Newsletter Nov. 14
Principal’s Corner
Did you know that we had 686 visits to our school Health Office in October? Our Health Office staff keep busy helping us stay healthy. Thank you to our Health Technician, Karina Mendez and R.N., Marcia Jones for all they do. If you have a change in your child’s health concerns, please give the Health Office a call to update your child’s records at 436-1132.
Crosswalks and Safety: Staff are no longer allowed to step into the crosswalks to stop cars and help students cross. We need your help! Please stop at crosswalks when you see students waiting. It is the law to stop at crosswalks, please help us keep our kids safe!!
Clinton Website: Check out the Clinton website at http://clinton.lps.org/ for more pictures and information about Clinton School.
Schoolwide Rules and Procedures: At Clinton School we have the following rules: Be Safe. Be Respectful. Be Responsible. We are teaching students procedures around the building. This week we are focusing on assembly behavior. Students that are caught using these procedures may receive an “I Got Caught” sticker. If your child wears one home, ask them how they earned it.
Be Safe |
--Sit in assigned area --Keep hands and feet to self --No food, drink or gum in gym |
Be Respectful |
--Keep hands and feet to self --Sit on bottoms --Voices off --Be an active listener |
Be Responsible |
--Respond when appropriate --Use restroom before entering assembly |
Don’t ARRIVE until 7:45 a.m. Adults will be out to supervise at 7:45 a.m. for our students safety. Please do not bring your children until that time. If you need before school care, please contact Kristi Chambers at the Clinton Community Learning Center at 437-8835 or 770-8606.
Attendance: Attendance Goal for 2007-08: Let’s set our goal to have a 95% average daily attendance rate for the 2007-08 school year. Students that are in school learn!!
As of November 2, 2007, we have an average daily attendance rate of 96.41%.
Kdg= 94.63%
Grade 1= 96.69 %
Grade 2= 96.21 %
Grade 3= 96.68 %
Grade 4=97.39 %
Grade 5= 97.27 %
10 Ways To Teach Your Child To Show Respect:
- Showing respect for your child is the best way to teach respect. Use a respectful tone, even when disciplining.
- Explain that everyone deserves respect, no matter who they are or what they look like. Read together about how people of all backgrounds have contributed to our world.
- Emphasize the importance of the Golden Rule‚Äîtreating others the way you want to be treated. Role-play to show how it’s done.
- Teach good manners, such as saying please and thank you, not interrupting others, following directions, and waiting your turn.
- Point out examples of respectful behavior when you see them on TV, in public or in your home.
- Be quick to praise your child for showing respect without being prompted.
- Help your child learn the importance of respecting the Earth. Reduce, reuse, and recycle at home.
- Tell your child that it’s also a must to respect others’ property. This includes treating items with care and not trespassing.
- Remember that it’s easier to respect others when you respect yourself. Build your child’s self-esteem by offering praise for every effort.
- Encourage your child to respect your country and community by obeying laws and rules, volunteering and giving to charity.
Remember—Your child learns from watching you. Treat everyone with respect.
Dates to Remember:
--Saturday, November 17th‚ÄîBubba’s Closet from 8-10 a.m. at Everett Elementary‚Äî1123 C Street. Any elementary student, accompanied by an adult, may choose appropriate items of clothing to adopt and use for free!
--Tuesday, November 20th—7pm, Clinton Parent Group Meeting, Cafeteria
--Wednesday, November 21st‚ÄîNo School for LPS Elementary Students today. It’s Elementary Plan Day. Teachers will be at school planning wonderful teaching and learning experiences.
--Nov. 22-23rd—No School. Thanksgiving Break.
--Tuesday, November 27th—School dismisses at 1:33 p.m. for Professional Learning Community time for staff. Each team is working on Smart Goals for the areas of math and reading. We will work together to make sure that all students are on grade level in both math and reading as specified by the No Child Left Behind legislation.