Potlatch Elementary School MONTHLY NEWSLETTER December 2016 'Aiming For Excellence' 208 875 1331 Dates to Remember Dear Parents, 12/10/16 Santa visits,lighted xmas parade, 4-Hxmas store 12/15/16 National Bill of Rights Day As we settle in after Thanksgiving, the winter 12/17/16 U of I Readers as Leaders Kick-off game 5PM holiday season is closing in quickly. It is a short 12/21/16 Winter Music Program 9AM & 1:15 dismissal three weeks until Christmas break. We ask for your 12/21-1/3/17 Winter Break continued support in sending your student prepared 12/21/16 Pick up sharing tree gifts for our cold and unpredictable weather. We also ask 01/04/16 First day of school in the New Year you to please continue having your students here daily 01/13/16 End of 2nd qtr & Early release + FARM for 6th grade and on time. Our student’s in class time is important 01/16/16 No School to their continued successes. With the coming holidays, 02/04/16 Readers as Leaders end of year award at UofI gameI ask you to please mark your calendar for our Seasonal Concert on Wed. December 21st at 9:00am. We enjoy seeing Readers as Leaders Program you all there and sharing the great works of our students. This program is used to encourage and motivate students to From all of us Potlatch Elementary Family members, we read. It partners with Dr. Pickard and the U of I men's wish you all a pleasant, relaxing, and family event filled basketball team. Christmas season. Saturday, Dec. 17 students are invited to attend the U of I Thank you for your continued support of our kids and Readers as Leaders Kick-off Game @ 5PM in the Kibbie Dome. their hard work that they accomplish here at school. Saturday, Feb. 4th students are invited to attend the U of I basketball game at 7PM at the Kibbie Dome. Thank you, The Silver & Gold award will be presented at this game. Mr. Haire
Inclement Weather School Closures Winter Music Program The school may need to close from time to time because Yes the program is on Wednesday this year of cold weather or other emergencies. In the event that Everyone is welcome to join us for this program at weather conditions would cause the closing of school, 9:00 AM in the elementary gym on December 21, 2016. these are the radio/TV stations that will be broadcasting Mr. Richards and the children always put on a wonderful the information by 7:00 AM: performance. So join us for an hour's worth of great entertainment. See you on December 21st. TV Stations and channels: Be sure to check the lost and found areas for items your KREM 2/ KXLY 4/ KHQ 6 child is missing. AM Stations: KRPL 1400/ KCLX 1450/ KRLC 1350/ KMAX 840/ KQQQ 1150 Interested in being a Foster Parent For information contact icwrtc at 208 676 1186 or FM Stations: http://www.icwrtc.org or call 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine KZFN 106.1/ KMOK 106.9/ KRAO 102.5/ KHTR 104.3/ The folks at these contact numbers will help you get your KZZL 99.5/ KVTY 105.1 questions answered and help you get licensed. Closures can also be found on our website
All Visitors to our school Just a reminder! It's that time of year for the weather Parents, grandparents, and anyone entering our to get colder and colder, please make sure your children school, you need to sign in as a visitor and wear a visitor have warm coats, hats, gloves and boots for the cold, sticker every time you enter. This was mentioned by cold days and a rain coat for the rainy days. the safety inspector how important this is for the If your child doesn't have proper clothing, please check safety of our children. at the clothing bank or let us know here at the school and we will do out best to help you locate the needed **School lunches** items . All Children will go out to recess unless it's Please be sure your child's lunch balance is paid pouring rain or the temperature is below 20◦ Fahrenheit. through the end of the school year. If you are not sure PARENTS, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN what your childs balance is, please call Sherry at ARE DRESSED FOR THE WEATHER! the school (208)875-1331 for an update. Lunches need to be paid in advance. Food and Candy on the bus Free and reduced: 40¢ for reduced lunches It is fine to take food/candy on the bus, however it Regular lunches: $2.25 or $50.00 for 22 lunches must be kept in your backpack. No open food is Milk costs 45¢ each if a student has milk with allowed on the bus. The driver will confiscate it cold lunch OR if they have a 2nd milk with hot lunch. from you.
Parents/Visitors welcome to eat lunch at the school Annual Christmas Store Dec.10th from 10AM-2PM We welcome parents to eat lunch with students. The Annual Christmas Store is for Kids ONLY! The cost is $3.95 for adults and $2.45 for non-students Children from 4-13 can come shop for everyone on their Call the office by 10AM on or before the day you will list. Everything is $1.00 and goes home wrapped. be joining us for lunch, so the lunch ladies have an If you have donations for the store P.S. Espresso & accurate count and make sure there is plenty for all. More is once again our official drop off or call to arrange pick-up. Any questions please call Erin at 208 596-9062 Dropping children at school in the morning Please drop your children off at the crosswalk on Parking at the school Highway 6. There is a crossing guard there every Please park on the South end of the school between morning to help them cross safely. the two red buildings on Ponderosa Drive or in front of Or you can drop them off on Ponderosa Drive at the the gym. crosswalk near the swimming pool. Have your child The parking directly in front of the office is designated enter the playground (fenced area) to walk to the as handicap parking, so if you do not have a handicap school. Remember the school is not open for sticker do not park there. students until 7:50 AM.
Picking children up after school If your child is ill or not coming to school: Please pick your children up at the crosswalk on If your child is not coming to school for any reason, Highway 6. There is a crossing guard there every please email: [email protected] or call day after school to help your child cross the street. the office by 9:00 AM and let us know on a daily basis. Or you can pick them up at the crosswalk (called the If you choose to email the teacher, please also CC the pick-up line) on Ponderosa drive near the swimming above email address or call 208 875-1331 pool. There are folks there to help them cross safely every day after school.