Lansing Elementary Community School

LANSING ELEMENTARY
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
551 Lansing Street • Aurora, Colorado 80010 • 303-364-8297 • Fax 303-326-1224
Important Dates to Remember
February 1st
February 4th
February 5th
February 6th
February 6th
February 7th
February 8th
February 12th
February 13th
February 14th
February 15th
February 18th
February 19th
February 19th
February 20th
February 21st
February 22nd
February 25th
February 26th
February 27th
Spirit Day Crazy hair day- must be in uniform
ESL Classes 5:30PM-7:00PM
Cooking Matters Classes/Zumba 3:00PM-5:30PM
ESL Classes 5:30PM-7:00PM
Whiz Kids 6:00PM-8:00PM
Teachers in Service no classes
No School
Cooking Matters Classes/Zumba 3:00PM-5:30PM
Whiz Kids 6:00PM-8:00PM
Accountability 5:30PM-6:30PM
APAC for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade
No School- Presidents Day
Parent Coffee 8:00AM- 9:00AM
Cooking Matters Classes 3:00PM-5:30PM
Whiz Kids 6:00PM-8:00PM
International Culture Night 5:30PM-7:00PM
APAC for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade
5th Grade Field Trip to Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Cooking Matters/Zumba Classes 3:00PM-5:30PM
Whiz Kids 6:00PM-8:00PM
Parent Coffee Meetings
Please join us each month for our Parent Coffee Meetings, which are
held on the third Tuesday of each month from 8:00AM-9:00AM in the
cafeteria. We discuss a variety of topics such as health & nutrition,
school activities, volunteer opportunities, community events and
much more. Look for fliers coming home with your child and for the
reminder phone calls, we hope to see you soon!
February 2013
No Toys, or Other Items
from Home Please
Spirit Day- Pajama Day!
Students May Only Bring to School the Supplies
They Need for Learning. Bringing personal property
to school creates many unnecessary problems.
Please remind your child NOT to bring toys,
balls, cell phones, electronic games, etc. from
home. Playground equipment is provided by the
school. The school cannot be responsible for the
replacement of personal items brought from home.
It is best if students do not bring cell phones to
school. Should there be some reason that a parent
feels a child needs to have a cell phone with them
at school; the cell phones need to be turned off and
put away in backpacks during the day. If any staff
member sees a student using a cell phone (even if
it is not in use) during the school day they will take
the phone away and put it in a safe place. The staff
member will then make arrangements to return it to
the parent.
Erin Dilbeck our Preschool
Teacher Organized a 5K
Run/Walk Fundraiser for
Sandy Hook Elementary
School
Over winter break, Erin Dilbeck our Preschool
teacher here at Lansing decided to do something
positive after the incident at Sandy Hook Elementary
School in Connecticut. It all started with an idea
of a 5k Run/Walk and with a $25 donation per
participant and all money raised would go towards
the Sandy Hook Fund. The idea first made its way to
Face book, shortly thereafter it was then picked up
by Boulder Running Company. The event brought
in over 200 people and raised over $6000 for the
cause. A special thanks to all the teachers and staff
who participated in the event Erin Dilbeck, Erin Pink,
Stacy Davis, Keely Tallarico, Monica Kirkegaard,
Karen Balutowski, Jan Dunn, Annie Kersten, Jodi
Sonberg and Molly McMorrow.
Art
During the past semester students have shown their
immense talents and dedication in art class. In that
time we have done some great projects like; Dia de
los Muertos Calaveras, Kandinski Circles, X-ray and
Dot Paintings, Collage Owls, Hand Designs, Op Art
Blobs, “Me” Portraits and Pattern Snakes to name
a few. Students have put in a lot of effort into their
work and it shows! Within the next couple of weeks,
for the most part, students will be taking their
projects home. I would like to hold on to some to
put up around the school as well as for the district
art show that is coming up. I encourage all of you to
come and look at all the great work that is displayed
throughout the school.
Music News
PE News
Our K-2 students learned more music theory
this month by adding another rhythm friend to
our vocabulary: quarter note. We compared
similarities and differences between whole note
(4 beats), half note (2 beats) and now quarter
note (1 beat). We practiced composing and
creating new lyrics to songs by changing “Five
Fat Turkeys” to “Five Fat Snowmen”. We
strengthened our gross motor movement skills
by dancing to “Rockin Around the Christmas
Tree”. We also continued to sharpen our listening
skills by playing jingle bells and rhythm sticks to
A and B sections of “Sleigh Ride”. Lastly we
watched/discussed a YouTube performance of
a famous composer, John Williams, conducting
the Boston Pops playing “Sleigh Ride”. The
“whip” was everyone’s favorite part!
