Kindergarten Round-Up:
Meeting for parents of next year's Kindergarten students.
Pioneer Elementary
Thursday, March 9, 2017
7:00 p.m.
*Review curriculum and standards*
*Sign your child up for future registration/screening appointment*
*If you are not able to attend, please call 852-2050*
*Children do not need to attend*
Please spread the word to parents you know who have a kindergarten age child (age 5 on or before Sept. 1).
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Meeting for parents of next year's Kindergarten students.
Pioneer Elementary
Thursday, March 9, 2017
7:00 p.m.
*Review curriculum and standards*
*Sign your child up for future registration/screening appointment*
*If you are not able to attend, please call 852-2050*
*Children do not need to attend*
Please spread the word to parents you know who have a kindergarten age child (age 5 on or before Sept. 1).
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The third grade held their annual Wax Museum. As usual, it was a huge success. "Hats off," to the teachers, parents and students for working so hard.
Oakwood Elementary
February 2017 Newsletter
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, February 2nd is Parent –Teacher Conferences. There is no school for students at the Elementary Schools. You should have received a note from your child’s teacher indicating how they will conference with you.
Calendar Items
* PTO Meeting on February 8th at 4:15 in the Pioneer Library. There will be treats!
* No school on Monday, February 20th in honor of President’s day.
* Class and Specialty pictures will be held on Wednesday, March 1st
Box Tops Contest
The next Box Tops contest will run from January 30th to February 23rd. There will be one class winner for each school and we are also starting a traveling trophy for the school that collects the most. Oakwood currently owns the trophy based on the fall contest.
Drop-off Procedures
Just a quick reminder of the procedures for pick up and dropping off students in front of the school. Thank you for helping us maintain the safety of students by following these procedures.
1. All pick-up and drop-off of students will be along the sidewalk on the west side of Oakwood.
2. In order to keep traffic moving as smoothly as possible, parents will not be allowed to leave their vehicle unless they are parked in a parking space or on the road.
3. If drivers are not able to get into a pick-up/drop-off spot they should exit the lot and circle around to enter again.
4. Please do not arrive to drop off your students before 7:40 a.m. Please do not arrive to pick up your students before 3:40 p.m.
Counselor’s Corner
Struggling with your child over math, science, and reading homework every night ranks high on most parents’ Least-Favorite list. And yet, the work must be done in order for the child to succeed in school. How is a parent to cope?
Here are some tips to guide the way:
1. Know the teachers — and what they're looking for. Attend school events, such as parent-teacher conferences, to meet your child's teachers. Ask about their homework policies and how you should be involved.
2. Set up a homework-friendly area. Make sure kids have a well-lit place to complete homework. Keep supplies — paper, pencils, glue, scissors — within reach.
3. Schedule a regular study time. Some kids work best in the afternoon, following a snack and play period; others may prefer to wait until after dinner.
4. Help them make a plan. On heavy homework nights or when there is an especially hefty assignment to tackle, encourage your child break up the work into manageable chunks. Create a work schedule for the night if necessary
— and take time for a break.
5. Keep distractions to a minimum. This means no TV, loud music, or phone calls. (Occasionally, though, a phone call to a classmate about an assignment can be helpful.)
6. Make sure kids do their own work. They will not learn if they do not think for themselves and make their own mistakes. Parents can make suggestions and help with directions. But it's a kid's job to do the learning.
7. Be a motivator and monitor. Ask about assignments, quizzes, and tests. Give encouragement, check completed homework, and make yourself available for questions and concerns.
8. Set a good example. Do your kids ever see you diligently balancing your budget or reading a book? Kids are more likely to follow their parents' examples than their advice.
9. Praise their work and efforts. Post an aced test or art project on the refrigerator. Mention academic achievements to relatives.
10. If there are continuing problems with homework, get help. Talk about it with your child's teacher. Some kids have trouble seeing the board and may need glasses; others might need an evaluation for a learning problem or attention disorder.
February 2017 Newsletter
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, February 2nd is Parent –Teacher Conferences. There is no school for students at the Elementary Schools. You should have received a note from your child’s teacher indicating how they will conference with you.
