The Daniels Desk
October is off to a great start. One of our main goals is to develop readers and promote reading stamina. Help grow our readers by reading to them and with them. Reading every night, even for a few minutes makes a huge difference in the life of a reader.
JUST A REMINDER…
· Please be respectful of our neighbors. Don’t block the driveways of the residents on C Drive or Dundee.
· Please be aware of the school buses that are dropping students off at their homes during our pickup process.
· We want BLE students to be safe as well as the middle schoolers that are being dropped at home during that same time.
JUST THE FACTS…
Attendance is of critical importance even in the early years.
· Research shows that missing 10 percent of the school, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and that’s known as chronic absence.
· Poor attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade or be held back.
· When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating.
· Please monitor your child’s attendance closely.
DID YOU KNOW…
“The world belongs to those who read.” -Author Unknown
CHECK OUT THIS BOOK… I Am Me
Readers,
Find out what happens in this book when the main character embraces being their wonder self. This is a short but amazing story about just being you. Check out the Peter Reynolds. He is an author and an illustrator. You will love him.
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Fall Fest - October 26th
Picture Retake Day - November 9th
Harper Holly Day - November 12th
Early Dismissal time on Wednesdays - 2:35
Students will not be released from the office after 3:30
Attendance Line: 269-441-3255
Birthday Shout-outs for October
1st - Emmett H
2nd - Burkley K
4th - Gia (Sonny) D
5th - Kellen L
7th - Amberlin L
9th - Evelyn M
11th - Noah R, Aria S
13th - David S
14th - Caleb P
15th - Oliver F
16th - Alaina H
18th - Aaliyah S, Bryson B
19th - Paisley K
23rd - Kasen K, Dalton S
24th - Noah N, Mathew T
25th - Easton M
26th - Anthony P, Brinnah E
27th - Landon L
28th - Paisley A, Bryce A, Jack B
29th - Colton
30th - Toby H
31st - Elliott P
October Teacher of the Month
Congratulations to Mrs. Holly Ryan - 2nd Grade Teacher
Miss Mary's Memo
Whenever your child visits the Health Office every effort is made to notify parents. You will be notified by phone, or in some cases a note will be sent home with your child depending on the seriousness of their injury or illness. Please be sure the office has updated phone numbers. Not every situation will require a phone call or a note. Be sure to check your child’s backpack for notes and ask your child about their day.
Please remember per the Board of Education Policy, an adult must bring all medications to school. For the purpose of this policy, the term “medication” shall include prescription and non-prescription medications taken by mouth, inhaled, injection (including epi-pen) or application drops or creams. This also includes over the counter medications such as cough drops, throat lozenges, and itch cream. Please do NOT send medication on the school bus or in the building with your child. Please do NOT drop off medication with the Before and After Care staff. All medications must be brought into the school office by an adult. Call the Health Office if you are having problems getting medicine dropped off. A Medication Administration Authorization must be signed by your child's physician and a parent or guardian before medication can be administered at school. For your convenience those forms can be faxed to your child's physician. We recommend that if your child is starting a new medication that you keep your child at home for at least 24 hours to monitor the effects of the medication.
We also ask you to use the following guidelines and keep your child at home if they are experiencing any of the following:
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A fever greater than 99.0
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Vomiting and/or diarrhea
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Rash, especially with a fever or behavior change
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Coughing up Phlegm and/or frequent sneezing or severe runny nose
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Difficulty breathing
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Unable to eat
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Headache with aches and pains
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Yellowish drainage and/or redness to eyes, which may be an indication of Pinkeye
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Sore throat with a fever, large tonsils, presence of white spots in back of throat, redness or swelling to throat. (Please check with your physician if these symptoms are present.)
The following are guidelines about when your child may return to school after being ill:
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After they have had no fever for 24 hours WITHOUT THE USE OF FEVER REDUCING MEDICATION
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24 Hours after starting antibiotics
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24 hours after the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea.
Please contact me by phone 269-441-3253, or email [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. My office hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm
Mrs. Welke's Corner
Cell Phone/Computer/Gaming/Internet Safety Tips for Parents
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ESTABLISH CLEAR LIMITS
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Set a maximum amount of time they can spend on devices
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Set firm limits on who they are allowed to communicate with and sites that can be accessed.
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Instruct kids and teens to not give out personal information, teach about passwords and privacy.
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MONITOR WEB USE
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Keep technology in a shared location like the kitchen, family room etc.
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Monitor instant messaging and social networking sites.
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Install security software and keep it up to date.
Kids of all ages are using personal devices in record numbers. Please find more ways to keep kids safe and secure by typing in internet safety for kids in the search bar.
The Duval Den
Fall into a Good Book October 2022
This fall, I am hoping all students have been able to find some books they enjoy. Set aside a time each night to read a book with your child. Schedules may be busy so a little tip is to keep some books in your car so that as you are going places, your child can have some reading time. Practice is the key for reading growth.
The Title I Program at Beadle Lake allows for students who need extra reading and math instruction and practice to get that help. We have a very dedicated, highly effective intervention team. These interventionists have been working with students since the beginning of October. Letters to families regarding any help their student may be receiving will be sent home at conference time. If you have any questions, please contact me at 441-3277.
Happy Reading,
Mrs. Duval
Boone McCoy, Therapy Dog
Goals of a School Therapy Dog
*Increase empathy/compassion
*Improve mood & self-esteem
*Reduce anxiety levels and help children decompress
*Reduce aggressive behaviors
*Improve reading confidence, skills, comprehension & literacy interest
*Lessen emotional trauma
Student Expectations
*No more than 2 students approach at a time
*Pet Boone on his back
*Never feed him
*Always remain calm, gentle & respectful
*Do not put face near Boone’s face
*Allow him to have alone time when he is drinking, sleeping or in his designated place
*Only approach or touch Boone when he is wearing his bandana
*Wash or sanitize hands after touching Boone
Other Important Information
*Boone stays with his handler at all times & will be on a leash when moving around the school
*A sign will be placed on the classroom door when he is present
*He will have a place in the classroom which will be his safe spot for rest breaks
News from 3rd Grade
Do you remember seeing old friends and meeting new friends at the beginning of the school year? Every year brought lots of smiles, giggles and sometimes nervous tummies. Kids spend lots of time establishing routines and learning the rules and expectations at each grade level. It’s just as important though, for kids to make connections with each other. Classrooms at Beadle Lake have spent a great deal of time getting to know each other. Third graders have been bonding in different ways. One way we’ve connected with each other was through reading. We spent an afternoon enjoying some sunshine and a good book. We brought our comfy blankets or towels, sunglasses, hats, some great books and third grade friends. Not only are we able to enjoy some reading, we’re also able to learn who has the same book interests as ourselves. We may spend time reading with and getting to know someone new. All of this helps our students make connections…looking for things we have in common. It sets us up for a successful year. Third graders are ready for a year full of connections.