January Newsletter
2023
A note from the Principal...
Happy New Year Phoenix families!
We are extremely grateful to the Grand Forks Police Department for the collaboration we experience regarding school resource officers. Officer Justin Holweger is our new resource officer assigned to assist us with school safety at Phoenix.
Thanks for everything you do in your home to support your child's learning. We have great kids here at Phoenix and we feel blessed for the opportunity to educate them.
Respectfully,
Kevin Ohnstad
Principal
Phoenix Elementary School
Drop off and Pick up!
Please be mindful of Phoenix neighbors when dropping and picking up students They kindly share their space with us. Thank you!
Importment Dates to Remember
January 16th
No School-Professional Development - In observance of MLK, Jr
January 18th
Early Dismissal - 1:30 pm
February 6th
PTO Meeting - 7:00 pm in the Library
February 8th
Early Dismissal - 1:30 pm
February 16th & 17th
No School - Professional Development
February 22nd
Early Dismissal - 1:30 pm
February 24th
End of 2nd Trimester - Elementary
Reminder:
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!!!
Students need to be in school every day, on time, and ready to learn!
First bell rings at 8:20am - Tardy bell rings at 8:25 am
Parents are expected to call the office by 8:30 am every day that their child will not be in attendance.
The attendance line is: 746-2241
Communication between home and school ensures student safety.
SCHOOL CANCELLATION AND POSTPONEMENT PROCEDURES
Winter Weather!!!
Classes still go outside if temps are above zero. Students should dress in layers so they can enjoy the outdoor recess time! We are very limited on winter wear for students. Please remember to send your child to school with outdoor clothes for recess. (Winter coats, hats, mittens/gloves, snow pants and boots)
Intramural Dates:
January
Tuesday
3rd
10th
17th
24th
31st
Thursday
5th
12th
19th
26th
February
Tuesday
2nd
Thursday
14th
21st
PARENTS LEAD
Setting a Pattern of Rules and Consequences
Kids are less likely to use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs if their parents have established a
pattern of setting clear rules and consequences for breaking those rules. This applies to no-use
rules about tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs — as well as bedtimes and homework. Have clear
expectations for behavior, monitor your child, and implement appropriate consequences. In
setting these rules, be sure you discuss your rules and expectations in advance and follow
through with the consequences you’ve set.
Don’t forget to acknowledge times when your child follows the rules! Parents who have a warm
relationship with their children while maintaining rules for behavior are teaching their children
self-discipline. Parents who have rules that are too harsh or no rules at all are more likely to
have children who are at greater risk for drug-taking behavior.
For more information and resources, visit www.parentslead.org.
Message from Mrs. Edevold
Parenting Classes
If you are interested in joining the class or would like more information please contact Mrs. Edevold at 746-2240.
CONTACT US
Main Office: 701-746-2240
Attendance Line: 701-746-2241
Fax: 701-746-2244
Main Office Hours: 7:45am - 3:45pm
Location: 351 4th Ave. S
Grand Forks, ND 58201