Winter is HERE! With uncertainty of the weather tomorrow, it is important to be aware of late starts, early outs and when school is cancelled due to weather. Text messages, emails and phone calls are sent out through Infinite Campus. You can also see the announcement on KTIV 4 as well as the Elementary Facebook page. We do have winter gear available for students so if your child needs anything, please let their teacher or Mrs. Lindberg know.
For those parents who use the Warrior Y Club before and after school, you should have received an email letting you know on late start or early out days, the Warrior Y Club will not be open when this is due to weather. Please, let your child's teacher and/or the front office know what the plan will be for your child in the event we have an early dismissal due to weather. Now is the time to make those arrangmements so you are not scrambling when we do have an early dismissal.
A reminder there is NO SCHOOL this Friday, January 12.
Prayers go out to the community of Perry, Iowa. This one was too close to home and made me stop and do some futher evaluating of everything we do at SB-L Elementary School. This evaluation has produced one change that will be made starting Monday, Janaury 8th. The front doors will continue to open around 6:30 but the interior doors will remain locked until 7:30 to ensure there is supervision on those coming into the building when the students arise. Students who arrive prior to 7:30 can wait in the warm vestibule until the door are unlocked at 7:30. This provides one more layer of safety to ensure nobody besides students are entering the building. The Warrior Y Club is always an option if you don't want your child waiting in the vestibule Thank you for your understanding.
On Thursday, January 18, we will be having an activity to continue building community throughout the elementary school. For this activity we need your help! We will be using wrapping paper so if you have any old, partially used, ugly, or just want to get rid of wrapping paper lying around your house, we will take it off your hands. Please drop off at the office or send to school with your child. Watch Facebook following the 18th to see the activity that we did!!
Did You Know?
Something we do at the Elementary School to build relationships is called 10x2.
What is 10x2? A 10x2 is where an adult in the building buddies up with a student and walks with them for 2 minutes a day for 10 days.
Why do we do this? We use this strategy to build relationships with students and to create a positive connection between an adult and an individual student.
When does a 10x2 happen? Anytime during the school day that works between the adult and student.
What does a 10x2 look like? The adult meets the student and they walk 2 laps around the building. The student is able to talk about anything they wish including school, life, home, friends, favorite food, movie, etc. The student drives the converstaion and the adult is an active listener and supporter.
What happens if the student wants to continue the 10x2 after the 10 days? At the end of the 10 days the pair talks about next steps and if the student wants to continue meeting with the adult, the 10x2 continues.
How can my child do this? If you think your child would benefit from a positive adult meeting with them daily, contact your child's teacher or Mrs. Lindberg (lindbshe@sblschools.com) to get matched with an adult.
How can I find out more? Contact Mrs. Lindberg or Dr. McCrory.
Weekly Snapshot - Specials Days in ( ):
Monday 1/8 ()
- Snow Day
Tuesday, 1/9 ()
Snow Day
Wednesday, 1/10 (Day 1)
- Late Start - 10:15
- Normal Dismissal - 3:20
Thursday, 1/11 (Day 2)
Friday, 1/12 ()
- No School - Teacher Workday
Weekly Reminders:
1. Please notify the office if your student will be late or absent, by 8:45am. If we do not receive a call, voicemail or email, then Mrs. Kloostra will call you. We must account for all students absent from school. Contact the office by email kloossus@sblschools.com or phone 712-943-5563 option 2.
2. If your child is leaving early from school, they will not be called to the office until you arrive. This way we keep them in class as long as possible in the event you are running late to pick them up. Advance notice to the office will help us locate your student more quickly. Coming 5 minutes early will also help get your child out the door on time when leaving early.
3. If your child goes to The Warrior Y Club after school and will not be going on a given day, please call and let them know. A reminder the Warrior Y Club will be closed on late start and early out days.
4. At times seconds may be served during lunch. Seconds and extra milk or milk with cold lunch is not covered under the free or reduced lunch program. Students must have money in their accounts for those extra items.
5. Breakfast is served from 7:45-8:10. The bell rings at 8:10 and school begins at 8:15. Students are counted tardy if they are not in their classroom at 8:15.
6. Winter is here so it is time to start sending a coat, hat and gloves to school daily with your child as the temperatures fluctate from morning to afternoon and day to day. When there is snow on the ground students will also need boots and snowpants. If you need assistance getting any of these items for your child, please contact Mrs. Lindberg at lindbshe@sblschools.com.
7. TeamMates Mentoring Program is open to students in grades 3-12. Mentors are always needed to help make this program a success. If you or somebody you know is interested in being a mentor sign up here. If you would like to sign up your child to have a mentor contact Mrs. Lindberg.
Times to Note:
7:50-8:10 - Breakfast
8:10 - Bell Rings
8:15 - School Begins (Tardy at 8:15)
11:15 - 5th Lunch
11:50 - 4th Lunch
12:30 - 3rd Lunch
3:15 - Bus Dismissal
3:25 - Dismissal
2:15 - Wednesday Bus Dismissal
2:20 - Wednesday Dismissal
Upcoming Events:
January 8 - PTO Meeting @ 7:00 - ES Library
January 11 - End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
January 12 - No School
January 19 - 5th Grade Music and Band Concert - 2:00 - ES Gym
No School Days:
January 12 - No School
February 19 - No School
March 25-April 2 - No School - Spring Break
Music Programs (2:00 in Elementary Gym):
5th Grade - January 19 4th Grade - February 9 3rd Grade - March 1 2nd Grade - March 15 1st Grade - April 12 Kindergarten - May 3
Important Links:
Lunch Menu w/ Specials Days (on website)
January Lunch Calendar (printable)
- 3rd Grade Specials Designated in Purple
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary Facebook
Specials Schedule (updated with new 3rd grade specials schedule)
Purchase Varsity Athletic Tickets (Go Bound)
Don't forget we collect these items:
- Box Tops - Download the Box Tops App to earn money for our school!
- Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House - will be picked up monthly by National Honor Society Students
- Hy-Vee Receipts
- Casey's Rewards - Cash for Classrooms - Download the App to earn money for our school!
These items can be sent to school anytime with your child and put in the appropriate collection drawers by the office.
The Warrior Way Pledge:
Our Learning Community will be
Respectful
Responsible
and Safe
It's the Warrior Way!
Go Warriors!
Dr. McCrory
It's the little converstaions that build the relationships and make an impact on each student. ~Robert John Meehan