Feb 2015

February 2014
Scarborough News
From the Principal’s Desk with Jami Veatch
Dates to
Remember
Feb 9
Lunch with
Someone Grand
Feb 9&10 8-4 pm
Feb 11 8am—830
pm
Feb 12 11 am—730
pm
Scarborough Book
Fair
Feb 11
No Kdg Classes
Feb 12-13
No School
Parent Teacher
Conferences
Feb 16
No School
President’s Day
Feb 24
Gr 5 Dodgeball
Tournament
Feb 26
No Kdg Classes
Please see these
and more on the
full calendar on
Page 7
Happy February! We are looking forward to
seeing you and your child at conferences.
Remember, this is the conference that is
student-involved or student-led. We are
excited to showcase our learning through
our iPads this year! Attending conferences
shows your child that their education is
important to you. Our staff and students
take time to prepare for conferences and
count on you to be there. Thanks for making this a priority in your schedule. It’s also
our school book fair so I hope you take
time to stop by the library and check it out!
Conference days/times can be found on
Page 2 of the newsletter.
and during the same time for the 20152016 school year. Kindergarten roundup
will be on Thursday, February 26th, 2015
from 1 pm to 6 pm at each school. There
will be NO SCHOOL for current kindergarten students on that day.
For planning and staffing purposes, the
new deadline for the Application for ParentInitiated Elementary Student Transfers is
June 4th.
Cosmic Jump, Valentine’s Parties, Conferences, Dodgeball Night, Papa John’s
Night .. There are so many fun activities in
February! Hope to see your Scarborough
All Olathe Elementary schools will have Spirit at many of these events!
kindergarten roundup on the same date
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
MANY THANKS TO:
Brad Farha, father of Rowan (5th
grade). Brad’s service as a
WatchDOG has once again
helped him become a recipient of
the Verizon Volunteers Grant.
This resulted in a $750 check for
Scarborough!
Kevin Knight, father of Jose (3rd
grade) and Benjamin (1st grade).
Kevin’s hours as a WatchDOG
qualified him for a $250 EM Foundation Grant for our school. Our
dads are making a difference!
Pathway Community Church for
their faithful commitment to our
Back Snack Program. They are
providing weekend snacks/food to
nine Scarborough families this
year.
Our Girl/Boy Scout troops and
Scarborough faculty for providing “Thanksgiving in a Box” to our
Back Snack families.
TOP:
Kevin Knight with
Ben and Jose.
BOTTOM:
Brad Farha with
Rowan.
PAGE 2
SC AR BO R O U GH N E WS
F E BR U ARY 2 01 4
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Wednesday Feb 11th
Thursday Feb 12th
No school for
CONFERENCES
Kindergarten Only
11 AM—8:00 PM
Conferences:
Dinner Break
4:30—8:30 PM
4:00—4:45 PM
Friday Feb 13th
Monday Feb 16th
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
NO SCHOOL
FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
Childcare provided
Childcare provided
6 pm—8:30 pm
5 pm—8 pm
Compliments of our SC Girl
Scout Troops
Compliments of our SC Girl
Scout Troops
Counselor’s Corner with Lori Orr Crowther, School Counselor
place to put photos in order to see what
the classes before them have done. We will
In an effort to promote kindness within our be emphasizing that even small acts of
school each class will be receiving the kindness can make a big difference in
“Kindness Bag” this semester. When a class someone’s life.
receives the bag, they decide on a kind act
they can do for another class in the build- February is a perfect month to talk to your
ing. This could include things like older kids kids about kindness and practice doing kind
reading to younger kids, putting notes with acts at home as well. If you r family is inkind wishes all over the room while they spired to take on doing random acts of
are in specials, or making another class a kindness this month, I would love to see
special treat and delivering it to them. pictures and hear about it via email.
Classes are encouraged to be creative with
their kind deeds. The bag also contains LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
books on kindness the teacher can read “Our meetings this month will be held on
and discuss with the class, a journal for February 2 and 23rd.
students to record their experiences, and a
KINDNESS
GUIDANCE
Our focus in February will be on the skills
we need to be successful academically and
kindness. Fifth grade students will have two
lessons on middle school transition. It’s
hard to believe but they will be moving on
to middle school soon.
If you have any questions or concerns
about your child and their transition to
middle school please don’t hesitate to call
or email me. Kindergarten through fourth
grade will touch on things like making mistakes, being a good listener, and study
skills.
Time for Kindergarten Round-Up!
