"Empowering Leaders, Inspiring Learners, Building Relationships"
January 23, 2017


Principal's Post
 Dear McCulloch Families,
What a great start to 2nd semester!  We are so proud of the hard work and dedication of all of McCulloch's students and staff.  We are learning so many new things and are excited to see what the remainder of the year holds.

Remember to join us for our Parent Advisory Meetings on the second Monday of every month as we participate in a book study of The 7 Habits of Happy Teens.  During this time we discuss a variety of topics including ways to make McCulloch the best that it can be for our students and families!  

Your partners in education~
Mrs. Golmen and Mrs. Floyd
 
Building Goals and Improvement Plan

McCulloch students performed very well on second quarter math assessments with 83% of students meeting or exceeding standards overall.  This is a huge celebration! We are so proud of all of the hard work that has gone into achieving this success!   McCulloch students demonstrated improvement in writing in all grade levels.  As we move through the year, writing expectations for all students increase in the various genres of writing.  

Office discipline referrals have also shown great improvement over the 2015-2016 school year!  Overall discipline is down 34% for the 2016-2017 school year!

For more detailed information and data, please click HERE.
 

Nurse's Notes


Congratulations to Ben Roe, 
winner of the 
Staying Healthy Starts at Home contest!
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A Priority Message from the American Heart Association: Heart Healthy Choices on a Budget
You can serve up healthy food choices that even the pickiest of eaters will savor without breaking your budget. Healthy eating includes foods that are low in saturated fat, trans fat, salt (sodium), and added sugars. As for the 'clean your plate' rule, get rid of it. Overeating is one reason kids get too many calories. Try these healthy choices that are less than $1 per serving. Then go to the American Heart Association website at  heart.org/HealthierKids to find more.
  • Apples, bananas, oranges, and pears -- Eat one as a snack or serve it in a fruit salad with dinner. Bananas are tasty in smoothies, and a pear served with cheese makes a tasty appetizer. Cut it up to serve as a finger food. One piece of medium-size fruit equals one serving. 
  • Baby carrots -- Eat them as a snack, include them in a stew, or serve them in a veggie platter.
  • Fat-free or low-fat yogurt -- Eat it as a snack or use it in a smoothie. A six-ounce container usually is one serving. Read the Nutrition Facts label and select a yogurt without a lot of added sugars. 
  • Sweet potato -- Bake it, mash it, steam it! One medium sweet potato is one serving.
  • Oatmeal -- Serve it hot for breakfast. One serving is a half cup.
  • Frozen or fresh corn on the cob -- This is a quick, kid-friendly side dish. One ear of corn is one serving.
Don't buy unhealthy foods. If there are no chips in the house, kids will munch on healthier options instead. Teach your child good habits that will last a lifetime!
Breakfast with Books 
February 10th at 7:30 a.m.
 
Enrichment Clubs
Enrichment clubs are offered for students in grades 3-5.  During these clubs, students have the opportunity to participate in activities that meet their individual interests and provide opportunities for enrichment and support!
Bucket Fillers
Your child has an exciting opportunity to participate in the first ever music club here at McCulloch Elementary. This club will meet two days a week ( Tuesday  and  Thursday ) for 30 minutes at the end of the school day. This enrichment club is available for select third, fourth, and fifth graders. Our focus for this club is bucket drumming. Students will learn basic drumming techniques, how to read rhythms while applying them to their instrument, AND they will be performing for our monthly assemblies! Please encourage your child to apply for the music club! We will have "buckets" of fun! 

Art Club
Art Club is designed for any student who enjoys art and the creative process. Opportunities will exist for students to exercise their imaginations and critical thinking skills while also providing a creative outlet.  Art Club will build upon skills and techniques already learned in art class as well as introducing members to a variety of new and exciting techniques and medias!  

Specials Class Updates


In library these students had the opportunity to engineer a tower that can resist strong winds and remain upright!
       

Jump Rope for Heart

 
Preliminary Box Top Totals Are In!! The winning class from K-2 and 3-5 will get an extra recess with a BOUNCE HOUSE! Send in your box tops before the end of the month!

Very Important Dates


January 30th.................................Harlem Globetrotters Assembly
February 2nd................................NAEP Assessment-4th Grade
February 3rd.................................3rd Quarter Progress
February 6th-10th.........................National School Counselor Week
February 6th.................................Jump Rope for Heart Assembly 2:00
February 10th...............................3rd Quarter Progress Reports Home
February 13th...............................Student Leadership Assembly 2:30
February 13th...............................Parent Advisory/PTO Meeting 5:30 p.m.
                                                             (light dinner provided by PTO)
February 17th...............................No School (School Improvement Day)
February 20th...............................School in session (snow day make-up)

District Mission:  Preparing Each Student for a Successful Future
District Vision:  A Leader in Academic Success, Dedicated to Community Priorities