SEPTEMBER FAMILY NEWSLETTER 2019

PRINCIPAL CARLA WULF Fall Pictures September:  2nd-No School  10th-Fundraiser DUE!  10th-PTO Skate Fundraiser Due!!! Night, 6-8 pm An exciting exhibit is Tuesday, September 10th  17th-Body coming to our school Venture Be looking for the September 17th. 8:30am-2:30pm.  17th-Constitution Day! picture packets in Students tour the human body and learn how to  19th-PTO Monday folders. Chick-fil-A night, apply Power Panthers Please make sure 5-7pm (4th grade Please be sure Slogan... you include your & Gifted hosting) to have packets Eat Smart. Play Hard. students name and  24th-Fall Volunteers Needed!! teacher on the Pictures and money fundraiser packet If you would like to be a  and order forms. 24th-PTO returned to presenter at an exhibit meeting, 7pm Also, be sure to or for tear down include all money  25th-3rd grade school by afterwards, please stop in the collection Fitness day, September by the office to fill out a 9:15am-1pm volunteer form. envelope.  26th-5th grade 24th. Great Plains Nature Center/ KIDS CAN (bring a sack lunch)  27th-No School PTO Activities

Ruth Clark phone 554-2333 PTO Skate Night @ PTO Meeting, Library Roller City fax 554-2340 Sept. 24th, 7 pm Sept. 10th, 6-8 pm Transportation phone 554-2213 PTO Chick-fil-A family night, Derby Food Service Sept. 19th, 5-7 pm phone 554-2219 P A G E 2

Medications at School According to Kansas State Statutes, children who have medications to take at school need to have them kept in the Nurse’s office and not with the child. Especially in elementary, medications are to be kept in a locked cabinet at all times for the safety of your child and other children at the school. Children lose track of time and are prone to wanting to use their medications when they feel the need, rather than the proper times. I do realize that some parents send medications to the health room via their children. I would appreciate a call so that I know they are on the way and can take them from your child before school starts. Thank you for your help in this matter.

Illness It is recommended that children with the following symptoms stay home for 24 hours after these symptoms are resolved, unless a note from the family physician states that the student can attend school. Children should be fever-free for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of fever reducing medication before returning to school.

 fever at or above 100F  diarrhea  vomiting  sore throat  rashes

 red, draining eyes  thick, green nasal discharge  ear drainage

Please feel free to contact me anytime if you have questions or concerns about your child/children as I have a very open door policy and enjoy meeting parents as well. Looking forward to a great year!!!

This year USD 261 will be providing a free dental screening to all students enrolled Pre-K-5th during the school year. All students in pre-k, kindergarten, 1st, 3rd and 5th grades, as well as any new students will have their vision and hearing screened during the school year. The screening will be provided at the school and will be at no charge. Should you have any questions or concerns about the screening or would prefer that your child not be screened; you can contact the school nurse at 554-2233. Results of the screening will be sent home by the end of the school year and should a concern be identified at the time of testing the school nurse will contact the parents. Dental Screenings: Sep- tember 17th Basic screenings with Health Dept. and Dec. 2 with Extended Care Clinic. Hearing & Vision Screenings: September 16th, 18th and 19th, Rechecks October 4th.

Thank you, Ms. Cope, Ruth Clark Health Aide P A G E 3

We are excited about the new school year at Ruth Clark Elementary. Our teachers know going back to school can be filled with many emotions and for some students getting back into the routine is difficult. However, here are a few tips to help the transition back to school be more successful.

Ease into a Schedule Most children spend their summers staying up late and sleeping in, which can make starting school on time a bit of a shock to the system. By pushing bedtimes up by one-half or one hour each week, your child will be better prepared to meet that first early bell with a smile.

Plan to Eat Right When children spend many hours each day in a classroom, they need all the nutrition they can get to keep their brains in top performing condition. Begin with a healthy breakfast and try to have family dinner nights as often as possible throughout the week.

Set Up a Reading Spot Once the spot is created, use it at the same time every day, establishing a study/reading time after school.

Stay Connected Look and sign your child’s agenda every night.

Get a Handle on the Curriculum It is okay if your son/daughter is learning and trying new approaches in learning. Our world is constantly advancing, and we are attempting to better prepare future successful leaders, problem solvers and world changers.

Get Involved Volunteer to help in the classroom, attend events, work in our library or the lunch room one day a week. There are many ways to get involved that allow you to observe your child in the school environment. If work keeps you too busy, then talk to your child every day about the school day.

Learn the Art of Organization Older students may need some help in the organization department if they want to be as successful academically as they can be. Help them create methods that will work for them and guide them to apply it.

Teach Good Study Habits Students need to explore study methods and practices that work for them and then employ those practices throughout the year. The most important fact to drive home is that daily study is much more effective than last-minute cramming.

Keep it Positive The most important part of preparing for the upcoming school year is to keep a positive attitude about the experience. When parents show a positive attitude towards school, students will tend to do so too! .

Windy Wellner Learning Facilitator