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The temperatures have dropped to below freezing on several occasions, which has unfortunately meant we have been spending our recesses indoors. We will not go outside unless the feels like temperatures are at least 20 degrees. But please know that as soon as temperatures reach 20 degrees, your child will be outside for a full 20 minute recess - so be sure to send as many layers as they may need for outdoor recess each and every day (it is much better to have it and not need it than to not have it and need it)! Hats and gloves are recommended each day.

• January 28th - Early Out 1:15 - Professional Development for Staff
• February 4th - Global Day of Play!!
• February 4th - Book Fair (Day 1 of 7)
• February 4th - K-5 Book-It Goals Due
• February 5th - Book Fair (Day 2 of 7)
• February 6th - Book Fair (Day 3 of 7)
• February 7th - Book Fair (Day 4 of 7)
• February 8th - Book Fair (Day 5 of 7)
• February 9th - Book Fair (Day 6 of 7)
• February 9th - No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
• February 9th - BoE Meeting @ 6:00 (Open to Public)
• February 10th - Book Fair (Day 7 of 7)
• February 11th - Early Out 1:15 - Professional Development for Staff
• February 13th - No School (District Wrestling)
• February 20th - No School (Winter Break)
• February 26th - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (mark your calendars!!)
• March 4th - K-5 Book-It Goals Due

On February 4th, Shelby-Rising City elementary students will be participating in a Global School Play Day! Students have each chosen eight different rooms to rotate through during the day. Room choices include: STEM, PE, Music, sensory, fort building, small scale building, large scale building, non-building toys, dramatic play, art, dance and movement, board games, and quiet activity room.

Decades of research have shown that play is an importation mediator in the physical, social, cognitive, and language development of children. During Global School Play Day, students are given time for free play without the use of screens, structures games, or adult direction. The idea is to let children explore their creativity, problem-solving skills, and social interactions in an unstructured and spontaneous environment.

To find out more, you can visit the official website at: https://globalschoolplayday.com

Please remember: adults need to come to the sidewalk to escort students to their vehicles. We will not allow any students to run across the parking lot to waiting cars. There is simply too much traffic and the beginning and end of the day, and the safety risk is far too high. We must ensure all students are safe.

We also ask that vehicles only pick up students if they are parked in either a parking spot or in the loading zone. Do not stop in front of the sidewalk (by the front door) blocking traffic to attempt a pick-up. This causes congestion for all cars trying to get through the lot and causes safety issues for all.

Order forms for the Annual FBLA fundraiser went home with students today, Friday, January 23rd. If you are interested in ordering anything - please make sure to send your order back with payment by February 4th!

Students were celebrated BIG on Monday, 12th at our Book-It awards assembly! Ninety-two percent of elementary students made their Book-It goals! WOO-HOO!!

Shout-out to students in Mrs. Donoghue's kindergarten class, Mrs. Luettel's second grade class, and BOTH Mrs. Kubik and Mrs. Rathman's third grade classes - all of these classes had a clean sweep with everyone making their Book-It goals!!

We also celebrated HUGE with several students earning their 25 point, 50 point, or even their 75 point brag tag for Accelerated Reader (3rd-5th graders)! Way to go, Jr. Huskies! This is a HUGE accomplishment!! I can't wait to see how many 100 point brag tags we are going to get to give out this school year!

• 25 points: Oakley Cattau, Cale Osantowski, Fletcher Cromer, Preston Crook, Amber Hinrichs, Jackson Hopwood, Owen Osantowski, Emery Gabel, Simon Lingenfelter, Ashlyn Donner, Mia Bell, Tucker Alt, Lennon Klosner, Maci Hoadley, Nolan Noyd
• 50 points: Cora Stewart, Nash Schmit
• 75 points: Cohen Tejkl

Kindergarten enrollment is online and open now! You can enroll by going to www.shelby.esu7.org and clicking on "registration." By filling out this form, you will be registering your child for school next year. They will then be added to our list for Kindergarten Round-Up, which is scheduled for May 1st, 2026! Mark your calendars!!

Mark your calendars for March 1st! Our preschool enrollment will begin on March 1st, and this year we will continue our digital enrollment format available through our S-RC website (links on the website will not be there until March 1st). You will need to fill out all enrollment forms, and then prior to the first day of school in August, you will need to bring in your child's original birth certificate and immunization records. Ideal times to bring in those forms would be before the last day of school OR at our Preschool Open House in the Fall.

S-RC will celebrate ‘No One Eats Alone’ in February. The goal of this event is to create connections and friendships in the lunchroom to promote social inclusion. We envision a world where all youth are accepted, valued, and included no matter their differences.

This ‘No One Eats Alone’ event will be for the elementary students and will be held during lunch. Students will get to sit with new friends and have conversations. This event will be hosted by the SRC Circle of Friends Group.

IN A WORLD WHERE YOU CAN BE ANYTHING, BE KIND!!!

Hosted by: Circle of Friends, Stacy Stewart & Alicia Hoadley

Here are 20 easy ways to show kindness on World Kindness Day!

1. Leave happy/uplifting messages around the neighborhood.
2. Be authentic and sincere when complimenting people.
3. Hold the door open for someone.
4. Do a chore without being asked.
5. Be extra polite–saying “please” and “thank you.”
6. Call your grandparents and have a meaningful conversation.
7. Smile at everyone you see.
8. Hug someone for 8 seconds.
9. Strike up a meaningful conversation with a quiet family member or friend.
10. Donate toys and books to a charity.
11. Find someone who’s had a bad day and give them a high-five and a compliment.
12. Draw a picture for your parents.
13. Bake your favorite cookies for a teacher.
14. Share a treat with your child’s bus driver.
15. Speak positively about the things you see around your community.
16. Tell a friend something that you love about them.
17. Text someone a happy or inspirational message.
18. Leave a thank you note in the mailbox addressed to the mailman.
19. Write your siblings a note about how much you appreciate them.
20. Wave to people in your neighborhood.

Special Education Director

Shelby-Rising City Public Schools

Email: hthompson@shelby.esu7.org
Website: https://www.shelby.esu7.org/
Location: 650 North Walnut Street, Shelby, NE, USA
Phone: 402-527-5946 5718
Twitter: @mrs_thompson007