october 12th, 2012 - West Central Valley CSD

OCTOBER 12TH, 2012
REMINDER:
Professional Development
EARLY DISMISSAL
Wednesday Oct. 17th @ 12:30
REMINDER:
Lifetouch Photo: RE-TAKES
(Return your original packet)
Thursday Oct. 18th @ 8:30 AM
Stuart Library- Pumpkin
Patch Party
Wed. Oct. 24th 5-6 PM all
students welcome. Watch
for informational fliers
being sent home with your
student.
TEACHER NEEDS:
Mrs. Mc Donald’s 2nd
grade Science classes
are in need of 15 clear
empty CD cases for
Science.
GRANDPARENT’S DAY IN PRE-K
The preschool students and grandparents completed an art project during their special
day. They painted each other’s hands and then made a handprint picture to take home.
They also took pictures of the happy pair and then added that to the artwork! What
great fun!!
The WCV After Prom Committee is having a Wreath & Greenery Fundraiser
beginning Wed Oct. 10th through Oct. 29th Contact any Junior for details. Delivery
is Nov 17th 4-6 PM. ****In addition: Beginning November through March, the 1st
Wednesday of each month will be a Coach’s Corner Fundraiser Night from 4-8 PM
and the 3rd Wednesday of each month will be Burger King Fundraiser Night from
4-8PM. Plan to save yourself from cooking dinner those nights!
Mrs. Jamison’s 5th Grade Reading Class:
recently enjoyed a unit on Tall Tales.
Inspired by the
stories
of
these
American
heroes,
the
students wrote and performed an
They will also be having
original play called “A Tall Tale Wedding”. Pecos Bill married Sluefoot Sue (Louden F. and
Meredith K.) and Davy Crockett wed Sally Sugartree (Malachi P. and Hope L.).
Also participating in the happy occasion were bridesmaids Calamity Jane (Paige D.), Annie
Oakley (Sierra E.), and Mollie Pitcher (Kaila F.). Acting as ringbearer and flower girl were
brother/sister pair Teeny and Little Jean Bunyan, played by Clarissa K. and Weston P.. Giving
the brides away were John Henry and Old Stormalong, played by John H. and Noah C. Johnny
Appleseed (Sydney N.) provided the music for the celebration with an original song entitled “I
Love Apples”. Old Mike Fink (Noah M.) almost missed the nuptials due to an alligator wrasslin’
injury. Pets who attended were Babe the Blue Ox (Cain B.) and Davy Crockett’s pet bear,
Death Hug (Fayth H.). The event was hosted by Paul Bunyan and his wife, Ma Bunyan (Ron H.
and Hope L. and production assistance was provided by Taylor V.
Mrs. McDonald’s Second Grade
Class: FUN IN THE LEAVES!
Mrs. McDonald’s class did a
week long unit on leaves. A
trip to the Stuart Park
resulted in many interesting
leaf sizes, shapes, and
patterns, Each student chose
one leaf to complete many
activities of which included
how many pennies it took to
cover their leaf, how many
seconds it took to drop the
leaf from their nose to the
ground, and how many
pennies the leaf would hold
before it sunk in a tub of
water. Pictured here is the
class outside playing in the
leaves.
Stuart Elementary Student
Council 2012-13
Student Council members for
this school year are row 1:
Josie, Kadance, Paige, row 2:
Drew, Evan, Kade, Riley and
Malachi
Student council members are
voted on by their classmates
to represent their class in
grades 4 and 5. The student
council meets one time per
month and carry out service
learning projects. They plan
the fall costume parade, sort
“Trash for Cash”, pack the
backpack groceries for the
month and help load
websites in the computer lab
for the younger
students! This is a great
honor for these students as
well as a wonderful learning
opportunity!
If you’re wondering why Mrs.
Abbott’s IDM group is wearing a
moustache, then you should read
the book Aldo Applesauce and find
out for yourself!
Stuart Veteran’s Day program
This year’s Veteran’s Day program will be Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 9 am in the Stuart Elementary
gym. We would like to extend an invitation to all Veterans to join us for this special program as well
as parents and grandparents. We work very hard to prepare a very meaningful program to honor
our Veteran’s and our country! We are planning to do a picture slide show for Veteran’s who cannot
attend the program or who have passed away. Please send pictures to be submitted to Mrs.
Taylor. Also include the Veteran’s relation to students or staff and branch of the military. Picture
deadline is Fri, Nov. 2. so we can have time to put the slide show together. Those Veterans that will
be in attendance at our program will be announced that day! Any questions, please email
(jtaylor@wcv.k12.ia.us) or call.
BE DRUG FREE: RED RIBBON WEEK
West Central Valley Elementary students will be celebrating Red
Ribbon Week October 22-26. Red Ribbon Week was started in
1985 after Drug Enforcement Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena lost
his life trying to stop illegal drugs from coming into the United
States from Mexico. It is the week that we all pledge to “Be Drug
Free.” Students will be participating in various activities during
the week, and we will have theme days for each day that week.
Watch for a note to come home with the students on Friday,
October 19th with the list of theme days.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Kindergarten through 5th grade.
On Wednesday October 31st, BRING your favorite costume to wear in the afternoon for
our costume parade which will be from 2:30- 3:15pm in the gym. Parents are welcome
to bring their cameras for this fun event. The 2nd graders will also be going to the care
center at 10:30am to read to the residents in their Halloween attire.
SAFE ROOM :
Construction has started on our new SAFE
ROOM for our building, and will most likely
continue until Spring. The SOUTH Parking Lot is
off limits until further notice. Our entire Staff is
now having to utilize all the parking spaces on
the North end of the building. Therefore,
parents/visitors are asked to park over by the
tennis courts or you can utilize the space
directly in front of the north doors for quick
drop off or pick up. Thank you in advance for
your cooperation.