PES Principal Message

8/27/20
Puster Families,

We are drawing near to our first day with on-campus learners! If you were unable to attend our session on “On-Campus Procedures,” you can find the link to the Zoom recording as well as the slideshow linked below. We look forward to sharing detailed information and videos on School Dismissal Manager and our new arrival/dismissal procedures next week. 

Kids! We need your help! Since we will not be able to give high fives and handshakes right now, we want to come up with a socially distanced “Puster Greeting.” This will be a way we can always say “hi” when we see each other in the carline and hallways. I’ve asked the teachers and they had some pretty cool ideas. BUT, I think our kids might be even more creative! If you have an idea, share it here by Monday, 8/31. We will select one idea to share with the community next week! 

I hope you have a fantastic weekend and come back ready to rock Week 3 of virtual learning! 

Puster Proud,
Holly
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@pusterlearners
#PES
#OneHeartOneLovejoy
Upcoming Dates
9/1 - Medication Drop 2:00-3:00
9/8 - Instructional Day - Updated Calendar
9/8 - First Day of On-Campus Learning
Notes from the Nurse
Medication information from the nurse:

I will be collecting emergency medications (Epi pens, benadryl, and seizure), asthma inhalers with spacers (no nebulizers), daily medication and migraine medications over the next week.

You may drop your medication(s) off at the front drive of Puster from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 9/1. If this time is not convenient for you, please reach out directly to me at janet_ambramson@lovejoyisd.net. I will not be accepting any fever reducing or pain medication to be given on an as needed basis at this time. 

Please be sure you have the proper paperwork filled out. All emergency medications and asthma medications will require an action plan and it must be signed by a physician. These forms may be found on the district website under Departments>Student Services>Student Health Services>Forms. All required medication forms are listed here and available for printing. Also, ALL MEDICATION MUST BE IN THE ORIGINAL BOTTLE AND PRESCRIPTION LABEL MUST BE ATTACHED. NO EXPIRED medication will be accepted.

See you soon,
Nurse Janet
Learning with Your Librarian
Hello Parents! 

I am excited about our next Virtual Check Out Pick-Up day! If you requested books and they are available for you to pick up, you will receive an email from me at some point today.

For our next pick up day, students have the option to put a hold on a book via our Destiny Catalog system as well as request a librarian-selected book based on their interests. For books to be available for pick up they need to be requested prior to the Friday pick up day. Anything requested on or after the pick-up day will be prepared for the following week.

For more detailed information on how to complete these requests and to make sure there is a book available for you to pick up please review the following document. 


Be on the lookout for even more exciting library programs and services in the coming weeks! We will be posting information through the library Seesaw classes as well as sharing information in the Principal's Message and on the website.

Have a great day,
Naomi Emory, L.M.S.
Puster Elementary
Counselor's Corner
Parents,

Part of the daily schedule includes what we call SEL time. SEL stands for Social Emotional Learning. There are many positives that can come from this time. One would be students becoming more aware of their strengths and weaknesses. A few other positives from SEL can be helping students be successful academically, creating better relationships, and teaching personal responsibility. Next week we will focus on self management in regards to emotions. This can help students be able to control their emotions and behaviors and set them up for success. Next week all grades will begin talking about how everyone has emotions. We will discuss how to address when emotions become strong and are affecting our everyday life. If you ever have any questions about our SEL lessons, please don't hesitate contacting me. 

Bryan Smith
bryan_smith@lovejoyisd.net
PTO News
The PTO Membership link is OPEN! We would love for you to support our Puster PTO and all they do for our campus and kids by becoming a member: https://ptopes.membershiptoolkit.com/home.
The Leopard Boutique is now open! Who doesn't love new spirit wear? See what's new and purchase from the comfort of your own home!
School Supply and Headphone Ordering
You can still purchase school supplies to be delivered to your home. Headphones are purchased separately. We have suggested a reliable brand here, but you may also choose your own.
Headphones (No Ear Buds)

This year’s school supply list does not include headphones. Students will need to purchase headphones (no ear buds) for the beginning of school


SchoolPhones headphones were developed by a father whose son repeatedly destroyed headphones. They have excellent recording and audio quality and are protected under a one year warranty. You may purchase any headphones you wish, or you can order SchoolPhones here. The headphones will cost and additional $2.50 to ship directly to your home. The headphones will not be delivered to the school this year.

Follow these steps to order headphones and get $2.50 shipping:
  1. Select Headband Size: SMALL (Pre-K to Grade 4) or LARGE (Grade 4+)
  2. ADD the headphone quantity to the cart
  3. CLICK the cart ICON in the upper right
  4. CLICK Checkout
  5. ADD COVID19 Coupon Code and Apply
  6. Enter BILL DETAILS information 
  7. Enter Correct SHIP TO information if different from Bill Details.
  8. CLICK Terms & Conditions box
  9. CLICK Proceed to PayPal to make payment
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Virtual Engineering For Kids Grades K-1
Virtual Engineering For Kids Grades 2-4
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