October 2015 - Meade School District

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American Education Week
“To Build Knowledge and Skills
of Success Today and Tomorrow”
UPCOMING
EVENTS
October 30th
Fall Festival Party
5:30—7:00
November 16-20, 2015 will be the 94th year that American Education Week has been
observed in the United States. It began as a way to generate support of public
education and was promoted by the National Education Association and American
Legion in 1921.
I found a copy of the “Rules and Regulations and Course of Study” for the Hillards Public
Schools in Ohio dated 1895-96. I thought it would be interesting for you to see what
schools felt were important rules of conduct back then. I have abbreviated the wording
somewhat to fit into this article and put it into common wording.
November 16th
Soup and Pie Supper 5:00-6:30
General Rules:
1. Playing on school grounds after school hours is forbidden.
2. The textbooks used shall be adopted by the Board.
3. Students will be admitted into the school 15 minutes prior to its start.
4. Commencement exercises are held at the end of the school year.
Rules Governing Students
1. No student with a contagious disease shall be admitted to the school.
2. Each student is expected to be punctual and have regular attendance.
3. Parents are to furnish the school with a written excuse following an absence
or tardy.
4. Students who damage school property will pay for damages.
5. Students are to be quiet in the hallways during intermissions.
November 17th
Picture retakes and
group pictures
In some ways, few things have changed but we know that the way in which instruction is
delivered has greatly changed. Instead of chalkboards and chalk, we have Smart boards.
Instead of textbooks, more and more curriculum is delivered through the Internet or
electronic books.
November 11th
Veterans Day Program 9:00—9:30
November 23rd
PTO meeting 4:30
November 25th
Thanksgiving break
Some of the things that haven’t changed though is the commitment of those who work
in and for the public schools. Teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses, social workers,
counselors, cafeteria workers, custodians, secretaries, administrators, and school
boards who work alongside parents are the backbone of children’s educational
experiences. There may be more technology to deliver education, but it still takes
committed individuals to give children the motivation to persevere and succeed.
That is the reason we celebrate public school education and those who work to make it
such an important pillar in this great democracy. I hope you will thank those who have
impacted your life through your educational experiences and thank those who are
impacting the lives of your children and grandchildren.
Mrs. Bev Rosenboom
Whitewood/Rural Principal
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Music News from Mrs. Kotab
Big things are happening for the Whitewood musicians. Our six Elementary Honor Choir
students have been learning their music for the October 31st event. Join them for their
big concert at 3:30 that day at the Rushmore Civic Center Theater. They will sing with
some of the best singers in South Dakota.
We are also preparing for our big Veterans Day program at 9:00 a.m. on November 11th
in the school gym. I am so proud of the patriotism exhibited by our kids. They are
singing with such joy and pride.
I also want to remind you of our December 18th Christmas program. Every child is a part
of this special night. Please put it on your calendar. You don't want to miss it.
Lastly, I want to remind all band parents about the band schedule. Students must be at
school by 7:30 a. m. or earlier on Mondays and Wednesdays. Since we only rehearse for
one hour per week, late arrivals really cut down our playing time. So please be on time.
It is so key to your child's success. Each student should also try to practice at home for
90-120 minutes per week. Already I can tell the difference between those that are
working at home and those that haven't practiced. I want them all to feel that success
and love of music.
Spring forward, fall
back…..or is it fall forward, spring
back…..or is it fall down, bounce back…
Anybody got the time?
Set your clocks back one
hour November 1st
at 2:00 a.m.
Veteran
Day
Program
Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11th. Please join us in honoring
our veterans. Everyone is invited to
attend our Veterans Day program from
9:00—9:30 in the gym.
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The Meade School Board firmly believes that
communicating accurate, complete and timely
information about the school district - its programs and operations, staff and students - not
only enhances the district’s image but also promotes support for education in the community
while also strengthening its relationship and partnership with parents and community members.
October 2015
Character Traits
October: Responsibility
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Being Accountable
Act independently & make decisions
Something that a person is required to do
-Oxford Dictionary
The district’s website and Facebook pages are
two ways of accomplishing this. Check out
Meade School District and its schools at:
www.meade.k12.sd.us
and
www.facebook.com/MeadeSchoolDistrict
If you have had a change in contact information, please give
the school office a call at 269-2264 and we will be happy to
update your student’s file.
