APRIL BULLDOG BULLETIN

Character Education…Our Shared Responsibility

Dear Families,

Character education teaches the habits of thought and deed that help people live and work together as families, friends, neighbors, communities, and nations. Our staff at Adams Elementary are looking for students who are demonstrating Fortitude, which is our character word this month.

Please encourage your child to practice each word of the month. There is a different character word each month. Teachers recognize one student every month who stand out demonstrating each trait.

WORD OF THE MONTH

Adaptable

Capable of being or becoming adapted/Able to adjust to new conditions.

APRIL EVENTS/ DATES TO REMEBER

April 3 to April 7: Spring Break

April 14th: Parent Meeting at 5:30pm

April 21st: Movie Night at 6pm

Spring Music Programs

During April, all students at Adams will be working hard to get ready for their Spring Music Programs. The music performances will be happening right here, at Adams, on May 11th. Kinder and 1st grade will be performing their show "Panda and the Moon" in the morning. 2nd and 3rd graders will be singing songs from movies in the afternoon. Finally, the 4th and 5th graders will end our day of music with an evening performance about change, friendship, and new beginnings. Stay tuned for more details!

Your music teacher,

Ms. Crowner

personal hygiene

Good personal hygiene plays a critical role in promoting a positive self-image and reinforces healthy habits. Please encourage these good hygiene strategies at school and at home.

Wash your body every day.
Brush your teeth every day.
Wear deodorant every day.
Change your socks and underwear every day.
Brush your hair.

Please reach out to your teacher or school counselors if you need supplies such as deodorant, soap, or a brush.

RX FUNDRAISING

Greetings Everyone,

We are excited to announce a new fundraiser that will help generate funds for our school and students.

RXfundraising and Rite-Aid pharmacy are willing to give us back a portion of the dollars spent on prescriptions and purchases made at Rite-Aid.

Please click on this link to register to support our school and kids with RXfundraising and then follow through to Rite Aid. At Rite Aid's website you'll need to sign up for a Wellness+ Rewards Number if you don't have one (top right under sign in). The entire process only takes a couple minutes.

Head lice

Head lice are a common problem that usually affects school-aged children and their families. They can attach to the hair of anyone's head. It doesn't matter if the hair is clean or dirty. Head lice are also found worldwide in all different places, such as in homes or schools or the country or city. And it doesn't matter how clean, dirty, rich, or poor the place or person is.

Though head lice may be a nuisance, they don't cause serious illness or carry any diseases. Head lice can be treated at home, but it's important to check with the doctor first.

Please click on the links to learn more about the treatment and prevention of head lice.

Attendance

Dear Parents,

Attendance is a key factor to having your child succeed in school. Therefore, it is very important that your child is at school on time. . . EVERYDAY. Students who miss just one or two days of school each month can fall seriously behind and lead to doing poorly in school and are more likely to not graduate. Every absence even if it is excused matters. They are missing learning when they are not here.

You are key to improving your child’s attendance.

On the flyer below there are a couple tips on how your child can be at school on time.

Sincerely,

Your Office Staff

School Hours

Monday school hours are from 8:45am to 2:15pm. Tuesday to Friday they are from 8:45am to 3:15am. The earliest times you are able to drop off student will be at 8:00am Monday to Friday. Breakfast be provided for students in the classrooms, after the morning bell. Please make sure to pick up your students right after school, no later the 2:45pm on Mondays and by 3:45pm, Tuesday to Friday.

Early check out on Mondays will be no later then 2:00pm. From Tuesday to Friday it will end no later then 3:00pm. Students will not longer be released after, parents will have to wait patiently for the student to be released by their teacher.

If for some reason you have an emergency and are not able to pick up your student on time, please give the office a call at (509)573-5100.

Thank you,

Adams Office Staff