Homecroft October News
10.11.19
October 2019
Picture day is here! Students are getting their pictures taken as this is being typed. If you missed ordering pictures, you still can by visiting Lifetouch Picture Order. Our school code is EVTW4T49F. Retake day will be November 15.
Parents/Guardians are reminded that there is No School next Thursday/Friday, October 17 & 18th due to MEA. Enjoy the long weekend!
HOLIDAY PROGRAM CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to a scheduling conflict with Lester Park, our holiday program will be Thursday, December 19th. We apologize for the change, but wanted to provide you with ample time to plan ahead. Students will have the dress rehearsal on Dec. 18th.
Please Save the Date: Veteran's Day Program, Homecroft Elementary School, Monday, Nov. 11th. More information will be coming home as we get closer to November.
LSYC Fall Prelude
- More information and registration is at http://www.lsyouthchorus.org/prelude.
- Students from other sites are encouraged to participate at a site near them.
- Let us know how we can support you or if you have an interest in hosting a Prelude site in the future.
- Fall prelude is underway, but registrations are open.
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VuIYON3V_44h6IYVCOkGk44OhW2mXc13/view
BE SMART
Did you know:
- 4.6 million American children live in homes with guns that are both loaded and unlocked.
- Nearly 260 children 17 and under gain access to a firearm and unintentionally shoot themselves or someone else—sometimes fatally.
- Every year, nearly 600 children 17 and under die by suicide with a gun.
The Be SMART framework is designed to help parents and adults normalize conversations about gun safety and take responsible actions that can prevent child gun deaths and injuries.
Secure all guns in your home and vehicles
Model responsible behavior around guns
Ask about the presence of unsecured guns in other homes
Recognize the role of guns in suicide
Tell your peers to be smart
Safety is always an adult responsibility. Kids will be kids. They won’t always make smart decisions about their own safety. Assume that curious or impulsive kids may find and touch an unsecured gun, even if they’ve been told not to. If a child handles a gun, a bad decision can quickly become a fatal one.
Protect kids by storing guns locked, unloaded and separately from ammunition, and by making sure children are never in the presence of unsecured guns.
Got Snow?
It's never too early to start preparing for cold temps or snowy conditions that may result in school closing for the day or starting two hours late.
All families, especially those with elementary age students, should have a contingency plan for their children in the event of weather-related school closings or a Two Hour Late Start.
Wellness Policy and Snack Time
If you would like more information on our wellness policy please visit...https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6Jc3S65Ott8ZThVV3VGVFp0bms/view
If you would like to know the snack encouraged by USDA please visit...https://www.fns.usda.gov/healthierschoolday/tools-schools-focusing-smart-snacks
PBIS School Wide Behavior update
Students we are exemplar in being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe will earn a Buzz Badge to wear on Friday. A certificate with recognizing their accomplishments will be displayed in our main entry display case as well.
We will rotate through our three areas of focus each month. If you have questions about this or anything school wide behavior related, please be in touch.
Save the Date!! Fall Carnival October 30th & 31st
Our PTA needs your help in hosting our annual Fall Carnival. We need.....
- 10 to 12 volunteers will be needed for the evening of Wednesday the 30th for carnival set up
- 40 volunteers will be needed Thursday the 31st for a half day or full day
- More information and sign up will be sent out soon!!
- Please consider helping out at the largest PTA event of the year!!!
What if there is a change for the end of the day?
We ask that you contact the school early in the day if you need to make a change to your child's after school routine. It is best if you directly contact your child's teacher with a note in the morning. Please do not depend on voicemail or email communication with the teacher as they may not get a chance to check these forms of communication while working with children. If you are unable to reach the teacher, please contact the school office before 1:00 PM with the change request.
Homecroft Elementary School Information
Email: thomas.cawcutt@isd709.org
Website: https://www.isd709.org/homecroft-elementary/index
Location: 4784 Howard Gnesen Road, Duluth, MN, USA
Phone: 218-336-8865
Twitter: @gohomecroft