SCHOO L D ISTRICT OF VO LUSIA COUNTY
The
Bear
facts
Volume 1, Issue 1
April, 2013
2012-2015 STATE Of Florida Music
Demonstration School
Inside this issue:
APRIL
SUN
MON
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TUES
WED THURS
2
FRI
SAT
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4
5
6
10
11
12
13
Calendar of Events
1
Announcements
2-3
Registration Information
4
Track Flyer
5
Wellness
6
Breakfast/Lunch Menu
7-8
ER DAY
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8
9
SAC Meeting
6:00pm
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15
ER DAY
16
17
Tijuana Flats
Night 5-8pm
18
Track Meet
8am-12pm
19
20
Track Meet
8am-12pm
School Day for Students:
7:55—3:05pm
FCAT TESTING
21
22
23
24
Midterm
Period Ends
25
Dairy Queen
Night 5-9pm
School Office Hours:
26
27
7:30—3:30pm
Contact Info:
Champion Elementary
921 Tournament Drive
28
29
FCAT TESTING
30
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
Phone: 386-258-4664
Visit us on the web at:
www.myvolusiaschools.org
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SECOND GRADE NEWS!!
From the Desk of the School Social
Worker…
Reconnecting with your Children
Sometimes parenthood can feel very stressful or
overwhelming. During these times, it may help to
“reconnect” with your children, which can be
beneficial in changing your perspective about child
-rearing. Here are some tips to assist:
- Spend quality time with your children doing
some sort of interactive activity or just have conversation with them
- Ponder your children’s positive attributes and tell
them what those attributes are and how proud
you are to be their parent
- Look at your child when they are not looking at
you, such as when they are watching television or
sleeping, and let your heart feel the love and care
you have for them
Please monitor your child’s reading and math homework and sign
the planner nightly to check for notes from the teacher. You should see
your child bringing home a 100 Book Challenge reading record sheet.
All students need to read fifteen minutes nightly and you can sign a line
on the log for every fifteen minutes read. We will be going on a field
trip to the Sanford Zoo on April 4.
Children’s author Barbara Park is our April Author of the month. She
has written the Junie B. Jones series and The Kid in the Red Jacket.
Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Polowchena, Mrs. Fossum, Mrs. Potter
MUSICAL NOTES
TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS
SAC NEEDS YOU!!
We are looking for members to join
the School Advisory Council (SAC)
Committee. This council, which
meets monthly, assists in recommendations on how the school operates.
SAC membership is comprised of
elected parents, staff, and business community members. If you are interested
in applying, please stop in the office and
complete an application. Parent SAC elections
are May 9 & 10. We need YOU!!!
Talent show auditions will be held Thursday, April 4th ONLY.
The times of the auditions are from 3:05 to 4:45pm. Students
can be dismissed after their individual audition. A permission
slip is required to audition….We look forward to seeing all of
the diverse talents and having a fantastic show this year!!
Musically Yours,
Kris Light
Champion Elementary Music Department
PTA NOMINATIONS
The following candidates have been nominated to hold PTA office positions::
Find Community Events and Programs OnLine
Looking for an activity for your child to participate in?
Flyers announcing events and programs sponsored by
community organizations are now available on the
district’s website at http://myvolusiaschools.org Simply select “Parents” icon and locate Tool box on righthand bottom corner, then click general information,
“Flyers, community events and programs” will be located third item from the top of page. New flyers will
be posted on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each
PTA President: Jaime Denny
PTA Vice President of Ways and Means: Doug Witter
Co VP of Ways and Means: Dana Powell
PTA Vice President of Membership: Lynn Williams
PTA Treasurer: Kendra Timpson
PTA Co-Treasurer: Barb Diaz
PTA Secretary: Jaime Kaminski
The official voting in of members will take place May 9th at the
PTA General Meeting.
SUMMER DRESS CODE REMINDER
CHAMPION PE NEWS
HEAD
Congratulations to Makenna Owens who was our
top fundraiser for Jump Rope For Heart! Great job
to all those who participated!
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During the month of April, the students will be
working on physical fitness testing. They will try to
beat their own scores from October in several
events including the 50 yard dash, pull-ups, pushups, sit ups, sit and reach, shuttle run, distance run,
and standing long jump.
UPPER GARMENTS
We had the Fitness Festival on March 11th. We will
put results in the next newsletter.
We have 2 track meets coming up for students
ages 6-14 on April 13th and April 20th.
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All garments must cover shoulder to shoulder. No rips/tears or skin tight
items.
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All garments must be long enough to clearly overlap the beltline or stay
tucked.
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NO halter tops, tank tops, spaghetti straps or muscle shirts.
LOWER GARMENTS
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Undergarments and the buttocks MUST remain entirely covered even
while seated.
