Tri-City Day School
Family Newsletter
April 2013
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Our St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast was again a big success! THANK YOU to all of the parents/guardians for their generous donations. Also a HUGE thank you to Kerry and Charlotte Hansard, Mrs. A and Josh for all of their hard work in cooking and cleaning up after this big event!
With the exception of one make up test, all state assessments were completed before Spring Break. The students who took state assessments this year did a fantastic job! We had more students than ever before perform at the “meets standards” level in both math and reading. I am VERY proud of our students and their hard work AND all the staff who have worked so diligently with the students to help them be successful!
Art Show
The USD 261 Art Fair will be at Campus High School on April 4 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and April 5 from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. We will work very hard to have a piece of artwork from each Tri-City student featured during the Art Show. It is open to the public.
Final Field Trip of the 2012-13 School Year!
April 17 – Sedgwick County Zoo - $4.25 and a sack lunch
Graduation Recognition and End-of-year Awards
Please plan to join us on May 16 at 9:00 a.m. at The Learning Center, 150 Stewart, as we congratulate our 2013 graduates and recognize our other students for their hard work this school year!
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Steve’s Gator Aids
Helping your Children at Home
Science is Everywhere
To some parents science is an intimidating subject and the mere thought of helping their children in this area is nothing short of frightening. In truth parents can give children an opportunity to exercise their natural curiosity; to discuss, experiment, to see how and why things work. Such opportunities exist …
In The Home
o Let your child practice measurement by assisting you when cooking.
o Research ways in which various appliances work.
o List all the wheels found in your home.
o Encourage your children to ask questions of the doctor, dentist, and other health professionals.
o Identify sources of energy in your home – discuss how energy can be conserved.
o Set up simple experiments that you can do jointly in the kitchen.
o Rent videos/dvd’s related to science topics.
o Discuss the natural resources in the area you live and what is being done to preserve them.
HEALTHY CHOICES
· Have your child hum the entire alphabet song while brushing to get clean teeth.
· Limit foods that are breaded and deep-fried. They are high in fat and calories.
· Set out a bowl of veggies with a low fat dip for healthy kid snacking.
· Eat foods from all five of the food groups. A helpful website for healthy eating is ChooseMyPlate.gov
Many Types of Intelligence
By Susan Woodcock Kruger, M.Ed
From the book SOAR Study Skills
Over the last 20 years, Dr. Howard Gardner (Garder, Howard. Intelligence Reframed: Multiple Intelligences for the 21st Century. New York: Basic Books, 1999.), Professor of Education at Harvard University, has been doing research on intelligence. He suggests that there are at least eight different types of human intelligence. Over the next several months, we will be looking at these types of intelligence.
Self Smart (Intrapersonal Intelligence)
How well do you know yourself? If you are a reflective thinker, have a clear concept of your values and beliefs, or have a sense of spirituality or greater purpose, then you are probably very Self Smart. Because Self Smart individuals have a strong concept of what they want in life, they are likely to be very focused, self-disciplined, and independent. This intelligence usually develops with age and maturity.
People in careers that enhance this intelligence include:
Writers, entrepreneurs/self-employed, spiritual leaders, counselors/therapists, leaders, researchers.
Nature Smart (Naturalist Intelligence)
“Nature Smart” people are inclined to be outdoors. They usually have a strong appreciation for the environment and respect for the beauty of nature. They typically are interested in plants, animals, or other natural resources and tend to choose activities such as hiking, camping, hunting, star gazing, swimming, scuba diving, etc. as hobbies.
People in careers that enhance this intelligence include:
Meteorologists, park rangers, photo journalists, biologists, botanists, zoologists, veterinarians, anthropologists, sailors, astronomers.
Fun Facts
Did you Know…
o Small animals that hibernate are usually coming out of their burrows in April. The birds fly back northward or they settle down to have their families. The bees and butterflies begin to gather nectar from the first flowers of the season.
o April is one of only four months that has exactly 30 days. The others are June, September & November.
o April begins on the same day of the week as July every single year.
o In America, April is when we celebrate National Poetry Month, Earth Day, and of course, April Fools' Day. April 15th is also notorious for being Tax Day.
