October 19, 2015
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***BREAKFAST STARTS AT 8:45 IN THE GYM. DO NOT BRING YOUR STUDENT IN BEFORE 8:45AM AS THERE IS NO SUPERVISION ***
Important Dates
Oct 21st, 28th & Nov. 4th & 18th: 2:30pm Early Dismissal Wednesday
October 22nd: Hearing & Vision Screening Day
November 6th: Hope Assembly – K-2nd @ 2:40pm; 3rd-5th @ 3:10pm
November 10th: Veteran’s Day Concert – 6:30pm
November 11th: VETERAN’S DAY –NO SCHOOL
November 25th: 1:00pm Early Dismissal
November 26th & 27th: Thanksgiving Holiday – NO SCHOOL
Thank you to our fantastic bus drivers: Rudy Jones, Jami Harris, Rick Thompson, Agnes White, James Dillard & Bob Lucas who safely transport our students every day with a smile.
Perseverance is October’s Character Trait
Have you ever worked at something that has taken a really long time or has been really challenging for you, but you never gave up? Have you ever set a goal and worked at reaching it until you did? If so, then you showed perseverance! When you persevere, you keep going even if it’s tough. Perseverance means that what you’re facing at the moment might not be the easiest, but you know that all of your effort will be worth it when you get what you want. Perseverance takes a strong mind and a positive attitude that can stand up to any obstacles that will come your way. Perseverance starts with positive self-talk, like “I can do it,” “I am capable,” or “I will make it.” Practice saying positive things to yourself and start building your perseverance today!
Veteran’s Day Concert –Our Fourth Grade classes would like to invite their friends and family to attend Christensen’s Veterans Day music concert, dedicated to and honoring our Veterans! On Tuesday, November 10th, our Fourth Graders will be singing about our Veterans, thanking them, and sharing some knowledge about Veteran’s Day. Please join us on Tuesday, November 10th, at 6:30 pm to honor and say thank you to the men and women who work so hard for our country.
Hearing & Vision Screening Day will be held on October 22nd. Every Child will be evaluated and a report from our health aid will be sent home if there is a concern about your child’s hearing or vision.
CHILD FIND - Free developmental screening for children 3-5 who live in the Franklin Pierce School District. We check: hearing, vision, readiness for kindergarten, speech and language, motor skills, and behavior. Monthly screenings for 2015-2016 / Oct. 21, Nov. 19, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, and April 15. Call Tricia for an appointment at Franklin Pierce School District, Learning Support Services (253) 298-4675.
Early Dismissals - Please come to the main office to sign your child out ( YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW I.D. EVERY TIME) Christensen does not release students between 3:30-4:00, because students are receiving final instructions and this causes students to miss information and class disruptions. If you need to pick up your child, please do so before 3:30pm. One of our office staff will be happy to call your child up from the classroom. We do ask that you wait in the office so that we know your child is safely with you before leaving campus. ~Thank you for your cooperation and understanding~
COOLER WEATHER IS HERE– Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather – don’t forget a coat… all children go outside for recess every day. If your child has lost a coat this school year, please check our lost and found.
Would you like to know when your student’s bus is going to be late or what is happening?
The Transportation Department for Franklin Pierce Schools is now using Bus Bulletin notification system to notify parents and schools when there are bus delays and schedule changes.
If you would like to receive instant notifications when delays or incidents affect your student's bus, please register with Bus Bulletin. It is easy and it is free!
· There is no cost for this service.
· Registration is simple and fast, online.
· You can choose to receive text messages, phone calls, and/or e-mails.
· You manage your own account and update contact information, securely.
· All contact information is stored securely and will not be shared or sold - your privacy is protected.
For more information, or to sign-up and start receiving notifications, please visit: www.BusBulletin.com/parents
For help with registration, call Transportation at 253-298-3865
NOTE: This transportation communication tool does not replace the district’s messenger notification system or the student registration and database system used at every school. It is only used for important bus messages related to your child’s bus
PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR POPCORN FRIDAYS…..NO VOLUNTEERS = NO POPCORN OR SMENCILS FOR THE KIDS. Popcorn volunteers needed. We cannot do popcorn this year…unless we have volunteers that are able to get ‘er done. Popcorn Friday’s are a great way to support your school community. Please complete your volunteer application on-line by completing the below steps. Popcorn sells for .25 cents and Smencils (pencils that smell) for $1.00 each.
· Go to the Franklin Pierce School District Website: www.fpschools.org
· Drop down from the ‘For Parents’ tab
· Click on FPS Volunteer Application System
· Either. . . Have our office make a copy of your driver’s license OR take a picture of your driver’s license and upload it with your application.
WATCHDOGS - Calling all Dads, Stepdads, Grandpas, Uncles, & Father Figures of Christensen students! This is a great opportunity to get involved here at Christensen and make a difference for ALL of our students! If you are a father (or stepdad, grandfather, uncle, guardian, friend) of a Christensen student, please consider becoming one of our WatchDOGS. Please stop by the office to fill out a volunteer application.
Starting this fall, every 4th-grader has the opportunity to get a one-year pass for free admission to all public parks, lands and waters for them and their families. Visit Every Kid In a Park website: www.everykidinapark.com and register your student and print out a pass.