October Wranglers of
the Month
K-Rebecca Bestgen
1st– Kyana Redinger
2nd– Ava Chiller
3rd– Leah Johnson
4th– Morgan Papenfuss
5th– Jayden Coffield
6th-Brooke Papenfuss
Congrats!!!
From the back left, Morgan Papenfuss, fourth grade,
Brooke Papenfuss, sixth grade, and Jayden Coffield,
fifth grade; middle left, Ava Chiller, second grade, and
Leah Johnson, third grade; front left, Rebecca Bestgen,
kindergarten, and Kyana Redinger, first grade. Hideaway Restaurant and Whitewood Plaza are sponsors of
the student recognition program.
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IT’S FALL!
October 2015
MRS. BUTLER 1ST GRADE 2015
1st Grade News
October’s almost over?!
Fall is my favorite season of the year. I love the
crisp cool air, the beautiful trees and pumpkins!
Parent Reminders
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Reading: Reading with your child is
essential. Make a family goal to read a few
more minutes together. It’s worth the
effort. Even simple spelling or rhyming
games as you cook supper. Words,
phonics and sight words are critical for
future success! 
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SHOES: When its boot
season, please try and send
shoes with your child for
school during the day.
October was a whirl wind of conferences, Title 1
family night, Red Ribbon week, Fire Prevention
week and Harvest Parties. I can’t believe how fast
each week goes and we are at the end of the
month! We have been in school over 40 days!
THANK YOU!
It was so wonderful for the Whitewood
Volunteer Fire Department people to come
to our school and teach us about Fire
Prevention. We also were privileged to go
outside and tour 2 of their fire trucks!
We sure enjoyed making our healthy “candy corn”
snack. Thank you to all the parents to sent in
items.
November is upon us with Veterans Day &
Thanksgiving. I hope the upcoming holiday
season is filled with thanks, giving and
laughter, maybe even a bit of relaxation. 
Looking Ahead - November
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November 11- Veteran’s Day Program.
9:00am @ WW.
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st
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November 20 – End of 1 trimester
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November 25-27 – Thanksgiving Break
Math Investigations
We completed Unit 2 and are onto unit 3!
What an accomplishment! I’m excited. We
are already seeing many connections and
growth.
Memorizing – please help your child with basic
math facts 0-20! Flash card, deck of cards, orally,
anything is helpful
TELLING TIME & MONEY – are hard skills to
master. By staying consistent over this
year and by with a little bit each day,
hopefully these skills will be mastered.
Any extra help at home would be fantastic.
THANKS!
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Ms. Rost’s Second Grade News
Handwriting: We are reviewing writing our upper and lowercase letters correctly and neatly.
Spelling: We are doing very well on our spelling tests and work. We are trying to incorporate
spelling our words correctly in our daily work.
Writing: We have been concentrating on writing complete sentences and are working on writing
narratives.
Reading: We have been learning how to Read Independently, Read to Someone, and Work on
Writing, Listening to Reading, and Word Work. We are also learning some different long vowel
patterns, text features like a table of contents and glossary, and story elements.
Science: We have finished up a chapter on plants and are now exploring a unit on animals and their
habitats.
Social Studies: Different types of communities (rural, suburban, and rural) have been the focus of
our social studies for the latter part of October.
Math: We are currently studying a unit on geometry. I hope that your student has had time to
continue to play the math games that were sent home the night of conferences. They are important in
reinforcing some important skills. Thank you to all for attending and supporting your child’s
learning.
Reminders:
 Reading logs are due every FRIDAY!
Remind your child to return their book
bags on Wednesdays to exchange
books.
 Please check your child’s take home
folder for important messages and to
go over their classroom work.
 Encourage your child to practice those
math facts that I have sent home.
October activities:
Birthdays:
Happy birthday to Brooklynn who celebrated
her 8th birthday on October 5th!
