ELM STREET SCHOOL NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2014

ELM STREET SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2014
October Message from Mrs. Bernard
We are preparing children for their future not for our past.
~Dr. Bill Daggett
The 2014-2015 school year is off to a great start! It was great to see so many of you
at Open House visiting our classrooms!!!
Important Reminders:
 Any changes of dismissal for your child should be in writing.
 Please make sure you come in and adjust your emergency cards when there are
changes in contact information or in people allowed to pick up your child. For
safety purposes, we will NOT dismiss your child to anyone who is not listed on
the emergency cards.
 Parent Portal is available online for access to attendance, grades, state test
scores, etc. The applications are online or available in the school office.
 Communication is key!!! Please contact your teacher or my office with any
questions or concerns.
The next PAWS (Parents at Waverly Schools) meeting will be on October 8th at 6:30
P.M. at Elm Street in Room 204. Please see the information included in this
newsletter.
I want to take this opportunity to let you know that my door is always open to discuss
any issues or concerns that may arise. Thank you for all of your support and most
importantly, thank you for all you do for your children!
***NOTES TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS***
1. There will be no school on Monday, October 13, 2014, in observance of Columbus
Day and no school on Monday, October 20, 2014, for a conference day.
2. Individual school pictures will be taken on Thursday, October 9, 2014.
3. Birthday invitations are allowed in school providing the entire class is invited.
4. If your child needs to be dropped off at school prior to 7:55 a.m., please make
arrangements with the SACC program. Cindy Shaffer, the Director of SACC,
can be reached at 565-2841.
5. Please utilize the Loop in the back of the school for both picking up and dropping
off your child. The loop is designed for your child’s safety. Buses and traffic on
Elm Street prohibit us from using the front of the school building as a drop
off/pick up area.
6. In an attempt to teach children responsibility, we are not permitting them to
call home for forgotten homework, books, or instruments. As always, they will
be allowed to call for forgotten lunches or emergencies.
7. Mrs. Robinson has school supplies in her office if anyone is in need of them.
Please see or call her at 565-8186.
8. Monday, November 24th and Tuesday, November 25th are half-day Parent
Conference Days for elementary students.
9.
Mr. Palumbo is asking that all students’ grades 2nd through 4th have an art
shirt. This is to be worn during art class to keep school clothes from being
stained. This can be any clean shirt typically larger than your child’s normal size.
Thank you for your help.
2014 - 2015 EXAM SCHEDULE
Gr. 3-8
ELA
April 14 - 16
Gr. 3 – 8
Math
April 22 – April 24
Gr. 4
Science Performance
May 20 – May 29
Gr. 4
Science Written
June 1
***NOTES FROM THE NURSE***
All students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, Second and Fourth grades are required to have a
physical exam. Students who are new to the Waverly district need to have a physical
regardless of grade level within thirty days of entering the district. Students who are
participants in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech, and Resource Room
are required to have annual physicals. It is recommended that your child’s physician
perform the physical, as they are familiar with your child’s history. If you do have an
appointment with your child’s physician, please call the Health Office with the date. If
the Health Office does not receive a completed physical form or a phone call with an
appointment date, your child’s physical will be performed at school. If you have any
questions, please contact the Health Office. Forms are available on the school
website.
***NOTES FROM MR. KENNEDY – CHESS CLUB***
This year Chess Club will be run a little different. All 3rd and 4th grade students who
are in good academic and behavioral standing with their classroom teacher are welcome
to attend Chess Club in my room (222) on Tuesday through Thursday until 2:20 p.m.
It is your child’s responsibility to inform you and the SACC Staff (if applicable) if and
when they will participate and to inform you that they will need picked up no later than
2:20 p.m. If you have any questions, you may email me at fkennedy@gstboces.org
Thank you!
***MUSIC NEWS FROM MRS. ZIMMERMAN***
Rehearsals have begun for Elm Street's fourth grade chorus. Any fourth grade
student is welcome to join the group, providing they complete their classroom work and
can attend practices. We meet on Tuesdays from @ 1:50 - 2:20 p.m. There are makeup practices during the same time period on Thursdays for any child who misses a
Tuesday rehearsal. We are beginning preparations to perform as a group for the
winter concert season.
October 2014
Elm Street School
145 Elm Street
Waverly, NY 14892
607-565-8186
Anne M. Bernard, Principal
Valerie Mensch, Secretary
Sun
5
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Mon
Thu
Fri
1
2
3
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Sat
4
7
8 PAWS @
6:30
9 Picture
Day
10
Day 6
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
13
14
15
16
17
Day 5
Day 6
Day 1
Day 2
21
22
23
24 Home-
25 Halloween
Parade @
10:00 a.m.
Sayre
20 No
School for
Students*
26
Wed
6
No School—
Columbus Day
19
Tue
27
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
coming; Gr. 3
Field Trip
Day 6
28
29
30
31 Halloween
Parade
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
* October 20th is a
Conference Day
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