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When we return there are only 3 more weeks until winter break!

Stay warm!

JAGH

Happy Thansgiving!

I found this recipe and thought it was worth sharing…

A Recipe For A Thankful Heart:

One cup of true love, two cups of kindness, three cups of grace, a teaspoon of patience and forgiveness, and just a pinch of zest for living. That’s the kind of Thanksgiving meal we’re cooking in our lives together.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

FES paraprofessional Ms. Sarah Powell surprised students on Monday riding a giant inflatable turkey and rocking a karaoke machine! It was a great way to start the short week!

Each year, FES participates in the United Way's Coin Campaign which helps raise funds to support local area programs. These programs include Girls Scouts, Boys Scouts, Red Cross, April House, Odell Library, Salvation Army, Whiteside County Senior Center, and many more.

The 16 schools who participated raised a total of $11,281.78. Of those 16 schools, FES raised the most with $1,662.08! The United Way recognized the top homeroom from each grade level with certificates and treats. Here were the results:

KA Ms. Dornbush - $69.74

1C Mrs. Schipper - $127.23

2A Ms. Maloney - $114.34

3C Mrs. Spencer - $155.52

4C Mrs. Miner - $179.24

5C Mr. Hafner - $64.12

However, because third grade did such an amazing job, the United Way recognized two homerooms for their outstanding performance. So, 3A Ms. Guerrero's homeroom was also recognized and they were the top performing class with $213.44 in donations!

On Tuesday, November 25, FES held a House Day in which students complete activities as their respective houses. The House System separates K-5 students into four houses (similar to Harry Potter): Anchor House, Bridge House, River House, and Wheel House.

With our monthly focus on TEAMWORK, we held an all-school assembly that included Coach Coffey with the boys basketball team and Coach Menchaca with the girls basketball team. The coaches and players discussed teamwork with the students and the players gave demonstrations of the importance of teamwork in basketball.

Following the assembly, students separated into their respective Houses to write thank you cards to the teams.

Each month, the Greatest Little Elementary School in the Universe focuses on a character trait as part of our Capturing Kids Hearts initiative. During November our focus was TEAMWORK. Each homeroom then recognizes one student for going above and beyond and they receive their recognition certificate during a whole school assembly!

KA Shalyn M., KB Sofia L., KC Ulric S.

1A Heaven M., 1B Garrett T., 1C Maverick M.

2A Cash C., 2B Levi W., 2C Matthew H.

3A Lyla M., 3B Jethro B., 3C Colton O., 3D Paxton E.

4A Lillian F., 4B Griffin W., 4C Penelope H.

5A Brynlee B., 5B Jase W., 5C Caroline W.

Apparel Store: Our apparel store is closing on November 17th! Don’t miss out on our new designs and color options. Check out the flyer for details on how to order and show your school spirit.

Polar Bear Patch Holiday Shop: PTO is busy finalizing the details for this year’s Polar Bear Patch! We’ve been shopping and organizing inventory to create a magical holiday shopping experience for the kids in December. We are in need of new and unused grocery bags for students to bring home their shopped gifts. If you can donate or know a business willing to contribute, please email us at fultonelempto@gmail.com or contact a board member. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Donuts with Grown-Ups: Mark your calendars! Donuts with Grown-Ups is scheduled for March 18th–21st. More details will be shared closer to the event!

Conference Treats: Thank you to our amazing parent volunteers who contributed delicious treats and to Eagle Brew for donating coffee and their GIANT cinnamon rolls. Our teachers and staff were so grateful for this sweet gesture!

December Meeting: Please note that our December PTO meeting has been moved to December 2nd at 7 PM. Childcare will be provided to make it easier for parents to attend.

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip: PTO proudly funded transportation for all 2nd graders to visit a pumpkin patch, and it was an incredible experience for the students. Thank you for supporting our efforts to create memorable opportunities like this!

As always, feel free to reach out via Facebook at Fulton PTO, email us at fultonelempto@gmail.com, or contact one of our board members:
- Lynne Coffey – President
- Abra Richards – Vice President & Media Manager
- Danielle Wilkins – Secretary
- Tarah Manon – Treasurer

Thank you for your continued support!

1. A child should be fever-free without the assistance of medication for 24 hours before returning to school. A child's temperature is lowest in the morning, so a low temperature on awakening is not a true indicator. If you have given your child Tylenol or Motrin at night, the medication could still be affecting your child's temperature.

2. A child should be free of vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school. A child who has been ill during the night may feel slightly better in the morning and even ask to go to school. however, the child will likely experience symptoms of illness later and will be contagious to the other children and staff.

3. A child with a thick or constant colored nasal discharge should remain home. Very few younger children can effectively blow their noses and wash their hands afterwards.

4. A child diagnosed with strep throat/scarlet fever should remain home for the first 24 hours of antibiotic treatment. A child remains contagious until they has been antibiotics for 24 hours.

5. A child diagnosed with conjunctivitis may attend school after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment. There should also not be any drainage from the eyes.

6. If you child has a persistent cough.

7. If your child sustains an injury either in or out of school, please notify the school nurse's office and send a doctor's note if your child is unable to participate in physical education or recess.

The 24-Hour Rule:

A child should stay home for at least 24 hours to rest if the following symptoms are present the morning of school or the previous night:

• Vomiting and/or diarrhea
• Fever above 100 degrees
• Itchy or reddened eyes with drainage
• An unusual rash, respecially if accompanied by drainage
• A poor night's sleep due to illness, cough, etc.

Starting pay is $18/hour. AM/PM Route. Up to 4 hours per day.

Paid holidays, sick, personal and bereavement time, and insurance available as well as participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

Come join River Bend's excellent team of transportation professionals! All of our vehicles are well maintained, newer models and are all parked indoors.

No CDL? No problem! Paid training is provided (terms apply.)

Email Transportation Director Taylor Whitney at twhitney@riverbendschools.net to apply.

Be sure to read through the conversation starters at the bottom of the newsletter for great ways to discuss how to be a self-directed student. Teamwork is our November monthly character trait!

Art - Mrs. Long

Counselor - Mrs. Meumann

Speech - Ms. Bri

Intervention - Mrs. Fish

PK - Mrs. Kurtz

PK Resource - Mrs. Marten

KB - Mrs. VanZuiden

KC - Mrs. Gardner

K/1 Resource - Mrs. Whitney

1A - Mrs. Robertson

1C - Mrs. Schipper

2A - Ms. Maloney

2B - Mrs. Roos

2C - Mrs. Stern

2/3 Resource - Mr. Hartman

3A - Ms. Guerrero

3B - Ms. Norman

3D - Mrs. Kuehl

4A - Mrs. Alexander

4B - Mrs. Iben

4C - Mrs. Miner

5A - Mrs. Snyder

Email: jhoese@riverbendschools.net
Website: riverbendschools.org/fes
Location: 1301 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Phone: (815)589-2911
Twitter: @FultonSteamers