Research shows that students who have a large number of absences in the first few years of school are significantly more likely to be below grade level by the end of the third grade and also be behind their peers in social and emotional development as well. This gap continues to widen as the child continues on in their school career.   It is imperative that children are in school to collaborate and learn from their peers and teachers. Once again this year, we are recognizing students who have perfect attendance at the end of each trimester. This allows a student who may have been sick for a … [Read more...] about The Correlation Between Absences and Learning-

 During the week of January 23rd, students will participate in the Great Kindness Challenge. Students will challenge themselves to perform as many kind deeds as they can in one week. Students will receive a checklist with suggestions listed. Each day we will participate in activities to promote kindness. January 23         Wear Different Color Socks or Shoes Day January 24         Crazy Hair Day January 25         Wear Favorite Sports or Dance Attire Day January 26         Wear Favorite Pajama Day-- NO SLIPPERS January 27         Wear Blue or Lincoln/Bulldogs T-shirt … [Read more...] about The Great Kindness Challenge

Report Cards will be sent home on December 16th. Please use this as an opportunity to celebrate your child’s accomplishments, growth, and work habits. Parents may also want to discuss goals for the next trimester. Students should write these goals on a piece of paper and display it in a prominent area.  This will also model the trait, wisdom. If you have any questions about the report card, please contact your child’s teacher. Parents should sign the report card envelope and return it to school by December 23rd. … [Read more...] about Report Cards Issued December 16th

The PTA sponsors a Holiday Boutique on December 14th where students can shop for members of their families. Items are reasonably priced. Information will be provided by the PTA shortly. Parents may want to help their child make a list of who they are shopping for and amount to be spent. … [Read more...] about Holiday Boutique

The PTA will once again this year organize a collection of new mittens, hats, scarves, and gloves to be donated to a food pantry from November 28 to December 21. Items will be placed on our tree located in the main foyer of the school. Students enjoy bringing their donations and placing them on the tree. Thank you for teaching your children to think of those less fortunate than themselves during this holiday season. … [Read more...] about The Holiday Mitten Tree