Camanche Elementary Newsletter
NEWSLETTER #25-4
September 19, 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 as we wrap up our bucket filling lessons in guidance, discuss with your student what compassion means. “I care about other people’s feelings and have compassion for them”. Kindness and compassion improve our quality of life at home, school, work, and in the community. It brings people together. Doing good for others feels good. Showing kindness to others is just as rewarding as receiving it from someone else. Here are a few links to help with building compassion: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/social-emotional-learning/social-skills-for-kids/13-ways-to-raise-caring-and-compassionate-child.html and https://www.huffpost.com/entry/8-ways-to-teach-compassio_b_5568451
Here are some books to read together:
· How Do I Stand in Your Shoes? By Susan DeBell
· The Potato Chip Champ b Maria Dismondy
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