We have been fortunate to have received some new
equipment this year. Courtesy of a 5th Gear for Kids
grant, we now have three portable tennis nets, with a set
of thirty tennis racquets, and 3 dozen low compression
tennis balls. In addition, we have also received a set of
30 gator skin balls of various sizes and colors that we
will be able to use in PE as well. Information about the
5th Gear for Kids, a program for fifth grade students in
Aurora, is available at http://5thgearkids.org/.
3rd graders are learning how to play the soprano
recorder. We connected previous knowledge of
Native American music, “The Canoe Song” to
our new instrument; for example a recorder is a
relative of the Native American flute. We saw/
discussed pictures of the flute family, learned
how to play B and G on the recorder and what
it looks like on the treble clef. Our next goal
is to create an ensemble (group of musicians)
to play a recurring rhythm on the drum, add
xylophone e minor chords, and layer in recorders
improvising on B or G. This is evolving into
an instrumental piece we will add to our vocal
“Canoe Song”, thus bringing children full circle
into the composing/performing process.
4th and 5th graders were introduced to
Colorado State Std. “Creation of Music” as
well, via choreography. We learned to sing “Hot
Chocolate” from the movie Polar Express. It’s
got a strong, Latin feel, perfect for choreography.
Next we learned how to segment the lyrics
(break down into workable parts) to refine how
to add movement, a bit at a time, sometimes in
longer phrases, always checking for what makes
sense. Then in small groups, we combined
our movements as one group. We performed
in class for each other and scored groups via
a rubric, 3 being the best, 1 being most work
needed. In evaluating ourselves and each other,
we took on the role of audience ourselves and
learned that visual patterns and formations truly
make for a richer musical experience.
February is Heart Month
Take care of your heart and get some cardiovascular
exercise.
Jumping Rope is great cardiovascular exercise and the
benefits are significant. By including physical activity into
daily living children and adults can significantly reduce
the onset and burden of heart Disease. Jumping rope,
brisk walking, bike riding, and swimming are all aerobic
exercises that are good for your heart!! Smoking is the
most preventable cause of heart disease. Smoking
increases the tendency of the blood to clot which can
result in a stroke.
Heart Facts:
Did you know your heart weighs as much as a sneaker
and is the size of your fist.
Most heart attacks occur between the hours of 8 and 9
AM. Laughter increases your blood flow, which is good
for your heart and may reduce stress.
Target Grant for 3rd Grade
Students
Each year 3rd grade goes on a field trip and this year we
decided to go venture out to the Downtown aquarium.
To help fund the cost of the trip we applied for a Target
Grant, which we received and this grant will fund both
the bus fee and entry fee to the aquarium. The 3rd
graders are excited for this opportunity and experience.
During our trip to the aquarium we will be furthering our
understandings around animals and their habitats. We
are looking forward to our big trip in March!
IN SCHOOL ON TIME EVERY DAY = SUCCESS!
All children are expected to be in school on time every day, with the exception of a doctor appointment or other
valid family emergency. Learning starts as soon as possible in the morning and late children miss their first class
instruction. Frequent tardies cause children to delayed in that class. Parents, please help us work with your
children to be in school on time every day. A frequent day tardy is unacceptable. If you would like to talk to me
regarding this issue please come and see or call me.
Mrs. Jan Dunn
Health/Attendance Clerk
303-364-8297
Blood Drive
In December Lansing’s staff participated in our second annual blood drive in honor of Ivan Martin. We were able
to collect 19 donations which was a great success because one donation usually saves up to three lives. We
want to thanks Children’s Hospital for coming to Lansing for the drive and we look forward to donating again
next year.
A Special Thank You!
Rosa Huertas, Leticia Munoz and Alejandra Vazquez we appreciate all you do here at Lansing
Breakfast
Breakfast
President’s Day
No Classes
Chicken Patty Sandwich
Sándwich de pavo
Lunch
& String Cheese
ypalito de queso
Breakfast
“Spicy Buffalo Tenders”
Breakfast
7
In Service Day
No Classes
Some schools may be in session,
please contact your school kitchen
manager for menu.
