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Family Update 12/9/22

 

December 9, 2022

Dear Parents/Guardians:

We continue our Second Step lesson the next week, our 3rd and 4th graders will be learning about Showing Compassion.  Our 5th graders will be talking about Emotional Management. 

As Minnesotan’s we know that our weather can be unpredictable and severe at times.  There may be times that we can’t safely hold classes at school, but still want to continue learning.  We have flexible learning time on those days.  Below is information taken from our website on what that looks like for us.

Flexible Learning Plan for PreK-5

  • Teachers will send home the flex learning menus prior to flexible learning days.

  • On flexible learning days teachers will be available by email from 10am-2pm for any questions.

  • Work assigned on flex learning menus will be a review of work already covered in class.

  • Completion of the flexible learning menu is due one week following the flexible learning day.

  • Students/Families will complete and cross off one item under each category on the flexible learning menu.

  • Students will return the tracking sheet or menu with parent signature to school.

  • Flexible learning menus are linked below for families that need another copy.

Website link - https://www.isd477.org/academics/flexible-learning-days

I wanted to give you a heads-up that we will be sharing an informational video we created on hygiene.  It is a topic we share with all of our students.  It will happen during the week of January 3rd.

We also have a puberty lesson with a video that we will share with all 5th graders on January 6th.  There is a specific lesson for girls and one for boys.  Students will be divided up into girl and boy groups for these lessons.

We are selling our leftover fortune cookies and gummies while supplies last on Friday mornings before school.  These items are being sold to raise money that goes back to our students in the form of incentives.  They are being sold for a dollar each.
 

Take care,

John Beach

  • intermediate

Other News

Do you have a 5th grader this year?  Here is a link with more information regarding registering for the Middle School - 6th Grade Registration.

 As a principal, I have the opportunity to work through conflicts between students on a daily basis.  Students at this age are learning how to deal with emotions and situations involving conflicts with others.  One of the biggest challenges for our students is responding positively when someone is not kind to you.  Many times a student will say something mean back or become physical with the other student.  We continue to encourage students to tell the other person to stop and report it if the behavior continues.  That way I can work with the other student for their poor choice rather than needing to speak with two students who made less than positive choices.

We are looking for volunteers for our Book Fair, which is April 30, May 1, May 2, May 3.  Use this form to sign up for a time to help - Intermediate Book Fair- volunteer sign-up.

Thank you to all of you who were able to take our Feedback and Input Survey.  There is still time to complete this if you haven’t had a chance to yet.  Your feedback helps us better serve you and our students.  Feedback and Input Survey

Do you have a 5th grader this year?  It is time to register for 6th grade choir, band or band & choir.  Use this Google Form to complete music registration.

Is it bullying?  We field many reports of situations that have been called bullying.  In most cases they don’t fit the definition of bullying.  While we still want to be aware of these situations and deal with them, we also want to give a clear definition of what bullying is.  

Thank you to all of you who were able to take our Feedback and Input Survey.  There is still time to complete this if you haven’t had a chance to yet.  Your feedback helps us better serve you and our students.  Feedback and Input Survey

Last weekend 2 teams competed at the State Robotics competition.  Team CHOCOLATE with team members Luke Aaseby Brantley Cluka Garrett Guggenberger Kolton Rittenour and team MEGA BOTZ with team members Bently Thorp Henry Jenson Cal Kluver.  They both did amazing! Team Chocolate came home with the JUDGES award!  It is a HUGE award for the team to receive!  The criteria for the award is:

  • Team displays special attributes, exemplary effort, or perseverance at the event.

  • Team overcomes an obstacle or challenge and achieves a goal or special accomplishment.

  • Team interview demonstrates effective communication skills, teamwork, professionalism, and a student-centered ethos

We have wrapped up our diaper drive. We collected 4,543 diapers and 3500 wipes.  Last Friday, Jolynn presented the diapers to the Princeton Pantry.  Thank you so much to all of you who were able to participate. 

We have wrapped up our diaper drive.  Jolynn helped us get a final count.  We collected 3,043 diapers and 2,420 wipes.  On Friday, Jolynn will be presenting the diapers to the Princeton Pantry.  Thank you so much to all of you who were able to participate.