Kelly Newsletter

Dear Kelly Families~

Thank you for attending our October conferences and our monthly family event. Our school is very fortunate to have parents that are eager to be involved and serve as partners in supporting our students. During the family event, our families were able to participate in a class meeting and learn about the difference between conflict and bullying. This is a challenging concept for our students to learn and it was great to have our parents involved in that conversation. That way, when conflicts do arise, we will be on the same page as we problem solve together.

UPCOMING EVENTS: We hope you can join us for Turkey Bingo on Tuesday, November 15th. More information will be coming from the PTO regarding this event. We need parent volunteers to make this event happen so please consider helping us to make this large event a success. Also, watch for information from the Kelly staff regarding "Gifts from the Heart." Our staff members donate a variety of prizes that often allow them to spend fun quality time with our student winners. Our November Family Event will be a RED (Read Every Day) event and will be held on Friday, November 18th @ 8:30. We look forward to reading with family members very soon!

It's hard to believe that we will turn our calendars to November this week and turn our clocks back! We have been lucky to have such nice weather, however, winter is right around the corner. Please take the time to make sure your children have the necessary winter gear. We ask that you label these items with the student's name. Our lost and found tables are continuously filled with items that are not labeled. The unclaimed items are eventually donated to local charities, some of which have hardly been worn. Gearing up for winter in North Dakota is not an easy task! Weather permitting, our students will go out for recess on a daily basis. Thanks for your support.

Wishing you all a fabulous fall!

Kelli Tannahill

Principal

Wednesday, November 2nd-1:30 Dismissal

November 4th-18th-Real Good Cookie Fundraiser

Friday, November 11th-NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, November 15th-Turkey Bingo

Wednesday, November 16th-1:30 Dismissal

Friday, November 18th-Family RED Event-8:30am

Monday, November 21st-PTO Meeting-5:15pm-Kelly Library

Tuesday, November 22nd-Cookie Dough Pick-up-3:00pm

Thursday, November 24th-NO SCHOOL

Friday, November 25th-NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, November 30th-1:30 Dismissal

Thursday, December 8th-Band/Orchestra Concert-6:00pm

Monday, December 12th-Family Event Class Meeting-2:30pm

Wednesday, December 14th-1:30 Dismissal

Thursday, December 15th-2nd Grade Music Program-6:00pm

Monday, December 19th-PTO Meeting-5:15pm

Tuesday, December 20th-PTO Pizza Night Fundraiser

December 22nd-January 2nd-NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 3rd-School Resumes

It is Cookie Fundraiser time! We are excited to partner with Real Good Cookies, a locally owned and operated business right here in Grand Forks. The Cookie Fundraiser will run from November 4th-18th with delivery on November 22nd. Look for more information that will be coming soon.

If your child is going to be late or absent from school, please inform the school office at 746-2265 before 8:30 am. Communication between home and school ensures student safety.

If your child arrives late for school please walk them directly into the office and sign them in.

If you are taking your child out of school early for any reason, come to the office to sign them out. Please let your child's teacher and the office know ahead of time if possible.

• PLEASE DO NOT SEND MEDICATION WITH A STUDENT OR LET A STUDENT KEEP MEDICATON IN HIS/HER BACKPACK.
• If your student needs any medication given at school, a Medication Authorization Form must be filled out and signed by appropriate people. This is required for all medications including inhalers and over the counter medications..
• Medications must be in their original containers.
• Additional GFPS Medical Information and Forms: https://www.gfschools.org/P

Student Absence: If your child is absent or late, please call the attendance line by 8:30am.

701-746-2269-attendance line

701-746-2265-school office

Telephone Calls: Calls do not ring into the classroom during school hours to minimize interruptions. Messages for students can be left on the teacher’s voicemail.

Peanut/Nut Free School: When sending a snack or packing a lunch, please remember to check labels to make sure it does not contain or have traces of peanuts/nuts.

Birthday Snacks: Due to the increase of students who have severe food allergies and the higher levels of severity, we no longer celebrate student birthdays with a “birthday snack” in our schools. Parents are welcome to find other non-food items to send to school if they wish. Please discuss with your child’s classroom teacher for ideas or preferences.

Arrival:

The first bell rings at 8:20 am. School begins at 8:25 am. Breakfast is offered 7:40-8:15 am. All students coming to breakfast must use door 16.

Dismissal: The safety of our students is a top priority for us at Kelly School. As per district policy, schools will have parents meet their child(ren) at a designated location outside the school at dismissal time.

• Teachers will bring their students to a location outside the school at their classroom’s assigned door. Students will meet their parent or person picking them up at a prearranged meeting place near the assigned dismissal door.

• Older siblings meet youngest sibling at youngest sibling’s assigned door.

• Bus/Daycare van students will walk through the school to Door #1 to board their bus or van.

