Peterson Weekly Newsletter

• Wednesday, November 11 - Veteran's Day Assembly at 8:45
• Wednesday, November 11 - Early Release at 1:45
• Monday, November 16 - Vision Screening
• Tuesday, November 17- Picture Retakes
• Wednesday, November 18 - Early Release at 1:45
• Friday, November 20 - Ice Cream Friday
• Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 27 - No School-Thanksgiving Break
• Wednesday, December 2 - Early Release at 1:45
• Wednesday, December 9 - Early Relesase at 1:45
• Friday, December 11 - Ice Cream Friday
• Monday, December 14 - 3rd-5th Concert at 6:30 at Canvas Church
• Wednesday, December 16 - Early Release at 1:45
• Monday, December 21 - Friday, January 1 - No School - Christmas Break

To help ensure the safety of all students during morning drop-off, students should be in one of two locations upon arrival at school:

1. Cafeteria: Students who are eating breakfast.

2. Playground: Students who are not eating breakfast or when finished with breakfast.

Students are no longer permitted on the east side of the building (back parking lot side) in the mornings unless they are accompanied and supervised by a parent. Once students finish breakfast, they must leave the cafeteria and walk directly to the playground. Students are also not permitted to walk around the building along 2nd Street West.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to keep all of our Panthers safe each morning!

Mrs. LaCasse

Picture Retakes will be on Tuesday, November 17th.

Kalispell Lions will be doing vision screening on Monday, November 16th. Screening is done using the Plusoptix Screener which takes an instant scan of the student’s eye to determine the possible presence of eye health disorders. The screening is quick, non-invasive, and no physical contact is made with the student’s eye. If you wish, visit www.plusoptix.com to learn more about the scanner.

The information obtained from this vision screening is to be considered a preliminary procedure only and does not constitute a diagnosis of vision problems. Parents or guardians are responsible for arranging for a full eye exam with an eye care professional if the student is referred as a result of the vision screening. The Lions Club performing the screening, and the school where the screening is held, will not be held accountable for any errors of commission, omission, or misdiagnosis.

Students that wear glasses need to wear them the day of the screening. Screening will be done for all grades. If you do not want your child to have their vision checked please send a written note, and give it to the office by Friday, November 13th.

Thank you and please call our School Nurse with any questions or concerns and she will be happy to help.

Sincerely,

Peterson School

Brittany Cook, RN

(406) 751-3737

THANK YOU POPS & Sponsorships for our Peterson Panther T-shirts! We all wore our Peterson Panther T-shirt to our assembly on Thursday. Thank you to families and sponsors for helping provide this unqiue opportunity for our staff and students.

Remember, try to have your student wear their t-shirt EVERY FRIDAY - Panther Day! Mrs. LaCasse gives out pencils to those who are wearing ANY panther gear!

We have the best POPS and community.

One Friday a month we will have a ice cream day during lunch. The money raised will help purchase new balls and other recess equipment for our students to enjoy throughout the year.

The ice cream is $1.00. Please send $1.00 in a baggie labeled with your student's name and teacher's name.

Ice Cream Day Schedule

• Friday, November 20
• Friday, December 11
• Friday, January 29
• Friday, February 26
• Friday, March 19
• Friday, April 30
• Friday, May 21

Volunteers Needed!

We need volunteers to help make Ice Cream Day a success! If you are available, please consider signing up to help from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will collect money and hand out ice cream to students.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping us provide fun recess equipment for everyone to enjoy! We appreciate the support!

If you would like to chaperone a field trip this school year, you must complete a volunteer background screening before attending.

Tier 1: Name Search

• Complete a Name Search form, which allows us to conduct a name-based background check.
• This screening must be renewed every 3 years.
• Please check with the school office to see if your current screening is still valid or if you need to complete a new one.
• You can pick up a form at the office.

• This is our preferred option and may be required for some field trips, depending on the activity or destination.
• Processing typically takes 4 weeks to receive the results.
• It is done at the Flathead County Superintendent's Office - 290 North Main Street, Kalispell
• Call to make an appointment 406-758-5720.
• It cost $28 and volunteers must bring a valid photo ID at time of appointment
• If paying for the FBI Background Check causes a financial hardship, we are here to support you. Please contact the District HR office for assistance: (406)751-3444.

1. Please be sure to complete the appropriate check process prior to volunteering as a chaperone. Ask the school’s office manager for verification of your role and next steps.

2. All chaperone’s must be approved by the school before the trip.

Chaperones must be approved in advance and participate with the class according to these guidelines. For the safety and accountability of all participants, parents, and guardians who have not been approved by the school may not meet the group at the trip location and serve as chaperones for their child or other participants.

3. Check in at the office before going on the field trip. Please bring your identification.

4. Be Present and Engaged

Stay with your assigned group of students at all times. Avoid using your phone unless necessary for communication or emergencies.

5. Set a Positive Example

Model respectful behavior, responsible behavior - students are watching and learning from you.

6. Follow the Schedule

Stick to the itinerary and help students stay on track with time and transitions.

7. Safety First

Keep a close eye on students. Be aware of your surroundings and report any concerns to a teacher immediately.

8. Let Teachers Lead

Instruction and discipline should come from the teacher. Support them by reinforcing expectations and helping students stay focused.

9. Transportation

If riding the bus, follow the same rules as students(e.g., remain seated, quiet voice, respect the driver). Students must ride the bus.

10. Photos

Please do not take or post photos of students unless you’ve received specific permission from the teacher.

11. Siblings

Siblings who are not a part of the class are not permitted to attend. Your full attention is needed to help monitor the students assigned to you that day.

We're grateful for your support in helping make field trips fun, safe, and meaningful for all students.

Here are some useful links:

• Peterson Web Page
• SD5 Webpage
• Transportation Department
• Powerschool
• The Heart Program
• Food Service
• District Calendar

Is your student going to be absent or arrive late?

Report Absences to 406-751-3737 - select ATTENDACE LINE

or

email kim.lalum@sd5.k12.mt.us

Do you need to pick your student up early?

No need to call before you come to pick up your student. I can call them down when you get here while you check them out on the computer. Please bring your ID with you.

Is someone picking up your kiddo that is not you or another parent?

Please call me and let me know who I should be expecting and be sure to remind them to bring ID.