Camanche Elementary Newsletter
NEWSLETTER #23-35
May 25, 2023
NO SCHOOL MONDAY, MAY 29TH
There will be NO SCHOOL on MONDAY, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - EARLY DISMISSAL
We will have a ONE HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL on the last day of school, Friday, June 2nd. Students riding the bus will dismiss at 2:08 and all other students will dismiss at 2:15.
FINISH STRONG!
The last day of school is Friday, June 2nd! As we enter into the "home stretch" we ask that all parents encourage children to exercise their best behavior and keep up with their assignments. Classroom behavior and work completion will play a large factor in students' eligibility to participate in special end-of-the-year events. Thank you!
FEES & UNPAID BALANCES
Please strive to get your students' bus fees, book fees, and library fees paid up. Some lunch accounts are also past due. Balances of all student accounts will carry over to the following school year. Balances of 4th grade students will carry over to their 5th grade accounts at middle school. All unpaid balances that carry over to the next school year will show as additional amounts owed during online registration.
FROM NURSE AMANDA
If your child has prescription or over-the-counter medication at school, it will be important to stop in and pick it up before or at the completion of the school year. Leftover medication cannot be sent home with students for the safety of them and others. If the medications are not picked up, they are automatically discarded. If you have questions regarding our medication policy, feel free to contact the nurse's office.
LOST & FOUND
Parents, please make time before or after school to stop in the hallway outside of our cafeteria to look through the abundance of lost and found items. Any items that have not been retrieved BEFORE the end of the school year will be donated to Goodwill. Thank you!
2023-2024 REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will be completed online. Parents, please make sure that your contact information is up to date in JMC. Communication regarding registration for next school year will be shared via text and/or email as soon as online registration opens.
SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM
Students, up to the age of 18, have the ability to go to either Eagle Heights Elementary or Jefferson Elementary schools, in Clinton, to participate in the summer meal program. There is no charge for these breakfasts or lunches. The program runs from June 12th - June 30th and July 10th - August 4th from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. (breakfast) and 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (lunch) Monday through Friday.
FROM MRS. MUNSON
This week's theme is "I will focus on the things I can control". Focusing on things that are outside of your control can leave you feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Helping students focus on things they can control empowers them to take responsibility for their own actions. This is important for academic success and social emotional well-being. If your child(ren) experience overwhelming or out of control feelings, help your child(ren) focus on five things they can control right now in the moment (like a grounding activity). Have them use their fingers to count. For example:
1. I can control my breathing.
2. I can control my thoughts.
3. I can control my self-talk.
4. I can control what I say.
5. I can control my body.
For more information visit: https://parentingscience.com/teaching-self-control/ and http://play-based-parenting.com/resilience-inner-peace-activity/?v=6cc98ba2045f
Here are a few books to read together:
· This Book is Out of Control by Richard Byrne
· Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
· Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth
DATES TO REMEMBER
May 26th Kindergarten to Bettendorf Family Museum
May 29th NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
May 30th Kindergarten to Platt Park
May 30th Preschool Graduation
May 31st 2nd Grade to Platt Park
May 31st 3rd & 4th Grades to Rock Creek
Jun 1st 1st Grade to Platt Park
June 1st 4th Grade to Putnam Museum
Jun 2nd LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - 2:15 EARLY DISMISSAL
Yours in education,
Aimee Dohse - Principal