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Important Dates

January 19th

Martin Luther King Day NO SCHOOL

22nd Class Pictures

23rd Student of the Month

Breakfast 8:40am; Media Center

Bingo for Books 6:30-7:30 pm

28th SAES Day @ Al’s Pizza

February 4th

SAC Meeting 8:00 am; Media Center

13th Progress Reports

Go Home

Father-Daughter Dance (Time TBA)

16th President’s Day NO SCHOOL

20th Student of the Month

Breakfast 8:40 am; Media Center

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Gopher Families, Happy New Year! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season. We have reached the end of the second quarter, which means we are halfway through the school year. Third quarter is a crucial quarter for your young child. Please be sure to stay in regular contact with your child’s teacher. Listen to what your child says, ask questions about school, and be sure to take time to discuss his/her day. Your interest and support is important for your child. Additionally, if you have concerns about your child and school, do not wait to contact the teacher. Regularly check your child’s backpack for homework, completed/graded work, and notes from the teacher. Now that the activities of the holidays have passed, it’s time to look ahead to our second Bingo for Books. Thank you to all the parents who attended our first one in October. The turnout was great and everyone had a wonderful time. Please join us on January 23rd from 6:30-‐7:30 pm as we once again host Bingo for Books.

Michelle Berger Principal

A message from the principal

Gopher Gazette

Principal Michelle Berger Assistant Principal Stan Mykita

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Greetings Gopher Families! Happy New Year! Monthly Theme and Focus: During the month of January, all SAES students are learning about conflict. Conflict is defined as “a disagreement between two or more people”. Students learned that the majority of arguments and fights begin with a disagreement. Students were then introduced to the “Rules for Fighting Fair”. The first rule is “Identify the Problem”. Through a lot of discussion, students were able to identify the specific disagreement that led to a fight (verbal or physical) with their siblings or friends. Students also discussed “fouls" that stop a conflict from being solved. This lesson was part one of a two-‐part lesson on conflict resolution. Next month, students will learn and practice several strategies for solving conflicts before they become arguments and/or physical fights. Student of the Month: This year, our school theme of Rock S.T.A.R. (Students Taking Academic Responsibility) is being tied to Student of the Month. These have been chosen based on their commitment to academic success. They work hard to achieve their personal academic goals and we are very proud of them! For December/January, our SOM’s are: Kindergarten: Laryssa Lupercio and Elliot Vashon 1st Grade: Cardin Reynolds and Justin Petters 2nd Grade: Miranda Hanley and Auston Delgado 3rd Grade: Aaliyah Rainey and Anthony Gonzalez 4th Grade: Avery Smith and Miguel Acuna 5th Grade: Brooke Hudson and John Young Food For Thought: Disagreements happen. If every person agreed on everything, the world would be pretty bland! However, how we handle our disagreements with others sets a huge example for our kids. It is important to model respectful communication during a disagreement. Remember: no fouls! Take care, Lorynn Gutierrez [email protected] 352.524.5352

DECEMBER’S ATTENDANCE

Total # of Tardies: 184 Number of Students with 2 or More Tardies: 41 Total number of Absences: 490 Number of Students with 5 or More Absences: 15



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PARENT’S PAGE

Reading in the Kitchen

When school began, one parent posted the cafeteria menu on the refrigerator. Her daughter, Carla, was excited that she could read some of the words. For example, she knew pizza from delivery boxes and milk from seeing it on milk cartons. Her parents realized that the kitchen was full of things to read—which is ideal because people spend a lot of time there. When shown the recipe box and grocery list, Carla found more words she knew, like bake and apples. Now, when Mom is cooking, she sometimes asks Carla to hand her ingredients. She’ll tell her to find the Swiss cheese in the refrigerator or the pinto beans in the pantry, for instance. Carla is learning to sound out words and use pictures as clues to help her read.

A Recipe for Respect

Ava listens quietly when her teacher talks. Ben claps for each performer at his piano recital. These children show respect for others. Here’s how you can encourage your youngster to do the same. Demonstrate Your child will learn respectful behavior by watching the way you treat others. When she makes a mistake, for instance, gently tell her what she’s done wrong—and out of earshot of others. Also, let her see you respect ideas that are different from your own. For example, point out that you’re happy a friend is voting in an election even though you each favor a different candidate. Notice When you see your child acting respectfully, let him/her know that you’ve noticed (“I like the way you asked before borrowing her your sister’s sweater.”) Your words and attention will encourage your child to show respect in the future. Tip: If you see disrespectful behavior on TV (a child rolling his eyes or talking back to a parent), tell your child it is not okay to act that way in real life. Then, ask your child to be on the lookout for respectful action by characters. How many good examples can you find together before the program ends?





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