Tomek Eastern March Newsletter
March Tiger Trait of the Month: Inquirer
Tomek Eastern Elementary School
Full Day - 840am - 3:35pm
Half Day - 840am - 11:55am
Email: byoung@fentonschools.org
Website: http://www.edline.net/pages/Tomek-Eastern_ES
Location: 600 4th St, Fenton, MI, United States
Phone: 8105916800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tomek-Eastern-Elementary-PTO-171236933012648/timeline/
Twitter: @teprincipal
March is READING Month
Preparing for March’s Reading Month:
This year’s theme is “Read to Feed” – just like last year’s. Students will again be reading to help feed families around the world through a philanthropic organization called ‘Heifer International.’
Information about Heifer International went home with your child last week and outlines several components of the program along with several reading month activities and activity logs. Students at Tomek will be reading to purchase an animal each week with funds provided by the PTO. If we reach our reading goal each week, the PTO will purchase specified animals each week. These animals will go to families in countries where the need is the greatest as determined by Heifer International.
We will also be collecting separate donations throughout the month from individuals and classrooms to help purchase additional animals for those who would like to donate. In April, we will announce the collective impact the Tomek family will make!
Be a part of the Tomek Watch DOGS
Go TIGERS!
Tiger Traits
Lost and Found
Our lost and found is overflowing! Are you missing any hats, gloves, boots, etc? If so, please check the lost and found located in the hallway leading to the cafeteria. Your child’s items may be there waiting to be rescued. We will donate any unclaimed/recovered items during spring break to local charities. THANKS
Kindergarten Registration for 2016-2017
Thursday, Mar 17, 2016, 07:30 AM
Fenton Area Public Schools Administration, Owen Road, Fenton, MI, United States
Good Friday - No school
Friday, Mar 25, 2016, 08:30 AM
600 4th Street, Fenton, MI, United States
Grade 5 Capstone
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2016, 06:00 PM
600 4th Street, Fenton, MI, United States
Spring Break
Monday, Apr 4, 2016, 08:30 AM
Tomek-Eastern Elementary School, 4th Street, Fenton, MI, United States
No School for students- Teacher Professional Development
Tuesday, Apr 12, 2016, 08:30 AM
Tomek-Eastern Elementary School, 4th Street, Fenton, MI, United States
Spring Parent-Teacher Conference Week
Monday, Apr 18, 2016, 08:30 AM
Tomek-Eastern Elementary School, 4th Street, Fenton, MI, United States
Homework Solutions That Work
Like an actor rehearsing his lines or a batter working on his swing, your child does homework to practice what he learns in school. And if he’s like most youngsters, homework brings occasional challenges. Here are solutions to common problems he might face.
Getting started
When your child gets home from school or after-school care, he might want to relax for a little while, or he may want to jump right in and work. Have him try each method for one week and keep track of how it goes. He could write notes in each day’s calendar square. (“Went great!” or “Hard time getting started.”) After two weeks, he can review the notes to see which routine worked best.
Staying motivated
Does your youngster ever feel restless when he’s doing homework? Suggest that he get up and move to a new spot. For example, he might finish his vocabulary assignment at the kitchen table and then read his science chapter on the porch. A planned break (say, to have a snack or take a walk) can also give him a second wind.
Solving problems
Help your child make a list of strategies he can use when he gets stuck. For a math assignment, he might try tools like a number line or find sample problems in his book. When he’s reading, he could look up words in a dictionary or reread a paragraph. Tip: If he’s still stumped, he might call a friend or write down his question to ask his teacher the next day
Hungry Howie Nights
Be REMIND-ed of Tomek Happenings
Classroom Dojo
Good Consequences
Tie good behavior to nice outcomes
If your youngster is quiet when you’re on the phone, you might say, “You were so patient while I made that call. Would you like to play a game now?” Or when she goes to bed without a struggle, point out how energetic she seems the next morning.
Recognize success
Maybe you’d like your child’s room to be neater. Tell her that if she keeps it clean for a month, you’ll help her rearrange or redecorate it. By that time, picking up will probably be a habit. And she’ll enjoy her room so much that she’ll be motivated to keep it that way. Tip: Try not to use rewards like toys or food. You’ll train your youngster to expect something in exchange for behaving well. Plus, offering food as a reward can lead to unhealthy eating habits.
Tiger Trait of the month: Inquirer
Dear Tomek-Eastern Families,
As we continue our journey in preparing students for the 21st century, we are helping our students to learn and live the attributes of the Learner Profile. This month focuses on the attribute of being an INQUIRER. As inquirers, students are encouraged to develop their natural curiosity. Within the school day, they will have opportunities to gain the skills needed to conduct inquiries, investigations, ask questions and develop research skills. They are working towards becoming independent, life-long learners.
Our goal is to help students see connections that can be made beyond school and that can occur at home and in their communities.
Throughout the month, please ask your child to share the lessons, class discussions, and literature that they have experienced that focused on being an inquirer.
If you observe your child being an “inquirer” (asking about how things work, why things happen, exploring nature, or tinkering with things), please mention this to your child. Help them to realize the connections they are making. In addition, please complete the certificate(s) on the back and have your child return it so that they may be recognized at school as well.
Mr. Young