Price Elementary Building Newsletter February 2023
Hello, Price Families!

The month of February is filled with fun events, wonderful learning and goal celebrations! Take a look at the list below for all of the information you will find in this month's newsletter:

  • A Look Around Price
  • '23-24 Kindergarten Enrollment
  • Great 98 Celebration and Information
  • Student Reading Goals and Glow Party Celebration
  • STEAM Night and Living Museum Event
  • Heart Health Month
  • Price PTO Update
  • Price Building School Improvement Plan (BSIP)
  • Upcoming Dates

As always, we welcome your feedback. Please let us know if you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns by completing the form found HERE. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Working Together,
Mr. Allan Brown, Principal
Mrs. Erin Wayt, Assistant Principal
A Look Around Price
In the photos below you will see a few images of some of the wonderful learning and moments that have taken place around Price recently! Kindergarten students have been working to identify story elements, fourth grade students are working on their opinion writing pieces and our World Changers have been modeling kindness and leadership throughout the building. To see even more photos of the great things happening around Price, be sure to follow our Facebook page: Price Elementary School.
Kindergarten Enrollment
Attention incoming Republic School District Kindergarten families! It’s time to complete your child’s online Kindergarten enrollment (open February 13-March 10) and schedule a Kindergarten screening appointment for the 2023-2024 school year! Any child who resides in the Republic School District boundaries that will be five years old on or before July 31 is eligible. Visit republicschools.org/kindergartenenrollment for details. PLEASE SHARE!

Great 98 Celebration and Information
On Monday, February 6, students who met their goal of 98% or greater attendance and no more than 1 late arrival/tardy celebrated during their lunch time with a pizza party! 210 students enjoyed special seating, pizza, and a drink. As a reminder, this goal starts over each month with a new celebration! February's reward will be a visit and presentation from the Dickerson Park Zoo! Take a look at the photos below of January's Great 98 celebration. Thanks to PTO for sponsoring these celebrations!
Student Reading Goals
Student reading goal sheets for third quarter goal tracking are in progress! Students should be tracking their progress to meet their goal and return their completed goal sheet signed by a parent/guardian. Third quarter goal sheets are due March 3.

We are excited to share 71% of Price students met their reading goal for second quarter which is an increase of 10% from first quarter. Students celebrated with a Glow Party on Monday, February 6! Take a look at the photos below of some of the fun!
Take a look below at previous communication about our reading goal process!

Did you know every student at Price sets a reading goal each quarter? Each student set a reading goal last week and was sent home on Friday with a gameboard to track their minutes read. Students who meet their goal by the end of the quarter will participate in a goal celebration!

Why do we set student reading goals? The list goes on and on but here are a few reasons why this is so important:
  • Building reading stamina - students will be able to read for longer amounts of time and increase their reading abilities!
  • Practicing their reading skills - students learn many strategies for reading and comprehension in the classroom. Reading at home allows them to practice these skills.
  • Building confidence - as with any skill, the more practice and exposure that can occur, the more confident the reader will become.

Is your family always on the go or have limited time to practice reading skills at home? We understand! Here are some ideas to help your student meet their home reading goal while navigating a busy schedule:
  • Read on the go! Send a book with your child on the bus and have them practice reading to and/or from school. Knowing what time the bus leaves each morning to the start of the school day is an easy way to help measure your child's time spent reading. If your child is picked up or brought to school by car each day, have them read on the commute to Price! Have sports practice or games in the evening? Reading on the way to these events is a great way to practice as well.
  • Is your child still learning to read? Read with your child OR practice sight words with them. This still counts as time reading at home! If you need sight word cards, let your teacher know. We are happy to help!
  • Reading to a sibling or even a pet allows your child to practice reading aloud and shares the love of reading with members of their family.
STEAM Night and Living Museum Event
Heart Health Month
Price PTO Updates
Take a look at the flyer below for more information about the Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast hosted by PTO!
Price Elementary BSIP Update
Each year our building sets important goals for our learners in the areas of attendance, numeracy, reading and writing. These goals along with action steps to achieve them are communicated in our BSIP (Building School Improvement Plan). Along with these goals and action steps, the results of our intentional efforts and student achievement are updated each quarter and communicated in this document. Please take a look at our building goals and how we are working to reach them by clicking the image below.
Upcoming Dates
February 11: Price Tag Shopping, 8-9 am
February 16: Price Tag Shopping, 4-5 pm
February 17: School Improvement Day, No School for Students
February 20: President's Day, No School
February 21: World Changer Assembly, 9:05 am
February 23: STEAM/Living Museum Night, 5-7:30 pm
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Price Elementary 518 N. Hampton Ave., Republic, MO 417-732-3690