Calendar Items
* PTO Meeting on February 8th at 4:15 in the Pioneer Library. There will be treats!
* No school on Monday, February 20th in honor of President’s day.
* Class and Specialty pictures will be held on Wednesday, March 1st
Box Tops Contest
The next Box Tops contest will run from January 30th to February 23rd. There will be one class winner for each school and we are also starting a traveling trophy for the school that collects the most. Oakwood currently owns the trophy based on the fall contest.
Drop-off Procedures
Just a quick reminder of the procedures for pick up and dropping off students in front of the school. Thank you for helping us maintain the safety of students by following these procedures.
1. All pick-up and drop-off of students will be along the sidewalk on the west side of Oakwood.
2. In order to keep traffic moving as smoothly as possible, parents will not be allowed to leave their vehicle unless they are parked in a parking space or on the road.
3. If drivers are not able to get into a pick-up/drop-off spot they should exit the lot and circle around to enter again.
4. Please do not arrive to drop off your students before 7:40 a.m. Please do not arrive to pick up your students before 3:40 p.m.
Counselor’s Corner
Struggling with your child over math, science, and reading homework every night ranks high on most parents’ Least-Favorite list. And yet, the work must be done in order for the child to succeed in school. How is a parent to cope?
Here are some tips to guide the way:
1. Know the teachers — and what they're looking for. Attend school events, such as parent-teacher conferences, to meet your child's teachers. Ask about their homework policies and how you should be involved.
2. Set up a homework-friendly area. Make sure kids have a well-lit place to complete homework. Keep supplies — paper, pencils, glue, scissors — within reach.
3. Schedule a regular study time. Some kids work best in the afternoon, following a snack and play period; others may prefer to wait until after dinner.
4. Help them make a plan. On heavy homework nights or when there is an especially hefty assignment to tackle, encourage your child break up the work into manageable chunks. Create a work schedule for the night if necessary
— and take time for a break.
5. Keep distractions to a minimum. This means no TV, loud music, or phone calls. (Occasionally, though, a phone call to a classmate about an assignment can be helpful.)
6. Make sure kids do their own work. They will not learn if they do not think for themselves and make their own mistakes. Parents can make suggestions and help with directions. But it's a kid's job to do the learning.
7. Be a motivator and monitor. Ask about assignments, quizzes, and tests. Give encouragement, check completed homework, and make yourself available for questions and concerns.
8. Set a good example. Do your kids ever see you diligently balancing your budget or reading a book? Kids are more likely to follow their parents' examples than their advice.
9. Praise their work and efforts. Post an aced test or art project on the refrigerator. Mention academic achievements to relatives.
10. If there are continuing problems with homework, get help. Talk about it with your child's teacher. Some kids have trouble seeing the board and may need glasses; others might need an evaluation for a learning problem or attention disorder.
Preston School District Patrons:
Winter is upon us and merits a review of our procedures for closing schools due to inclement weather. Please follow this link for details about the process:
http://www.prestonidahoschools.org/school-closure-protocol.html
Winter is upon us and merits a review of our procedures for closing schools due to inclement weather. Please follow this link for details about the process:
http://www.prestonidahoschools.org/school-closure-protocol.html
Oakwood Elementary's Dynamite Student for December/January
Judd Selley
Judd is an amazing student because he has figured out that it is always better to do the right thing. He loves to help others and make our classroom a great place to learn. He is fun and fair. He loves playing with his friends during recess and then come in the classroom to work hard. Judd has an awesome family that does a lot of fun things together He loves not only helping his classmates, but his family at home Judd sets a good example for others by treating everyone with respect and kindness, He sets goals for himself and works hard to reach them. We know Judd is always going to be Dynamite and are so glad we get to spend each school day with him. Our class thinks Judd is GREAT!!
-Mrs. Barnes
Judd Selley
Judd is an amazing student because he has figured out that it is always better to do the right thing. He loves to help others and make our classroom a great place to learn. He is fun and fair. He loves playing with his friends during recess and then come in the classroom to work hard. Judd has an awesome family that does a lot of fun things together He loves not only helping his classmates, but his family at home Judd sets a good example for others by treating everyone with respect and kindness, He sets goals for himself and works hard to reach them. We know Judd is always going to be Dynamite and are so glad we get to spend each school day with him. Our class thinks Judd is GREAT!!
