Winona Elementary
March Newsletter
Message From Mrs. T
March
Happy March! I don't know about you, but I am ready for the weather to get warmer and the nights to stay lighter later! I'm ready for Spring! We have many exciting events coming up during the next three months and we hope to see as many of our families as possible at these events!
We have 19 students that have 100% attendance for the second semester so far! Thank you very much for continuing to help your student get to school every day unless they are sick. Our current attendance rate is at 89% when you average Kindergarten through 5th grade. We still have a goal of reaching 95%! If there is a way for us to work with you to support your child's attendance, please let us know. We have also shared with students that it is important for them to be at school on time in the morning. Class team-building and instruction start right away in the morning. Being late to school not only interrupts your child's learning but can also have a negative impact on other learners in the classroom. Each student who is on time also gets greeted by staff members in the hallway as they go to class. Tardy students miss out on this greeting and a positive start to their day.
We will have CMAS testing taking place on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday during the weeks of April 3rd and April 10th for 3rd-5th grade students. We ask that you please try to make sure your student is present and on time during those days, as well as try to avoid making appointments during that time. Testing will take place in the morning only on those dates. If you have any questions, please contact our office and we will be able to answer them.
Important Upcoming Dates and Events
March
1- Family Conferences
2- No School Family Conferences
3- No School
8- Class Pictures
13-17 Spring Break No School
24- Muffins with Madams
28- Spring Concert @ TVHS
April
3-13 CMAS Testing (AM sessions only 3rd-4th-5th)
14- No School
CMAS Testing (3rd, 4th & 5th Grade)
Spring Concert March 28th
Location: Thompson Valley High School
WES: Tuesday, March 28
Arrival Time: students need to arrive at 5:30 pm
Concert start time: 6:00 pm -concert shouldn't last more than an hour
Students are expected to look their best but please DO NOT buy anything for the concert.
All students are expected to attend in an effort to make this the best concert possible! Thank you for your support. We are excited to hear many voices on a big stage post-pandemic!
Workforce Information
Cooler Weather is Here!
We will be moving into our cold weather season. Please make sure that your children are wearing coats, and possibly hats and gloves to school on those cold days. When the snow begins to stick to the ground, we also recommend students have boots for recess or to stay on the blacktop. We do not typically have students change their clothes if they are wet if they have chosen to roll in the snow without the proper gear to keep them dry. Please let our school know if there is a way that we can help with cold-weather gear. One final request would be to make sure that your child's gear has their name labeled on it so that we can return any lost items to the correct owner, and so that you do not have to buy any replacement gear!
Two Hour Delay Start
Everyday Counts at Winona!
Reading Fact for the month!
Here is a great reason why reading with older children is important:
“Books can invite conversation with kids around relevant social issues and challenges they might be facing. Choosing a book to read together that addresses a tricky topic — such as friendship issues, prejudice, bullying, or homelessness — offers an unmatched opportunity to talk together. You can better understand what your child thinks or has experienced around a given issue, as well as share your beliefs and personal stories on a sensitive subject.” 3 Important Reasons to Keep Reading Aloud to Your Tween
February: Fitness and Friendships Foundations for the Future
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
2022 - 2023 MEAL BENEFIT APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!!!
Applications are now being accepted for the 22-23 school year. This may qualify you for other benefits such as reduced fees and the P-EBT program.
Apply online at: www.myschoolapps.com
If you haven't applied and been approved for Free/Reduced Meal Benefits for school year 22-23, we encourage you to complete one now. Prior year benefits will expire on September 28th Students without an APPROVED 22-23 application will be charged for all meals beginning on September 29th. New benefits begin as soon as the application is processed.
There are 2 ways to apply:
www.myschoolapps.com to complete an on-line application. This is the FASTEST way to apply and be approved. Provide an email address, and your benefit letter will be emailed to you within hours.
Fill out a paper application, available at all schools. You can turn in your application to the school or to our office at 2890 North Monroe Ave, Loveland. Please allow up to 5 days to process paper applications. You are responsible for any charges accrued during that time.
Did you know many federal, state and local funding sources for TSD schools are based on the number of students eligible for free or reduced school meals? When you apply for free and reduced meal services, your school is eligible for additional funding that is important to maintain valuable school programs and services for families.
And, in addition to meal benefits, families who qualify for free or reduced meals are also eligible for other benefits, including reduced or waived school fees, technology support and internet access, as well as assistance with costs for a number of school programs like athletics and before/after school extracurricular activities.
How to Encourage Punctuality
Studies have shown that using praise as a positive reinforcement is an effective strategy for student attendance. However, family participation is also key to good attendance for younger students. Some of the Athlos tips for good attendance include:
Establishing and keeping a schedule; children thrive on routine
Going to bed and waking up earlier
Preparing for the morning the night before by laying out outfits, packing backpacks, and pre-packing lunches
If work schedules conflict, investigate other means of transportation, such as carpooling with other families
If your family consistently struggles with school attendance, professionals suggest tracking the average time you’re late by and adding that time accordingly to your schedule. For example: if you are consistently 15 to 30 minutes late in the morning, set your alarm 15 to 30 minutes earlier. Doing this creates a cushion of extra time for unexpected delays.
Attendance Policy
Please make sure you are calling your students in absent when they are going to be absent from school. Our Attendance line is checked daily to ensure your student"s attendance is correct. When calling the attendance line, please state the reason for their absence. If you have any questions please call the office. 970-613-7101
Office Hours
7:30am-3:30pm M-F
Office Number
970-613-7100
Attendance Line
970-613-7111
Fax Number
970-613-7120
How sick is too sick??
How sick is too sick? Does your Child need to stay home?
Diarrhea
Yes – The child or staff member may return to school or child care 24 hours after their
last episode of diarrhea.
Fever
Fever is a temperature of
100.4°F or greater.
Yes – The child or staff member may return to school or child care if the fever has
been resolved for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications.
Flu-like Symptoms
Fever
Sore throat
Runny nose or congestion
Yes - Children and staff may return to school or child care as long as they are
fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications and symptoms are improving.
We are seeing a lot of flu-like symptoms since the start of school. Please do not send your students to school with symptoms that could be contagious. Call the health office to excuse an illness or if you have any health questions.
Thank you!
Mrs. Ashley
970-613-7102
March Lunch Menu
Winona Spirit Wear!
The Winona Elementary School spirit wear is available to purchase all school year long. Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, all delivered to your home in days.
Kim Tymkowych
Email: kim.tymkowych@tsd.org
Website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/winona
Location: 201 South Boise Avenue, Loveland, CO, USA
Phone: 970-613-7100