8
FRIDAY
Ham, Ch, & Egg Bagel Sandwich
Sándwich de desayuno
Breakfast
Breakfast
Avena
Lunch
or Cereal
& String
Cheese
O cereal
y barrita de
queso
Breakfast
Breakfast
Hawaiian Pizza
Pizza de “Hawaii”
Oatmeal
Tacos
Tacos
Lunch
Waffles w/Blueberry Topping
Wafles con arándanos azules por
encima
Fajita de pollo
Chicken Fajita
Lunch
Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwich
or
Cereal
& Biscuit
Sándwich de huevo y queso
en un
panecillo O cereal y panecillo
26
19
12
Sándwich de pavo
Turkey Sub
Lunch
Yogurt
w/Granola or
Cereal
& Yogurt
Yogur con granola O cereal y yogur
Breakfast
27
20
Breakfast
Guiso “Western Chili”
Lunch
& Mini Loaf
y mini pan
Breakfast
Hot Dog
Salchicha en un pan
Cereal
cereal
“Nachos Deluxe”
Nachos Deluxe
Lunch
Whole Wheat English Muffin
Sandwich
Sándwich en un pan integral, estilo
inglés
Western Chili
Lunch
Sausage & Cheese Biscuit
or
Cereal
& Pumpkin Bread
Salchicha y queso en un panecillo
O
cereal
y pan de calabaza
13
“Pig in a Blanket”
Pig in a Blanket
Lunch
Oatmeal
or Cereal
& String Cheese
Avena
O cereal
y barrita de queso
Breakfast
BBQ Chicken
Lunch
Aspen Power Bar
“Aspen Power Bar”
“
28
21
Lasaña
Lasagna
Lunch
Breakfast Smoothie
“Breakfast Smoothie”
Breakfast
Pocket Burger
Hamburguesa pequeña
Lunch
Pancake on a Stick
Panqueque en un palito
Breakfast
Pollo con salsa dulce, al estilo barbacoa
14
and Yogurt
Breakfast
Lunch
Panecillo bollo y yogur
Muffin
22
Quesadilla de queso
Cheese Quesadilla
Lunch
Cinn Puff
& String Ch Or
Cereal
& String Cheese
Bolita de pan con canela, y barrita de
queso O cereal y barrita de queso
Breakfast
Homemade Mac & Cheese
Macarrones con queso, al estilo casero
15
Parent Conference Exchange Day
No Classes
or 100% fruit juice
& bread
or protein item are offered daily Daily Lunch Selections: Variety of fresh, canned, & frozen produce
Se ofrece una variedad de cereal y pan o elemento con proteína diariamente. Selección diaria de almuerzos: Variedad de productos frescos, en conserva y congelados
A variety of Cereal
Variedad de fruta fresca o jugo 100% de fruta
* Contains Pork/Contiene de cerdo
Variety of fresh fruit
Selección diaria de desayunos Variedad de leche: descremada y 1%
WITHOUT NOTICE/MENU PUEDE CAMBIAR SIN AVISO PREVIO***
Daily Breakfast Selections: Milk Variety: Skim and 1%
***MENU MAY CHANGE
Non-discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to
USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Declaración de No-Discriminación: Esto explica qué hacer si usted crée que se le ha tratado injustamente.
De acuerdo con la ley Federal y la póliza del Departamento de Agricultura, está prohibido que ésta institución discrimine basado en la raza, el color, la nacionalidad, el sexo, la edad o la incapacidad. Para presentar una queja por discriminación, por favor escriba a USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 o llame al 202-720-5964 (voz y TDD). USDA es un empleador y proveedor de igualdad en las oportunidades de trabajo.
Looking for part-time work while your children are in school? If interested in working for Nutrition Services, apply at 1085 Peoria, Aurora or online http://www.aps.k12.co.us ($10.00/hr)
Hot Ham & Cheese
Sándwich caliente, de jamón y queso
Lunch
Pancakes with Strawberry Topping
or
Cereal
& Boiled Egg
Panqueques con fresas por encima O
cereal con huevo hervido
25
18
Lunch
Spicy Buffalo Tenders
Cereal
Cereal
6
1
Baked Fish
Pescado horneado
Breakfast
THURSDAY
WHOA!
5
WEDNESDAY
Lunch
Breakfast Bagel
or Cereal
Desayuno en un pan tipo “bagel”
O cereal
11
4
TUESDAY
SLOW!
KEY
GO!
MONDAY
February 2013
ELEMENTARY & K-8 BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENU
AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Excito significa estar en la Escuela todos los días!
