December 12, 2007
Principal’s Corner
This year we are part of a Parent Involvement Grant called PIRC. A School Community Council has been formed to guide this important work. We have 4 parents that serve on this committee, along with 4 Clinton Staff members. We will discuss such important topics as our School Parent Compact, homework and much more. We will share our work with you throughout the year in this newsletter.
Clinton Neighborhood Association Essay Contest Winners: Congratulations to our students that won the essay contest. Athulya was the winner in the grades 2-3 category. Ahmed was the winner in the grades 4-5 category. The winners were recognized at the Clinton Neighborhood Association Banquet last week. Each winner received a $50 savings bond. Congratulations to all our students that entered this year’s contest. We look forward to another topic for next year’s essay contest.
Phone Contact Information: It is that time of year when many illnesses are going around. Please help us get a hold of you when your child is sick and in the Nurse’s Office needing to go home by updating your phone numbers when they change. This phone number will be used for Connect Ed and phone calls home if there is a school closure due to the weather.
Whenever your phone contacts change please give us a call at 436-1132 to update them. That includes home, work and emergency contacts. Thank you.
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 continuing to focus on behavior in all common areas. 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 |
--Walk facing forward --Keep hands, feet and objects to self --Get adult help for accidents and spills --Use all equipment and material appropriately |
Be Respectful |
--Use kind words and actions --Wait for your turn --Clean up after yourself --Follow all adult directions |
Be Responsible |
--Follow school rules --Remind others to follow school rules --Take proper care of all personal belongings and school equipment --Be honest |
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 December 7, 2007, we have an average daily attendance rate of 96.01%.
Kdg= 93.90%
Grade 1= 96.20 %
Grade 2= 96.18 %
Grade 3= 96.61%
Grade 4=96.83 %
Grade 5= 96.80 %
Dates to Remember:
--Thursday, December 13th‚ÄîMs. Joy’s and Mr. Lago’s students to UNL Morrill Hall in the morning.
--Friday, December 14th‚ÄîMrs. Lautenschlager’s and Mrs. Ziemke’s students to UNL Morrill Hall.
--Monday, December 17th‚ÄîMrs. Boothe’s fourth graders to Heritage School all day today.
--Tuesday, December 18th‚ÄîMrs. Boysen’s fourth graders to Heritage School all day today.
--Wednesday, December 19th‚ÄîMrs. Olmsted-Bruggemann’s fourth graders to Heritage School all day today.
--Thursday, December 20th—5-6 p.m., Center for
People in Need Food Give Away, Clinton north entrance.
--Friday, December 21st—Clinton K-5 students to a movie at The Grand sponsored by Douglas Theaters.
--December 22-January 2—Winter Break. No school.
--Monday, January 14th. No School.
--Thursday, January 3rd—School Resumes.
--Tuesday, January 15th—7 p.m. , Clinton Parent Group Meeting, Cafeteria. All parents are invited.