Become the Buffalo
2023-2024 - PARENT NEWSLETTER - Vol. 4
Dear families,
Please remember that the doors do not open until 7:35 in the morning and students are not supervised until then, so do not drop off early or work on the timing of the walk/bike ride so they are not here too early, especially with the upcoming time change.
We have some fun family events coming up - Title 1 meeting (popcorn with Principals) and parents as teachers - see below for information on both.
Get those creative minds flowing - pumpkin contest in the library for all students is coming your way!!
Menu
Celebrate National Parents as Teachers Day
National Parents as Teachers Day is a national holiday observed annually on November 8. As a parent, there are many opportunities throughout any day to influence and teach your children a new lesson outside of the classroom. The organization Parents as Teachers celebrates this day by offering educational services to parents across the country to give children support and resources to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
Beyond the support provided by this specific organization, this day is a reminder to parents nationwide that they are their child’s greatest teachers. Parental involvement and engagement is strongly linked to the development of critical skills such as reading and writing, as well as general life skills including patience, relationship building, and character development.
Popcorn with the Principals - October 19, 2023
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
BOOK CHARACTER
PUMPKIN DECORATING
CONTEST!!
Decorate your pumpkin (real or plastic) as your favorite book character!
Paint it, dress it, accessorize it, but
NO CARVING!
When picking out a pumpkin: Keep in mind, that your child will have to carry this pumpkin into the building..( Bigger is not always better)
Pumpkins will be on display in the library.
Winners will be determined by popular vote.
Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Grades PK – 2nd
bring your pumpkins Oct. 16 - 20….
(no later than 9:00 AM on Oct. 20th)
Pumpkins will be returned to students on the 20th.
Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th
bring your pumpkins Oct. 24-27….
(no later than 9 AM on Oct. 27th)
Pumpkins will be returned to the students on the 27th.
October 17-19 - Life Center for goal setting with 4/5 grades during specials
October 23 - Day off
October 24-27 - Safety Week
October 31 - Mad Scientist Day
November 6 - Day off
November 8 - Parents as Teachers Day
November 13 - Veteran's Day Program (at night)
November 14 - UIL Writing Contests
November 15th- Diabetes Awareness for 4/5 graders during specials
November 20-24 - Thanksgiving Break
November 29 - UIL Spelling Contests
December 14 - Jingle Jog (at night)
Resources for Parents
Notes from the teacher
Mrs. Hernandez will be starting to send a newsletter home with her 5th graders so you can track work and assignments.
4th Grade will be having a math test Monday and RLA on the 26th - ask your child how you can help them prepare
2nd Grade will be sending home a Clifford's Halloween costume family project - we hope you enjoy working on this as a family
Counselor Corner
During counseling lessons the 2nd 6-Weeks, we will talk about emotions. We'll discuss how we have various emotions, both positive and negative. We will work on identifying emotions, communicating our feelings appropriately, & building coping skills for big feelings.