|
|
|
Dear Schofield Families,
Each month we will be emailing a monthly newsletter with important dates and information. In addition to the newsletter, we will use Facebook to communicate with our families. Be sure to "Like" our page and check it often for reminders and student learning highlights. Our website is also a great source for information. Be sure to check it out at republicschools.org.
|
|
School Improvement Plan
Academic Goals
Educators and students are working to reach the
following academic goals:
More than 80% of students will be proficient with literacy, writing and numeracy standards.
An update on academic goals will be provided in November.
In addition to sharing progress on building goals, Schofield educators would also like to share Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) results. Schofield scored above the state average in all but two areas (fourth grade literacy and fifth grade math) assessed. We are celebrating our performance while working to address the areas of growth.
Attendance and Discipline
Congratulations to the lifelong learners and leaders of Schofield Elementary! They met the attendance and discipline goals for the month of September. Students had above 96% attendance for the month and less than 30 discipline referrals. Students will celebrate with root beer floats on the 50th day of school!
After analyzing discipline referrals, Schofield will review expectations for the bus and the playground. A quarterly bus competition to decrease referrals has begun and playground expectations will be revisited with students.
|
|
Academic Support
Schofield Elementary is a Schoolwide Title building. This means that all students at Schofield Elementary can be supported by our reading interventionist if needed. Students support is based on literacy proficiency.
In addition to support from our reading interventionist, students can be supported through our tutoring program before or after school. Please contact your child's teacher if you would like to know more about the tutoring program at Schofield.
|
|
Student Leadership Teams
Schofield students recently completed a survey to choose the leadership teams they would like to serve on this year. Every student at Schofield Elementary will be able to serve on a team this year. Teams will change throughout the year to make this opportunity possible. Many teams have already met and will begin their work this week. Check Facebook often to see how students are leading this year.
|
|
Schofield Fundraiser
The 2016 Major Saver Discount Card campaign launches in Republic on Wednesday, October 19th & Thursday, October 20th.
Students will be selling $15 cards with 19 Buy-One-Get-One Free offers starting Wednesday, October 19th thru Tuesday, November 11th.
Major Saver cards can be purchased via cash, check or online at
www.majorsaver.com
. The online sale can be credited back to a particular student and school. All cards purchased online will be mailed directly to the customer.
Major Saver cards can also be purchased, and credited to a student, through the Major Saver App. Once the free app is downloaded to an Android or iOS device, buyers can choose a Major Saver card through the "buy cards" tab on the app. Once the buyer completes the transaction the offers will be stored in the Major Saver App. Buyers can then redeem offers directly from the app and do not need a physical card.
The 2016 participating restaurants/establishments include: Sky Zone, Incredible Pizza, Discovery Pizza, Famous Dave's, Panda Express, Penn Station, Big W, Subway, Colton's Steakhouse, City Butcher and Barbecue, Godfather's, Qdoba, Rocco's, Sonic, Culver's, Jersey Mike's, Dickey's Barbecue, Papa Murphy's, DQ & Village Inn.
The proceeds from these sales will benefit the participating schools and the Republic Community Foundation.
|
|
Safe, Respectful and Responsible
Students earned Pumpkin Paws during the month of October for using the 7 Habits to be safe, respectful and responsible. Students also earned paws for greeting others with good eye contact.
|
|
Gallup Student Poll
During the month of October students in 5th-12th grades in our district will be taking a survey called the Gallup Student Poll. This survey should take about 15 minutes to complete, and its 24 questions will provide us with feedback on student:
- Engagement - the involvement in and enthusiasm for school
- Hope - the ideas and energy students have for the future
- Entrepreneurial Aspiration - the talent and energy necessary to build businesses that survive, thrive and employ others
- Financial/Career Literacy - the information, attitudes and behaviors that students need for healthy participation in the economy
This web-based survey will give us actionable data that we can use to help meet the needs of our students.
|
|
Schofield's Counseling Program
Ms. Pietruszynski visited classrooms this month to share ways for students to be successful at home and school. Lessons included respecting personal space (kindergarten), using kind words and filling other people's buckets (first grade), as well as the importance of being a good friend and what qualities a friend should have (second grade). Ms. Pietruszynski will also share strategies for
conflict resolution and how to respectfully work through problems with one another.
