The Mustang Press
November 8, 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
Lost and Found
Choir Pick Up Reminder
Music Memos
This week in music, we have started learning new concepts in all grade levels and continued working on our musicals in 2nd and 4th grades. Kindergarten and first grade have begun working on singing technique through a series of Halloween and Thanksgiving songs, as well as learning percussion technique on instruments such as the chimes, rhythm ticks, boomwhackers, cabasa, and maracas. Third grade just completed an art activity, wherein they drew while listening to music, comparing the “colors” of various classical pieces and creating an abstract piece of art connecting all of the pieces. Meanwhile, fifth and sixth grades have begun writing an original composition they will eventually be playing on the keyboard.
Blue and Sapphire Choirs are continuing rehearsals every Tuesday there is school in the music room, from 2:15 - 3:15pm. Please try to be on time to pick up your student, as best you are able (unless you have already communicated a later pickup time with me). Also, please don’t forget to call or email me (contact info can be found below), if your student will be absent for choir, so that I may mark their absence as excused. We are in the middle of rehearsing for our winter performance and every rehearsal is very important! This Tuesday, we will hold auditions for all solos and speaking parts, so it will be a very important rehearsal to attend. Thank you so much for all you do to support these students.
As always, feel free to call, email, or stop by if you have questions or would just like to say “hi”!.
Breighley Sexton (“Ms. B”)
503-366-7490
Mrs. Tyler Read-a-loud
Little Lucy Big Race
Author: Matt Roloff
Dress Code Reminder
Below is the section from the Parent/Student handbook referring to the dress code.
Dress and Grooming A student’s dress and grooming may not interfere with their safe participation in school classes, programs, or school related activities. When dress or lack of proper grooming disrupts or interferes with the school learning environment, the student and/or parent will be counseled. Due to the close proximity in classrooms, the school asks that cleanliness be emphasized at home. Appropriate school attire is modest. The following items are not to be worn or displayed*: • Clothing that refers to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, gangs, violence or profanity • Clothing that exposes the midriff, navel, or any part of undergarments • Crop tops, tube tops, halter tops, half tops, low cut or spaghetti strap tops or dresses, • Short skirts, short shorts (Length should extend beyond fingers when hand is straight at side.) • Gang-style attire, colors, dog collars, chains, etc. • Hats, hoods, or head coverings • Sunglasses (unless doctor prescribed) worn indoors • Overly tight, sheer or revealing clothing that may be distracting • Soft-soled slippers, pajamas or pajama bottoms, exposed boxer shorts • Excessively high-heeled shoes. • Unclipped overalls, long belts, pants worn below the hipbones • Perfumes and colognes – due to potential allergies, they are left at home. • Writing or drawing on the skin or clothing that causes disruption or distraction is unacceptable. Students dressed inappropriately are counseled and change clothes; parents may be contacted to bring appropriate clothing for the student to wear. If parent is unavailable, the student may be offered school-issued clothing (if available), or kept out of the classroom until appropriate attire is attained. Coats are worn in cool weather, as is appropriate footwear for active play. Flip-flops are discouraged; the better choice is sneakers. *Occasional special events may deviate from standard dress guidelines as specified by written communication to families. (ie class- earned hat day, pajama day, Spirit Week, etc.)
Fall Conferences
Fall parent/teacher conferences will soon be upon us. These conferences are an opportunity for you and your child’s teacher to share how the start of the year is going as well as to partner in goal-setting for your child. Fall Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for all McBride students. Conferences will be held November 19th and 20th. There is no school for students November 19th-23rd.
Lions Club Partnership - Thank you, Lions Club
Update: WE DID IT! In just ONE MONTH, we made our goal! Thank you, Mustangs! Thank you, Lions Club! The Lions Club is ordering our bench soon! AMAZING SUPPORT! We'll make sure to send pictures when we have the reveal!
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McBride Calendar Events
SAVE THESE DATES!
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
"Together - We Make A Difference" Awards will be given each week to recipients who have been nominated because they have done something or given time to make a difference at McBride. Please email Mrs. Tyler your nominations (lisat@sthelens.k12.or.us).
Michele Wilson (SAFE Prevention Educator) Michele has stepped in to assist Mrs. Marshall with lessons. SAFE stands for Support, Advocacy, Freedom & Empowerment. Thank you, Michele, for partnering with us at McBride.
Sarah Landels (4th grade), Lindsay Luttrell and Kari Stewart (3rd grade teachers) - These three staff members have been nominated for their relationship building with teammates and other staff members. The positive impact that these ladies have had on their peers is amazing. Thank you, ladies, for all the support you provide your fellow staff members.
Tanya Army-Gilbert, Kati Crouch and April Biracree (Mustang Crew/Volunteer/Parents) Tanya has done an amazing job organizing, planning and presenting Art Literacy to our students. They have focused on Monet's work this fall and students have thoroughly enjoyed Tanya and her team providing this special opportunity to them. Thank you!!!