We will be continuing our Little Lancer Club to welcome incoming Kindergartners (now preschool age) and their families
to Scarborough. We have a beginning list of students who will
be attending Scarborough next year as Kindergarteners but
want to make sure we include everyone in our attendance
area. Please call Peggy at Scarborough to let her know names
and address so we can have a current list. Thanks!
Thurs Feb 26, 1– 6 pm
Kindergarten Round Up
Thurs Mar 26, 5:30—7:30 pm
Little Lancer Club
F E BR U ARY 2 01 4
SC AR BO R O U GH N E WS
Getting Artsy
PAGE 3
with Katie Montague, Art Teacher
Please be sure to take a moment to look at our student
artwork hanging in the office
this quarter.
Kdg-Gavin Bigham
Also in February, Haley Lugenbill—4
and Wyatt
Lugenbill
Prothe-5,
Prothe
will
have
a
2Dimensional
and
3Diimesnsional piece of art exhibited at the
downtown Olathe Public Library. Haley’s art is
a 2D piece, and Wyatt’s is a 3D. Also, Madlyn
Albert-2
has a 2D piece of art exhibited at
Albert
the State Capitol Building in Topeka, KS.
These students did an outstanding job showing
a high level of craftsmanship, took their time,
and used their work time wisely.
1—Katie Guenther
2—Ava Mead
3—This grade was very busy making 3D projects during second quarter. Check back next
quarter for 3rd grade artwork!
4—Lilly Cerra and Arianna Martin
5– Claire Yi
I will be on maternity leave this month
through most of March. Mrs. Thorup is
substitute teacher who will be working
your students in my absence. I will return
ter Spring Break.
and
the
with
af-
Second Quarter Court of Kindness
Each quarter we
recognize students
who
consistently
demonstrate kindness and serve as
a role model to others.
Congratulations to the following students who
were selected for
second
quarter.
We are so proud of
you and the example you set!
Kindergarten:
2nd grade:
4th grade:
Anthony Dokolas and Kylie Kester
Alanna Adams, Matthew Terry, Adan
Villarreal
Thatcher Hoch, Brooks Guinn and
Andi Lam
3rd grade:
5th grade:
1st grade:
Zach Gunby, Alex Austin, Gabriella
Trystan Wood, Aaron Bortz and Clara Landshut (not pictured)
Plumer
Sabrina Vu, Destiny Davis and Hallee
Estes
PAGE 4
SC AR BO R O U GH N E WS
F E BR U ARY 2 01 4
From the Nurse’s Office with Kelli Innis, Scarborough Nurse
February is Dental Health Month!
Guest speakers from Oltjen Orthodontics will be visiting first grade
to give a presentation on dental
health, including all the best ways
to take care of your teeth so that
they will last a lifetime! They will also be giving the
students a small bag of supplies to bring home, so be
watching for that! Please be aware, this is a free service that this office offers to the Olathe community,
Bits and Bytes
Dr. Mollie Day will also be visiting Scarborough on February 23rd to provide cleaning, sealants and other
needed care to students who enroll in the program.
Enrollment forms for this program were sent home
after the dental screening on February 3rd. Only students who return the forms will see the dentist. It is a
free program available to all students. Please contact
me if you need more information.
with Heather Farha, Computer Lab Teacher
January was a busy
month in the computer
lab! Grades 2-5 participated in a global program called “Hour of Code” and
learned some tools of simple program writing.
(http://hourofcode.com/us). 1st graders began instruction on Home Row typing and correct hand placement
Library Corner
but the Olathe School District does not endorse any
specific dental provider.
on the keyboard via a super fun typing program called
Dance Mat Typing and more information can be found
at (http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr#zgkpn39),
and Kindergarten is learning how to log onto the computers all by themselves. A note was sent home regarding this. I encourage you to have them practice!
with Lisa Fiedler, Library Media Specialist
The December Reading Results are in
and Scarborough students and staff read
139,514 minutes in December with a
Year-To-Date total of 706,871 minutes.
We are well past our halfway mark to
reach Mrs. Veatch’s yearly all-school goal
of 1,250,000 minutes by May 1st! Great
job everyone!