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Dresses, skirts and shorts must be at least mid-thigh or below in
length.
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No rip/tears or skin tight clothing.
HEALTHY TIP FOR THE MONTH:
MAKE A GAME OF READING FOOD LABELS.
The whole family will learn what is good for
their health and be more conscious of what
they eat. It is a habit that helps change behavior for a lifetime.
Coach Haus
Coach Fagan
No caps, visors, hoods, bandanas, sunglasses or other head gear, except
with administrative permission.
SAFETY FIRST
Share the Road
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is
kicking off a public awareness campaign, called Share the Road, to
remind motorists to use courtesy when driving and to watch out
for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists
NEWS FROM MEDIA
To celebrate Read Across America Day, Dr.
Seuss’s Birthday; students at Champion Elementary held their Young Author’s Day. Media Specialist, Jacqueline Ouellette, invited
author Stephanie Szerdy to explain the steps
she took to write her book Nelly The Ponce
Inlet Lighthouse Cat. Mrs. Szerdy held two
assemblies, inspiring students to consider the
writing process for their works, while sharing
a few pages of her book. Following the assemblies the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse sent out
volunteers to read Nelly The Ponce Inlet
Lighthouse Cat to classes. Dr. Mann, from
the Ponce De Leon Lighthouse Preservation
Association, came to illuminate the history of
the lighthouse and the lighthouse keepers’
role. The lighthouse left a library box for students to enjoy; the way lighthouse keepers
would have benefited from them in the past.
The day concluded with the author Stephanie Szerdy congratulating the students who
won the Young Author Awards at a reception in the Media Center. Students who won
the award shared their writings with each
other and the author.
Cut Out Cutting In
Cutting in front of another vehicle may create an emergency braking situation for the vehicles around you, especially in heavy traffic.
If you force a larger vehicle to stop quickly this could cause a serious, even fatal accident.
Check Your Blind Spot and Avoid the No-Zone
Large trucks have blind spots known as “No-Zones,” which are
around the front, back and sides of the truck. Don't linger in the
No-Zone, and remember that if you can't see the truck driver in the
truck's mirror, the truck driver can't see you.
Chill Out
Aggressive drivers put themselves and others at risk. Speeding,
running red lights and stop signs, pulling in front of trucks too
quickly when passing and making frequent lane changes, especially in the blind spots of trucks, can create dangerous and potentially fatal situations on the road.
Give Large Trucks Room to Maneuver at Traffic Lights
Truck drivers sometimes need to swing wide to the left in order to
safely negotiate a right turn especially in urban areas. They can't
see cars directly behind or beside them, so give them plenty of
room to maneuver.
Brought to you by:
http://www.flhsmv.gov/SafetyTips/index.html
Summer Prekindergarten!
Families of incoming kindergartners who have not taken advantage of the state’s free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program
should consider enrolling their child in this summer’s program. Studies have shown that students who attend VPK generally do significantly
better in kindergarten than students who did not participate in VPK. The summer program will operate 4-days per week, generally Monday
through Thursday, beginning Monday, June 10, to Thursday, August 1. The program will be closed to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4 and open on Friday, July 5. School hours are scheduled for 7:37 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.. Breakfast and lunch will be free. Transportation
will not be provided
To participate, a child must:
be 5 years-old on or before September 1, 2013;
be a resident of Volusia County; and
have a current, valid summer 2013 certificate of eligibility from the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia
Counties – (386) 323-2400, (386) 736-5010 or (386) 481-8576 or www.elcfv.org
Contact the school’s office to schedule an appointment to complete registration. For more information, call (386) 734-7190, 2556475, 427-5223 or 860-3322, extension 33214 or 33210, or visit the school district’s website at http://myvolusiaschools.org. Click on the
“Parents” icon. Once there, click on “Programs” in the Toolbox, and then select “Pre-K (VPK).” “Student Registration” is listed in the menu on the
left..
Last Early Registration Date and Time:
Thursday
April 4, 2013
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Designated Summer VPK sites:
East Volusia
East/Southeast Volusia
Southwest Volusia
Palm Terrace Ele-
Spruce Creek Elementary
Timbercrest Elementary
Turie T. Small Elementary
Indian River Elementary
Orange City Elementary
West/Northwest
Volusia
George Marks Elementary
Pierson Elementary
Champion Elementary Kindergarten Registration for 2013-2014
Monday, May 6th – May 10th
8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Best time to come: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Items to Bring: Certified Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Up-dated Shot Record
Up-dated Physical
Lease or Mortgage Agreement ; with your name on it
Also either a recent water bill or power bill with your name and
address on it.
Kindergarten Orientation May 16th, 8:30am, Media Center