Attendance is tremendous, all day, every day!
Arbutus Elementary School
Newsletter
Principal: Brent Grabill Assistant Principal: MaryJane Salaga
Coming Events
11/12 Distribution of Report Cards
11/12 Pre-K Conference Day –NO SCHOOL FOR PRE-K
STUDENTS
11/13 Elementary Conference Day- NO SCHOOL
11/16 American Education Week
11/26-27 Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL
Administrator’s Corner
This month we celebrate American Education Week on Monday,
November 16th until Friday, November 20th. All parents and
grandparents are invited to visit our classrooms. Because of
limited parking, we have chosen days for each grade visit.
Pre-K-Monday
Kindergarten - Monday
Grade 1- Monday
Grade 2- Tuesday
Grade 3- Wednesday
Grade 4-Thursday
Grade 5- Tuesday
Friday, November 20th is GRANDPARENT’S DAY. We hope that all
of our grandparents are able to join us.
Arbutus Elementary School
Code of Conduct
As an Arbutus Elementary School Bulldog
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I am respectful
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I am responsible
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I am prepared
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I am safe
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I am important
November 2015
Nurse’s Notes
Stop Colds Before They Start!
Cold weather is often blamed for causing colds. We do
get more colds during the winter, but weather is not
to blame. During autumn and winter we usually spend
more time indoors which helps the cold virus spread
from person to person. Fresh air and sunshine are the
enemies of germs and disease.
Since there is no cure for colds try to prevent them
by:
*washing hands often
* eating well
* get plenty of rest and exercise to
help build resistance
* get out in the fresh air and sunshine as
much as weather permits
Avoid Getting the Flu!
The flu is contagious and can be spread by someone
who does not show symptoms yet. The flu virus travels
through the air from person to person when someone
coughs, sneezes or even talks. The other person
inhales the virus and can become sick.
Try to prevent the flu by:
*checking with your doctor to see if you
need to be vaccinated
*cough or sneeze into your sleeve
*wash hands often
*eat well
*get plenty of rest
Prevention
Frequent hand washing is the single most important
measure students can take to prevent the spread of
bacteria and illness. Washing hands correctly and
consistently will reduce the risk or colds and flu as we
move into winter. All individuals, including healthy
students, carry common bacteria on their skin. With
improved hygiene we reduce our risk of infections.
While parents can model and encourage regular hand
washing at home, we would like to reinforce good
habits at school as well. Collectively we will remind
children to wash their hands:
*Before meals
*After using the bathroom
*After handling pets
*After playing outside
Resources
www.cdc.gov
www.itsasnap.org/snap/statistics.asp
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P.E.
The Physical Education classes have all been
learning about some exciting games that come
from around the world.
You might know about American Volleyball; but
have you ever seen Sepak takraw or kick
volleyball, a sport native to Southeast Asia?
Sepak takraw differs from the similar sport of
volleyball in its use of a rattan ball and only
allowing players to use their feet, knee, chest
and head to touch the ball. It is a popular sport
in Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, the game is
called sepak raga or takraw. In Thailand it is
called takraw. In Myanmar it is known as chin
lone, and is considered more of an art as there
is often no opposing team, and the point is to
keep the ball aloft gracefully and interestingly.
In the Philippines, besides "takraw" it is also
known as sipa, meaning "kick".
All through history, people have played games
to learn or sharpen survival skills, to bring
whole communities together, and for simple
enjoyment. Games from around the globe help
to introduce children to different cultures
while they emphasize coordination, problem
solving, critical thinking, and
cooperation. Often these games encourage
self-confidence and a sense of pride in ones'
family and native culture. Multicultural games
provide an opportunity to integrate math,
language arts, social studies, and geography
into physical education. These games have
been popular for hundreds of years and will
continue to be played around the world.
The Art Room Needs Your Help!
Please send any of the following materials to school with
your child. The art room will be accepting donations until
further notice.
Large plastic lids (example: Peanut Butter lid)
Old T- shirts (white or light colored)
Plastic Food
Action figures of any kind (animal, human etc.)
Empty tissue boxes
Empty Lysol/Clorox wipe containers with lids.
Silk flowers
Building Blocks (wood)
Magazines
BCPS One-Check your child’s grades!
BCPS One is an online environment with integrated tools and
resources for all BCPS students, staff and parents. It is
accessible anytime and from anywhere. The purpose of BCPS
One is to promote user access, collaboration and productivity
while streamlining administrative processes. Learn more
about BCPS One by visiting https://bcpsone.bcps.org.
Sign up today!
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