SIS May Newsletter

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A Note From the Principal

As we embark on these last few weeks of our first year together, I am so very grateful for all we have experienced here at SIS. When the school year first begins, we see the many days, weeks, and months ahead as opportunities for learning and growing both individually and together. Gradually, and yet in the blink of an eye, the school year comes to a close and we all find ourselves wondering where the time went! It's crazy how life works like that.

We've been through and accomplished a lot this school year. Looking back we've:

navigated through on-going pandemic concerns and adjustments
introduced, learned, and utilized New Perspectives math materials to teach students mathematical concepts at their developmentally appropriate level
took our 4th and 5th graders on a field trip to Dan & Debbie's for the first time in TWO YEARS!
enjoyed an afternoon of trivia fun for all students while teachers engaged in PD
purchased a *soon to be installed* volleyball net and new scooters for recess play using money from an anonymous donation
shared student progress during fall and spring conferences
4th graders completed the NAEP test
made the most of our snow with sledding days!
celebrating student writing with "Fancy Fridays", gallery walks, and grade-level sharing
got festive before winter break and enjoyed some extra special days before break decorating our SIS tree, sipped on hot cocoa and listened to a seasonal story from Mrs. Holtz, donned our ugly Christmas sweaters, and watched a movie
purchased new science texts to support our science and literacy integration work
started up 5th grade band again!
navigated the shifting of classes for 4th graders
previewed our spring musical, "My Son Pinocchio."
enjoyed our SIS IN-formance by 4th & 5th grade students and Mrs. Frerichs
successfully completed our ISASP testing online
raised more than $1400 for our Solon Fire Dept with the support of our Iowa Realtor's Foundation Project Jack grant
participated in our Spartan Dash PTO fundraiser

Even though we've already engaged in so much, we plan to make the most of our last 19 days with students! If I don't say it enough, thank you for your support. Thank you for your involvement in our school. Thank you for all that YOU do from home to support us here at school! It truly is a team effort!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Holtz

Track and Field Day Info

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A Note from Mr. Williams

Dear Parents,

The Solon Physical Education Department is sponsoring our annual track and field day for SIS students in grades 4-5. The event will be held at Spartan Stadium on Wednesday, May 18 from 11:30-3:00. Friends and families are invited to attend. Sportsmanship, effort, and self-esteem are emphasized. The event promotes physical, social, and cognitive development of children.

In the event of threatening weather, officials will determine if it is necessary to postpone the event. The rain date will be Monday, May 23.

Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle and sunscreen. Tennis shoes and athletic wear are a must. Students are also being asked to wear a t-shirt that corresponds to the color of their essential group. (Orange, Black, Gray, or White)

We are in need of parent volunteers for various field events and other jobs throughout the event. We cannot pull off an event like this without volunteers. Please sign up below using the sign up genius if you can help.

2022 4th/5th Grade Track and Field Day

I am looking forward to a fun and rewarding day for the students.

Thank you,

Blake Williams

SIS Physical Education Teacher

SIS Talent Show

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SIS is having a TALENT SHOW!

Here are the details:

Auditions will be held on Monday, May 9 with both Mrs. Meyers and Ms. McAtee
Students will perform the afternoon of May 24 from 1:15 until 2:45 pm at the Solon Community Center.
A schedule of performers will be shared the week of May 9th for families to make plans to attend if they wish

Parents are invited to attend!

Step Up Day

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As we have done in the past, we will be hosting a Step Up Day for our incoming 4th graders and soon to be 5th graders on Wednesday, May 25.

Current plans for Step Up Day are as follows:

1:30 pm:

Current 5th Graders will walk to the MS with Mr. Herdliska for 6th Grade Step Up Day
Current 4th Graders will enjoy an extra recess as we await the arrival of our new 4th grade students

1:55 pm:

Incoming 4th & 5th Graders will gather in the SIS gym for a school-wide assembly where they can meet the SIS staff and learn about our building routines and procedures

2:10 pm:

Incoming 4th Graders will meet their new 4th Grade teachers and classmates in their new classrooms
Incoming 5th Graders will participate in a team building activity with Mrs. Holtz and Mrs. Pentico

2:30 pm:

Incoming 4th Graders will participate in a team building activity with Mrs. Holtz and Mrs. Pentico
Incoming 5th Graders will meet their new 5th grade teachers and classmates in their new classrooms

2:50 pm:

Incoming 4th Graders will walk back to Lakeview for dismissal

3:00 pm:

Incoming 5th Graders will be dismissed from their new 5th grade classrooms

22/23 Class lists will be shared with families via email following our Step Up Day activities.

Project Jack!

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As many of you may know, our 4th grade teachers applied for and received the Project Jack grant from the Iowa Realtor's Foundation. The Project Jack grant is a cause near and dear to my heart. The first Project Jack took place at Alan Shepard Elementary School where I was a 6th grade teacher and was first done with my son's 6th grade class as a way to remember Jack Lindaman, a classmate, who passed away at the age of 6 from spinal muscular atrophy. Jack loved to make others happy, even when he was sick.

Now, each year, classrooms around the state Iowa are afforded the opportunity to apply for a Project Jack grant from the Iowa Realtors Association. These grant money is to be used to spread kindness and positivity to others, just like Jack enjoyed doing. This year all of our 4th grade classes were awarded the $250 grant, for a total of $1250 to use towards our selected grant.

Our 4th graders made fleece tie blankets and sold them for the $20 each to make even more money for the new fire house.

Students worked hard to tie the blankets and had even more fun knowing that they were helping their hometown of Solon! Thanks to the support of our families and communities, students sold all 60 of the blankets they made and raised $1450 for our Solon Fire Department! Be watching for an article in the Solon Economist about our presentation to the Solon Fire Department!! It was so fun to see the smiles on students' faces when they presented this money to the fire department!

Special thanks to Ms. Brimeyer, Ms. McAtee, Mrs. Meyers, and Mrs. Walden for their hard work in making this project come alive!!

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Jr Optimist Club Coming to SIS!

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First Club Meeting

We are excited to share with you that we are starting up a Jr. Optimist Club at SIS! With some coordination with our Solon Optimist Club and the willingness of Ms. Sami McAtee to be our school Jr. Optimist Club leader, we will be providing students with a leadership opportunity!

The Jr. Optimist Club is a youth club designed to help foster leadership and service in students from a young age.

The club will meet during lunch and work with both Ms. McAtee and Mr. John McFarland to seek ways to lead and serve our Solon area.

If your child is interested in joining the Jr. Optimist Club, we will have an initial meeting during lunch at May 16. Please encourage your child to attend and learn more. There is no commitment to the club to attend this initial meeting. This meeting is open to current 4th grade students.

We look forward to partnering with the Optimist Club to help our students with both leadership and service mindsets.

School Supply Order Link

Parents and families of Lakeview and SIS students - Order your school supplies hassle-free for the 2022-2023 school year! The PTO has organized an online school supply order - simply order at the link below, or through the order form coming home in folders soon. Online orders will go through May 30, paper forms and checks must be turned in no later than May 25. Supplies will be available to pick up just before school starts in August. More information will be emailed in August about pick up. To order, go to https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/ and enter the school code LAK362

Questions about the sale can be sent to PTO volunteer Angi McKie at: aschumac@gmail.com

SIS Yearbook Orders

Our 21-22 Yearbooks are ready to be ordered! Orders can be made online or by filling an order form. All orders are due by Friday, June 10, 2022. To order online, use the online order code below.