Pulse of the Pirates
Plainview Elementary December 2021 Newsletter
AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN HERE!
IMPORTANT DATES
December 1st - 1:00pm Dismissal - Professional Development
December 7th - 7:45am Guys in Ties & 6:30pm JPP (library)
December 13th - 7:00pm Elementary Christmas Concert
December 14th - 7:45am Leading Ladies
December 15th - 1:00pm Dismissal - Professional Development
December 21st - High School Christmas Program
December 22nd - Last Day of First Semester!!
December 23rd - January 5th - No School - Christmas Break
January 5th - Welcome Back!!
January 5th - 1:00pm Dismissal - Professional Development
ALUMINUM CAN RECYCLING CENTER
DECEMBER JPP MEETING--DECEMBER 7TH @ 6:30PM IN LIBRARY
SHARE THE LOVE--THANK YOU STYLE
JPP Soup Supper--December 11th
Gearing Up for Christmas Vacation!
The week before Christmas break can sometimes be a bit confusing, so we want to make sure that everyone is clear on the schedule! Please note - this schedule is for the elementary building. The schedule for the JH/HS building may look different!
LATE BUS ARRIVAL
Sometimes because of the road conditions the buses arrive later than usual. Please assure your child(ren) that they may still eat school breakfast if they so desire. They will not be considered tardy. Students must let us know that they want breakfast though. Otherwise we will not know.
Learning Continues During Non-School Days:
With the vacation days approaching it is important that students keep reading and working on math. I recommend at least 20 minutes of reading and 10-15 minutes of math. These times can be broken up throughout the day, but are so important to ensure that students do not lose the progress that has been made throughout the school year so far.
Ways to Incorporate Reading:
Set 10 minutes aside to read a short story with your child before bed.
Always have a book handy in the car or book bag so when you are driving somewhere or waiting for an appointment your child will have access to reading material.
Have your child create a grocery list and read it while shopping.
Play board games with your child and have them read the game cards.
Go for a walk (if Mother Nature or Jack Frost allow) and read the signs you see or create your own treasure hunt with clue cards.
Ways to Incorporate Math:
Practice flashcards (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division can be made OR printed online).
Have your child help with measuring for cooking and baking.
Grab the paper & cut out ads. They can then add up prices and make a budget for a shopping trip!
Grab a map and have your child pick their dream destination. They can then add up the mileage to get there and back. Some bonus math would be figuring the price of gas to get the family there and back.
Play board games or grab a deck of cards and play war. Number sense is HUGE in math and war makes you determine if your card is greater or lesser. Remember - make your child do the work!
Medication While at School
Please use the “authorization of medication at school” form that was mailed to each family at the beginning of the school year if your child needs to take meds during the school day. If you do not have one, please let Mrs. Patsy know and she can send one home with your child or you can go to the school website to find one and print it out. Go to “Nurse’s Corner “ to find the form. Meds can not legally be dispensed unless we have a signed authorization form.
Report Cards
Our first semester ends on December 22nd. Report cards, NSCAS & MAP data will be sent home or mailed on the last day of school. Please contact the office if you do not receive one.
School Cancellations & Early Dismissals
School cancellations, late starts, and/or early releases will be announced via the phone messaging system and also on the following radio stations: KNEN, Norfolk, KEXL/WJAG-Norfolk and WNAX-Yankton. If no report is heard, it can be assumed that school will be in session. Now is a great time to make sure that the school has accurate and up-to-date phone numbers for you. Please call Mrs. Patsy to check your contact information if your number has recently changed.
While it is never an ideal situation, there are times that school may need to be released early due to an impending storm. Please take some time to develop a plan for your children to follow if school is ever released early for inclimate weather.
Brrr....It’s Cold Outside!
Please make sure that your child(ren) is/are dressed appropriately when they come to school. Some of the children, especially the older ones, are not dressed warmly enough to go out for recess. We will be going outside if the ‘feels like’ temperature is 1 degrees or above.
In those cold temperatures, students need hats, gloves, scarves, boots and snow pants on snowy days along with a warm, thick jacket. Two or three sweatshirts is not enough in these temperatures.
Christmas Program Reminders
We are excited to present the K– 6 Christmas Program to you on Monday, December 13 at 7:00pm. Please dress nice for the program and plan to stay for the entire show.
Ms. Knox & Mrs. Haselhorst
Jen Hodson--Plainview Elementary Principal
Email: jhodson@plainviewschools.org
Website: plainviewschools.org
Location: 301 Woodland Avenue, Plainview, NE, USA
Phone: 402-582-3808
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlainviewPublicSchools
Twitter: @PHSPiratePride