Todos los estudiantes deben estar en la escuela a tiempo todos los días, con excepción de citas al doctor,
enfermedad, o emergencias. El aprendizaje empieza lo mas pronto posible en la mañana y los estudiantes que
lleguen tarde pierden la primer instrucción. Las llegadas tarde frecuentes son la causa de interrupciones en
aprendizaje en clase. Padres por favor ayuden a que sus hijos lleguen a tiempo todos los días. Las llegadas
no son aceptadas. Si le gustaría hablar conmigo sobre este tema venga a verme o llámeme.
Sra. Jan Dunn
Encargada de Asistencia/Salud
303-364-8297
Blood Drive
In December Lansing’s staff participated in our second annual blood drive in honor of Ivan Martin. We were able
to collect 19 donations which was a great success because one donation usually saves up to three lives. We
want to thanks Children’s Hospital for coming to Lansing for the drive and we look forward to donating again
next year.
A Special Thank You!
Rosa Huertas, Leticia Munoz and Alejandra Vazquez we appreciate all you do here at Lansing
Hemos tenido suerte de haber recibido equipo nuevo
este año. Cortesía de “5th Gear for Kids Grant” ahora
tenemos 3 red de tenis, 30 raquetas de tenis, y 3 docenas
de pelotas de tenis. También recibimos varias pelotas
de diferentes tipos y tamaños. Información sobre el
programa “5th Gear for Kids Grant” esta disponible en
la pagina de Internet http://5thgearkids.org/.
Nuestros estudiantes de Zinder, 1er y 2do
grado aprendieron mas música este mes.
Compararon las similares y diferencias sobre
una nota musical, media nota, y un cuarto de
nota. Estaremos practicando y creando nuevos
versos a canciones, cambiando los versos
como “five fat turkey. También continuaremos
a crecer mas en los movimientos cuando bailen
a canciones como “Rockin Around Christmas
Tree”. También tendrán que escuchar más el
ritmo de las canciones como las secciones A y B
de “Sleigh Ride”. Por ultimo hablaremos sobre
la presentación de un famoso compositor, John
Williams, conduciendo las canciones “Sleigh
Ride”. La parte de “Whip” fue la favorita de
todos.
Anuncio de Educación Física
Anuncio de Musica
Los estudiantes de 3er grado están aprendiendo
a tocar el soprano. Estamos conectado
aprendizaje de música nativa americana “The
Canoe Song” a nuestros instrumentos: por
ejemplo a la flauta nativa americana. Vieron
y hablaron sobre fotos de diferentes flautas,
aprendieron a tocar B y G en la grabadora.
Nuestra meta es crear un grupo de músicos a
tocar al ritmo de tambor, saxofón, y diferentes
instrumentos. Esto será agregado a nuestra
pieza instrumental. “Canoe Song” Esto les
ayudara con el proceso de presenta/componer.
4to y 5to grados fueron introducidos a la
coreografía “Creation of Music” (Creación de la
música). Aprendieron a cantar “Hot Chocolate:
de la película “Polar Express” tiene una
sensación latina, y corografía perfecta. También
aprendieron versos, movimientos, frases largas
que tendían sentido. Luego en grupos pequeños,
combinaron movimientos como un solo grupo.
Hicieron presentación en clase para uno a otro y
se evaluaron entre ellos mismos, tomaron el role
de audiencia y aprendieron las formaciones de
una experiencia musical.
Febrero es el mes del
Corazon
Cuide bien su corazón y haga ejercicio cardiovascular.
Brincar la cuerda es un buen ejercicio y tiene beneficios
significares. Si incluye actividad física diariamente en
la vida de los niños y adultos reducirá el riesgo de los
problemas del corazón. Brincar la cuerda, caminar
rápidamente, montar bicicleta, nadar y todo ejercicio
aeróbico son buenos para el corazón!! Fumar es la
causa mas común de los problemas del corazón.
Fumar puede causar un ataque al corazón.
Cosas del Corazón
Sabia que su corazón pesa lo mismo que un zapato y
mide como su puno.
La mayoría de ataques al corazón ocurren de 8 a 9 de
la mañana.
La risa ayuda a que la sangre corra con más facilidad y
es bueno para el corazón y reduce el estrés.
Beca de Target para los
Estudiantes de 3er Grado
Cada ano los estudiantes de 3er grado vana un paseo
y este ano decidieron ir al acuario para ayudar con
este costo aplicamos para una beca a Target, cual fue
recibida y ayudara con la transportación y con el costo
de la entrada al acuario. Los Estudiantes de 3er grado
están contentos de esta oportunidad y experiencia.
Durante el paseo aprenderemos de animales y los
lugares donde habitan. El paseo será en el mes de
Marzo.
No es permitido traer
juguetes o otros artículos
personales de casa
Spirit Day- Pajama Day!
