Lions Ledger
Patriot Elementary School January 2019
A Message From Our Principal
Dear Families,
Happy New Year! We are beginning a new year full of hope and promise. We are all excited about the growth and development in our school. Our students are growing academically, socially, and physically. With professional development and consistent collaboration, our teachers are growing and applying best practices in the classroom and inspiring our future scientists, artists, writers, and mathematicians of the future.
We have received positive feedback regarding the AM drop-off in the back lot. Thank you for your continued feedback so we can strive to make Patriot Elementary a safe environment for all. Since we have started the new AM drop-off, the number of tardies have decreased and all students are in the building sooner than before. Our crossing guard is able to make it in the building by the time we make morning announcements. Thank you for your commitment in making this change.
Patriot will be hosting several events in the next couple of months. Please place these dates on your calendar. We also encourage you to sign up to volunteer at Patriot Elementary during the month of January - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f44adac22a3fb6-january It is important to collaborate and engage families in education, it is a partnership – one that is valued and appreciated.
Upcoming Events:
January 10 – Report Cards go home
January 11 – Patriot Pride Assembly-7:30 and 8:30
January 14 – Homework Club STARTS
January 15th – Patriot Town Hall Meeting-1:00-2:00, Patriot Conference Room (School Accountability)
January 16th – K-2 Pancakes with the Principal
January 17th – 3-5 Pancakes with the Principal
January 18th and 21st – No School
January 28 – Patriot Academy Classes Start – more news to come about online registration
January 29 – Chipotle fundraiser for Center Based Programming
January 30 – 4th Grade Field Trip – Pioneer Museum
January 31 – Q3 Progress Reports sent home
February 6 – New Family Coffee
February 12 – Patriot Town Hall Meeting 1:00-2:00, (School Accountability)
February 13 – Valentine’s Parties
Feb 11-14 – STUDENT LED Parent Conferences
Thank you for partnering in your child’s education. Parents feel free to call or stop by to ask us any questions throughout the school year. We are looking to continue a Great school year.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Canon, 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.
Wise Words from Patriot Counseling
Teaching Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness
Growing up I learned all about giving back to the community from my mother. She was an avid volunteer. I also taught my three daughters about the joy of volunteering. Teaching children about community service not only helps children develop a strong positive self-esteem and work ethic, but it is a great way to teach compassion, empathy, honesty, kindness, and gratitude. I currently volunteer for two organizations and feel an immense pride in what I do to help make the world a better place.
A great way to teach compassion, empathy, and kindness is by volunteering along with your child in the community. This time of year people think of volunteering to help others have a warm and wonderful holiday, but volunteering can be a year round project. Not only does it teach strong values, but it can also help foster a wonderful parent/child relationship. I hope you and your child will make some time to volunteer.
Some volunteer ideas are:
· Help clean up a public park or recreation area.
· Volunteer at the local animal shelter.
· Share your time at a homeless shelter. You can help in many ways from serving meals, to teaching a craft to the children who live at the shelter.
· Bring your well behaved dog to be part of a “Paws to Read” program at your local Library.
· Host a party, and ask each guest to bring a bag of animal food to donate to the Humane Society, or 3 cans of food to donate to a local food bank.
· Crochet little hats for premature or ill babies in hospitals.
These are just a few ideas, don't stop with these.
“The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others” Gandhi
Holly “The Dog Lady” Niewinski, your school counselor, can be reached at 382-1460.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
January
01/07 3rd Quarter Classes begin!
01/11 PTO Executive Board Meeting @ 2:45pm
01/14 PTO Meeting @ 2:45pm
1/18 Fri NO SCHOOL Teacher/Staff Development
1/21 Mon NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Jr Day
01/24 Thurs Family STEM Night 5:00-7:00 pm
01/29 Tues FFC8 Chipotle Fundraiser 4-8pm
1/15-1/31 PTO Penny Wars
February
02/01 PTO Popcorn and Pickle Day
2/14 NO SCHOOL Parent/Teacher Conferences
2/15 NO SCHOOL
2/18 NO SCHOOL--Presidents Day
PTO Meeting
Childcare will be available for school-age students.
Monday, Jan 14, 2019, 02:45 PM
Patriot Elementary School Cafeteria
STUDENT COUNCIL
BOYS TOWN Education Model at Patriot
January: Diligence
7-11 Following Instructions
14-17 Staying on Tasks
22-25 Listening
28-2/1 Working with Others
Student Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
NEW PROCEDURES ARE NOW IN PLACE
REMINDER: Please do not drop students off before 7:00 am as Patriot Staff supervision does not monitor until 7:00 am. Morning drop off is NOW IN THE BACK ONLY.
Breakfast students should be dropped off in back as well.
Pick up procedures have not changed.
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.
Join the PTO or SAAC
**Childcare provided in the gym; meetings 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!!
January Volunteer Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F44ADAC22A3FB6-january
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.
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WELCOME Our New Patriot Staff Member
Ms. Stiefbold 2nd Grade (formerly Mrs. Ragland's class) is
from Montgomery, IL (Chicagoland area).
She graduated from Aurora University in Aurora, IL - class of 2017
Her favorite hobbies are teaching, crafts, reading, and spending time with her puppy.
She is most excited about the opportunities I will have as a teacher in 2019!
YEARBOOKS On Sale!
Yearbook order forms will go home mid-February with a deadline of March 22, 2019.
Cost of yearbooks are $15 and will be distributed the last week of school.
If you will be moving, we are happy to mail to you with a forwarding address.
If you would like to place an online order, you can do anytime between now and 3/20/19.
Go to: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
Yearbook ID Code: 12779119
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
Box Tops for Education
Box Tops are an easy way for our school to earn FREE money!
PLEASE keep those Box Tops and students can paste or tape to Box Top Sheets. When complete sheets are turned in, students receive a small treat. Please contact the office for more sheets.
Patriot Elementary School
Website: www.ffc8.org/Patriot
Location: 7010 Harr Avenue, Fort Carson, CO, USA
Phone: 7193821460
Facebook: facebook.com/PatriotElementaryFFC8