The Penguin Post
Benjamin Phelps School - December 2023 Newsletter
This year Mrs. Robinson started using a digital portfolio called Artsonia to showcase student work. Artsonia allows families to view student work on the website. It also offers the option of buying merchandise with a child's artwork on it. As an added bonus, 20% of the purchase goes into an account that can be spent on art supplies for the classroom!
Here is the Phelps Artsonia page so you can check out what our amazing artists have created this year.
Ways to help your child at home this month:
Focus on: Reducing the spread of germs
With the start of the winter season, it would be very helpful to discuss some of the following healthy habits with your child at home. Thank you for your help in reducing the spread of germs while at school so that we can all be here to learn!
Cover coughs and sneezes with your arm while turning away from the person next to you
Use a tissue whenever touching your nose
Wash your hands or using hand sanitizer after the following:
Touching your nose/mouth
Blowing/wiping your nose
Coughing or sneezing into hands
Wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds
Here is the next edition of updates from our literacy and math coaches.
This month's newsletter puts the spotlight on some of our staff as well as provides a number of resources for you at home!
The staff Crystal Apple Award winner for the month of November is Mrs. Thoelen!
Mrs. Thoelen is a team player, who truly cares about the success of all students. She is always willing to support in any way she can whether it be taking the time to discuss ways to support students and/or volunteering to teach lessons to the whole class. Teachers are grateful for the push in time when Mrs. Thoelen is in classrooms to support the whole group CKLA Skills lessons and to support the students in small groups.
Congratulations Mrs. Thoelen!!!
