Chimborazo Elementary Newsletter
November 2018
Principal's Message
Happy November Chimborazo families,
We had a very eventful October punctuated by our Book Character Parade yesterday. It was so wonderful to see so many of our students dressed up as characters from their favorite books. We are definitely sailing full speed ahead as we create a culture of readers and leaders. During the month of October, we had a multitude of events to foster a sense of family, build relationships, increase our academic proficiency, and support our students in supporting and caring for others. Some of these events included our economics lessons during Junior Achievement in a Day, Blue Sky Field Trips, Say it with Heart anti-bullying, and our press conference to celebrate our 21st Century after school enrichment grant with Mayor Stoney and, our superintendent, Mr. Kamras. Our Thanksgiving celebration will be happening this month, and we will have the same great food, but we will add some academic and entertainment elements as well.
Please make it a priority to attend one of the parent teacher conference days next week with your child’s teacher. This is a great time to see how your child is progressing and how we can work collaboratively to support your child at home and at school. We look forward to seeing all our wonderful families during this time. Report cards will go home the following week. Student grades are earned and not given, so the discussions at these conferences are vital. All of us want to see each and every student here at Chimborazo be the best version of themselves they can be. They have some many talents, and I want to ensure that all of their unique talents are cultivated and that these talents flourish. Thank you for your continued support.
Respectfully,
Mr. Peck
November Events
Save the Dates
Thursday, November 1st
2nd grade Jones and Messick at YMCA
Friday, November 2nd
Fall Pictures
3rd grade Blue Sky Field Trip
Mayor Stoney Visit
Sunday, November 4th
Daylight Savings Time (Set clocks back one hour)
Monday, November 5th
End of the 1st 9 weeks
5th grade VCU visit
Parent Teacher Conferences/ 2 hour early release
Tuesday, November 6th
No School/ Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, November 7th
5:30 pm PTA Meeting
Thursday, November 8th
2nd grade Jones and Messick @YMCA
Monday, November 12th
Report Cards Sent Home
Happy Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 13th
4th grade Blue Sky field Trip
2nd grade Avula and Mallette @YMCA
Wednesday, November 14th
4- 8 pm Chipotle Fundraiser (810 West Grace Street)
Thursday, November 15th
1st grade Math Science Innovation Center Visit
2nd grade Jones and Messick@YMCA
5th grade Fire Safety begins
Sunday, November 18th
Safety Patrol Wizards game departs at 2 pm
Monday, November 19th
Chimborazo Thanksgiving Dinner @6 P.M.
2nd grade Math Science Innovation Center visit
Tuesday, November 20th
Avula and Mallette @YMCA
Wednesday, November 21st-Sunday, November 25th
Thanksgiving Holiday Break
Tuesday, November 27th
5th grade Blue Sky Field Trip
Wednesday, November 30th
Flu Shots
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Attendance matters
Research shows that missing 10 percent of the school, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and that’s known as chronic absence. Also, as a subtle reminder, the school day starts at 9 a.m., so please do your best to ensure your child is not missing any instruction.
Student Code Of Responsible Ethics
What can you do to support your child in exhibiting positive behavior?
The Student Code of Responsible Ethics ( S.C.O.R.E.) outlines the behavioral expectations and potential consequences for students. Please consider the following suggestions below. A link to the the handbook is provided below.
- Review the Code of Behavior with your child.
- Ask your child about his/her day at school every day.
- Keep in touch with your child's teacher
- Encourage your child to use appropriate language and tone.
- Practice positive phrases with our child, such as, “Thank you,” “Excuse me,” “Please,” and “I’m sorry.”
- Be a visible part of your child’s school day. Attend PTA and school events.