Blair Oaks Elementary 23-24

February 23, 2024

Send off for High School State Wrestlers

Change Bandit Thank You

The students raised $415 to donate to the Children's Miracle Network. Thank you to everyone who sent in change or helped their student raise money for this cause.

Kids Heart Challenge

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Students at Blair Oaks Elementary are jumping at the chance to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation’s No. 1 killer for men and women. Over the course of four weeks, February 23 – March 22, students are participating in Kids Heart Challenge (formerly Jump Rope for Heart) during physical education class to raise money for the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association funds lifesaving heart and stroke research as well as community and educational programs for our youth.

Kids Heart Challenge will help students learn how to keep their hearts and brains healthy, get moving with fun activities, meet kids with special hearts and raise funds for the health of all hearts. The need to educate children about the importance of physical activity couldn’t be timelier. According to recent studies, about one-third of children ages 2-19 are overweight and obese.

By including physical activity into their daily routines, kids can significantly reduce the onset and burden of heart disease. By raising money through Kids Heart Challenge, we are preventing heart disease and obesity for the next generation of Americans. Kids are literally jumping into a heart healthier lifestyle while becoming passionate about raising money for other kids with sick hearts.

Students have the opportunity to help The American Heart Association by finding sponsors who are willing to make a donation to support the battle against heart disease. The attached envelope should be used to collect any donations and/or your child may sign up online with your help. Please have your child print an online donation report and place it in the donation envelope along with any other donations. Three quick steps:

Download the AHA Schools app or visit heart.org/Schools to register.
Help your student complete Finn’s Mission.
Raise funds online, check/cash, or both to help kids with special hearts - like Finn.

Students are able to track donations daily on their own webpage, print out a log sheet of donations, and include it with any other donations in the envelope. Please have your student bring back their envelope to school by Friday, March 22, 2024.

Any student who is able to raise $50 or more in donations will get the opportunity to go to the playground for an extra recess and sign their name on the new banner we will earn this year. Good Luck!

Your generous support of this program is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help.

Sincerely,

Matt Albers

Elementary & Intermediate Physical Education Teacher

Blair Oaks R-II School District

malbers@blairoaks.org

Reminders!

Yearbooks on Sale Now!

Cost: $17

Deadline: March 4

Link to order

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Thank you to SurgAssist Healthcare (Lehman Family) for purchasing Sonic Drinks for the staff this week!

Kindergarten 2024-2025

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Kindergarten Screenings

Students that are NOT currently enrolled in the Blair Oaks Preschool Program will have screenings on Wednesday, March 13. Information from the screening will be shared with the parent at the end of the screening. There will be a sign up sent out in the upcoming weeks.

Screening is required if your child is planning to attend Kindergarten in the fall. Students that are currently enrolled in the Blair Oaks Preschool Program will be screened throughout the school day while they are at school. Information from the screening will be shared with parents once it is complete.

Only students who are NOT enrolled at Blair Oaks Preschool will need to sign up for screenings.

Sign Up for Kindergarten Screenings

Counselor's Corner

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Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

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Home & School

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All parents (grades K-5) are welcome to join Home & School! This is our version of a PTA and provides an opportunity for parents to become involved with the school by taking leadership in planning yearly teacher appreciation incentives, extra-curricular events, and support for students and teachers.

Please see more information in weekly online newsletters if you’re interested in joining. Meetings are held monthly. Be sure to “like” us on facebook at Blair Oaks Elementary Home & School to stay up to date with information.

Meetings will be listed on the weekly newsletter. If you are interested in joining the GroupMe app please email Mrs. Bishop your name and phone number and she will add you.

Date: Tuesday, March 12

Time: 5:15pm

Location: Elementary Cafeteria