FHES October Newsletter 2011

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Friday Harbor Elementary Newsletter

Eagle Sightings October 2011

Dear Families,The days since school began have been daily reminders of the exuberance, fascination, and generosity of the Friday

Harbor Community. I have felt very warmly welcomed by the Friday Harbor Community. I appreciate that so many oyou have taken the time to volunteer in our school, join your child for lunch and attend the Open House and Back toSchool Nights thank you! Look to our upcoming events section for fun and exciting events coming your way in themonth of October.

We look forward to continuing to see our community members come through our doors. A new school yearbrings an opportunity to begin again and to work towards goals and steps to help our children continue to learn athigh levels. I could not be more proud of what I have seen so far. As I get to know the staff, students, and families, Icannot think of anything else I would rather do. I truly believe I have the best job in the world!

How are we doing?Last month we received scores for our state testing that was administered last spring Im glad to report that Friday

Harbors students have continued to achieve at high levels. The MSP (Measure of Student Progress) is one indicator ofhow we are doing in our work to support students in meeting the academic goals set by the state in reading, writing,math and science. Our staff is currently looking at this data, along with others, and targeting steps to improve theperformance of our students even more. From the first day to the last day of the school year, FHES teachers work todetermine the needs of each child and to help him or her to not only meet the state performance guidelines but toexceed those expectations. Go to the following link to see more specifically how FHES did on the 2010-2011Measurement of StudentProgress.

As partners in this important work we count on families to help ensure that all students come to school ready tolearn. One important way you can help your children to be successful is by having them at school on time every day;this is a significant indicator of student achievement. School begins promptly at 8:20. Please make sure your child ishere before the first bell rings at 8:15. If your child is ill please call the office at 378-5209 ext. 1 to let us know thereason for the absence. Attendance is essential, and when children miss school or are commonly late, they fall behindmaking it difficult for teachers to catch students up on lessons missed.

I appreciate the partnership we have with our families and our community; together we can make a difference in thlives of all children.

Heres to good learning~ Connie
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Safety First!! Drop off and Pick up at FHES

We all want to do our best to keep our children

and families safe. As you drop off and pick up our

children on the FHES campus, please follow these

safety precautions.

Drive at low speeds as you drive across

the FHES campus grounds and

surrounding streets.

Stop and look both ways at our crossing

areas.

If you are going to get out of the car,

please park your car in the parking lot

area.

Please do not leave your car when

dropping off your children in the Kiss and

Go area.

Please make sure you and your children

are crossing the streets only in the cross

walk areas.

Thank you for your assistance!

New electronic format!In the past, FHES has spent anoverwhelming amount of the budget onprinting and paper. In the interest ofreducing paper use and copying costs,we will send your newsletterelectronically. This will be the last papercopy you will receive. You will receivethis newsletter using the email addressyou have submitted to the school office.The newsletter can also be found on theFHES website which can be accessedfrom computers at home or at the publiclibrary. Newsletters will be sent outmonthly and will include helpfulcommunication about whatshappening at FHES. If this causes anyhardship for you in any way, pleasecontact the main office and we canproblem solve.

October Important Dates to know:

Fire Prevention Week October 10-14

Red Ribbon Week October 24-29

Early Release October 4

Ms. Wavras class goes to Friday Harbor Marina October 5

6th

grade classes walk to the IMA October 7

Ms. Wavras class goes to Trout Lake October 10Mr. Dukes class goes to Trout Lake October 11

General PTA Meeting All Welcome! October 11th

Parent/Teacher Conferences October 12, 13, 14

School Picture Make Up Day October 18Free Student Flu Vaccinations October 19

4th

grade classes to Salmon Hatchery on Orcas October 20

Early Release October 25

6th

grade Fall Social October 28

Halloween Parade October 31

FHES receives Safety Patrol GrantKeep an eye on our safety patrol kiddos!

