Horizon Newsletter
May 2024
Dear Grown Ups,
The school year is rapidly coming to a close to rapidly make way for the end of the school year we ask that you pay close attention to everything that is going on here at school. We need to remember that even though we have so many activities happening - we still need to stay focused on learning. It is important that students are present as we learn the remaining fundamentals necessary for moving forward to the next grade. Not only are we learning new things, but we are reviewing a lot of the prior concepts that we learned throughout the year. It is important that students remain in class until the end of the day. Learning is taking place all the way up until 3:00 p.m. each day and leaving early can cause them to miss concepts that are being taught.
Please be careful picking up and dropping off students before and after school. Be sure to use the pick up/drop off line or the parking lots to ensure the safety of your child. Please do not stop in the middle of a parking lot or park in the bus lane at any time. If your child is a walker they are required to use the crosswalks to cross 10th Ave to stay safe.
Please leave all toys, balls and other items from home at home. We have school owned balls, jump ropes, etc so there is no need to bring any equipment or toys from home. We are not responsible for items getting lost, broke or stolen should your student bring something from home. Please, leave these items at home.
In addition, children love to play at recess but it is a bit chilly in the morning yet and warm in the afternoon so, please dress for outdoor recess. No fancy jewelry (to include watches, smart watches, etc) for recess please as it just get broken or lost. Another friendly reminder that cell phones do not belong at school either. If you need to reach your student please call the office and leave a message for your student.
Thank you for understanding!
Jill Taylor
Principal
Amber Boone
Vice Principal
DRESS CODE REMINDERS!!!
With the weather getting nice PLEASE remember:
Dress Code (Page 8 of Student and parent handbook)
In order to help minimize distraction and classroom disruption we ask that students are dressed
appropriately for school.
The following are not allowed at school:
• Head dress (including hats, scarves, or bandanas, unless used for religious purposes or school
functions)
• Clothing or accessories that have inappropriate language or images, advertises alcoholic
beverages, illegal drugs, or any substance illegal to minors.
• Spaghetti strap tops or overly revealing shirts. Shirts that show the midriff or have
enlarged arm holes.
• Skirts, dresses, or shorts which are shorter than fingertip length when arms are held
straight down the child's side.
• Wheelies or Heelys (any shoes with wheels in them).
• Face paint
Decisions made by the building administration will prevail in case of a question.
LET'S FINISH STRONG with ATTENDANCE!!
The Quarter 4
Attendance goal
is 94% for the building...
Spring into Spring with Fabulous Attendance
Parent's PLEASE HELP your student help us out!
WE NEED TO MEET OUR GOAL
(we just missed 2nd and 3rd quarter!)
PRO TIPS:
Schedule appointments around the school day if possible.
Encourage children to attend everyday
(only fever, vomiting and diarrhea are reasons to stay home)
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
GUIDANCE CORNER: PARENT TIPS
Have you struggled with your child when they are angry?
At school we use a 3 step process that often helps bring your child from angry to calm.
Next time your child is angry, you can try this.
First ask yourself, “Am I in a place to listen.”
Then, practice listening without judging or getting upset with them.
Listen for what they need.
- Example: I hear you are upset. We all get frustrated.
- You say that you are tired, do you need a break?
Once your child is calm, you can…
Use short, simple phrases of what you would like them to do.
Give your child simple choices. This will help them feel that they have some control over the situation.
- Example: My expectation is that you finish your homework. Would you like to sit here to do homework or over in the kitchen?
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Do you know someone with a child tuning 5 years old
BEFORE September 1st , 2024
IF you missed registration at the district office please bring the following paper work to the school office asap :
Birth Certificate
Shot Records
Proof of Residence (bill with address on it, tax records, etc.)
Please see 24-25 Elem Boundary Zones for your school for your correct school as schools are changing with the districts new Community Schools initiative this coming year! It is based on what your current address is. Please register at your community school.
UPCOMING Staff and Student ALICE Training!
April's "mock" evacuation drill went very smoothly and now staff is prepared to train the student's on how and where to evacuate the building in the event that we need to for whatever safety reason necessary (gas leak, intruder, etc.)
This is a continuation of our safety initiative for the Jerome School District which empowers our staff and students to respond with confidence in the event of a violent critical incident or active shooter scenario; should it happen in our school . This type of training (ALICE Training) enables staff to be trained to respond and keep staff and students SAFE while responding effectively using a wide variety of ALICE skills.
Now that our "Mock Evacuation" is completed, the next step will be to carefully work with the students to explain safety procedures and practice the evacuation ("E") component of the ALICE skills so they, too, are able to respond with confidence in the event of an emergency.
Safe Kids are NO accident! It takes planning, drills, and practice to know what to do in the event of a crisis situation!
S.T.O.P.
S=SILENT
T=TURN to Teacher
O=Open ears/eyes
P=Pay attention
This is a VERY IMPORTANT skill every single classroom is implementing and teaching students about as a precursor to their ALICE training. Learning how to be absolutely silent and listen to the adult in the room for instruction in the case of an emergency is an absolute skill that they must learn.
The only way that they will become skilled and proficient at this STOP skill is through practice. Therefore we will be "practicing" S.T.O.P. every single day whenever the intercom comes on. Elementary students must learn self control and discipline out of necessity and it happens through training.