Parents are now welcome to join their child for lunch! Here are a few things to remember:

• Please call the office or let your child's teacher know what you would like to eat for lunch before 8:30am. It is important to have an accurate lunch count.
• Please show up as close as possible to the time your child eats lunch.
• Adult lunch costs $3.50. Cash is the only form of payment. Please have exact change.
• No outside restaurant food is allowed in the lunchroom
  

10:50-11:15

Aubol (4), Cebula (4), Pederson (4), Miller (4)

10:55-11:20

Dawes (1), Dunnigan (1)

11:25-11:50

Johnson (K), Tretter (K), Sandvik (1), Wosick (1)

11:30-11:55

Abrahamson (3), Hemsing (3)

12:00-12:25

Neppl (3), Johnson (5), Meza (5)

12:05-12:30

Foy (K), Keitzman (K), Sween (3)

12:35-1:00

Klingler (2), Kossan (2), Sorensen (2)

12:40-1:05

Restad (2), Kruger (5), Loe (5)

TURKEY BASKETS

The University of North Dakota Mortar Board will be providing turkey baskets to families that need them. Each turkey basket contains all the items needed to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Families MUST sign up using the link and fill it out completely to be considered. SIGN UP MUST BE COMPLETED BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 2022

https://forms.gle/tUvKWCckQxm2kuzy5

SANTA CLAUS GIRLS

Here is the link for families who might need assistance this Christmas. http://www.santaclausgirls.com/register

Just a reminder that this is only able to serve families who have a Grand Forks or East Grand Forks address and each family must be registered separately. Registration will close on November 18th.

• School postponement and cancellation alternatives will be as follows:

• Hold school as normal.

• Open school but delay sending buses.

• Delay the start time in all schools by two (2) hours based on each school’s start time

• Elementary School: Start time is 8:25, so school would start at 10:25. Doors will open at 10:15 a.m.

• Middle School: Start time is 8:40, so school would start at 10:40. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. No Zero Hour Classes.

• High School: Start time is 8:00, so school would start at 10:00. Doors will open at 9:50 a.m.

• Head Start: Start time is 8:00, so school would start at 10:00. Doors will open at 9:50 a.m.

• When school starts late, there will be no morning Early Childhood Special Education classes. Afternoon Early Childhood Special Education classes will be held.

• Breakfast will not be served at any sites.

• No before-school activities/athletics.

• Students will not be marked tardy due to a late start.

• No school in Grand Forks Public Schools (GFPS) all day

• No school for the Grand Forks Air Force Base School District students all day

• Decisions about the weather-related delayed opening or closing of air base schools may not always be consistent with those made for in-town schools. On those days when severe weather makes travel conditions so hazardous as to threaten the safety of staff members, opening delays or the closing of base schools will be given special consideration.

• Hold remote learning.

• Once school is in session, it will not be terminated until the regular closing time except in very severe situations. However, school buses may leave early.

The decision to close or delay school will be made as early as possible. Announcements will be made on the GFPS webpage (www.gfschools.org), and GFPS social media (www.facebook.com/GrandForksPublicSchools; www.twitter.com/GFSchools). Announcements will also be made on local radio and TV stations.

GFPS will be using our automated calling system to call staff and families if school will be delayed or canceled due to severe weather conditions. Typically, this automated call will occur to staff between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., and to families between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Parents/Guardians may always exercise their right to keep students home or pick them up early during stormy conditions.

GFPS has two days (approx. 12 hours of instruction) built into the school calendar for storm-related delays/cancellations. If a full-day cancellation leads to a third storm day during this school year, GFPS will transition to remote learning. More information would be provided by GFPS and your student's school at that time.

If an emergency situation should develop during the time school is in session, students will be cared for in school until the storm has subsided.

• If buses are sent home early, all buses will be sent.

• We will communicate the departure time.

• The lead time needed for the procedure is approximately one (1) hour.

• If conditions are dangerous, bus drivers must use common sense in discharging students that must walk a considerable distance. If possible, use the radio and contact the base station. Have parents/guardians meet the bus or be on the lookout for their students. If the driver cannot contact parents/guardians and conditions are dangerous, do not let students off the bus but return to school and notify the principal. Schools that have bus students must have a written procedure for caring for students in the event they must be kept overnight at school.

Updated 9/2022

We ask parents to pay for Chromebook cases, Device Protection and intramurals online through MySchoolBucks. This will help minimize the amount of cash/check deposits being handled throughout the day.

Create your free account today and never worry about having to send cash/checks to school with your student again. Visit myschoolbucks.com or download the app today to get started.

How do I enroll?

• Go to www.myschoolbucks.com and click enroll now.
• Create an account for yourself and your children. You will need to know your student’s district ID number, date of birth, school and grade.
• Provide credit or debit card information.

Why should I sign up for this service?

• You can view your child’s cafeteria purchases.
• You can sign up for free e-mail notifications when the lunch account is low in funds.
• You may prepay their lunch account without sending money to school.
• My SchoolBucks will charge a $2.49 service fee when adding money to a lunch account.

NOTE: TRAFFIC ONLY FLOWS ONE DIRECTION IN THE NORTH PARKING LOT. Please adhere to following this traffic flow pattern at all times. Traffic should only flow into the north lot from Oak or 29th and out onto Cherry Street before, after, and during the school day. The same traffic pattern must be also be followed on early dismissal days as well. Please do not exit the north parking lot onto Oak Street. This slows down traffic by causing congestion and puts our students who walk across the parking lot at risk.

Role Model
Believe it or not, you’ve been a role model for your kids since they first entered this world. This means that every time you say something, behave in a certain way, or react to someone or something, your kids are observing your behavior. From preschoolers learning how to manage frustration by watching you to teenagers observing how you handle your personal relationships or work stress, your kids are always watching. The good news is that teaching by example is often easier and more effective than forcing your kids to obey rules by scaring, threatening, or bribing them with rewards.
Source: www.parentslead.org