THE TIGER TIMES
December 2016
Welcome to the 2016-2017 School Year
Acton Elementary School
From your Proud Principal
Parents,
Please take a few minutes to provide your feedback about our school and district. We are seeking your thoughts and opinions so that we can better serve your children. We also encourage our students in grades 3-5 to complete a survey specifically designed for them.
Thank you for your feedback and time!
Follow the link below to the FTCSC website and then choose the headline Perception Survey. Then choose your appropriate survey. Thank you!
Upcoming Events
December
1 Choir Concert 6:00-7:00 PM
1 Third Grade Music Program 7:15-8:15 PM
3 Breakfast with Santa 9:00-11:00 AM
6 PTO Meeting 6:30-8:00 PM
7 Monkey Joe’s PTO Fundraiser Night 6:00-8:00 PM
16 All Pro Dad 7:45-8:30 AM
16 Winter Celebration Parties 3:00-3:45 PM
16- Jan 3 Winter Break
January
3 Students Return for Second Semester
3 PTO Meeting 6:30-8:00 PM
9 School Board Meeting
13 Yearbook Activity Picture Day
16 MLK Day-closed
20 All Pro Dads 7:45- 8:30 AM
24 Cookies and Canvas 6:00-8:00 PM
February
1 Midterm Ends
3 Midterm grades posted
7 PTO Meeting 6:30-8:00 PM
9 Fourth Grade Music Program 6:00 PM
14 Friendship Celebrations 3:00-3:45 PM
17 All Pro Dads 7:45- 8:30 AM
20 President’s Day Holiday
21-23 Kindergarten Registration
27 School Board meeting
27-Mar 10 ISTEP Applied Skills (grades 3-5 only)
LOST and found
All Pro Dad
Chick fil a will be available for $4 per person
Appointment Policy
- Just a reminder: School Board policy 5200 regarding appointments. – Parents are encouraged to schedule medical, dental, and other necessary appointments other than during school hours. When appointments are necessary during the school day, the student shall report back to school immediately after the appointment with a signed statement from the doctor, dentist, etc.
Pre-register before you visit
We ask that you please pre-register before the class parties.
Below is the link to pre-register. Thank you for helping us keep our kids safe.
https://secure.safevisitorsolutions.com/Safe/Visitor/franklin000012
1st Grade learns about Fire Safety
Counselor Connection
December 5-9
We are collecting canned foods and dry goods (non-perishable). We want to encourage students to bring in a variety of foods. While volume is important, and we understand that things such as green beans and corn are inexpensive, we hope to have plenty of other things such as peanut butter and jelly, canned meats, fruit and breakfast foods.
Our students of the month for Integrity
Students of the Month for the Trait of INTEGRITY (November)
Congratulations to these students for showing INTEGRITY. They will receive a certificate and a card for a special treat.
KINDERGARTEN
Emerine: Bronson Winsted
Froning: Jager Nusekabel
McMaster: Jace Williams
1st GRADE
Miller: Devin Neil
Gilkerson: Colt Goodman
Biswas: Molly Sincroft
2nd GRADE
Brooks: Carley Stevens
Krug: Cadence Bongen
Parsons: Emma Hollings
3rd GRADE
Simmons: Isabella Lorenzoni
Benson: Hugo Cumpean
Jewell: Zane Grismore
4th GRADE
Beechler: Alexis Hensley
Rigsby: Lily Snyder
Reynolds: Lilly Joseph
5th GRADE
Neifert: Cova Clemans
Leal: Reis Urso
Rebennack: Layla Butler
RELATED ARTS
Library (Ms. Vawter/Mrs. Thurston): Claire DesJean
Art (Ms. Ryan): Kaylin Alvey
Music (Mrs. Stevenson): Ruby Young
Gym (Mrs. Adams): Mariah Jett
DROP OFF/PICK UP
Pick up must be done from the car rider line as well. Car rider numbers are available at the front office.
Your cooperation helps keep our students safe.
ATTENDANCE LINE
Upon returning to school following an absence or absences, the student shall bring a written statement. The note must contain dates of absences and reason, as well as parent/guardian signature. These statements determine if the absence is excusable.
REMIND 101
PTO UPDATES
Join us on December 6th for our PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm. Childcare and snacks will be provided!
