Hawk Highlights

Friday, September 13, 2024

Upcoming Dates

September 18- Soul Good Coffee on Payne St. (7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.)
September 19- Board of Education Meeting (9440 Kenton Avenue, 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m) All are invited to attend.
September 27 - Teacher Institute Day, No School
October 1- Erin's Law Parent Night (7:00 p.m- 8:00 p.m.)
October 3- Rosh Hashanah, No School
October 14- Indigenous Peoples' Day, No School

Inclement Weather Reminder

When the weather prevents us from lining up outside before school, all students enter the building from the door on Payne St. beginning at 8:30 am.

Snacks For Students

Please be sure to send a nutritious, nut-free snack to school with your child(ren) each day. We are not able to provide snacks for students.

Did you miss the meeting the Beginning Instrumental Music Parent Meeting?

Here is the link for 4th & 5th grade students to register to learn a musical instrument in band or orchestra: Instrumental Music Registration Form

* For families who were not able to attend the information meeting on 9/10, here is the presentation.

Mission Moment

Students showed their families where they learn all day at Open House!

How Do I Encourage My Child To Be Active?

Children are naturally active. As they grow into adolescents, they tend to become less active. This is especially true for girls, who may need even more support and encouragement to stay active. Don’t be surprised or disappointed if your kids’ interests change. Help them find other activities they can enjoy.

These tips may help:

Model an active lifestyle. Start moving more yourself and find ways to be active together as a family.
Physical activity should be fun for children and adolescents. Encourage kids to figure out activities they like and will stick with. Don’t use physical activity as a punishment.
Reduce or limit sedentary screen time, including watching television, playing video games and using a digital device. Don’t use the TV or a device as a babysitter.
Provide kids with opportunities to be active. Give them toys and games such as bikes, skateboards, roller skates, scooters, jump ropes and balls.
Support their participation in sports, dance and other active recreation such as swimming, biking and running. Get familiar with community facilities near you: pools, recreation centers, bike paths and parks.
When safe, let them walk or bicycle to places instead of always driving them. For example, you could walk or bike to school or the bus stop together.
If your child is very inactive now, start slowly. Increase the amount and intensity of activity gradually each week or so to avoid discomfort, injury or discouragement.
Praise, rewards and encouragement help kids to stay active.