Upcoming Events:
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Native American Day/Columbus Day
Fire Prevention Week-Thank you to the
firefighters for teaching us how to be safe in
a fire and for the “goody bags”!
Halloween/Fall FestivalParent/Teacher Conferences
Title Family Math Night – Thanks to Anne
Rochelle for setting this all up.
Special Guest Reader, Griffin Smith, shared
his love of books and reading with our
class!
November 11th- Veteran’s Day
November 25-27th- Thanksgiving Break
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3rd Grade
Snack is provided on Tues. – Thurs. If you
wish, bring your own on Mondays and
Fridays.
P.E. is Mondays and Thursdays.
Please wear appropriate shoes with good
shoelaces that tie.
Mark your calendar!
Veterans Day Program – Nov. 11th
Soup and Pie Supper – Nov. 16th
Picture retakes – Nov. 17th
End of 1st Trimester – Nov.20th
PTO Meeting – Nov. 23rd
Thanksgiving Break – Nov. 25-27th
Happy Birthday
this month to
Curtis and Andrew
Nudd!
Fire Prevention Week – Oct. 5-9th
WW Volunteer Fire Dept. came and spoke
to us about fire prevention. We learned to
check our smoke detectors monthly and if
we are in a fire, to stay close to a wall so
fire fighters can find us!
Congratulations to Leah for being
our Wrangler of the Month for
October!!!
October 2015
ctober News
Investigations Math:
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Just finished up our unit on describing, summarizing,
and comparing data.
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Our next unit is all about BIGGER numbers (reading,
writing, sequencing, adding, and subtracting).
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We also will be spending time studying different types of
subtraction problems.
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10-minute math
o Guess My Rule
o Telling time
o Today’s Number
The Daily 5: Working on setting, characters, & plot. Mrs. Meredith
is also reading us The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and we are
working on visualization.
1) Read to Self
2) Read to Someone
3) Work on Writing
4) Listen to Reading
5) Work on Word Work
Science/S.S.:
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Pumpkin Life Cycle
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BrainPop, Jr.
Word Play:
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Homophones
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Words with double consonant
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Past/present tense verbs
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Syllables
Writing:
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Personal Narratives
o Writing about “small moments” (the seed out
of the watermelon)
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Friendly letters
Character Traits
October’s character trait was responsibility. Students are
learning more and more about responsibility as they get older.
3rd graders have to remember their Reading Log each night
and also 1-2 nights of math homework per week! In
November, we will be working on the trait of citizenship.
Speak with your child about what it means to be a good
citizen.
cit·i·zen·ship[sit-uh-zuh n-ship, -suh n-] noun
1.the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a
citizen.
2.the character of an individual viewed as a member of society; behavi
or in terms of the duties,obligations, and functions of a citizen: an
award for good citizenship.
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4th Grade October News
Math: This month we have been focusing our attention on
multiplication and division. We’ve explored different strategies to solve
both multiplication and division problems. We are also learning about
factors and multiples.
Science: We have been experimenting with our
drinking water. We are trying to find out if our tap water
is better than bottled water. Mr. Werlinger, gave us a very interesting
presentation on the city’s water and how he makes it safe for us to drink.
Reading and Writing: We have been splitting our
reading time between Lexia and RazKids. Both are iPad
applications and both provide very good reading and language
arts lessons.
Social Studies: We are focus most of our Social Studies time on
South Dakota history this year. We started a series called “South Dakota
Road Trip” where we visit different towns and cities throughout South
Dakota each week. This month we have traveled to Hot Springs, Martin,
Rapid City, and Wall.
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6TH GRADE NEWS
• In reading we are
finishing a book called
Bud not Buddy.
• In language arts we are
working on subjects and
predicates.
• In math we finished the
first chapter now were in
the second chapter with
new partners.
• In social studies we’re
learning about
geography, economics
and citizenship.
• In science were learning
about biomes,food
webs,food chains, and
ecosystems.
• In spelling we work on
lessons in our spelling
books and we do
penmanship work
sheets.
You can also check your
child’s grades at Infinite
Campus.