As always, feel free to contact Ms. Pietruszynski with any questions/concerns you might have regarding your student.
Mrs. Fenske visited students in third through fifth grades to discuss the following topics:
-
Applying effective problem-solving, decision-making and refusal skills to make safe and healthy life choices
-
Identifying issues that impact personal safety
-
Utilizing coping skills for managing life changes or events
-
Evaluating peer influence on problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ms. Fenske and Ms. Pietruszynski are also meeting with small groups of students. These groups were created and organized, based on information provided by families at the beginning of the year. As always, please feel free to contact Ms. Fenske or Ms. Pietruszynski with any questions or concerns regarding your child at the following email addresses:
|
|
October is Safety Month
Schofield will be celebrating safety the week of October 24th. We want safe students and healthy schools in our community. Ms. Fenske and Ms. Pietruszynski will visit with students this week. Schofield is inviting students to participate in the following following days to celebrate safety:
Monday
- "Tip your
hat
for safe and healthy choices."
(Wear your favorite hat.)
Tuesday
-"I
CAN
make safe and healthy choices."
(Bring Pasta & Pasta Sauce for People Helping People.)
Wednesday
-"I
mustache
you to make safe choices."
Tape or draw a mustache on your face.
Thursday
-"We're making healthy choices like
Coach Wolfinbarger.
"
Dress like Coach Wolfinbarger.
Friday
-"Sock it to unsafe choices."
Wear Crazy Socks and Schofield will host a
Sock Hop with Root Beer Floats to celebrate September's attendance.
|
|
Lifelong Learners Lab
We are creating a special space for classes to use critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity outside of their classroom.
Your "clean trash" or unused items may now be Schofield's treasures. We would love any donations of those supplies that you never use, but just can't throw away. A few ideas include: old or new s
chool supplies, cardboard, art/craft supplies, containers, empty cereal boxes, gadgets and much more. Please send your items to school with your student marked Li
felong Learners Lab.
Thank you in advance for helping make this room possible for our students
to support their continued growth as lifelong learners and leaders.
|
|
Schofield PTO
Schofield student smiles were everywhere the night of the Schofield PTO Skate Party! Thank you Schofield PTO and Schofield families for this special night! We will see you in November for Family Movie Night.
Congratulations to Ms. Mooneyham's class for winning the PTO Membership Drive! They will celebrate with a pizza party. First grade classrooms will celebrate winning the grade level with the most memberships by enjoying a frozen treat.
Be sure to "Like" the Schofield PTO on Facebook to learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Here is the link: www.facebook.com/schofieldrepublicpto.
Upcoming PTO Events:
- October 28th Fall Parties
- November 14th PTO Meetings
- November 18th PTO Family Movie Night
|
|
Parent Survey
Republic School District invites parents of our students to complete the short survey found at the link below. Your feedback allows us to see at what level we are meeting the needs of our students, families and community at large. Preparing each student for a successful future is our mission, and the information gathered through this survey provides us a measure to see how well we are achieving this goal.
|
|
|
Upcoming Dates
- October 21st Picture Retakes
- October 21st Lifelong Learners and Leaders Assembly at 1:30 p.m.
- October 24th Safety Week
- October 19th Schofield Fundraiser begins
- November 2nd Parent Teacher Conferences
- November 3rd Parent Teacher Conferences
- November 14th PTO Meeting
- November 17th Thankful for the USA Music Performance(Grades 3-5)
- November 18th PTO Family Movie Night
|
Thank you for helping us develop and empower lifelong learners and leaders ! If you have any questions, please contact us via email or by calling 417-732-3610.
Sincerely,
Ms. Coursey and Ms. Bravestone |
|
|
