Staff Newsletter
Keller Elementary School
December 8, 2014
Mission Statement
The mission of Helen Keller Elementary School is to establish and maintain an educational community that empowers all students to become principled, independent inquirers who are socially responsible global citizens.
Thank you, Sue Dewolfe, for hosting the Keller Holiday Party on Friday.
IB NEWS YOU CAN USE!
specials with 5th graders
Music
Physical Education
Art
Studying abstract artists and creating their own abstract art pinwheels with Mrs. Eavoldi.
SRC LAB SCHEDULE
The PTA will be providing lab times for your students to take Scholastic Reading Counts (SRC) quizzes during the following dates and times in December:
Tuesday, December 9 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Wednesday, December 10 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Friday, December 12 1:30 - 2:10 p.m.
Monday, December 15 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Tuesday, December 16 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Wednesday, December 17 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Friday, December 19 1:30 - 2:10 p.m.
Monday, December 22 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Tuesday, December 23 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
For January, The PTA hopes to have the lab staffed on M, T, W from 12:45 - 1:45 and on Fridays from 1:30 - 2:10. If you could please ask your parents if they are interested in volunteering to send Megan O'Shea an email at umgoblue96@aol.com, she would appreciate it!
Prize Info: Once students begin to attain enough points to win prizes, those announcements will be made during the Monday Keller News broadcast. Because we know classes watch the news at different times during the day, prizes will be distributed on Tuesdays from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the Media Center.
If you are new to Keller and/or need more information on this program, please let me know! The PTA invests about $2900 each year offering this program for our students.
Atlas
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PYP Online Curriculum Center
Everyone has an account. If you are having trouble logging in contact Sue DeWolfe.
Why Math is taught differently
This is a wonderful explanation, for parents, on why math is taught differently.
Soar To Success
Husky high five winner for November
PBIS winner of the month
Did you know...
District Policy Link
PTA Meeting
Monday, Dec 8, 2014, 07:00 PM
Keller Elementary School, North Campbell Road, Royal Oak, MI, United States
Professional Development
4th & 5th Grade Vocal Concert
Thursday, Dec 11, 2014, 06:30 PM
Keller Elementary School, North Campbell Road, Royal Oak, MI, United States
Essential Agreements
*We are respectful
*We are safe and in control
*We are responsible learners
Keller Creed
I will act in such a way that I will be proud of myself and others will be proud of me too.
I came to school to learn and I will learn.
I will have a good day.
Learner Profile Highlights
Don’t forget that the highlighted monthly learner profile and weekly behavior focus is on the Google calendar (every Sunday).