Word of the month - Integrity
We have been talking about integrity, which means 'doing the right thing, even when no one is watching'. This has sparked so many good conversations in classrooms and groups with our students.
You can talk about this at home too, using this guide for families.
READ-A-THON
Greetings from the PTO!
For our last fundraiser of the year, we will be having a Read-A-Thon starting next week! The whole school will compete to win prizes, such as: a pizza party for the winning class and special surprise from Principal Gahan! Packets will be sent home and emailed with more information.
Amber Foster, PTO President
Important Orchestra Dates
-Rehearsal Field Trip: May 2nd, 9:45-2:15. Bring your instrument and music.
-Orchestra Concert: May 17th, 7:00 PM West High Arganbright Auditorium-Students should arrive at 6:30 to unpack and have their instrument tuned. Wear something nice. We're excited to share what we've been learning!
Labeling Items
Also, please remember to label lunchboxes that are sent to school. We get many dropped off in the office when they get left behind. If they are labeled, we can easily find who they belong to!! Thank you!
Snacks & Celebrations
The ICCSD is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for our students. In line with that goal, changes are being made to the district’s Wellness Policy regarding classroom snacks birthday treats, and classroom celebrations.
NO FOOD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
In line with the district’s Wellness Policy, student birthdays will be celebrated in the classrooms with a special acknowledgment. Each grade level team has determined a special recognition for students who wish to celebrate their birthdays at school. Please note these birthday celebrations will not involve food. If food is sent to school for birthdays the food items will be returned home.
SNACK & CELEBRATIONS :
When food is served to students in the classroom as a snack or during a classroom celebration, the following rules apply (ICCSD Wellness Policy 507.9):
- allow only fresh fruits/vegetables or purchased foods with the ingredients listed (no homemade foods).
- allow only foods that meet the Healthy Food Guidelines/ Smart Snacks. (the only exception to this would be food-tasting related to district-approved curriculum lessons)
- not allow foods with peanuts or peanut butter or foods that were made in a factory where cross-contamination may occur.
- food that does not meet the guidelines will be sent home.
- a list of acceptable foods (Healthy Food Guidelines/ Smart Snacks) will be made available to parents and teachers at the beginning of the school year.
The ICCSD Wellness Policy Classroom Snacks and Celebrations is a complete list of approved foods including where the approved food items can be purchased.
