Lions Ledger
Patriot Elementary School November 2018
Message from the Principal
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPALS…
Dear Families,
We are thankful!
As we prepare to take a short break from school for Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude for everyone who makes it possible for as many students as possible to come to school every day, on time, ready to learn. We thank:
· Our students and families for making daily attendance a priority since they know the habit of attendance will help them do well in the classroom and eventually in a job.
· Our wonderful teachers who pour their energy into making each classroom an exciting place for exploration and knowledge so children do not want to miss out on learning.
· Our support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need.
We appreciate each one of you so much. We look forward to seeing you after the Thanksgiving holiday. We also hope you will keep in mind that school is closed the week of November 19 through the 23.
We especially appreciate everyone’s efforts to avoid taking extra days off during the Thanksgiving holiday. Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and leave your child behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school.
We are grateful for you!
Michelle Canon, Principal
Kathrin Polyefko, Assistant Principal
Lisa Bizzell, Assistant Principal
Peer Conflict, Mean Behavior, and Bullying. What is the Difference?
Talking with our children about these differences is very important in teaching how to handle these situations.
Click on the provided link to read more about the difference between peer conflicts, mean behavior, and bullying behavior.
Thanksgiving Feast with Your Student
Sign up at the attached link.....
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f44adac22a3fb6-thanksgiving
Thursday, Nov 15, 2018, 10:45 AM
Patriot Elementary School, Harr Avenue, Fort Carson, CO, USA
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
November:
10/29-11/2 Red Ribbon Week
11/2 Patriot Pride Assembly K-2 @ 7:30 am; 3-5 @ 8:30 am
11/5 PTO Meeting 6:00-7:00 pm @ Patriot Cafeteria; childcare provided
11/6-11/8 2nd Grade CoGat Testing
11/7 PSEAC Meeting @ 8:00 am
11/8 Pancakes with the Principal @ 7:00 am K-2 *Invite Only
11/9 Pancakes with the Principal @ 7:00 am 3-4 *Invite Only
11/9 Veterans Day Assembly @ 1:00 pm
11/12 No school Veterans Day Observed
11/15 Thanksgiving Feast at school @ 10:40-12:40 (please RSVP)
11/19-11/23 No School Thanksgiving Vacation
11/26 PTO Meeting @ 2:45 pm
11/26 PTO Penguin Patch Store preview week begins
11/30 Parents Night Out @ 5:00-8:00 pm (watch for details)
PTO Meeting
Childcare will be available for school-age students.
Monday, Nov 5, 2018, 06:00 PM
Patriot Elementary School Cafeteria
Join the PTO or SAAC
Up-Coming Meetings:
11/5 Monday 6:00-7:00pm
12/10 Monday 2:45-3:45pm
**Childcare provided in the gym; meeting will be in school cafeteria
SAAC/DAAC: Do you want to help plan a Vision for Patriot Elementary? Join the SAAC/DAAC Committee. Please contact Mrs. Canon for more information.
PATRIOT + PARENTS = SUCCESS
We Need You!!
D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Schools) was created by Patriot Staff to promote dads and positive male role models of students to help at our school. We have reserved dates we can use individuals at drop-off and pick-up, reading to students, and helping at recess. Patriot encourages any participation and we will send out messages to ask for volunteers. Research shows the importance of fathers and father-figures in the school setting, and the positive impact it has on academic, social/emotional, and linguistic success. Contact Mrs. Polyefko for more information at kpolyefko@ffc8.org.
Title 1
STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL
A critical ingredient in the safe school recipe is the classroom response to an incident at school. Weather events, fire, accidents, intruders, and other threats to student safety are scenarios that are planned and trained for by our students, teaches, staff, and administration.
Safety Response Protocol is based on the following actions:
LOCKOUT - Secure the perimeter - Called when a threat or hazard outside of the school building
LOCKDOWN - Locks, lights, out of sight - Called when there is a threat or hazard inside the school building
EVACUATE - Move students and staff to another location
SHELTER - Called when the need for personal protection is necessary (weather)
HOLD - Teachers wll hold students in the classroom due to temporary need (medical)
Please take a moment to review these actions with your children. Students will be trained and the school will drill these actions over the course of the school year. More information can be found at http://iloveuguys.org.
Box Tops for Education
Box Tops are an easy way for our school to earn FREE money!
We are in our 2nd Box Top Classroom contest. PLEASE keep those Box Tops and students can paste or tape to Box Top Sheets. Please contact the office for more sheets.
STUDENT COUNCIL
Spirit Days
November
9 Wear RED for Veterans Day
What is Red Ribbon Week?
Red Ribbon week is the largest, most visible alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. Red Ribbon Celebration brings millions of people together to raise awareness regarding the need for alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention, early intervention, and treatment services.
October 29-November 2 is Red Ribbon Week
National Theme: “Life is your journey, Travel Drug Free”
Red Ribbon Week daily themes:
Monday, October 29, 2018: Wear RED for Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday, October 30, 2018: Dress like a Nerd day, “Kids are too SMART to start”
Wednesday, October 31, 2018: Wear your Halloween costume for the parade “Don’t be a ghoul, stay in school, it will take you places”
Thursday, November 1, 2018: Career Day = dress like your future career choice“Don’t let drugs be part of your future”
Friday, November 2, 2018: Favorite Team Jersey day “Team up against drugs”
BOYS TOWN Education Model at Patriot
November: Self Control
5-9 Appropriate Voice Tone
13-16 Staying on Task
19-23 Thanksgiving Break
26-30 Ask Permission
December: Honesty
3-7 Accepting Compliments
10-14 Having A Conversation
17-20 Review Skills
Student Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
REMINDER: Please do not drop students off before 7:00 am as Patriot Staff supervision does not monitor until 7:00 am. Students should be picked up at their flag with the oldest sibling. If walking, students exit through the east gate on the black top.
Please ensure that you are following the best practice procedures which can be found on our school website.
We expect all parents to promote safety for our students and community, and be positive role models in our parking lots. Changes to normal routine in child's departure should be communicated to the teacher.
Ever-Changing Colorado Weather
We encourage all students during the winter to dress in layers and always have jacket, hat and gloves in their backpacks.
In EXTREME weather we will send a message out about Red Flag dismissal process.
PTO Penguin Patch Gift Store
Preview Dates: 11/26-11/30
Shopping Dates: 12/3-12/07
More information will be sent out during the last week in November.
**If you are interested in volunteering a SIGNUP Genius link will be sent out later this month.
P.A.W.S
The PAWS Pledge is promised each day during morning announcements: "I am a Patriot Lion. I show my pride by using my PAWS--Personal Best, Act Responsibly, Work and Play Safely, Show Respect to All; I am a Patriot Lion let me show you my PAWS! ROAR!!!
--Patriot Elementary School colors: Red, White, Blue
--Patriot Mascot: Lion
Patriot Elementary School
Website: www.ffc8.org/Patriot
Location: 7010 Harr Avenue, Fort Carson, CO, USA
Phone: 7193821460
Facebook: facebook.com/PatriotElementaryFFC8