This month we had fire safety week, and we practiced
fire, evacuation, and lockdown drills. There were
parent/teacher conferences. Also there was no school
on October 9th and October 12th because of Native
American Day. Some 6th grade students are going to
an assembly called TATU (Teens Against Tobacco
Use). Mr. Jones has started a robot club.We built
robots and programed the robots to move around
obstacles. On walk to School Day, if you walked or
rode bike to school you got a Halloween bag and a
football. The October Wrangler of the Month is
Brooke Papenfuss. The PTO Fall Festival is like a
Halloween party at school on Oct. 30th. There was a
Family Fun Night on October 20th.Our 6th grade
student council representatives are Brooke and Cody.
Have scary October!
Reporters
Mason Osowski and Journey Johnson
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Intervention Specialist
Anne Rochelle
October 2015
Individuals learn in different ways. Your preferred learning style may be different from the way
your child or other members of your family learn best. While most people learn in a variety of
ways & using a combination of styles, identifying your child’s preferred learning styles will help
you AND her develop successful learning strategies.
Characteristics of a Visual Learner
1.
Learning from a lecture is difficult for visual learners. Eye contact must be made at all
times.
2. They learn best by seeing & prefer watching demonstrations.
3. They have intense concentration & ability to visually imagine information.
4. Visual learners remember faces but forget names.
5. They write things down & take detailed notes. Sticky notes are very important to them & doodle is typical.
6. Visual learners find things to watch. They look around & study their environment.
7. They are often quiet-they do not talk at length & they learn best by studying alone.
8. Visual learners will become impatient when extensive listening is involved.
9. Their facial expressions indicate their emotions.
10. Many adults prefer to learn visually.
Characteristics Of A Tactile/Haptic Learner
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Learn best by doing & being directly involved with the learning.
Fidget when reading & are not usually avid readers.
Remember best what is done, not what is seen or heard.
Easily distracted when not able to move.
Find reasons to move.
Do not listen well.
Try things out by touching, feeling & manipulation.
Needs frequent breaks when studying.
The more senses that are involved, the stronger the memory becomes.
Express their emotions physically by jumping & gesturing.
We cannot change the ways in which we learn, but we can compensate by keeping these things in mind & assist our style of learning.
If you are a visual learner, write things down, look at people when they talk, work in a quiet place, etc. If you are a tactile learner,
move around while trying to memorize, use the pictures when reading, learn to use less noticeable movements in class, go ahead &
doodle. Do whatever it takes, within reason, to help yourself or your child learn.
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Resource Room News
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How To Make Math Fun
Making kids love math is a challenge to most parents. Math is a skill that takes a lot of brain
power to master, and this can be experienced by kids as hard work. A University of Chicago 2012
study even shows that for some people, doing math is similar to experiencing physical pain. Also,
parents tend to tell their kids that “math is hard”, as they relive their own experience as kids
struggling with formulas, exponents and equations. Consequently, kids pick up this attitude and live
their lives believing that math is a horrible monster that they have to face in their academic lives.
Making math enjoyable help kids grow to associate math with fun and pleasure. Instead of
being afraid, the kids will be excited about the subject throughout their school years. The secret to
successful math education is to make it so much fun that children don’t even realize they are learning
something that will help them later in life.
Here are some tips for you, the parent, to make math fun for your child:
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Make math a game – Make your child consider math not as work but as a game that can
be played like computer games, sports or fun board games. Use digital games, apps and
numerous websites as resources for making math a game. There are numerous activity books
that make math fun, as well as websites that promote math education.
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Integrate math into fun activities – Find out what games or activities your child enjoy,
and integrate math into it. If your child loves to bake or cook with you, for example, you can
have your child measure ingredients in wholes or in parts, or count and estimate objects such
as number of chocolate chips. destination?” If your child is a sports fun, teach him about the
numbers used in sports such as scores, batting average, percentage of wins, and so on.
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Make math real and meaningful – We are surrounded by real math problems in the
form of money, measurement, time and others. Point this out to your child as you go with
him through life. This includes checking and comparing prices at the grocery store, driving
down the street counting mailboxes, reading recipes, calculating coupons, or even measuring
food or drink at the dinner table.
