Maple Street School
February 2016
MAPLE STREET
SCHOOL
We Are The BEARS
Attendance,
Attendance,
Attendance!
Let’s continue to keep our
attendance rates high. Regular
attendance in elementary
school sets up a good pattern
for children’s entire school
career. Show your child that
school comes first by trying to
keep days off for illness and
family emergencies only.
School begins at 8:07 am. Any
student arriving after 8:07 must
report to the office for a tardy
slip. Breakfast is served from
7:45-8:05
Recess
Students go outside for recess
if the temperature is above 26
degrees Fahrenheit. Please
make sure children are dressed
appropriately. Label all coats,
hats and gloves.
NWEA- MAP
Students in grades K-5 just completed their NWEA MAP winter
assessment. Students take this assessment three times per year, (fall,
winter and spring) with the exception of kindergarteners who only
take the assessment in the winter and spring. This assessment helps
teachers individualize instruction, set achievement goals for students
and the class, understand achievement patterns and evaluate student
performance. We are so proud of all the hard work and effort that
our students put into the assessment. So many students made
remarkable gains. MAP reports will be sent home and discussed at
parent/teacher conferences.
Lost and Found
Is your child missing any
clothing items? If so please
visit our lost and found. We
have numerous coats,
sweatshirts, hats and gloves.
The lost and found is located in
the cafeteria.
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Dismissal
Please help our office staff and
teachers so that all students get
home safely. If there is a
change in how your child is
dismissed the office must
receive written notification.
Students who walk or are
parent pick up are dismissed at
the back of the school at 2:41.
Please be on time. The
parent/child care provider will
sign the student out with the
teacher. Please remember to
bring identification. This is for
the safety of your child. At
times, emergencies may
happen, please call the office
before 2:00 to let us know of
any changes.
Fun Activies for
Snowy Days
Build a Living Room Campsite
Kids love when their parents flip
normal household routines upside
down. Creating a campsite in the
living room is the perfect way to
take them by surprise! Turn out
the lights, wear PJs, bust out the
sleeping bags and sit around
telling stories or reading stories. If
you don't have a tent, be creative
and build a fort using blankets,
couch cushions and pillows. Hide
marshmallows, chocolate bars
and graham crackers in the pantry
for snow day s'mores.
Whip up Snow Cones
After playing in the snow with the
kids, gather up clean, freshly
fallen snow and bring it inside.
Divide it into cups and pour lemon
juice and a little sugar or frozen
juice concentrate over each and
you and the kids can enjoy some
scrumptious homemade snow
cones.
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February 2016
Mark Your Calendars
February 12- Classroom Valentine Parties
February 15- No School (Presidents’ Day)
February 16- No School (Professional Development)
February 23- Math Night 6:00-7:00
February 25-PTO 6:00
February 29- PBIS assembly (TBD)
March 4- Early Release 12:37
March 8- Literacy Night 6:00
March 17-18- Parent/Teacher conferences – Early Dismissal
12:37
Ways to Support Your Child at
School
1. Check your child’s book bag every day. You don’t want to
miss any important information or notices.
2. Read with your child each night. Make it a habit before
bedtime. This is a great opportunity to bond with your child.
3. Review your child’s homework. Students receive homework
every night with the exception of the weekends.
4. Contact your child’s teacher if you have any concerns.
Working together will help your child succeed.
5. Attend conferences, PTO and school events. This creates a
sense of community and helps develop relationships.
6. Volunteer at school events.
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