Firebird News
Phoenix Elementary School
December 2023
Greetings Phoenix families:
Our PTO recently coordinated a tremendous Turkey Bingo event. We would like to thank the PTO leadership and all of the parent volunteers. Also, thanks to our student peer leaders and the Phoenix staff members who participated by sharing their time and talents at Turkey Bingo. There are numerous businesses in Grand Forks that generously donated prizes for the event, thank you! A special "thanks" to Deeks Pizza for donating pizza for all of the kids to enjoy.
Please reach out to your child's classroom teacher if you need anything related to their educational experience at Phoenix. Also, please reach out to our social worker or counselor if you would benefit from family support. We are eager to help every child reach their full potential.
A special thanks to United Lutheran Church and St. Paul's Episcopal Church for their generous donations to Phoenix Elementary School. We are grateful for their neighborhood partnerships.
Respectfully,
Kevin Ohnstad
Principal
Phoenix Elementary School
Importment Dates to Remember
December 6th
Early Dismissal - 1:30 pm
December 7th
2nd Grade Music Program 6:00 pm
December 11th
PTO Meeting 6:00 pm in the Library
December 11th
Band, Orchestra and Choir Program 6:30 pm
December 13th
ENCORE Family Fun Night 4:00pm - 5:00 pm
December 20th
Early Dismissal - 1:30 pm
December 21st
No ENCORE today
December 22nd
Holiday Break begins at 3:00 pm
No ENCORE today
December 22nd -January 1st
Holiday Break
January 2nd
School Resumes
January 5th
R.E.D. Day 2:30 pm
January 15th
No School (Professional Development)
January 17th
Early Dismissal - 1:30 pm
January 31st
Early Dismissal - 1:30 pm
GFPS Remote Learning Update
Why?
Within ND Century Code, school districts have the opportunity to provide instruction via remote learning during school cancellation due to inclement weather days. When surveyed, GFPS families indicated they prefer to engage in remote learning rather than make up missed days due to inclement weather.
Expectations:
Teachers are available via Google Meet from 10:00-11:00 am and 2:00-3:00 pm to answer student questions virtually. Please reach out to your child’s teacher via Seesaw or email if you would like a virtual meeting link. Teachers will be responding to email and/or Seesaw periodically throughout the day to provide support for students and families.
Teachers will discuss and send home packets during the first week of each month.
Students will complete the provided work for each day respectively and return the signed cover page and completed work within three (3) school days to be counted as ‘present’ for the remote learning day.
Considerations Made:
Each subject area is intended to take 15-45 minutes to complete.
Assignments included are a review of content previously taught.
Some materials that may be needed for the completion of the work include a pencil, scissors, highlighter and glue. Please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher if you would like support getting these items.
Winter is coming!
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 December Dates:
Wednesday-6th Early Release-No Intramurals
Monday-11th
Wednesday - 13th
Monday - 18th
Wednesday - 20th Early Release-No Intramurals
Orchestra Notes
Lost and Found Update
Everything from sweatshirts, shoes, coats, hats, snow pants and water bottles.
If you are missing items please have your child check the bin.
The week of December 18th-22nd, there will be a table set up in the main hall with lost and found items. Anything not claimed by Friday, December 22nd will be donated.
Thank you in advance for your help with finding homes for all the lost items:)