25 Kindergarten Orientation, 3:30-5:30 Pm

Upcoming Events February

25 Kindergarten Orientation, 3:30-5:30 pm. 28 PTA Treat Cart Reptiles Assembly, 2:00 pm. March 1 State Day 4 Teacher Appreciation Day 7 Spirit Day Internet Safety Assemblies, grades 3-4, 1:20 pm., grades 5-6, 2:15 pm. Breakfast and a Book, 7:30 am. 10 Cook’s Night Out, Fazoli’s 5-8pm 13 Science Fair, 6-8pm 14 Early Dismissal 1:10pm Treat Cart 18 Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:45-7:45pm 19 Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:45-7:15pm 21 No School 28 Student Council Dress Up Day

Individuals with Integrity We have begun this year’s “Individuals with Integrity” program. Students are chosen by their teacher and / or classmates based on criteria which include: comes to school regularly and on time, completes assignments, contributes in class, makes responsible choices, etc. Students recognized as “Individuals with Integrity” are:Bryan Raudales, Johnny Palermo, and Rosa Andrade . Congratulations!

AdvancED Survey Results In the fall of 2013, parents, students, and staff took part in the AdvancED survey. The survey gathered feedback on a wide variety of topics impacting both Bellevue Public Schools and Avery Elementary School. Now that results are in, I would like to share them with our Avery families. As we look at the results, we will celebrate high points and reflect on ways to keep moving in a positive direction toward our school and district goals. Your feedback and involvement as parents is an integral part of this process. I would like to extend an invitation to all Avery families to join me on March 6, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in our Media Center for a brief presentation. Survey results will be shared at the beginning of our March PTA meeting. I look forward to this meaningful time of sharing.

Breakfast and a Book Please plan on attending “Breakfast and a Book” on Friday, March 7, 2014, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. Students and their adult guest(s) may join Avery staff in the Library to enjoy juice or milk and a doughnut while reading a wonderful book. Students may either bring their favorite book to read or choose from books available in the Media Center. Students must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate in this event. Hope to see you there!

Hit the Books! Avery PTA has partnered with the Omaha Storm Chasers program called Hit the Books! This program is to encourage children to read and enjoy the rewards of reading. All your child has to do is turn in their reading hours on the Reading Blaster calendar that comes home every month. If your child turns in their form for the next two months they will receive some cool prizes and a BERM TICKET VOUCHER FOR A BASEBALL GAME ON APRIL 5TH. We will also be selling discounted tickets for the family to purchase if they would like to go to the game also. Please encourage your child/children to read!

Kindergarten Registration Avery Elementary will hold its annual Kindergarten Registration on Tuesday, February 25th, 2014, from 3:30-5:30p.m. Children who will be five years of age on or before July 31, 2014, are invited to attend. Parents will need to bring a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate (the one with the raised seal), and current health and immunization records. Our school secretary, Mrs. Barber and other staff members will be available to help parents with registration for the upcoming school year. If you know of someone who needs this information, please pass it on. Each Bellevue elementary school has Kindergarten Registration scheduled. Parents who are unable to attend our Registration may complete the necessary paperwork at any building or come to the office at any time. Registration packets will be mailed. Please bring completed registration forms to Registration. If you have any questions or need registration forms, please contact office at 402-293-4460.

Teacher Appreciation Day Tuesday, March 4, 2014, has been designated as Teacher Appreciation Day in the Bellevue Public Schools. This day has been set aside to honor our teachers, past and present, who have touched the lives of all of us and our children. Thank you for all that you do.

Science Fair The Science Fair will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., for all of students in grades K-6. Start your experiments now and use your observations to present at the Science Fair. Any kind of science related experiment will work. Please check out our Media Center or the Internet for ideas. Sign –up sheets for the Science Fair are attached.

[Type text] [Type text] [Type text] Parent /Student /Teacher Conferences Mark your calendars now for second semester parent/student/teacher conferences, March 18, 3:45-7:45 p.m. and March 19, 3:45-7:15 p.m. Attached you will find a schedule of when school specialists are available during

Youth Art Month March is designated by the Bellevue Public Schools as “Youth Art Month.” Please stop by the Lied Activity Center during the month of March to view our Avery students’ artwork.

Summer Fun Summer school brochures will be handed out at parent / student/ teacher conferences. Registration will begin on Monday, March 24, 2014. Please return your registration form as soon as possible.

Daylight Savings Time Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward on March 9th for Daylight Savings Time

School Information Just a reminder, there will be an early dismissal on March 14th at 1:10 p.m. and no school on March 21st.

Internet Assemblies On Friday afternoon, March 7th, Completely Kids will be putting on 2 plays related to internet safety. ‘Natalie the Net Nanny’ teaches 3rd and 4th graders how to stay safe in the cyber world. Through role-plays, students learn the importance of keeping personal information and passwords private, online “netiquette,” who you can trust online, and when to get help from an adult. ‘Internet Safety Squad’ is designed for grades 5-6. This engaging and relevant play about social media demonstrates the effects of the “Viral Spiral,” how and when to get out of it and ways to avoid getting “sucked in” in the first place. The play also briefly addresses a request for a “private photo” which is ultimately declined with the help of an ally. Please discuss these important messages with your children.