The Mustang Press
October 5, 2018
The Mustang Press
Our newsletter will come to you usually on Friday afternoons to keep you informed with what is happening at McBride. Please make sure you share the link with others who may be interested in this information: grandparents, grandfriends, Kiwanis members, Lions Club members, business owners, etc. We want the word to get out that McBride is a great place for students, families, staff and community to gather! We're all about kids and making a difference this year!
#MakeaDifference2018
~Sincerely,
Lisa Tyler
Principal
FUN RUN 2018
*8:15 - 6th grade/3rd grade/ILC
*9:20 - 5th grade/2nd grade/Lee
*10:10 Kindergarten
*12:00 - 4th grade/1st grade/PLC
It's easy to collect donations using 99 pledges. Click on the link to get started!
https://99pledges.com/fund/mcbridefunrun
The PTO is still looking for volunteers for this fun event. You can sign up to count laps and give high fives to runners and can even request your student's group. If you don't have a current background check (they're good for two years)- use this link to submit one.
Dismissal
Dismissal procedure Kindergarten Kindergarten students are not released to travel home on their own. At dismissal, Kindergarten students who do not ride the bus are released from exterior classroom doorways to a designated adult. Please use sidewalks to approach classroom doors. Grades 1-2 Students are picked up by an adult at their class designated front door. Grades 3-6 Students are picked up at the curb at the front of the school. Unaccompanied students do not cross the school parking lots. Arriving Late to School . . . 7:50 or later A student arriving late to school reports to the office, is given a welcome slip, and then reports to class. Appointments During the School Day Parents come into the school office to sign out their child for appointments during the school day. Upon returning to school, the student checks in with the school secretary to receive an Admit Slip. Bus Transportation – Change of Plans Students must have a written note from a parent/guardian to ride a different bus. The signed note is logged in the office and the student is issued a Bus Boarding Pass. It is important that the note include the date, name, phone number, and address where the child is to go. Transportation changes are not take by phone and are kept to a minimum to reduce confusion for children. Going Anywhere Other Than Home After School Students who want to go anywhere other than their own home after school must present a signed written note from their parent/guardian. The note should indicate the date, name and address of the student’s destination, and a phone number so the change can be verified. Students give their notes directly to their classroom teacher. Leaving with Any Person Other Than Parent/Guardian Students leaving the school grounds with anyone other than their parent/guardian must have signed written permission from their parent/guardian. If a person is given parent permission to pick up a student and they are not on the student’s pick-up list they should be prepared to show I.D. Walking or Biking to School Students who walk or bike to school enter the building through the front doors and exit with their class. Due to bus traffic, students and parents are not on the playground before or after school. Students and parents may access the playground following the departure of the last bus. ***Due to bus traffic, please note that students and parents are not on the playground before or after school. Students and parents may access the playground following the departure of the last bus.
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!
Cover to Cover McBride Library News
McBride Book Fair
October 22-26
Dear Parents and Families:
Reading for pleasure unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are. Here’s what you can do to help children develop stronger reading skills and a love
for reading:
· Set the example. Let children see you read.
· Have a collection of books in your home. Update this collection routinely to keep up
· with changing tastes and reading skills.
· Support our school’s Book Fair. Allow your children to choose their own books to read.
Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits.
Book Fair dates: October 22 – 26
Shopping hours:2:00-3:00 PM Daily
Special activities:
· Family Night, Tuesday, October 23, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
· Online Book Fair October 13 - 28
If you are unable to attend the Fair in person, we invite you to visit our online Book Fair at scholastic.com/fair. Our Online Fair is available from October 13 – 28.
If you would like to volunteer to work at Family Night, after school from 2:00-3:00, and/or Friday 3:00-4:15 to put the book fair away, contact me. You may call, email, or send a note with your student. An approved Volunteer Application needs to be on file.
We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our school.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nelson
Teacher Librarian
503 366-7700
Teacher & Specialist Newsletters
Lions Club Partnership - Thank you, Lions Club
Acceptable Plastic Recyclables:
· Pallet wrap and stretch film
· Grocery bags
· Bread bags
· Case over-wrap
· Dry cleaning bags
· Newspaper sleeves
· Ice bags
· Wood pellet bags
· Ziplock and other reclosable food storage bags
· Produce bags
· Bubble wrap
· Air cell “pillow” packaging (with air removed)
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PLASTIC MUST BE CLEAN, DRY, AND FREE OF FOOD!
Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) Returns!
Attendance Encouragement
Attending school has a huge impact on student success.This year we want to make sure every student misses no more than 9 days of school, or 1 day a month. We need your help.
Some Attendance Tips to Promote Student Learning:
- Make sure your students keep a regular bedtime and establish a morning routine so they are rested and alert when they get to school.
- Turn off all electronics including TVs, phones and tablets at bedtime.
- Make sure clothes and pack backpacks are ready the night before.
- Check with our school nurse or office staff if you are not sure about when to keep your child at home due to illness.
- Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor’s appointments when school is in session.
- Talk to teachers and counselors for advice if your student feel anxious about going to school.
- Develop back up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, neighbor, or another parent to take your student to school.
Please let us know how we can best support you and your student so that they can show up for school on time every day.
Volunteers = Mustang Crew
Mrs. Tyler Read-a-loud
Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook
By Michael Garland
McBride Information Station - Like Us on Facebook
McBride Calendar Events
SAVE THESE DATES!
Oct 11- Fun Run
*8:15 - 6th grade/3rd grade/ILC
*9:20 - 5th grade/2nd grade/Lee
*12:00 - 4th grade/1st grade/PLC
*1:05 - Kinder
Oct. 11 - Title I Parent Meeting
Oct. 12 - No School (Teacher In-Service)
Oct. 16 - Site Council Meeting
Nov 6 - Picture Re-Takes
Nov 8 - End of Quarter 1
Nov 9 - No School (Teacher Work Day)
Nov. 19 - 20 Conferences
Nov. 21-23 No School
Dec. 20 Blue/Sapphire Choir; 6pm
Dec. 22-Jan. 6 Winter Break - No School
"Together - Make a Difference" Awards
Miss B & Mr. Hehman
These two staff members have been nominated for supporting McBride in the absence of Mrs. Tyler. This is a great example of staff working together to support students and staff. Thank you!
TUESDAY WAS NATIONAL CUSTODIAL DAY!
Thank you to Mr. Scott and Mr. Rob for cleaning our building and helping Mustangs be in a building that is taken care of every day. Thank you for all you do at McBride!
Emily Ricker (a regular member of Mustang Crew)
Mustang Crew Member (volunteer), Emily Ricker has been nominated for all the efforts that she does for us once a week at McBride. Thank you, Emily, for supporting our school and Mrs. Kreafle's second grade class.
Miss White (5th grade teacher)
Miss White was nominated by a colleague for all the support that she has shown to her. Mustang staff stick together and support each other. Thank you, Miss White, for being so supportive of students and staff.
Sam Moehring (a regular member of Mustang Crew & parent)
Mr. Moehring volunteers regularly at McBride. He is such a positive influence on both students and staff. Thank you, Mr. Moehring for all you do to support our school, students and staff.
Mrs. Flock & Mrs. Shiel - (Reading Team Teachers)
Mrs. Flock and Mrs. Shiel have been nominated by the colleagues because they are so supportive of third graders at recess. These ladies problem solve, support and help students who are experiencing difficulty. Thank you, ladies for all your efforts!
Students: Ashton Stansbury (Kinder) and Kaitlyn McKinney (6th grader)
Ashton makes great efforts in making sure that classmates feel included and are complimented for participating. He is very aware of students' feelings and encourages the class to stay positive.
Katilyn went out of her way to give her teacher, Mrs. Snook a "pick me up" (coffee) when she wasn't feeling well for several days in a row. The gesture modeled for her teacher and her classmates that caring about each other can go a long ways to brightening someone's day.
Mrs. Green (Instructional Coach)
Mrs. Green was nominated by several staff members for "Making a Difference" this year at McBride. You can often find her supporting students, teaching students the right way to do a procedure, practicing expectations with students, teaching with Mrs. Marshall in skill support, supporting a staff member who benefits from a second adult in the moment to providing staff development for teachers to use proactive strategies around the building with students. Mrs. Green is making a difference this year at McBride!
Mrs. Gantzer (Speech Assistant)
Mrs. Gantzer was nominated by Miss B. Mrs. Gantzer has come to choir rehearsals with Miss B to model what harmonizing is and how it is done. What a wonderful resource for our students. Thank you, Mrs. Gantzer.