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Community Resources
Rent and Utilities
American Red Cross - 1900 E. Douglas Wichita, Ks (316) 219-4070. Through an application process, assistance may be offeredfor rent and utilities.
Center of Hope (Call Mondays 9-12 and 1-4 only) - (316) 267-0222. Through an application process, assistance may be offeredfor rent and utilities.
Food and Clothing
Haysville Re-Store- Haysville Baptist Church 415 E. Grand Haysville, KS (316) 524-4254. Offers clothing, coats, and shoes. Please call for an appointment.
Haysville Community Outreach - West Haysville Baptist Church 141 N LamarHaysville, KS (316) 524-6302.Provides a box of food every 30 days for families in the Haysville School District. Please provide proof of address: driver's license or utility bill showing your current address. There are no income restrictions. Come to the church during office hours, 9AM-Noon, Monday through Friday.
Derby Church of Christ - 225 N. Derby, Derby, KS 67037. Food Pantry. Upon receiving food, a form will need to be filled out. Please call (316) 788-2672Monday - Friday from 9-12, for an appointment. Quantity of food may be limited.
Bread of LIfe - 1301 E. Galena Wichita, KS 67216. (316) 689-6866. This organization helpsmeet the needs of the community through various programs including: Clothing outlet, food distribution centers, community service programs, hands on training on caring for those in need, and disaster relief. Must have proof of address, photo I.D., Social Security Card, birth certificate, or medical card for family members, and proof of income if any. Program hours are 10 am-1:45 pmon Tuesdays.
Derby Community Family Services - 4900 S. Clifton Wichita, KS 67216. Food Pantry. Residents of USD 260, may get food once every 3 months. Please call (316) 519-5867 for an appointment.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry- 2825 S. Hillside Wichita, KS 67216, (316) 262-8898. Must provide a photo I.D., identification (Social Security Card or School I.D.), for each member of the household, and proof of address. Program hours are 9 am -12 pm Tuesday - Thursday and 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.
Mulvane Care and Share Center - 100 W. Main Mulvane, Ks 67110, (316) 777-1590. Assistance with food, clothing, rent, utility assistance or medical bills. Application and proof of need required.
Salvation Army Wellington Food Bank - 305 S. Washington Wellington, KS 67152, (620) 326-5301 ext 368. Program hours are 8:30 -11 am Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. Must have proof of need for assistance.
Mental Health Services
Family & Children Community Services, COMCARE- 7701 E. Kellogg Wichita KS (316) 660-9600. Counseling and mental health services.
Crisis Intervention Services - 934 N. Water Wichita KS (316) 660-7500. 24 hour services, crisis intervention, suicide prevention.
Family Consultation Service - 560 N. Exposition Wichita KS (316) 264-8317. Counseling and mental health services.
Mental Health Association - 555 N Woodlawn St # 3105 Wichita, KS(316) 685-1821. Counseling and mental health services.
Sumner Mental Health - 1601 E. 16th S Wellington, KS (620) 326-6662. Counseling and mental health services.
Pamela Frieden, LSCSW - 141 N. Main Haysville, KS (316) 200-8977. Counseling services.
April/May Calendar
April 8 – Teeth varnish (for students with signed permission)
April 9 - Tea Parties during group
April 10 - 2:45 p.m. PBIS Meeting
April 17 – Zoo Field Trip
April 18 – No School - staff training
April 19 – No School – staff training
April 20 – Prom for juniors and seniors
April 22 – 25 PBIS Drawing Week
April 24 – Secretary’s Day
April 24 – Medication Checks
April 24 – Lucy’s Birthday Party (during group)
April 26 – No School
May 1 – 6:00 p.m. Senior Dinner at Hu Hot Mongolian Grill
May 8 – Teacher Appreciation Day
May 8 – School Nurse Day
May 10 – 12:30 p.m. Field Day
May 11 – 2:30 p.m. DHS Graduation at Koch Arena
May 13 – 17 – PBIS Drawing Week
May 16 Medication Checks
May 17 – 12:30 p.m. PBIS Parties
May 19 – 2:00 p.m. CHS Graduation at Koch Arena
May 21 – Welcome Summer Carnival and Cookout
May 21 Last Day of school for Tri-City Students