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Camanche Elementary Newsletter

 

NEWSLETTER #23-18

January 19, 2023

 

100TH DAY OF SCHOOL

            Camanche Elementary will celebrate the 100th day of school on Friday, January 27th. We have lots of fun activities planned for that day and would like to invite students to dress up like they are 100 years old. Get creative with glasses, hair, and outfits! It’s lots of fun!

 

VALENTINE CLASSROOM PARTIES

            Camanche Elementary classrooms will have their Valentine’s Day parties on Friday, February 10th. Please call the CES main office if you would like to purchase a snack and drink for your student’s classroom. Cost is .90 per student and includes BOTH the snack and drink. For example, a classroom that has 20 students would cost $18.00. All orders are due by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD. Thank you for keeping our students safe!

            When sending in Valentines please make sure they do not have any food or candy attached. We encourage nonfood items such as pencils, stickers, or erasers. Please contact CES if you have any questions.

 

SINGING VALENTINES

            Singing valentines are a fundraiser for the Camanche High School Vocal Department. The cost is only $5 and must be purchased by Wednesday, February 8th. The order form is  available in the office at Camanche Elementary. Singing valentines are available for purchase for K-4th grade students at CES.

 

BALANCE DUE

            Thank you to all of the families that are keeping your students’ lunch accounts in good standing! If your lunch account currently has a negative balance, please make every effort to pay any outstanding balance as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding your lunch account balance, please call Taryn at 563-259-3004 or email tdeterman@camanchecsd.org. Thank you!

 

KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP

            Kindergarten Round Up will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd at 2:15 p.m. & Thursday, February 23rd at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. If you have a child that will turn 5 years old on or before September 15, 2023, please call our office to add them to our Round Up list. We can’t wait to meet all of our future kindergarteners!

 

PRESCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT

            Children who live in Iowa and will turn 4 years old on or before September 15, 2023 qualify for FREE PRESCHOOL. Please join us for a preschool information night on Thursday, February 9th at 5:00 p.m. in the elementary school library.

 

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 diversity, 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 of 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 and https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/teaching-tools/articles/culture/tough-talk-books-get-conversation-flowing.html

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

·       The Day You Begin, by Jacqueline Woodson

·       The Judgemental 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

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

Jan 27th                      100th Day of School

Feb 9th                        Preschool Information Night 5:00 p.m. in the CES Library

Feb 20th                      NO SCHOOL – President’s Day

Feb 22nd                      Kindergarten Round Up 2:15 p.m. in the CES Library

Feb 23rd                       Kindergarten Round Up 4:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. in the CES Library

Feb 24th                      Spring Picture Day

Mar 8th & 9th               Parent/Teacher Conferences EARLY DISMISSAL both days @ 1:08/1:15

Mar 10th-17th                NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

 

 

Yours in education,

Aimee Dohse – Principal