From the Eagles Nest
Week of March 14, 2022
The Family Forum link for the White Bluff Elementary School
IMPORTANT DATES
March 1st - March 25th - I-Ready Reading and Math Assessment Window
March 14th - Kona Ice Day
March 17th - 18th - No School for Staff and Students
March 25th - Student Paid Dress Down Day - $1.00
March 28th- April 1st - Spring Break - Holiday for Students and Staff
April 15th - Spring Holiday for All
April 26 - April 28th - GMAS Test Window
Please be reminded, Early pick up for any reason ends at 3:00. After 3:00 you will have to wait for student dismissal.
No Cell From Bell to Bell
School Uniforms at White Bluff Elementary
With the understanding that a student's behavior is influenced by the way the student is dressed and with the understanding that no student should dress in a manner that is disruptive or has an adverse effect on school activities, the following mandatory uniform standards for student attire have been developed. Students are expected to dress in the school uniform during the school day and during school related activities. The school principal/site administrator will make the final determination of whether a student's attire or appearance conflicts with these standards. The school will loan uniforms to students from the school uniform closet when necessary. Students in violation of the dress code regulations will be administered appropriate consequences for dress code violations.
All students (except those deemed exempt) must adhere to the following dress code:
Tops
Tops must be solid navy or white and may be polo-style shirts, collared blouses or turtlenecks. Shirts may have the school insignia, if one is available, but no other ornamentation is permitted. Tops must not expose any of the midriff or lower back. Fishnet tops, halter tops, tube tops, strapless tops, tanks tops, spaghetti straps and other forms of transparent or revealing clothing are prohibited and should not be visible at any time. Oversized tops may not be worn.
Pants
Solid navy or khaki pants/slacks (no knit pants, jogging or cargo pants; no zippers or pockets on pant legs). Pants/slacks must be belted and made of standard uniform material (cotton and/or twill). Pants/slacks must be of appropriate size, be worn at the natural waist, and not drag the floor. Pants should not be too tight.
Skirts & Shorts
Solid navy or khaki shorts, skirts, skorts, jumpers, capri pants or pants/slacks (no knit pants, jogging or cargo pants; no zippers or pockets on pant legs).No denim jeans, skirts, etc. Shorts, skirts, skorts and jumpers must be no shorter than three inches above the knee. Pants/slacks, skirts, skorts, shorts and jumpers must have a finished hem.
Additionally
- All shoes must be enclosed and fastened/tied properly.
- Tights, leggings hose, or socks may be worn under an appropriate length skirt or dress (no shorter than three inches above the knee). Tights and socks must be solid navy, black or white with no design. Hose without design may be worn. Tights or leggings may not be worn as an outer garment.
- Solid colored sweaters, vests or sweatshirts may be worn over uniform shirts. Hooded sweatshirts are not allowed at any time.
- No hats, caps, or sunglasses may be worn in the building.
- Coats and jackets must be worn open while in the building.
- Extreme hair color/style that causes a disruption, or interferes with the learning environment will not be allowed.
- Body piercing that causes a disruption, or interferes with the learning environment will not be allowed.
- Belts must be worn if pants, skirts, skorts or shorts have belt loops. Belts must be solid navy, black or brown and worn inside the belt loops. Belt buckles must not be oversized, computerized or have writings or symbols which are likely to disrupt the school environment or interfere with the operation of the school.
- No oversized/baggy garments.
- No oversized jewelry and/or accessories with inappropriate emblems and/or writing may be worn.
- Only white T-shirts may be worn under uniform shirts.
- Undergarments must not be visible.
- School ID badges must be worn and visibly displayed while on campus and while attending all school sponsored field trips (grades 6 through 12).
- Handbags, purses, pocketbooks, and similar items must be no larger than 8.5 X 11 inches (size of a regular sheet of paper) 3 to 4 inches thick and must not be large enough to contain a regular sized textbook.
- All book bags, tote bags, backpacks, athletic bags and all other similar items must have the contents clearly visible (see-through clear plastic or mesh). Any bag needed for after school events, which is not mesh or clear plastic, must be checked in at the beginning of the day and left with the student's teacher or with the student's coach during the school day.
- Students assigned to alternative school sites and/or program other than their home school will wear the uniform consistent with the dress code of that site.
March - Women's History Month
HOW IT STARTED
Educators in Santa Rosa, California, first celebrated Women’s History Week in March 1978 to increase awareness of women’s contributions to society. Organizers selected a week in early March to correspond with International Women’s Day on March 8. Over the next several years, other cities across the country joined Santa Rosa in celebrating Women’s History Week.
In 1980, U.S. president Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8 National Women’s History Week, urging everyone in the United States to participate. According to Carter, "too often the women were unsung and sometimes their contributions went unnoticed. But the achievements, leadership, courage, strength, and love of the women who built America was as vital as that of the men whose names we know so well."
The week-long event officially became a month-long one in 1987 when Congress passed a resolution designating March as Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month has been celebrated in the United States every March since.
Helen Keller
Date: 1880 – 1968 (88 years old)
Who was Helen Keller ?
Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. She wrote several books and campaigned for people with disabilities and women’s rights.
Five facts about Helen Keller:
- Keller had two glass eyes in adulthood.
- Helen Keller was the first deaf-blind person to write a book, and published 14 books during her life.
- Keller was known as a left radical of her time – she belonged to the Socialist Party.
- Keller met every U.S. president of her time.
- By 16 years of age, Helen could not only read Braille, use the typewriter and write, but she could speak fluently enough to go to college. She graduated from Radcliffe College, “cum laude” in 1904
Learn more about this famous woman in history at our Helen Keller biography page
.Faculty Member of the Month
Congratulations to Ms. Tamara Evans-Guidance Counselor. She is our March Faculty Member of the Month
Student of the Month
Congratulations to our March student of the Month, Aiden Gibson. He is a kindergarten student here at White Bluff Elementary.
Character Trait of the Month
Fairness
Recognizing and respecting the opinions and practices of people different than ourselves. When conflict arises, learning to accept and forgive each other in order to promote equity and peace.
What does it look like?
Listening to others
Including everyone in activities
Accepting that individuals have different needs and beliefs
What does it sound like?
“Would you like to join us?”
“How can we solve this problem together?”
“Tell me about how you feel about . . .”
Vocabulary Word of the Week
Recognize
If you recognize something, you know what it is because you have seen it before.
STEAM - SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING,ARTS, MATH
We are still looking for donations for the WB STEAM lab to include, Q-tips, rubberbands, popsicle sticks, straws, string, paper plates, Zip-lock bags, etc.
Women in Art
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE ART PROJECTS FOR KIDS
Georgia O’Keeffe was an American artist who lived from 1887 to 1986. She was known for her paintings of enlarged flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes. O’Keeffe painted nature in a way that showed how it made her feel. She is recognized as a pioneer of American modernism.
PASTEL PAINTING FLOWERS
SUPPLIES
- Flower template
- Black glue
- Oil pastels
- Cotton swabs
HOW TO PAINT FLOWERS WITH PASTELS
STEP 1. Print the flower template.
STEP 2. Outline the flower with black glue.
TIP: Create your own black glue by mixing together black acrylic paint and glue. Then add the black glue to a squeeze bottle or a zip lock bag. Cut off the corner of the bag to use.
STEP 3. Once the glue is dry, roughly color the petals of the flower with oil pastels. Use darker colors near the center and lighter colors as you move out.
STEP 4. Now use cotton swabs (or even your fingers) to blend the colors together.
Keep blending all the colors until your pastel flower art is completed!
LEGO LAB
Getting started with your LEGO leprechaun trap
Let’s continue the St. Patrick’s Day celebration by designing and building a LEGO Leprechaun Trap! I hope we can catch one!
The first task is to figure out what sort of basic structure you are going to build. You can use this free design page to get started.
There are so many amazing benefits associated with LEGO play. Building with LEGO is one of the best early childhood learning tools you can use. We have used our bricks in dozens of ways that don’t require specialty pieces or a huge collection.
LEPRECHAUN TRAP CHALLENGE ADDITIONS:
Add one or all of these fun elements to your leprechaun trap! We also added Skittles for leprechaun bait. One year he painted pebbles gold!
- Build a ladder.
- Build a rainbow.
- Build a pot of gold.
- Create a whole scene around the leprechaun trap complete with trees or flowers!
- Build a maze the leprechaun has to travel through to reach the gold!
From the Learning Commons
We are still accepting permission forms for students to be able to take home devices if,and when, necessary.
Scan the qr code to pull up the digital form. (I can send you that qr code since this form won't accept it). https://forms.gle/7te6zkjqXBZHYWeT9
Students with fines will need to pay their fines before we can issue them another device. Fines can be paid by going to our school website at the School Cash Online link.
SCCPSS Student Calendar
ELEMENTARY LUNCH MENU
SCCPSS Student/Parents Tools
Medication and Over the Counter Products
Parents and guardians are to bring ALL medication to the school. Students may never bring medication of any kind, including over-the-counter products, to school. (With a current doctor's order on file, Nurse may permit students to carry their Epi-pen or inhaler after checked in by the parent.)Supply List
Please find our 2021-2022 Supply List
Uniform Guidelines
Please follow this link to find our Uniform Requirements.
Join PTA
Your voice is important, especially in these times when the world is changing moment to moment in the blink of an eye. The PTA is a strong voice that influences educational legislation. https://whitebluffpta.memberhub.com/store
FYI - GMAS Schedule
We are providing this information now so you will know. Please do not schedule any doctors appointments or vacation trips during this time.
All Eagles will take the GMAS this year and we are looking forward to receiving and using the data. Please ensure your child will be in school on these days.
Mathematics April 26
Reading and Writing April 27
Language Arts April 28
5th Science April 29
Makeups May 2
Apply for Lunch Benefits Today
Apply for Lunch Benefits Today
We are encouraging 100% participation for completing the lunch application before the deadline. Applications are ready to be completed: Click HERE for the lunch application