Principal Message 02/02/22 |
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Puster Families,
Let me tell you, after collecting 22 years of data, there is definitely a correlation between a big weather event and student behavior! We can assure you the weather is coming as our little human barometers bounce through the building today! :)
Please note we have made the following plans for rescheduling upcoming events:
Dismissal on TODAY, 2/2:
Carline may be just a bit slower today. As soon as bus riders have exited the building (about 3:12), we will bring all 1st-4th car riders to the cafeteria to be dismissed. We will only be calling a few cars at a time to avoid having students waiting outside. Kinder and sibings will dismiss as normal.
100th Day of School:
Tuesday, February 8th will now be our official 100th day of school. All planned classroom activities will take place on that day.
4th Grade Bump-Up Day:
We will be rescheduling this day in the spring. TBD
Daddy Daughter Dance:
Our PTO organizers are working with all vendors to determine the best reschedule date for this month. We will have a date for you ASAP. I will send a special message with this info as soon as we have confirmation.
Stay safe and stay warm!
Puster Proud,
Holly
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February
4 - 4th Grade Bump-Up Day TBD
8- 100th Day of School!
4 - PTO Sponsored Daddy Daughter Dance TBD
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
17 - Early Release, 12:00
18 - Student Holiday
21 - School in Session - Bad Weather Make Up Day
March
21 - Mother Son Night
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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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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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Lynn Shambaugh - 1st Grade Teacher:
Mrs. Shambaugh is an amazing teacher and is just so loving and caring towards the kids. I love her enthusiasm with them. After our child’s first day she called us with an update. She always checks in with us when we are away. Her care for them is beyond the classroom. I know that our kids are thriving with her leading the way. We appreciate you Mrs. Shambaugh!
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Puster Talent Show Opportunities
We will have two different Talent Show experiences this year.
Puster 3rd and 4th Grade Talent Show
Thursday, April 14, 2022 8:30 AM
Auditions: April 6 and 7 3:15-5:15 PM
Stage crew opportunities for 3rd and 4th graders
Puster K-2 Talent Weeks
May 2-6 & May 9-13 2022 during music class
Students perform for classmates in their specials group in the music room.
Informal and relaxed, no auditions, no stage fright :)
Please read this HANDOUT for additional details.
More information and sign ups will be available February 1, 2022
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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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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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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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After School Opportunities |
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ENGINEERING FOR KIDS
The Thursday class for grades 2-4 is now full.
Parents of students in grades 2-4 - please do not to send any further payments via zelle or venmo for payment. You are welcome to send your child's details and they can be added to a waiting list.
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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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Daddy Daughter Dance Friday, February 4, 2022
Use the QR code below or this link to RSVP:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eao3HlnIwjAEzHsFxe8b-pNYOnzgCBSVa84nsRpgPhc/edit
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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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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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