Chance to Win!!
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Disney on Ice Tickets!
Mayor Foster along with XTream Arena and Green State Credit Union have donated tickets for Coralville Central Families to enjoy Disney on Ice Sunday, March 6th at 5:00p. Fill out the form below to enter to win a package of 4 tickets to Disney on Ice!
**picture taken from Disney on Ice website**
Conferences
You should have received an email with a link to sign up for a parent/teacher conference (Thursday, February 24th from 2:10 - 7:10 or Monday, March 1st, from 7:40 - 7:10). Please sign up at a time that works best for you.
We encourage all parents to meet with your student's teacher - our goal is to have 100%!
NO PRESCHOOL on FEBRUARY 24th or MARCH 1st - preschool conferences all day, both days!
Something from Ms. Becca...
Sign up for a
Brought to us, once again, by the Coralville Food Pantry.
You can sign up for this bag to be delivered to your home OR picked up at Coralville Central on March 11th.
Word of the month - KINDNESS
Kindness month calls for being Kind to ourselves!
Remember self-care is important.
Even for families!
Library News!
From the Library - Devin Redmond
Ask Preschoolers about the book Wolf in the Snow.
Ask kindergarteners about books by Jon Klassen, Mac Barnett, and Mo Willems.
Ask first graders about their snake research and a snake’s characteristics.
Ask second graders about their insect research and Pebble Go.
Ask third and 4th graders about OGR and the book The Survivor Tree.
Ask 5th and 6th graders about the books we’ve been reading for literature response: Above the Rim, Separate is Never Equal, and I Am Not a Number.
And ask all of your kids when their library checkout days are. Please make sure books are returned on or before this day so kids can bring more books home!
Devin Redmond (she/hers)
Teacher Librarian
Coralville Central Elementary : ICCSD
Google Voice (text) : 319.435.8220
Instagram @cclibrary
Facebook @coralvillecentral
Twitter @devinred
Follow @cclibrary on Instagram for BN recommendations from CC Staff AND CC Students!
Labeling Items
Also, please remember to label lunchboxes that are sent to school. We get many dropped off in the office when they get left behind. If they are labeled, we can easily find who they belong to!! Thank you!
Nurse News
Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month?
Dental Health is important not only to the mouth, but the entire body. Help your children maintain healthy teeth by:
- Brushing teeth every morning and every evening.
- Visiting your dentist twice per year.
- Limiting intake of sugary foods and drinks
- Learning how to floss their teeth
- Having sealants applied to teeth to prevent cavities
- Drinking tap water with fluoride in it
Dental Sealants FAQ
What are dental sealants?
Dental sealants are thin coatings that when painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars) can prevent cavities (tooth decay) for many years. Sealants protect the chewing surfaces from cavities by covering them with a protective shield that blocks out germs and food. Once applied, sealants protect against 80% of cavities for 2 years and continue to protect against 50% of cavities for up to 4 years.
What is a cavity?
A cavity is a permanent hole in a tooth. If it is not treated, it will get bigger; it can hurt and get infected. The most common place for cavities is in the grooves of the back teeth.
Is sealing a tooth better than filling the cavity?
Sealants are a quick, easy, and painless way to prevent cavities. A tooth without a cavity is stronger and healthier than a tooth with a filling or untreated decay. Sealants are also less expensive and easier to apply than fillings.
Should I ask the dentist to put sealants on my child’s teeth?
Yes. Dental cavities are one of the most common chronic conditions among children and teens. Left untreated, cavities can cause pain and infection and problems in eating, speaking, and learning. Sealants are an extremely effective yet underutilized shield that protects children’s teeth from cavities.
When can my child get sealants?
Sealants prevent the most cavities when applied soon after permanent molars come into the mouth (around age 6 for 1st molars and age 12 for 2nd molars).
What are the risk factors for cavities?
Your child’s chance of getting cavities can be higher if:
- Family members (older brothers, sisters, or parents) have cavities.
- They eat and drink a lot of sugary foods and drinks, like soda, especially between meals.
- They have special health care needs.
- They wear braces or orthodontics or oral appliances.
If any of these apply to your child, be sure to talk with your dentist, pediatrician, or family doctor to make sure you are taking extra steps to protect your child’s teeth.
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/basics/childrens-oral-health/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/dental_sealant_program/sealants-FAQ.htm
Snacks & Celebrations
The ICCSD is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for our students. In line with that goal, changes are being made to the district’s Wellness Policy regarding classroom snacks birthday treats, and classroom celebrations.
NO FOOD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
In line with the district’s Wellness Policy, student birthdays will be celebrated in the classrooms with a special acknowledgment. Each grade level team has determined a special recognition for students who wish to celebrate their birthdays at school. Please note these birthday celebrations will not involve food. If food is sent to school for birthdays the food items will be returned home.
SNACK & CELEBRATIONS :
When food is served to students in the classroom as a snack or during a classroom celebration, the following rules apply (ICCSD Wellness Policy 507.9):
- allow only fresh fruits/vegetables or purchased foods with the ingredients listed (no homemade foods).
- allow only foods that meet the Healthy Food Guidelines/ Smart Snacks. (the only exception to this would be food-tasting related to district-approved curriculum lessons)
- not allow foods with peanuts or peanut butter or foods that were made in a factory where cross-contamination may occur.
- food that does not meet the guidelines will be sent home.
- a list of acceptable foods (Healthy Food Guidelines/ Smart Snacks) will be made available to parents and teachers at the beginning of the school year.
The ICCSD Wellness Policy Classroom Snacks and Celebrations is a complete list of approved foods including where the approved food items can be purchased.
