Principal Message 02/10/22 |
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Puster Elementary became Puster Senior Care when our kinders celebrated the
100th day of school this week. Yeah for the 100th Day!
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Puster Families,
Our campus was chosen by the state to participate in the 4th Grade RLA STAAR field test on Wednesday next week. Unfortunately, we will not receive performance data from this test. We will use this as a practice run for the real deal later in May. There will be a slight change in some lunch/specials schedules that day (please see below).
Thursday is now a full school day for students. As a reminder, students must be present at 10:00 a.m. to count for attendance. This full day + 3 extra minutes added to our day allows us to enjoy February 21st as a holiday. Our school start time will be 7:52 beginning Monday, 2/14. Our doors will still open at 7:30 a.m.
We are looking forward to seeing our dads and daughters at our annual Daddy Daughter Dance tomorrow evening! The event runs from 6:30-8:30 at Puster. Pizza and chicken nuggets, photos, crafts, music, dancing and FUN!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Puster Proud,
Holly
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Click here to tell us about a PES staff member who has gone Above and Beyond!
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School Start Time: 7:52
School Doors Open: 7:30
Dismissal: 3:10
February
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO STUDENT HOLIDAYS!
7-11 - School Counselor Appreciation Week
11 - Reading with the Leopards
14 - Valentine Parties
K-2 1:15-2:00
3-4 2:00-2:45
16 - 4th Grade STAAR Field Test
17 - School in Session Full Day
18 - Student Holiday
21 - Student/Staff Holiday
March
7 - 11 Spring Break
17 - 3rd Grade Folk Dancing
21 - Mother Son Night
24 - Spring Pictures
25 - April 1 - Spring Book Fair
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At Puster, we know EVERY staff member goes above and beyond, though we may not always hear about it. Who are our unsung heros? Has a Puster teacher or staff member gone above and beyond for your child/family? We want to hear about it! Parents, community members, staff members and students are welcome to share by clicking the link above. We will keep contributors anonymous in our shout outs. |
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Kristin Arnold - 1st Grade Teacher:
Mrs. Arnold is a true gem! She is so energetic & engaging with her class. She supports her students not only academically but also emotionally & socially. She has used her personal time on the weekends to support her students in their extracurricular activities by attending their sporting games and cheering them on. She goes above & beyond in making sure each student receives the support they need to excel. We are so thankful for her!
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WHY ATTENDANCE MATTERS
How important is it for kids to be in school?
School attendance is a baseline factor in determining school success.
A missed school day is a missed opportunity for students to learn.
Regular attendance fosters a classroom connection between teachers and students.
Attending school also provides time for social interactions with peers.
Did you know that?
Attendance is the most significant driver in the funding Lovejoy ISD receives from the state each year?
A 3% reduction in the yearly average daily attendance (ADA) can cause the district to lose $800,000 in funding.
An increase of 1% in the yearly ADA can fund 3 teachers’ salaries.
Although it may seem insignificant that the district loses $50 a day when a student is absent, consider the impact when 250 students are absent across the district and the district loses $12,500. Multiply that by 15 days and it is a loss of $187,500. The impact is significant.
Attendance taken at 10 AM determines the ADA funding that Lovejoy ISD receives for that date. If the student is on campus at that time, LISD receives approximately $50.00 per student. If a student is absent, ADA is lost.
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I would like to remind everyone to be very diligent in monitoring for symptoms of COVID.
TEA COVID-19 Public Health Guidance:
Parents must ensure they do not send a child to school on campus if the child has COVID-19 symptoms or is test-confirmed with COVID-19,or if there is a positive case of COVID-19 in the household until the conditions for re-entry are met.
Please monitor your child for the following symptoms BEFORE sending them to school.
· Feeling feverish or temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees
· Loss of taste or smell
· Cough
· Difficulty breathing
· Shortness of breath
· Headache
· Chills
· Sore throat
· Shaking or exaggerated shivering
· Significant muscle pain or ache
· Diarrhea/Abdominal pain
· Nausea/Vomiting
· Fatigue
· Congestion or runny nose or sneezing
If your student is not feeling well, please keep them at home and email Nurse Janet at janet_abramson@lovejoyisd.net and Holly Haynes, principal at holly_haynes@lovejoyisd.net. Please also keep your child home and contact the nurse and Mrs. Haynes if your student receives a lab positive COVID test or a family member receives a lab positive test.
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Puster Talent Show Opportunities
We will have two different Talent Show experiences this year.
3rd and 4th Grade Talent Show - April 14th 8:30AM
Acts will be 2 minutes or less and appropriate for school.
3rd and 4th graders may apply to be on our Stage Crew - APPLICATION.
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade Talent Weeks - May 9-20
Students will perform in music class for their specials group classmates.
Acts will be 1 1/2 minutes or less and appropriate for school.
Detailed information will be shared later in the semester.
