The Mustang Press
Family Newsletter February 9, 2018
Welcome to the Mustang Press
As always, if you have questions, concerns or compliments, feel free to contact me anytime.
Lisa Tyler
Principal
(503) 366-7700
BINGO for Books- Tonight!
Random Acts of Kindness Week
https://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/100-acts-kindness-kids/
Daily Focus:
Monday - Compassion
Tuesday - Gratitude
Wednesday - Integrity
Thursday- Respect
Friday - Self-Control
Talent Show Auditions
Shirt Orders- Last day is February 14th
We have 50/50 Hanes shirts, 50/50 Hanes v-neck shirts, long sleeve shirts and hoodies. It has gone live with our McBride love campaign. The link for that is:
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/show-mcbride-some-love
Thanks,
Kati Crouch
Rainy Days
Dr. Seuss Week
Monday 2/26- Hat Day
Tuesday 2/27- Twin Day
Wedneday 2/28- Wacky Wednesday
Thursday 3/1- Sock Day
Friday 3/2- Book Character Day
PTO Events NEED YOU!
OBOB: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084bafaf22abff2-obob
Art Literacy has been an extra special opportunity for our McBride Mustangs to learn about artists as well as learn and practice their techniques. It is a fun way to volunteer for a class. Here is a link to the sign-up:
Winter Art Literacy: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084bafaf22abff2-winter
News from the 4th Grade Music Program
From the Library.....
Welcome Parents, Students and Friends to our Read-a-thon!
This year, we are excited to announce that we will hold a Library Read-a-thon fundraiser. Our Read-a-thon is a program that brings students together with family and friends to encourage reading and to build literacy skills.
The main focus of the Read-a-thon is for everyone to know we are committed to improving reading skills. To that end, the Read-a-thon promises to be a fun, exciting journey for all participants as they begin a personal Reading Adventure that challenges each reader to complete 10 in school reading sessions over our 2-week event.
Our Read-a-thon will start February 18, 2018. Friday, February 9, approximately 1 week before we start our first reading session, we will send home paperwork with your reader explaining how you will activate their personal Read-a-thon page.
That evening, Friday, February 9, at the McBride Bingo for Books Night, you can use a computer at school to activate your reader’s personal Read-a-thon page. You will know that we have distributed the take home sheet because we will also place a green Read-a-thon bracelet around your child’s wrist as a reminder. We understand that, as parents, you have high expectations for the quality of your child’s education but also have limited time. That’s why we chose to hold a Read-a-thon.
You will find this to be the easiest fundraiser possible. By simply activating your reader’s personal page and using the promotional tools found there, friends and family anywhere in the world can show their support for your reader by making a donation to our Read-a-thon. Your involvement in the Read-a-thon will help your child develop a lasting love of reading.
We hope each one of you will activate your child’s personal page the day your child brings home their paperwork.
McBride Elementary Library
TOGETHER - Mustang Award
Our Mustang theme this year is "Together". Let's continue the recognition and thank yous. Each week we've enjoyed sharing the recipients for the TOGETHER award. Recipients receive this award because of the spirit of togetherness they've demonstrated to help McBride continue to be strong. You may nominate staff from McBride, staff from St. Helens School District, parents from McBride, community members from McBride/St. Helens - anyone that demonstrates working 'together' to help McBride continue to be the incredible school and community that it is. You may pick up a "Together" nomination form in the office or email Mrs. Tyler (lisat@sthelens.k12.or.us).
This week's award recipients......
Arisa Cupp - Arisa Cupp is a McBride parent who volunteered her time on Tuesday to help Mrs. Tyler in the office. What a great example of being there and doing this "Together". Thank you, Arisa, for being willing to help us in a pinch!
Durant Family (Our family DJs), Cathy Lambert, Katie Quick, Heidi Green, Sharon Shiel, April Biracree, Faye Peterson Rehse, Carissa Chism, Junior PTO (Kaeley Brummer, Naomi Locke, Alexis Tolman, Klara Worlitz, Maegan Wilson, Merrin Bartocci, Jizelle Ortiz, Destini Long, Harley Wilson), Missy Peterson, Kristin Hawkins, Harmony Allen, Danika Streater, Desirae Brummer, Kati Crouch Our Family Dance was incredible. The lights, the cameras, the music and all the dancing assisted our families in having a fabulous time. It was great fun. These great people were nominated because they gave of their time and talents to help pull this off. Thank you!!!
Melissa Howard - Mrs. Howard is one of our Speech Pathologists at McBride. She seized a moment to help one of our sick students in the office. She stepped into help at just the right time. Thank you, Mrs. Howard.
Stacey Mendoza - Stacey Mendoza works at the District Office in Community Relations. She volunteered to come drive with one of our secretaries as she took a sick Mustang home. Thank you, Stacey for being there to help our office staff as well as this family who needed help getting their sick kiddo home.
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McBride Calendar Events
February 9- BINGO for Books
February 10- OBOB (Oregon Battle of the Books) tournament at McBride
February 12-16 - Random Acts of Kindness Week @ McBride
February 14- Last day to order school shirts
February 19- HOLIDAY- NO SCHOOL
February 21- Talent Show audition forms due
February 26-Mar 2- Dr. Seuss Dress Up Days
March 1&2- 1st and 2nd grade dental sealants
March 7- Tyler Talk- 7:55 a.m.
March 24-April 1- Spring Break- NO SCHOOL
April 5- Picture Day