December reading results
Class with 100% November logs turned in:
3-Jones, 3-Lindsey, 4-Barnard, 5-Holtgraver, 5Reed
3rd-5th class with the highest November reading minutes:
K-2nd class with highest Nov. reading minutes:
4-Barnard with 15,275 minutes
1-Jorgensen with 6,350 minutes
3rd-5th students with the highest November
reading minutes:
K-2nd students with the highest November
reading minutes:
3-C
Zach Gunby
K-C
Gavin Bigham
4-B
Samantha Hazell
1-J
Eddie Aficiuc
5-Ro
Sarah Gotfredson
2-D
Samantha Gunby
F E BR U ARY 2 01 4
SC AR BO R O U GH N E WS
PAGE 5
Back Snack Program Thanks Scarborough
Thank you for your generous and on-going donations to the
Back Snack Program! We continue to share our resources with
families in need. Last school year, working together we provided
more than 1,600 meals to kids in our own community. This
school year, we’ve already given 243 meals to Scarborough kids.
Donations on an occasional basis are welcome, but if you would
like to commit to providing food on a monthly basis, sign up at
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4CA4A622A20-back or
contact Christi Mayfield at [email protected] or 913397-6453.
Questions? Contact Christi Mayfield. There is a collection bin in
the Scarborough lobby. Thanks in advance for caring for our
community!
What is the Back Snack Program? The Back Snack Program is an
opportunity to come alongside families, in our own community,
who are in need. Pathway Community Church and Scarborough
Volunteers Needed !!!
Sign up to be a Book Fair Volunteer at
http://tinyurl.com/SCBookFair2015
Elementary are partnering to provide nutritious food for these
students when school is out on the weekends or during extended
breaks. Each Friday, children are sent home with a sack of food
to provide for them while school meals are unavailable. The primary goal is to eliminate hunger, but studies of similar programs
have shown that participating students have higher test scores,
increased learning capacity, and decreased behavior problems.
Please note our updated list of needed items:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Cereal *
Canned Tuna or Chicken *
Canned Beans *
Canned Hearty Soup (like stew or
chili)*
Fruit Cups *
Pudding Cups*
Individual Packets of Oatmeal
Peanut Butter
Canned Pasta (Ravioli or Spaghettios)
Canned Vegetables
Macaroni and Cheese
Cheese and Crackers
Granola Bars
Beef Jerky Sticks
Individual Milk Boxes
*items most needed
PAGE 6
SC AR BO R O U GH N E WS
F E BR U ARY 2 01 4
Free Fundraisers help raise money for Scarborough
Box Tops for Education
It’s time to “Gear up for Boxtops!!”
Our 2nd contest has begun and will
end on Wednesday, February 11th.
Please place ALL boxtops in the designated classroom bucket. The classroom with the most boxtops will win
an ice cream party.
Did you know you can go to
www.boxtops4education.com and
print off coupons? Plus, there are
many opportunities available to win
bonus boxtops. “E” boxtops can be
earned by shopping online or an-
swering survey questions about a
particular boxtop product. Visit the
boxtop website and check it out!
Don’t forget to designate Scarborough as your school.
Campbell’s Labels for Education
Campbell’s will accept the UPC’s
ONLY—please save UPS labels. They
are accumulated as points which add
up for us to purchase P.E. equipment
and other items offered in the Campbell’s Labels for Education catalog.
Labels go into the container in the
school lobby.
Hy-Vee Dollar$ for Scholar$
Keep turning in your Hy-Vee receipts—we receive cash back from
Hy-Vee. It’s just that easy! Receipts
must be from
either Olathe
Hy-Vee store
and from May
2014 up to now. All Hy-Vee receipts
go into the bin in the school lobby.
Tyson Labels
Please turn in the section that says
“Project A+” and we will receive 24
cents per label!
Coke Rewards are another easy fundraiser
Scarborough is still participating in
the My Coke Rewards for Schools
Program! That means by drinking the
Coca-Cola products your family already enjoys, you can get My Coke
Rewards points and donate them to
help our school. Your donations will
go towards rewards like sports
equipment that will help our students learn, play and have fun. It’s
easy to donate:
1. Purchase your favorite Coca-Cola
products to get codes (they’re
on hundreds of different packages, in a variety of sizes and
flavors!)
2. Go to mycokerewards.com/school
& sign in (register if you aren’t a
member).
3. Enter your codes to collect
points—then search for our
school to donate points.
4. Enter the amount of points you’d
like to give, then click “Donate.”
The Scarborough Spirit Store will be open the last Friday of every month on Spirit Days! Pencils, pens, erasers, bookmarks, Scarborough bracelets and clings, and so much more will be for
sale before school in the lobby. All items range from $.25 to $1.00. All proceeds go towards
keeping the teacher's lounge stocked with essentials, monthly treats
for teachers and staff, and teacher appreciation week!