FHES received a Safety Patrol Grant from

the Washington Traffic Safety

Commission for $500.00. With this

money we were able to purchase

reflective cones, hand held stop signs,

safety vests and safety rain jackets for

our student to wear as they work hard

to help keep the students of FHES safe.


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From the Health Room: Keeping our Kids Healthy day by day

Those Little Buggers are back! We have had approximately 30 cases of lice so far at FHES. Parentsand staff agreewe need to hit those buggers hard and knock them out!

FHES has a NO NIT POLICY for the 2011/2012 school year. Nits found on any student or staff will result in exclusion

from school until free of any nits.

Prevention is the key! Parents/guardians are asked to screen for lice regularly and to treat head lice on their child

immediately. If parents find nits/lice on their childs head, the child should stay home from school until he or she is

free of lice or nits.

Parents are advised to screen for lice before situations that could expose children to lice, like sleepovers. Information

about lice control is available at the school and at the health department (HD).

We want to thank the PTA Lice Patrolfor all the time theyve provided to check heads. Only trained staff and

volunteers are allowed to examine students for head lice in school. We are working hard at checking in an organized

fashion as to not impact the learning environment, but it can still be impactful.

If school staff suspects nits/lice, they will report all suspected cases of head lice to the office to be checked. If lice or

nits are found office staff will contact parents/guardians to pick up their child. The child will wait in the office until

the parent/guardian arrives to the child home.

The school nurse can provide training to staff/volunteers regarding how to recognize nits and/or lice.

Remember, ANYONE can get lice; they are not a public health problem, but they are impacting our learning

environment and possibly your childs education lets all be pro-active and get rid them now so hopefully they do

not return.

STAY HEALTHY DURING FLU SEASON? YES WE CAN!

Free Flu Vaccination will be available for your child on Oct. 19th

from 1-3pm at FHES.

FLU

Here for some reminders about how to stay well and to minimize problems if you or your child should come in

contact with the Flu:

1. Cover every cough with an elbow, not the hand

2. Wash hands regularly

3. Stay home when ill

4. Call before going to the doctor if you think that the patient may have influenza

5. Get appropriate influenza vaccinations for all children and adults

Most cases of influenza-like illness can successfully be treated at home with bed rest, fluids and fever reducing, over

the counter medications. However, you should watch for symptoms that may indicate a more serious illness.

As long as a person has a fever, he or she can infect others. A child should stay at home from school until at least 24

hours after the fever has ended without any fever reducing medications.

The Department of Health nurses are available to answer your Flu questions at 360-378-4474.

For additional information, go to the Department of Health website.

PERTUSSIS (Whooping Cough)

There has been one case of Pertussis in Friday Harbor. The health department is encouraging anyone with a 7-14

day cough illness to see his or her medical provider for evaluation and testing/treatment if appropriate.

Work, school and child-care restrictions: All cases and symptomatic contacts should be excluded from child-care,

school, and health care settings until 5 days of therapy with an appropriate antibiotic has been completed (i.e., until

day 6 after starting treatment).

Treated persons can be considered no longer contagious after five days of antibiotics even if they continue to cough

and/or if the course of antibiotic treatment is not yet completed.


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FHES Library

Touch A TruckStick around after early dismissal on Wednesday, October 12th from 11:15am-1:30pm for Island Recs Touch-A-Truck

event. Children and parents will get a chance to explore big rigs of all types. Kiwanis will provide a free hot dog for all.

Enter a raffle to win toy trucks and a ride to school in a patrol car with the Sheriff.

Youth Basketball LeagueIsland Rec is accepting registrations for Boys Basketball League for boys in 4th-8th grade. The league focuses on

individual and team skills. Games are played Sunday afternoons in Turnbull Gym beginning Nov. 6th. Parent coaches

and referees are needed! Fee is $35 before October 4th and $40 thereafter. Scholarships are available. Registration

deadline is October 19th.