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Encourage “mental math” so that your child learns to appreciate “number sense.”
Children with strong number sense are better problem solvers; they can approach solving a
problem in different ways, identify errors in their work when they occur, and be more
confident and interested in math because they understand that math is more than just a
series of operations to be followed.
Importantly, never say negative math sentiments such as “Math is hard” or “You’re
like me, I’m not good in math” to your kid. You should show the attitude that learning math
is a natural thing, and in fact, can be fun.
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Monthly Nurse’s Notes
HEA
~ Marcia Potts, RN ~ Julie Dobler, RN ~ Jennifer Oedekoven, RN
HEAD LICE OVERVIEW
Head lice are a common community problem. An estimated 6 to 12 million infestations occur each year in the United
States, most commonly among children ages 3 to 11 years old. Children attending preschool or elementary school, and
those who live with them, are the most commonly affected.
Head lice are not dangerous. They do not transmit disease, but they do spread easily, making it a community issue.
Additionally, despite what you might have heard, head lice often infest people with good hygiene and grooming habits.
Your family, friends or community may experience head lice. It’s important to know some basics, including how to
recognize symptoms and what to do if faced with an infestation.
What Are Head Lice? Head lice are tiny, wingless insects that live close to the human scalp. They feed on human blood.
An adult louse is the size of a sesame seed. Baby lice, or nymphs, are even smaller. Nits are the tiny, teardrop-shaped
lice eggs. They attach to the hair shaft, often found around the nape of the neck or the ears. Nits can look similar to
dandruff, but cannot be easily removed or brushed off.
How Are Head Lice Spread?
• Head lice move by crawling and cannot jump or fly.
• Head lice are mostly spread by direct head-to-head contact – for example, during play at home or school, slumber
parties, sports activities or camp.
• It is possible, but not common, to spread head lice by contact with items that have been in contact with a person with
head lice, such as clothing, hats, scarves or coats, or other personal items, such as combs, brushes or towels.
• Head lice transmission can occur at home, school or in the community.
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Infestation?
• Tickling feeling on the scalp or in the hair
• Itching (caused by the bites of the louse)
• Irritability and difficulty sleeping (lice are more active in the dark)
• Sores on the head (caused by scratching, which can sometimes become infected)
Finding a live nymph or adult louse on the scalp or in the hair is an indication of an active infestation. They are most
commonly found behind the ears and near the neckline at the back of the head.
What If My Child Gets Head Lice?
If you suspect your child might have head lice, it’s important to talk to a school nurse, pediatrician or family physician to
get appropriate care. There are a number of available treatments, including new prescription treatment options that are
safe and do not require nit combing.
Other things to consider in selecting and starting treatment include:
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HEAD LICE OVERVIEW Cont.
• Follow treatment instructions. Using extra amounts or multiple applications of the same medication is not
recommended, unless directed by healthcare professional. Resistance to some over-the-counter head lice treatments
has been reported.
• There is no scientific evidence that home remedies such as mayonnaise are effective treatments.
• Head lice do not infest the house. However, family bed linens and recently used clothes, hats and towels should be
washed in very hot water. Personal articles, such as combs, brushes and hair clips, should also be washed in hot soapy
water or thrown away if they were exposed to the persons with active head lice infestation. Head lice cannot jump or
fly, and only move by crawling. It is unlikely to find head lice living on objects like helmets or hats because they have feet
that are specifically designed to grasp on to the hair shaft of humans. Additionally, a louse can only live for a few hours
off the head. All household members and other close contacts should be checked, and those with evidence of an active
infestation should also be treated at the same time.
Information Obtained from National Association of School Nurse magazine.
Students to Pick Book Award Winners
Students at Whitewood Elementary School will help decide the winners of the two South Dakota Children's Book
Awards. Children in grades K-2nd will read and vote for books nominated to win the Prairie Bud Award. While third, fourth,
and fifth graders will read books vying for the Prairie Pasque Award. Nominations are compiled by a committee of South
Dakota librarians and educators who read and review every book to determine its appropriateness for the annual awards.
Books are selected for their quality and potential popularity with children.