-Mrs. Barnes
Oakwood Elementary
January 2017 Newsletter
Holiday Break
The last day for students before the holiday break is December 20th. It is a full day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 3rd.
End of Term
January 13th marks the end of the first semester. Report cards will be sent home the following week.
Counselor’s Corner
Respect is Learned: The need for people to live in harmony with one another is increasing. As our society becomes more violent it is important to encourage respectful behavior in children, families, communities, and our world. In a world made smaller by social media and online communities, cooperation among individuals, concern for others, and support among different groups of people become important skills. Encouraging children to respect themselves and others will help to eliminate injustice, hate, and violence. This respect needs to start at home.
Respect has different meanings for different people. To learn respect children must first be respected. For example, treat others as you would like to be treated. Qualities such as empathy, compassion, kindness, and caring must be taught. If a parent fears a compassionate child will be teased or bullied, respectful assertiveness is needed. Remember to have a daily goal to demonstrate and encourage respectful behavior. Being respectful one time isn't enough, encouraging respect is a 24-hour-a-day responsibility. Consistently showing respectful behavior toward yourself and others is an important part of encouraging these behaviors in our children.
Here are some other ideas to help encourage respectful behavior.
* Apologize to children when you’re wrong.
* Be courteous and respectful in everyday requests.
* Use “Thank you”, “Please”, and “Excuse me”.
* Show approval when children show empathy and caring.
* Help children focus on the feelings of others.
* Help children develop a sense of morality.
* Bring up caring, fairness and cooperation in everyday situations.
* Model self-respect.
* Encourage your children to find ways to help others.
PTO Corner
We hope everyone has a great holiday and will set some great goals for 2017. The PTO has set some goals for the new year as well. We hope to see everyone at our PTO meeting. It will be held on Wednesday, January 11th at 4:15 p.m. in Pioneer’s Library. Also, we hope everyone is still collecting box tops for our next competition.
January 2017 Newsletter
Holiday Break
The last day for students before the holiday break is December 20th. It is a full day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 3rd.
End of Term
January 13th marks the end of the first semester. Report cards will be sent home the following week.
Counselor’s Corner
Respect is Learned: The need for people to live in harmony with one another is increasing. As our society becomes more violent it is important to encourage respectful behavior in children, families, communities, and our world. In a world made smaller by social media and online communities, cooperation among individuals, concern for others, and support among different groups of people become important skills. Encouraging children to respect themselves and others will help to eliminate injustice, hate, and violence. This respect needs to start at home.
Respect has different meanings for different people. To learn respect children must first be respected. For example, treat others as you would like to be treated. Qualities such as empathy, compassion, kindness, and caring must be taught. If a parent fears a compassionate child will be teased or bullied, respectful assertiveness is needed. Remember to have a daily goal to demonstrate and encourage respectful behavior. Being respectful one time isn't enough, encouraging respect is a 24-hour-a-day responsibility. Consistently showing respectful behavior toward yourself and others is an important part of encouraging these behaviors in our children.
Here are some other ideas to help encourage respectful behavior.
* Apologize to children when you’re wrong.
* Be courteous and respectful in everyday requests.
* Use “Thank you”, “Please”, and “Excuse me”.
* Show approval when children show empathy and caring.
* Help children focus on the feelings of others.
* Help children develop a sense of morality.
* Bring up caring, fairness and cooperation in everyday situations.
* Model self-respect.
* Encourage your children to find ways to help others.
PTO Corner
We hope everyone has a great holiday and will set some great goals for 2017. The PTO has set some goals for the new year as well. We hope to see everyone at our PTO meeting. It will be held on Wednesday, January 11th at 4:15 p.m. in Pioneer’s Library. Also, we hope everyone is still collecting box tops for our next competition.
Each quarter, a student is chosen from every class for outstanding behavior and achievement. These Golden Eagles/Student of the Quarter, are treated to a pizza and root beer float lunch. Oakwood Elementary would like to thank the PTO for funding this special award. The PTO does so much to help our schools and we appreciate their hard work.
