I hope this newsletter finds you and your family healthy. I can't say that I'm sorry to see January come to an end with the snow days, two-hour delays, subzero temperatures, indoor recesses, and quickly spreading illnesses. That being said, our teachers have done an amazing job of keeping the students' learning on track. We are wrapping up the month with our ILEARN Checkpoint 2 testing being completed, with the exception of a couple of make-up tests, and that is quite an accomplishment.
Looking ahead to February, it is such a busy month. Aside from all of the exciting learning that is taking place in our classrooms, we are getting ready to begin Star Lab, which is always one of the students' favorite memories of elementary school. Mrs. Rauch is kicking off our Kids' Heart Challenge (see attachment). Our girls' basketball season is well underway, and they are learning and improving their skills with each game. Our APPLES organization is bringing us an exciting program about the Quest for Kindness, and Mrs. Frondorf is bringing back the quarter auction to benefit our library.
Of course, we aren't finished with winter just yet, so the possibility of snow days, elearning days, and two-hour delays still exists. Mr. Gehring has done a great job of getting information out to you as quickly as possible, so that you can adjust your plans accordingly. Please also be mindful of our school policy regarding sickness. If your child has not been symptom-free for at least twenty-four hours, please do not send him/her to school. As much as we are working hard to sanitize the classrooms and commonly used surfaces, the germs are still spreading. We greatly appreciate your help in this matter.
As you continue to read through the newsletter, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns that may arise. Take care and stay healthy!
February 3 - Kids' Heart Challenge Begins - See attached information
February 3 - Star Lab Begins
February 5 - Early Release Day
February 5 - APPLES Meeting 6:30 in the library
February 6 - IREAD Literacy Night - 6:30
February 7 - Brookville Public Library Visits 4th Grade
February 7 - Vikings of Valor Program 2:00
February 13 - Quest for Kindness Program
February 14 - Poppin' Friday
February 14 - Happy Valentine's Day
February 17 - Presidents' Day - Snow Make-Up Day - School will be in session
February 22 - Vik-O-Botics Tournament at Selma
February 24 - Girls on the Run Registration Closes
February 27 - Quarter Auction - See information below
February 28 - Poppin' Friday
Please be sure that your child is bundled up with a coat, hat, and gloves each day. When our temperatures reach 32 degrees or above, we will have outdoor recess.
Our APPLES organization is very busy planning our upcoming carnival on March 7th. If you are able to volunteer for a Poppin' Friday or to help with the carnival, please visit the links below and sign up.
Our Vik-O-Botics club attended their first tournament of the year at New Palestine last Saturday. They competed against 52 other teams and did an awesome job! We are so proud of all of them!!
The OUTLAWS
Cole Bolser, Will Wesolowksi and Jennings Boone placed 47th
The VEX REBELS
Bailey Cochran, Kate Meyer and Mya Throckmorton placed 38th
The ELITE VIKINGS
Silas Grimmeissen, Lydia Taylor and Charlie Reed placed 29th
The VIKING FURYS
Henry Reed, Camden Louis placed 17th
The Pookie Bears
Josh Wesolowski, Easton Hoff and Nick Grimmeissen placed 8th over all
The Viking Furys team and the Pookie Bears both made it to the finals!