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Library news
We have been reading books about perspective, such as Little Pea (a pea that has to eat candy for dinner), They All Saw a Cat (introduces a number of different animals that observe the cat on its travels. Each page spread visualizes what the cat looks like from a different creature’s point of view
We will be reading nonfiction books and learning about famous contributions next.
Enrichment/STEM: We are celebrating Hour of Code. We participate in hour of code as a call to action to inspire students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of those in the field.
Interested in Shelving books by section in alphabetical order, tidying shelves, dusting, making sure books are in the correct order, assist with other tasks such as laminating etc as needed.
Mark your Calendars! Our Spring Book fair is March 28th-April 1st. More volunteer opportunities are coming soon.
Makerspace donations welcome!
In makerspace students are focusing on solving challenges or exploring using the 4C’s of 21st century skills: Critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication
If you have these items and would like to donate, our makers would love them!
Feathers, Yarn, Cupcake liners, foil, paper plates, fun tape, pom. Poms, popsicle sticks, coffee filters, beads, dot markers
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I am here for you!
-Ariel Stewart
Puster Elementary L.M.S
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Daddy Daughter Dance Friday, February 11, 2022
Pizza and Chicken Nuggets Provided
Use the QR code below or this link to RSVP:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eao3HlnIwjAEzHsFxe8b-pNYOnzgCBSVa84nsRpgPhc/edit
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PES PTO Recognition 2021-22
PTO nominations are open for outstanding teacher and volunteer. Please go to this link for the nomination survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1E24lmc3HruDJUWWblmSfm7JwSuYzBbGaxE7btNBS-qo/edit?usp=sharing_eil_m&ts=6202b8a9
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YEARBOOK SALE !
The yearbook is now on sale! For a limited time you can purchase the yearbook for $25. After February 13th the cost increases to $30, so the sooner you buy the better! All sales end April 1st.
You can purchase your yearbook here.
There will be an upcoming opportunity for the parents of our 4th graders to purchase "ads" to be placed in the yearbook. Stay tuned for more info.
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It’s time to purchase your yearbook ad!
It’s hard to believe but this is the last year in Elementary School for the 4th grade students, and what better way to commemorate their elementary years than to purchase a yearbook ad!
Got an all Puster 4th grade sports, cheer or dance team? How excited would they be to see an ad in the back of the yearbook! Just want to show your love and congratulate your child as they close this chapter in their academic life? Show them by placing an ad in their last elementary school yearbook!
Ad Options
Option 1: Quarter Page Ad $25 - Text and 1-2 photos
Option 2: Half Page Ad $50 - Text and up to 4 photos
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Email your Ad Option along with any text and photographs you would like to include to pusteryb@gmail.com (Photo limits based on option selected). Include student name & which option you selected.
*Payment must be made before any Ad submissions are put into the yearbook.*
Deadline to pay for and submit your Ad is March 4th (No extensions)
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PTO Board 2022-2023
We are already beginning the process of identifying board members for the Puster PTO Board for the 2022-2023 school year. If you are interested in serving PES in this way please complete the following form PES PTO Interest Form. We will be voting on the Nominating Committee at our next Membership meeting. This committee will be responsible for selecting and presenting the Slate for the 2022-23 PES Board which will be voted on in April at our last membership meeting. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns
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PTO Membership
Calling all Puster students, staff, and families!! We want all of you to be members of Puster Elementary PTO! This system will allow members to join online, subscribe to our calendar of events, receive online directory access, and update personal information at any time! These features are also available via a mobile app on your phone. https://ptopes. membershiptoolkit.com/home
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As we enter the cold weather season, we will be creating a separate, indoor space, for lunch visitors. Beginning January 10th, you may join your child(ren) for lunch and eat on the cafeteria stage OR you may continue to picnic outside. As always, we ask that students enjoy that time with parents - friends will not be allowed to join. |
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Volunteers and Visitors to Puster will be required to complete a COVID pre-screener the day of visit. Please scan the QR Code at the front of the building to access this form. We appreciate your diligence in keeping our leopards healthy!
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Can I bring birthday treats to school for my child?
Yes, you can purchase birthday treats for your child through Student Nutrition. Please note that we are only allowing birthday treats from the LISD Student Nutrition department. Please click here to order your child's birthday treats today! Please email your child's teacher to inform them that you ordered treats so that we do not have 2 students celebrating birthdays on the same day. At this time, we are requesting no visitors during birthday celebrations.
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Foundation for Lovejoy Schools |
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We’re excited to kick off our Annual Appeal campaign! Our goal is to raise $300,000 and have 35% community involvement. The students of Lovejoy ISD are touched by Foundation dollars in every school and grade throughout the district. Now, more than ever, they need our support to ensure no interruption to the Lovejoy standard of exceptional learning. Visit our website today to learn more and donate! Click on the insert to go to the website. |
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