The reading of Prairie Bud and Prairie Pasque nominees officially begins in the fall with each new school year. Awards
voting begins October 1 and concludes April 1. Marilyn Mendenhall, Elementary Library Media Specialist, Meade School
District and Whitewood Library Director, Rea Weyrich are joining resources to bring this books award program to
Whitewood students. Parents please ask your children to check these books out and help us to get Whitewood School
votes in. The South Dakota State Library tallies all votes and each award is given to the book receiving the most votes
from across the state. Winning titles are announced during National Library Week in April.
The Prairie Pasque Award was first given in 1987 to Ivy Ruckman for her book, Night of the Twisters. Other winners
include Phyllis Reynolds Naylor forShiloh, David Pateneaude for Someone Was Watching, and Louis Sachar for Holes.
The Prairie Bud Award was created by the Prairie Valley Reading Council and has been given annually since 1998.
Winners include The Toll-Bridge Troll by Patricia Wolff, Rotten Teeth by Laura Simms, and Look-Alikes by Joan Steiner.
Books nominated for both the Prairie Bud and Prairie Pasque Awards are available at our school and public libraries. For
more information, please contact Marilyn Mendenhall, Elementary Library Media Specialist, Meade School District or
Whitewood Library Director, Rea Weyrich at 269-2616.
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Mr. Jones has started a Robotics
club for the 4th, 5th and 6th grade
students that are interested. They
meet every Tuesday and Thursday
after school until 4:30. They are
learning how to build robots and
program them to run on an
obstacle course.
Quinten Carlson and Morgan
Papenfuss trying their robot on the
obstacle course.
Mr. Jones helping Sydney Underhill and Rio Sexton how to
program their robot.
Whitewood School is now collecting
Box Tops
Used Printer
Cartridges
Money raised will be used for student
incentive programs
Just a Reminder
The bell rings at 8:00 A.M. each
morning, the official start of the
school day. Parents are urged to
drop their children off prior to the
ringing of the bell. Children
should be here early enough to
line up with their classes for entrance to the building. We do
count students
tardy who enter
the building after
the 8:00 A.M.
bell rings.
Korbin Osborn and Ryker McGrath starting
their robot.
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Thank you to all the parents who come out to support
Whitewood ’s Family Night. We had about 120 parents and
children participate. This year ’s theme was Math Tales.
They used math literature to relate to math. We hope you
enjoy the free book that was sent home with your child.
Ms. Eymer working with Amelia Knutson, Rylie Smith, Teagen Hand
and Levi Melanson.
Carla Knutson guides Kaidynce Hand and
Karl Knutson in their activity.
Mrs. Meredith gives some
instructions to Eric Schneller
and Kyanna Garza.
Jan Beck from Youth and Family Services was also
there to assist youngsters with activities.
“Time is the most valuable thing that a man can spend.”
― Diogenes Laërtius
Whitewood PTO
Whitewood Parent/Teacher Organization – please consider a little time
Whitewood PTO is a group of volunteer parents who combine their efforts with the teachers and staff
of the school to enhance the educational experiences of the students. To offer these opportunities, the
PTO needs just a little volunteer time from parents. Some of the events sponsored by the PTO raise
funds which are used to pay for school field trips or other special projects for the students.
Even if you can’t attend the monthly meeting on the 4th Monday of each month at 4:30 PM at the
school library, you can help by helping with specific events. *Childcare is provided at the monthly meetings.*
Please consider helping at one or more of the following events. Enter the information on the form
below and return it to your child’s teacher by November 6th.
Thank you in advance!
Date/Time
Activity/Need
September
Back to School Picnic
October 30th
5:30p-7p
November 16th
5:00p – 6:30p
Fall Festival
set up,
booths/games,
cleanup
Soup and Pie Supper
bring pie or soup;
help with set up or
clean up
December 18th
7:00 pm
Christmas Program
bring/sell goodies
March 17th
5:00P – 6:30p
Potato Feed
serve, bring toppings,
cleanup
March 24th
2:30 pm
Easter Egg Hunt
help with event
Name
Phone
Email
We hope you were able to enjoy this event!!