Future Hoopsters (2nd-3rd Grade)A five-week developmental basketball program for boys & girls in 2nd and 3rd grade: Saturday mornings starting Nov.

5th at the elementary school gym. Fee is $25-$30. Register now.

Island Recs New STAR Program (Study Time and Afternoon Recreation)Tired of trying to figure out a safe place for your children to spend their afternoons while you are still at work? Want

to pique your child's interest in art, crafts, and love of the outdoors? Looking for ways to enrich your child's academic

and social performance without huge fees?

Though growing, the Island Recreation STAR program at Friday Harbor still has plenty of openings. Registration

information as well as more specifics about the program can be found by contacting Alice Hibberd or Mr. Conrad atIsland Recreation or emailing her at [email protected]

STAR is licensed with WAs Department of Early Learning, providing a variety of enriching experiences for children in

grades K-6. In addition to our study time, daily snack and free play, kids learn important life skills through organized

games, art projects, nature exploration, movement classes, educational events and trips.

STAR is more like Camp Eagle Rock than FHESs former ASK program. Our focus is on health, education and enrichment.

We take walking field trips around town and use Island Recs van to go where our feet cant take us. Weve already had

a nature hike and picnic at American Camp, made field journals, played tennis at Cahail Public Park, learned Frisbee skills

and beach art at Jacksons Beach and tried our first yoga class at XYZ Movement Arts. Future events such as nature

studies with FH Labs & Wolf Hollow, swimming at SJI Fitness, hiking at English Camp, art tours with IMA and more are in

the works.

Looking for fun things to do??Look no further.

Island Recreation has what youre looking for!!
http://www.islandrec.org/


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The Eagle Sightings Newsletter Editor: Connie Martin

Published Monthly Month, Sept. May Email address: [email protected]

Sent out electronically To contribute, contact the editor, Thank you!

Mrs. Martin, I found an eagle feather!Two hundred library books have been electronically flagged in the library as

Golden Eagle Feather Books. When students check out books Mrs. Waite

will let them know if one is a Golden Eagle Feather book. If it is, they will

receive a form to fill out and keep with their book. When the student hasfinished reading the book, he or she comes to Mrs. Martin, has a

conversation about the book and receives a choice of an Eagle sticker,

Eagle pencil, or other Eagle prizes. A golden paper Eagle feather with the

students name will be put on the Principals office door as a culmination of,

I found an Eagle Feather!

Reminder:A year ago, the PTA bought a subscription toTumblebooks that you can access in twodifferent ways. One way is to go to the FHESlibrary home page and click on the link, theother is to go to Tumblebooks.com the

username is fridayharbor and the password isbooks.THE JV TEAM JUNIOR VOLUNTEERTEAM Responsible students who like to volunteer in

the library will be encouraged to join the JVTEAM under the supervision and coordinationof Mrs. Waite.

Reminder:

Free and Reduced

Lunch

If you have not yet filled

out a free and reduced

lunch application for

this school year please

do so immediately. Ifnot received by October

19th your student will

be charged full price for

lunch.


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Our Giving CommunityFHES wants to recognize what a giving community the Friday Harbor Community is. Each

month we will highlight all the organizations and individuals that contribute to our school in

so many ways! We thank you all for your contributions to FHES!!

San Juan Public Schools Foundation:

The San Juan Public Schools Foundation helps to support the San Juan

Island Schools in numerous ways.

Tax deductible donations made to the San Juan Public Schools Foundation

fund programs and services that go beyond what tax revenues can support.

Watch for this year's PhoneAThon: Tuesday, October 4th!

San Juan Island Community Foundation:The San Juan Island Community Foundation touches the lives of thousands

of islanders through a wide variety of projects that benefit our educational

system through grants, scholarships and special projects! Thank you for your

generosity!!

Islanders Bank:

The Islanders BanksGear up for School school drive collected school

supplies for our students who need it the most.

More to come

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOLS!
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