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Mrs. Moore's Kindergarten Class These kindergarten learners shared calendar noticings as our month changed from September to October. Their goal is to be able to count to 20, but today they counted to 31 as a class! | Mrs. Printz's 1st Grade Class During Music These musicians moved to music, sang, and played instruments. There was choice, movement, and listening involved during this engaging lesson! | Mrs. Poor's 1st Grade Class Learning From Mrs. Leiner Mrs. Leiner, our school counselor, has been meeting with classes this week to share more about the Kelso's Choice problem-solving strategy of "Talk it Out." Please be sure to ask your student about this strategy. |
Mrs. Moore's Kindergarten Class
Mrs. Printz's 1st Grade Class During Music
Mrs. Poor's 1st Grade Class Learning From Mrs. Leiner
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Mrs. Myers' 2nd Grade Class Mrs. Myers' 2nd grade Word Detectives have been hard at work helping New Britton with Troublemaker Words. They have come up with some great strategies for these words that don't follow phonics rules. | Mrs. Street's 3rd Grade Class Mrs. Street's class has created a connection with a class in Nigeria to compare and contrast experiences in their world.They met this week and are now creating videos to share about school environments. They discovered that they know similar dances. #multipleperspectives #buildingempathy | 1st Grade Eye Exams Our 1st grade students received eye exams from Dr. Lewton and her team. Vision is important to assess early as vision challenges can impact learning and development. We would like to thank Crossroads Eyecare! |
Mrs. Myers' 2nd Grade Class
Mrs. Street's 3rd Grade Class
1st Grade Eye Exams
A.L.I.C.E. Safety Practice
This week Officer Owens has been visiting classrooms to teach students what to do if an unsafe person is in the building. This morning we practiced “lockdown” as part of the A.L.I.C.E. plan. A.L.I.C.E. is an acronym for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. The philosophy of A.L.I.C.E. is to use information in a way so that staff and students can make informed decisions in a crisis, remove as many people as possible from the danger zone, and provide realistic training so that those involved in a crisis have a better chance of surviving. During Officer Owens’ class visits, he presented the A.L.I.C.E. plan in an age-appropriate manner using a common set of guidelines for students and staff to follow using the book “I’m Not Scared, I’m Prepared”.
During A.L.I.C.E., teachers provide direction to the students on what action needs to be taken so it is very important that students listen and follow the directions given. Teachers have recently received updated training. It is impressed upon the students that it is very important for them to listen to the directions given by their teacher, as the course of action during these drills will not always be the same.
Younger students need constant reminders of safe practices in order for them to make good decisions related to their personal safety. Parents can prepare their children for the A.L.I.C.E. plan by helping them understand the following objectives at home.
· There are people, of all ages, color, and types that can be mean and may wish them harm (bad guys).
· Self-confidence comes from trying things that are hard and getting better each time.
· There are many solutions and options when faced with a problem.
· When your children are prepared for difficult situations, they can make informed decisions.
· Your children are smart and capable of problem solving if they have the knowledge and opportunities to practice.
· Help your children identify and assess possible crisis situations.
· Have your children demonstrate the ability to get away from someone who has their hands on them.
· Have your children explain the different safety drills and what they mean.
· Discuss the importance of following the teacher's directions without hesitation.
We are confident that teachers are prepared in the event of a safety situation that requires the A.L.I.C.E. plan. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate contacting Katy Lee at kelee@hse.k12.in.us.
Sincerely,
Lori Mankin, Principal
Katy Lee, Assistant Principal
Library
This year New Britton families can support our library in many ways. One way to this is by donating a book to our library.
We would love to continue building our collection of diverse books as well as those titles and series that our students love!
You have the option of choosing a book from our wish list or giving a monetary donation. When you pick a book from our library wish list you will have the option to add a donor plate and donate a book in honor of a child's birthday, special occasion, or a staff member! If you do this, we will be sure to share the book with your child’s class first and then add it to our library’s shelves.
When you purchase a book, the book will be shipped to our school processed and ready to be added to the shelves!
Below you will find the link to our school’s Support our Library page.
http://www.btsb.com/sosl/newbrittonelementary
If you are interested in volunteering in the library, please contact Katy Williams at kwilliams@hse.k12.in.us.
Second Step Emotional Learning
This week students continued the Second Step Elementary digital program, a researched-based social-emotional learning program designed to improve children’s social-emotional skills. Second Step skills and concepts are designed to help children both in and out of school.
Please see the Second Step Weekly Home Link attached at the bottom of the newsletter for specific information discussed in each grade level week 3.
Coats for Kids
Appointment Sign-Ups are OPEN from now until October 15. We have IN-PERSON and PICK-UP appointments this year. YOU DECIDE how you would like to interact:
1) Order coats online and then drive-thru & pick them up
2) Attend in-person
A Note From the Nurse
· Please consider donating used tennis shoes, athletic shorts, pants, and leggings to the clinic for use when children need to change clothes at school. Underwear are also appreciated.
· The clinic would also appreciate donations of plain cellulose sponges (non-scouring) for making clinic ice packs! Thank you!
Liger XC Mile 2021
The 2021 Liger XC Mile will take place on Thursday Oct 14th, at Hamilton Southeastern HS! This race/run/walk is for All K - 6th grade students in the Hamilton Southeastern School District. We would love to have our New Britton Bulldogs run! Let's get fun and fit together Bulldogs!
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Mrs. Leiner Mrs. Leiner is our school counselor here at New Britton Elementary. She loves reading, especially mystery or historical fiction books! Her favorite sports teams are the colts and the NKU Norse Volleyball team! | Mrs. Cernero Mrs. Cernero has been the school nurse at New Britton for 5 years. She enjoys listening to 70's rock music and loves to read Harry Potter. In her free time, Mrs. Cernero spends time painting, drawing, or gardening. |
Mrs. Leiner
Mrs. Cernero
New Britton Elementary School
Mrs. Katy Lee, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Sherri Leiner, School Counselor
