Camanche Elementary Newsletter
NEWSLETTER #25-3
September 12, 2024
WINTER MUSIC PROGRAM NEWS
In an effort to be more accommodating to families, the winter music program performances will be held on two different dates this year.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH MONDAY, DECEMBER 16TH
Kindergarten 1:00pm & 5:30pm 2nd Grade 1:30pm & 5:30pm
1st Grade 1:30pm & 6:30pm 3rd Grade 2:00pm & 6:30pm
4th Grade 2:00pm & 7:30pm
While we understand that this is not a perfect solution, we are hoping this helps alleviate congestion with both seating and parking. Each grade level will perform 3-5 songs and then there will be time between grade levels for families to leave or move seats before the next performance. We encourage anyone that can attend the afternoon performance to do so. Thank you so much for helping to make this a smooth and pleasurable experience for all students and families!
NEW FROM THE PTA
Who’s ready for fall? We are getting ready with an apple cider donut fundraiser. These donuts are made fresh the morning of pick up from Selmi’s Orchard in Rock Falls. Donuts are sold as a dozen for $12. The fundraiser runs Monday, September 16th – Friday, September 27th. Pick up will be Tuesday, October 15th from 3:30 – 5:30 in the gym.
Monster Mash is coming in October! More information to follow.
The next PTA meeting is October 1st at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Our current members are Jessica Volz, Angel Spence, Alie Tucker, Sarah Oldsen, Misti Wilkening, Erin Bickford, Corie Kooi, Erin Ohsann, and Aimee Dohse. Three members will be leaving at the end of this school year. If you have been interested in joining, now is the time! The PTA can be reached at stormpta@yahoo.com and on the Camanche Elementary PTA Facebook page. GO STORM!
FROM MRS. MUNSON
This week and next week classroom guidance lessons are focusing on being a “bucket filler”. Talk with your student about what it means to “choose kindness with words and actions”. The best thing we can do to make the world a better place is to create a culture of kindness. The world needs more kindness. Right now is a perfect time to teach our children about the importance of showing kindness and compassion to everyone we meet. Here is an amazing article with simple ways to teach your children kindness: https://www.parents.com/kids/development/social/teaching-kids-to-be-kind/
Here are some books to read together:
· When I Care About Others by Cornelia Maude Spelman
· Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller
· Heartprints by P.K. Hallinan
· I am Human by Susan Verde
· Kindness Counts by Bryan Smith
DATES TO REMEMBER
Sep 16th-27th PTA Apple Cider Donut Fundraiser
Oct 1st PTA Meeting in CES Cafeteria 6:00pm
Oct 15th PTA Fundraiser Pick Up in CES Gym 3:30-5:30pm
Oct 17th Picture Retake Day
Oct 18th NO SCHOOL – Teacher Professional Learning Day
Oct 21st NO SCHOOL
Yours in education,
Aimee Dohse – Principal