Winona Elementary
January Newsletter
Message From Mrs. T
January
Happy New Year! We hope that you had a wonderful break and enjoyed the extra time with your children! We are excited for the second semester of school! It was so enjoyable to get to know all of our families and students throughout the first semester of school. We look forward to working with each of you to support our kids with reaching the goals that they set and helping to ensure that they are reaching their potential academically.
The charts below show our school's mid-year data. The chart on the left shows our school's progress toward students achieving at least one year of growth. The chart on the right shows the percentage of students that are at/above grade level, one grade level below, and more than one grade level below.
Just as we have seen in previous years, our students who are making the highest amount of growth, are the students who have the fewest absences. It is so important for our students to be at school, on time, each day that they are healthy enough to. As a reminder, our first bell rings at 7:55 (8:55 on Wednesdays). The final bell rings at 8:00, which means that students are counted as tardy and must check in at the office after that second bell has rung. Please have your student to school on time so that they are able to be a part of the class's morning routines, and have a nice calm start to their school day!
We have many fun events planned for this second semester of school that we hope you can come and join us for. Thank you for sharing your children/family with us each day!
1st-5th Grade Literacy Growth & Achievement
1st-5th Grade Math Growth & Achievement
Important Upcoming Dates and Events
January
16- No school
18- Launch into Math Night
19- Coffee Talk with Mrs. T 2:30-3 pm
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
Spring Concert March 28th
Everyday Counts at Winona!
Reading Fact for the month!
You can read more than books with your child! “Any exchange of words is beneficial to kids. So, if you’re uninspired by books one night, turn to telling stories. You can also look at pictures and talk about what you see or ask your child to be the storyteller. Anything that gets language flowing between you and your child is golden.” Reading to Children: Why It’s So Important and How to Start
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.
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
January 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