Camanche Community School District

Camanche Elementary Newsletter

 

NEWSLETTER #24-18

January 18, 2024

 

VALENTINE CLASSROOM PARTIES

            Camanche Elementary classrooms will have their valentine parties on Friday, February 9^th and we are looking for classroom sponsors for party snacks and drinks. Please call the CES main office if you would like to purchase a snack and drink for your student’s classroom. Cost is $1.10 per student and includes BOTH the snack and drink. For example, a classroom that has 20 students would cost $22.00. All orders are due by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2^ND. Thank you for keeping our students safe!

 

PRESCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT

            Children who live in Iowa and will turn 4 years old on or before September 15, 2024, qualify for FREE PRESCHOOL. Please join us for a preschool information night on Thursday, February 8^th at 5:00 p.m. in the elementary school library.

 

KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP

            Kindergarten Round Up will be held on Wednesday, February 21^st at 1:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m., or 5:00 p.m. If you have a child that will turn 5 years old on or before September 15^th, 2024, please call our office to add them to our Round Up list. We can’t wait to meet all of our future kindergarteners!

 

FROM MRS. MUNSON

            This week discuss with your student, “Each one of us is unique, but when we come together our school is complete”. It’s important to teach our children that without adversity, the world would lack excitement and variety. Everyone is important and has something to offer the world. For children to truly accept differences in their peers, they must develop an attitude to openness and respect for each other. You can easily instill this in children by celebrating differences and being conscious of your own words and actions, monitoring media consumption, and teaching good social skills. Encourage the positive aspects of similarities and differences on a daily basis. Be willing to answer your child’s questions about differences they notice in others and encourage them to ask you questions. You can also create opportunities for your children to play and work with others who are different. As your children become aware of diversity, they may ask specific questions about the differences or disabilities of their peers. These questions should not be discouraged but should be discussed and explored. For more information visit: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-teach-children-about-cultural-awareness-and-diversity

 

            Here are a few books to read with your student on accepting differences:

·       The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson

·       The Judgmental Flower by Julia Cook

·       Diversity is Key by Bryan Smith

·       Odd Velvet by Mary Whitcomb

·       All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufmna

·       Different Just Like Me by Lori Mitchell

·       The Crayon Box That Talked by Shane DeRolf

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Feb 8^th                         Preschool Information Night 5:00 p.m. in the CES Library

Feb 9^th                        Classroom Valentine Parties

Feb 19^th                        NO SCHOOL – President’s Day

Feb 21^st                        Kindergarten Round Up in the CES Library

Feb 23^rd                       Spring Picture Day 

Mar 6^th & 7^th               Parent/Teacher Conferences EARLY DISMISSAL both days @1:08/1:15

Mar 8^th                        NO SCHOOL

Mar 11^th – 15^th                NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

Mar 29^th                     NO SCHOOL – Good Friday

 

 

Yours in education,

Aimee Dohse – Principal