Mark your calendars for:
Acton Spirit Night at Monkey Joes on December 7th from 6-8pm.
Acton Fundraiser at Hot Box Pizza on Southport Rd Wednesday, January 18th.
SAFETY REMINDER
WE LOVE OUR STUDENTS. THEIR SAFETY IS CRUCIAL TO US. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BE PREPARED TO STOP AND SHOW ID WHEN VISITING OUR SCHOOL.
WE HAVE RECEIVED A NEW VISITOR SIGN IN SYSTEM. THIS WILL REQUIRE ALL VISITORS TO HAVE AN IDENTIFICATION CARD THAT CAN BE SCANNED AT THE FRONT DESK.
School times
8:50am-3:50pm
Wednesday
8:50am-3:20pm
Car Rider Doors Open at 8:35am
Transportation
- If there is a change in transportation for students at the end of the day, we must be notified by a Parent/Guardian before 3:00pm or we can not guarantee that the change can be made.
MUsic news for November
Music Dates
12/10 – Choir performs at High School Sounds of the Season Concert, 7pm
2/9 – 4th Grade Music Program, 6:00 in Gym
3/2 – 1st Grade Music Night, 6:00 in Gym
4/29 – Folk Dance Festival
5/4 – 5th Grade Music Program, 6:00 in Gym
5/9 – 5th Grade Field Trip to ISO concert
What to know what is going on in music class? Follow us on Facebook!
Facebook: ActonElementaryMusic
Music Fundraiser
Mrs. Stevenson would like to send a huge thank you to the entire Acton Family! Our Cookie Dough Fundraiser was a huge success! We are still waiting for our exact profit, but we will be ordering African Drums that we will begin using in January! Thank you Acton Tigers!!
5th Grade Program – NEW DATE!!!!
The 5th grade music program has been moved to Thursday, May 4th to accommodate some fun end of the year plans! Please adjust your calendar and plan to attend!
Choir Information
Acton Choir sing with FCHS – Sounds of the Season Concert
When: Saturday, December 10, 2016
7:00pm in FCHS Auditorium
Student Arrival Time: Students should arrive at 5:45
Student Attire: Students should wear holiday dress clothes. (NO JEANS PLEASE) It does get warm on stage, so heavy sweaters may not be the best choice.
Tickets: You must purchase a ticket to attend this concert. Tickets will be sold online and at the door 1 hour before the show. Ordering tickets ahead of time is highly encouraged as they do often sell out. Information about ordering tickets will be coming home soon.
Students are allowed to be dropped off for this event. If you are choosing to drop off, pick up time will be around 9:15pm.
Remaining Rehearsals (All Friday mornings - 7:30-8:30am):
Dec. 9
Thank you for sharing your student with me this semester!
Acton Folk Dance Club
Folk Dance Club will begin in February. Folk Dance Club will meet on Friday mornings from 7:30-8:30am. Be on the lookout for sign-ups to come home in January!
FRONT OFFICE INFORMATION
Please review a few important front office policies.
- We do our best to keep classroom disruptions to a minimum. If your child forgets an item and you bring it in, please do not be offended if the front office asks for you to leave the item with them so it can be delivered at an appropriate time.
- If there is a change in transportation for students at the end of the day, we must be notified by a Parent/Guardian before 3:00pm or we can not guarantee the change can be made.
- If electronics (cell phones, ipods, gaming systems) are brought into school and removed from backpacks, they will be confiscated by the teacher. A parent/guardian will be asked to pick up the electronic at the front desk.
- When having lunch with your student in the cafeteria please remember to only have your child sit with you at the family table. We like to keep the table open for other families.
- Morning student drop off must be done in the car rider line. Drop off door opens at 8:35 am in the car rider line.
- Students arriving after 8:50 am MUST be signed in at the front office.
- Review the Franklin Township policies and procedures for absences on p. 2-3 in the student handbook. We appreciate your cooperation.
- All visitors must have a photo ID to enter the building.
- Just a reminder: School Board policy 5200 regarding appointments. – Parents are encouraged to schedule medical, dental, and other necessary appointments other than during school hours. When appointments are necessary during the school day, the student shall report back to school immediately after the appointment with a signed statement from the doctor, dentist, etc.