Attica Elem. Newsletter - Feb. 26
Our Students of the Month for the month of January were:
- Prek - Rylee Eley & Myles Pettigrew
- Kindergarten - Jared Coffta
- First Grade - Sky Lambert
- Second Grade - Jamison Dorner
- Third Grade - Eve Barren
- Fourth Grade - Ivy Domes
Be on the lookout! Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Lathigee, and Mrs. Camp’s fourth grade class will be performing the National Anthem in sign language at the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, February 6th. They have been working hard with Miss Rachel Schauf, BOCES Teacher of the Deaf, to prepare!
As a school district, we have established a committee to review our grading practices, why we grade/what we are measuring, and how we communicate student learning to families.
We are asking parents and caregivers to please take a moment to complete the following survey. Thank you for your continued support of our district and students!
Hello Families!
February may be known for Valentine’s Day, but all month long we’re celebrating something even bigger: KINDNESS! 💕
National Kindness Month is the perfect time to remind students that small, thoughtful actions can make a BIG difference—at school, at home, and in our community.
🌟 What Is Kindness Month?
Kindness Month is all about practicing compassion, empathy, and respect. It’s not just about being “nice”—it’s about choosing actions that help others feel valued and included.
💡 What Does Kindness Look Like?
Kindness can be big OR small. Here are some kid-friendly examples:
Helping a sibling with homework
Saying “thank you” or “I’m sorry”
Inviting someone new to play
Writing a kind note or drawing a picture for someone
Sharing toys, supplies, or smiles 😊
Encourage children to notice how kindness makes people feel—including themselves!
🎲 Family Kindness Game: Kindness Bingo! Try this quick and easy game at home:
How to Play:
Draw a 3x3 grid on paper (or make one together).
In each square, write a different kind act (examples below).
Work as a family to complete as many squares as you can during February!
Kindness Bingo Ideas:
Give someone a compliment
Help with chores without being asked
Write a thank-you note
Share with a friend or sibling
Say something encouraging
Hold the door for someone
Clean up together
Make someone laugh
Donate a toy or book
💥 Bonus challenge: Complete this activity and bring it into school to show Miss Crowley for a surprise!
💖 Let’s Keep Kindness Going!
February is a great reminder that kindness isn’t just for one month—it’s something we can practice every day. Thank you for helping us grow caring, thoughtful, and compassionate kids.
Let’s make February (and beyond!) a month full of kind hearts and happy moments!
Warmly,
The Mental Health Department
Miss Crowley & Dr. Marr
“Be the reason someone feels welcomed, loved, heard, seen and supported today”
Happy February, Attica Families!
We hope January was great and thank you so much for your continued support of the Attica Parent Teacher Group! February is all about spreading love and kindness, and we’re excited to introduce something new this year — Valentine’s Day Grams!
For just $2, you can purchase a Smencil and include a handwritten note that will be delivered to your child’s desk on Valentine’s Day morning. Order forms and payment are due by February 6. Simply write your message in the space provided on the flyer and return it with payment to your child’s teacher.
Be sure to stay connected by following our Facebook group, Attica Elementary PTG, where we share important updates, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and “save the date” reminders throughout the month.
Our next PTG meeting will be held on March 10 at 3:15 PM, right after school in the Elementary Library. We would love to see you there! Your ideas, feedback, and involvement help us continue to make this school year amazing for our students.
Thank you for being such an incredible school community!
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM), a nationwide observance dedicated to promoting healthy habits for healthy smiles. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children in the U.S., but it is almost entirely preventable.
To help our students stay healthy and ready to learn, we encourage families to practice the 2min2x rule: brushing for two minutes, twice a day, with fluoride toothpaste.
Quick Tips for Healthy Smiles:
Brush Twice Daily: Spend two minutes brushing every morning and before bed.
Pick "Tooth-Friendly" Snacks: Choose cheese, plain yogurt, or crunchy vegetables instead of sugary treats.
Drink More Water: Water helps rinse away sugar and often contains fluoride to strengthen tooth enamel.
Did You Know?
Teeth are like fingerprints: No two people have the same set of teeth—your smile is truly one-of-a-kind.
Enamel is armor: Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, even stronger than bone.
Snails are the dental kings: While humans have 32 adult teeth, a garden snail can have over 14,000 tiny teeth
If you have any concerns regarding your child’s health, please call Nurse Dispenza at 585-591-0400 extension 2238 or email at MDispenza@AtticaCSD.org
February is here and we are welcoming in this short month of school with hope of a little less snow!
The cafeteria staff is serving up some delicious meals for our students this month to keep their hearts warm and their bellies full during long, cold winter days. On this month's menu we have a lot of usual suspects that we know our students enjoy, like hot ham and cheese on a pretzel roll, build a waffle day, and nachos grande! Always a hit, K-12!
Fridays will still see homemade pizzas on the menu as we test out a variety of choices to see what the kids like best. As always, students will "build" their own meal on Tuesdays, and enjoy locally sourced NY products on Thursdays. Additionally, all student's getting school lunch on February 13th will be offered a special treat in celebration of Valentine's day! Students will also see taste tests return this month after a short hiatus - seeing some new menu item ideas as well as farm to school related tastings!
An important note regarding lunch accounts on myschoolbucks.com. We have found that the system tends to be a few days behind in populating data, so please take that into consideration when checking your student's account balance. When you send funds into the school to be added to their account, those funds are immediately available for use but may not reflect on MSB right away. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your student's school lunch account balance, please email the Food Service Manager at kgeorge3@atticacsd.org.
“Feeding Kids is a Work of Heart!”
Mrs. Kayla George
Food Service Manager
585-591-0400 ext. 1195