USC Elementary REBEL Review
You Matter! Every Child - Every Day
February 2018
February is "I Love To Read Month"!! Watch for the calendar of fun reading activities for home!
Also, we will again be having our "Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham" Breakfast on Friday, March 2nd at 7:00-7:50 am. See below for more details! We hope you can join us!
~Mrs. Magnuson
P.S. - please note the February lunch menus are attached at the bottom of this newsletter.
Feb. 1st - K-4 Rebel Pride/Bingo
Feb. 6th - 2 Hour Late Start
Feb. 7th - Jump Rope For Heart
Feb. 14th - Classroom Valentines Parties
Feb. 14th/15th ~ Preschool Screening
Feb. 16th and 19th - No School
Mar. 2nd - Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast - 7:00-7:50 am
Flex Learning Days - Reminder
With our recent weather, please remember that USC will implement Flex Learning Days if needed.
PK-4 students have Flex Folders in their backpacks, ready to access in this event. There are directions for what to complete for that day, as well as information about how to get in touch with teachers for any questions you might have in order for your child to complete the work.
Fifth and sixth grade students will need to go onto Schoology to find their assignments for the day. There is also information on there about contacting teachers if needed.
If you are unable to connect to the internet, please send a note with your child the next day with that information. Students will have 2 days to make-up their work from the Flex Day.
Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast!!
JOIN US FOR A FUN FILLED BREAKFAST OF GREAT FOOD, MUSIC, EXCITEMENT AND PRIZES!!
HELP US CELEBRATE READ ACROSS AMERICA AND
DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY!!
DATE: March 2, 2018
WHERE: USC COMMONS AREA
TIME: 7:00 -7:50 AM
Please watch for more information to come home regarding cost and reservation form. All payments for breakfast must be returned to school prior to breakfast on March 2nd.
Snack Cart/Milk Break Money
Second semester began January 24th. Please watch for notices about 2nd semester Snack Cart/Milk Break money to be coming home. This is due by Jan. 30th. You may pay at the start of each quarter or for the remaining 2 quarters of the school year.
VIP - Amelia Bedelia Teaches
7 Mindsets - We Are Connected
For the month of February we will be focusing on the mindset called "We Are Connected". The We are Connected mindset teaches us that everyone who comes into our lives can help us to achieve and live our dreams. Working with, for, and through others is crucial to realizing our dreams. When you understand this and constantly seek the positives from relationships with others, your performance in every area of your life improves. In the lessons for this mindset, we help students explore synergies with others, embrace diversity, and relish the competition that will allow them to maximize their potential by working with and through others. Please read through the Parent Newsletter for more information about this mindset.
February is "I Love To Read" Month!!
We have some fun things happening to celebrate "I Love To Read" Month in February. Each Child will also be bringing home a bingo board with at-home activities. They may bring this back to school for a small prize after they complete 5 activities and then again if they complete the entire board!
Hats off to Reading: Thursday- February 1, 2018
Everyone can wear hats to school.
Knock Your Socks Off Day: Wednesday- February 7, 2018
Read Fox in Socks and wear crazy socks.
Drop Everything and Read will be at 2:20-2:40.
VALENTINES DAY
Wear Something with Words: Wednesday- February 14, 2018
Students can wear something with words.
Make sure it is school appropriate.
Drop Everything and Read will be at 9:40-9:58
Cozy up and Read & Pajama Day: Wednesday- February 21, 2018
Students have the option to bring a small stuffed animal to school.
During this time students will cozy up to their stuffed animal and read in the classroom.
Drop Everything and Read will be at 9:15-9:35.
Read Around the School: Wednesday- February 28, 2018
All students and staff sit in the hall & read from 2:20-2:40.
February/March Events:
February
6~ 2 Hour Late Start
7~ VIP Play PK-2 - The Billy Goats Gruff
14~ - Jump Rope for Heart
14-15~ Preschool Screening
16~ No School
19~ No School
20~ School Board Meeting @ 5:30 pm
March
2~ Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast 7:00-8:30 am
7~ Young Writers & Artists Conference - selected students Gr. 3-6
14~ 6th Grade Science Fair
20~ School Board Meeting @ 5:30 pm
28-29~ Kindergarten Round-Up
30~ No School - Spring Break Day -Good Friday
April
1 - No School - Spring Break Day
2~ School Resumes
Feb. 6 – Two Hour Late Start
On Feb. 6th, USC will have a 2-hour late start. We will provide supervision for students that morning with a movie. Students MUST be at school by 8:20 am. Breakfast is not provided for students on this day.
Jumping For A Great Cause
Our annual Jump Rope For Heart event will be on Wednesday, Feb. 14. This event has always been a successful event and in the past our students have raised over $40,000 for the American Heart Association!! All students will participate during their PE class.
S.T.E.M. Home Challenge
Each month we will share a Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (S.T.E.M.) challenge. Students may choose to participate by creating a project and bringing it to school to be displayed for the month. We encourage you to work with your child and let them use their creativity and higher-order thinking skills. Here is this month's challenge:
What can you do with.......... an empty aluminum can.
To participate in this home challenge, you will need to create something (anything) using an empty aluminum can (any size or brand)! You can use any additional materials in your creation! The only rule is to BE CREATIVE!!
We will display all of the creations! Bring your creation into school before the end of the month!
USC District Testing Information 2017-2018 Testing Schedule
September
September 5-Oct. 6 FAST Testing K-6
September 6-15 STAR Reading and Math K-12
October
October 11 PSAT – Grade 11
November
November 13-22 STAR Reading and Math K-12
January
January 10 ASVAB - Grade 11
January 22- February 2 STAR Testing Reading and Math K-12
January 29-February 23 FAST Testing K-6
January 29 ELL (ACCESS) Testing Window Begins
March
March 5 MTAS Reading, Math, and Science Begins
March 23 ELL (ACCESS) Testing Window Ends
April
April 9-13 MCA Math Gr. 11
April 16-20 MCA Reading Grades 3-8, 10
April 23-27 MCA Math Grades 3-8
April 24 ACT Testing – Grade 11
April 30 -May 5 Science MCA Grades 5, 8, and 10
May
May 4 MTAS Math, Reading, and Science Ends
May 7-18 STAR Testing Reading and Math – K-12
May 7-18 FAST Testing K-6
USC Elementary Breakfast and Lunch Menus
United South Central Elementary
Elementary Principal
Email: tmagnuson@unitedsouthcentral.org
Website: www.usc.k12.mn.us
Location: 600 11th St SW, Wells, MN, United States
Phone: (507)553-5810
Facebook: facebook.com/UnitedSouthCentralSchools