s Little Bites packages, Juice box’s and Food pouches to State Road and get money for our school!! There is a recycling bin outside the office and collection bins in the cafeteria. We also collect toothbrushes and empty toothpaste containers right outside the office. Thank you so much for your support!!
STATE ROAD IS RECYCLING!!! Thank you for your support!!!
Fenton Food Service Info & Menus!
Substitute Cook Aides & Noon Aides NEEDED!!!
Please contact Anna Goss for more information at agoss@fentonschools.org or 810-591-4709.
If you would like to sub as a Noon Aide here at State Road, please talk to Chris or Tricia in the office, or call 810-591-2403!
Please Help Prevent the Spread of Sickness, Head Lice, etc...
Parents: We have had several reported cases of Colds with fevers and the stomach flu over the past few weeks. The best way to prevent the spread of sickness, communicable diseases, or issues such as head lice is to take preventative steps at home prior to sending your child to school. Please also contact the office right away to let us know of any sickness or confirmed case of lice that your child may have. For more ‘health’ related information, please visit the State Road website and select “Student Health Info” under the Information Tab. Thank you!
Please visit the "Student Health Information" section of our website (link below) for more information!
Lice Prevention!
We all need to take preventative measures and educate ourselves and our children on how to prevent the spread of lice. Children should not share combs, hats (including ball caps at sporting events), pillows (at sleepovers), or coats/jackets (especially with hoods).
Children should not 'touch heads' while sitting close to a friend. Children/girls with long hair can keep it pulled back in a ponytail or braids, and spritzed with hairspray and/or tea tree oil. Please also refer to the lice prevention & treatment information found on our website (click the link below):
http://www.edline.net/pages/State_Road_Elementary_School/Resources/Health___Vaccine_Information
State Road Elementary School
Half Day = 8:40am - 11:55am
Email: btiemann@fentonschools.org
Website: http://fentonschools.org/state-road-elementary-school/
Location: 1161 State Road, Fenton, MI
Phone: 810.591.2400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/State-Road-Elementary-School/497286173629535
Twitter: @StateRoadSchool