Principal Message 01/20/22 |
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A little cold weather won't stop Mrs. Lavinsky's class!
They brought the outdoors inside for indoor recess today.
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Puster Families,
As you may know, we have not escaped this latest round of COVID at Puster. We appreciate your diligence in communicating with Nurse Janet about any health concerns that arise for your family. I've included a flow chart below which you may find a helpful reference when considering your specific situation. Additionally, please continue to email Janet and me when a need or concern arises. You may be directed to this form to assist us in providing you with the necessary timelines and information more succinctly.
Big thanks to our PTO - hospitality provided our staff with breakfast last week. It was just the right thing to keep us going. This week, they stocked the lounge with awesome snacks and drinks. We so appreciate this. Food speaks to our hearts!
The Missouri in me loves a good cold snap! I have big plans for staying at home in front of the fireplace this weekend. Wishing you all a wonderful, cozy, warm weekend as well! Take good care.
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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January
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
28 - 4th Grade Spelling Bee
February
1 - 4th Grade Level Music Program, 5:30 p.m.
4 - 4th Grade Bump Up Day
4 - PTO Sponsored Daddy Daughter Dance
7-11 - School Counselor Appreciation Week
11 - Reading with the Leopards
14 - Valentine Parties
17 - Early Release, 12:00
18 - Student Holiday
21 - Bad Weather Day/TBD
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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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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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ATTENTION 4TH GRADE PARENTS
4th Grade Bump-Up Day at Sloan Creek
We are so excited about our upcoming Bump-Up Day at Sloan Creek on Friday, February 4th. Students from both elementary schools will join together and travel in groups with students from each school. They will visit classrooms, ask questions, learn about the ins and outs of 5th grade, and once they have done that, they will eat lunch at Sloan Creek. Please make sure your child wears their grade level shirt if they have one. They are also welcome to bring a sack lunch. Your child should return to campus before 1:00 pm.
We look forward to seeing the 4th graders at SCIS!
Bump Up Day Lunch Menu
Home Line Menu:
Entrees:
French Bread Pizza
Yogurt & Muffin Bistro Box
Sides:
Steamed Broccoli
Baby Carrots + Celery
Pineapple
Fresh Apple Slices
Choice of Milk (1% milk or chocolate milk)
100% Apple Juice
Italian Line Menu:
Build Your Own Pasta Bowls:
Rotini Pasta
Choice of Grilled Chicken or Meatballs
Choice of Marinara Sauce or Alfredo Sauce
Choice of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or Parmesan Cheese
Sides:
Garlic Toast
Steamed Broccoli
Baby Carrots + Celery
Pineapple
Fresh Apple Slices
Choice of Milk (1% milk or chocolate milk)
100% Apple Juice
Please refer to this document for specific pricing
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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 books
We love that students are reading so much, our goal is that students have access to books that interest them. Overdue notices will be going home this week, we currently have 631 books overdue!
Interested in shelving books by section in alphabetical order, tidying shelves, dusting, making sure books are in the correct order, assisting with other tasks such as laminating etc as needed? Then find a time date that works for you in the sign up link above.
Mark your Calendars! Our Spring Book fair is March 28th-April 1st. More volunteer opportunities are coming soon.
Bluebonnet Book Nominees: Voting & Celebration
How can your student attend?
3rd and 4th graders have had the opportunity to learn about this year's Bluebonnet Book Nominees. The Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List is one of the most distinguished children’s literature lists in the country.
If students have read at least 5 of the current nominees, and filled out this google form for each book before January17th, they will be invited to the Bluebonnet Voting Party after school on Tuesday, January 25th from dismissal until 3:45. Invited students will vote for their favorite bluebonnet nominee, have a blue snack and engage in the Makerspace. We will find out the state winner (voted for by Texas students!) in early February.
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, and 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
Want book or STEM gift ideas? Mrs. Dawson, the L.M.S at Hart Elementary has provided some resources here!
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
Library Media Specialist
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4th Grade Texas Program - Tuesday, February 1, 2022
All 4th graders will present a celebration of Texas Tuesday, February 1st at 5:30 PM. Put the date on your calendar and join us as we share songs including George Strait's "Take Me to Texas", a German folk song "Himmel und Erde", "Texas, Our Texas", and more.
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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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