Notice of Non-discrimination:
The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability in its programs, activities
or employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups to its facilities as required by: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other relevant state and federal laws.
Inquiries regarding compliance with applicable civil rights statutes related to ethnicity, gender, age discrimination or equal access may be directed
to Staff Counsel, 14160 Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66063-2000, phone 913-780-7000. All inquiries regarding compliance with applicable statutes
regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act may be
directed to the Assistant Superintendent General Administration, 14160 Black Bob Rd. Olathe, KS 66063-2000, phone (913) 780-7000. Interested
persons including those with impaired vision or hearing, can also obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities and
facilities that are accessible to and usable by disabled persons by calling the Assistant Superintendent General Administration. (04/13)
F E BR U ARY 2 01 4
SC AR BO R O U GH N E WS
PAGE 7
February 2014
SUNDAY
1
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
4
THURSDAY
2
3
5
Leadership Academy
Dental Screening
COSMIC JUMP
STUCO Mtg
4 pm—8 pm
3:30 pm
3:30 pm
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
6
7
14
PTO Mtg
7 pm
8
9
10
11
12
13
LUNCH WITH
SOMEONE
GRAND
`AM KDG PARTY
BOXTOP CONTEST #2 ENDS
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
CONFERENCES
11 AM—8 PM
FOR STAFF OR
STUDENTS
10:30 AM
11:15 AM -
VALENTINE’S
PARTY
NO KDG CLASSES
12:45 pm
2:30 PM
4:30— 8:30 pm
CONFERENCES
BOOK FAIR WEEK—SEE SCHEDULE ON PAGE 1
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
23
24
25
26
27
28
DENTAL SCREENING
GR 5 DODGEBALL
TOURNAMENT
SPRING
NO KDG CLASSES
POLKA-A-DOT
PORTRAITS
KDG ROUND UP
SPIRIT DAY
8:30 AM
6 PM
NO SCHOOL
22
1 PM—6 PM
LEADERSHIP MTG
PAPA JOHN’S
NIGHT
3:30 PM
PENNIES FOR PATIENTS
4 PM—8 PM
March 1
2
3
4
PTO MTG
7 pm
Interpreters will be provided for special events if sufficient
notice is given. Please let the office know five days prior to
the scheduled event.
5
6
7
PAGE 8
SC AR BO R O U GH N E WS
F E BR U ARY 2 01 4
Scarborough Classifieds
HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY
Kaylie!
We love you so much!
Dad, Mom, brooks and Berkley
Starbucks Winner!!!
Last month’s winner of our Find the Lancer
contest was Crystal Adams, mom to Alannah
(2nd) and Kyla Adams. (4th).
Are you paying more than 4% on your mortgage?
Rates are at or near all-time lows!!! Call today!
Shana Sowles, Mortgage Consultant
913.998.7976 or [email protected]
Crystal wrote: “I found the Lancer helmet!!! :) Page 5, under
the “Volunteers Needed!” Sign. Thanks for the contest, it
was fun!”
Yes! Many thanks to State Farm agent Cody Corr for sponsoring our Find the Lancer contest. Thanks for participating,
and we hope you all had fun!!
We want your ad!
For $5 month, your business card sized-ad can be
here next month! (Additional sizes available)
PTO ON FACEBOOK
Follow the Scarborough PTO on Facebook to stay connected with
what’s going on at our school. Scarborough families can follow us!
https://www.facebook.com/ScarboroughElementaryPto?fref=nf
It’s more than just for businesses! Birthday announcements, items for sale or other announcements will be considered!
Have an idea? Just ask! Contact Shana Sowles at
[email protected] or 816-665-6849 for more
information
(all ads must meet PTO approval)
It is the policy of the Scarborough Elementary School PTO to allow and if appropriate, approve paid advertisements that promote products, services, activities
or programs in the community. The PTO recognizes that the funds that the
school may derive from such paid advertisements will benefit the school, students, employees, programs and the community. No paid advertisement may
be placed in or used by Scarborough that, among other things, undermines the
school’s efforts to provide an excellent educational program, targets or attempts to exploit students, or compromises the reputation or mission of Scarborough. No paid advertisement shall be construed as or constitute an endorsement by Scarborough of any product, service or activity or program in the
community and the PTO and Scarborough reserve the right to reject any paid
advertisement for any reason.
2000 S. Lindenwood,
Olathe KS 66062
(913) 780-7670

Download Report