Los estudiantes solo deben traer útiles escolares a
la escuela, estos son necesarios para el aprendizaje.
Traer artículos personales solo conduce a problemas
innecesarios en la escuela. Por Favor dígale a
su hijo/a que no puede traer juguetes, pelotas,
celulares juegos electrónicos, etc. Todo tipo de
equipo de jugar para el patio es proveído por la
escuela. La escuela no es responsable de reaplacar
los artículos personales que sus hijos leven de casa.
Es mejor que sus hijos no traigan celulares ala
escuela. Si hay alguna razón que usted piense que
su hijo necesite traer celular a la escuela dígale que
debe mantenerlo apagados y no sacarlos durante
el día de clases. Si algún personal de la escuela
encuentra a un estudiante con el celular fuera de
su mochila durante clases se lo quitara y pondrá
en un lugar seguro. Esta persona se asegurara de
entregar el celular los padres del estudiante.
Erin Dilbeck Nuestra
maestra de preschool
organizo un recaudado
de fondos para la escuela
Sandy Hook
Durante las vacaciones de invierno, Erin Dilbeck
nuestra maestra de preschool aquí en Lansing
decidió hacer algo positivo después del incidente en
la escuela Sandy Hook en Connecticut. Empezó con
la idea de una caminata de 5 kilómetros y con una
donación de $25 por participante y todo le dinero
recaudado fue para la escuela Sandy Hook. La idea
primero se puso en facebook, luego fue adaptada
por la compañía (Boulder Running Compañía). El
evento trajo como 200 personas y recaudo mas de
$6000 para la causa. Le damos gracias a todos los
maestros y personal que participaron en el evento,
Erin Dilbeck, Erin Pink, Stacy Davis, Keely Tallarico,
Monica Kirkegaard, Karen Balutowski, Jan Dunn,
Annie Kersten, Jody Sonberg y Molly McMarrow.
Arte
Durante el semestre pasado los estudiantes han
ensenado sus talentos y dedicación a la clase de
arte. Hemos hecho bastante proyectos como: Día
de los Muertos, Calaveras, círculos de Hindis Ki,
X-ray, Dot Painting, Colages de Tecolotes, Diseños
de manos, Op Art Blobs,Pinturas de ellos mismos,
y patrones de Víboras. Los estudiantes han puesto
mucho esfuerzo en su trabajo y se nota. En unas
semanas los estudiantes se llevaran sus proyectos
a casa. Me gustaría quedarme con unos para poner
los en los pacillos para la exhibición de arete que
tendremos pronto. Espero que todos vengan a ver
que trabajo tan bueno hicieron los estudiantes.
LANSING ELEMENTARY
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
551 Lansing Street • Aurora, Colorado 80010 • 303-364-8297 • Fax 303-326-1224
Fechas Importantes
1 de Febrero
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5 de Febrero
6 de Febrero
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25 de Febrero
26 de Febrero
27 de Febrero
Día Especial de peinado loco- deben usar uniforme
Clases de ESL 5:30PM a 7:00PM
Clases de cocinar / Zumba 3:00PM a 5:30PM
Clases de ESL 5:30PM a 7:00PM
Programa de Whiz Kids 6:00PM-8:00PM
Taller para Maestros no habrá clases
No habrá clases
Clases de cocinar / Zumba 3:00PM a 5:30PM
Programa de Whiz Kids 6:00PM-8:00PM
Junta de contabilidad 5:30PM-6:30PM
Programa APAC estudiantes de Zinder, 1ro, 2do
No habrá clases Día de los Presidentes
Junta de padres 8:00AM-9:00AM
Clases de cocinar / Zumba 3:00PM a 5:30PM
Programa de Whiz Kids 6:00PM-8:00PM
Noche de Cultura Internacional 5:30PM a 7:00PM
Programa APAC estudiantes de Zinder, 1ro, 2do
Paseo de 5to grado al Museo de ciencias y naturaleza de Denver
Clases de cocinar / Zumba 3:00PM a 5:30PM
Programa de Whiz Kids 6:00PM-8:00PM
Juntas de Padres
Acompáñenos a nuestras juntas de padres cada mes, que se llevaran
acabo cada 3er martes del mes en la cafetería. Hablaremos sobre
diferente temas como salud y nutrición, actividades escolares,
oportunidades para voluntarios, eventos en la comunidad y mucho
mas. Enviaremos cartas con su hijo/a con esta información y también
recibirá llamadas por teléfono como recordatorios, esperamos verlos
pronto.
Febrero 2013