February is here and we are more than halfway thru the school year. The upper grade program was a success and the kids really had a great time putting it on. There are lots of exciting things happening this time of year. The 5th grade is going skiing, the 6th grade is prepping for their Valentines dance, and the lower grades are beginning to prepare for their program in the spring. The school choir has started rehearsing, and the student council is putting the final touches on Spirit Week. Thanks go out to Layne Clarke and AIS for their generous support of the Accelerated Reader Program in our school. Last quarter, more than 160 students made their reading goals and were able to attend a great field trip to the Clearfield Aquatic center. Please continue to encourage your children to read NIGHTLY so that they can reach their goals and attend the field trip at the end of this quarter.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Feb. 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Please make sure that you come to your conferences and bring your student with you. We realize that families have many activities going on in the evenings, but we want to encourage all of you to attend your child’sconference . These conferences are extremely valuable to the partnership we as a school have with you as we try to work with you to provide the best possible education for your child. If issues arise that cannot be avoided, please call the school and we will try to accommodate you.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call me at any time.
K-Town Rocks!!
Mr. Z
PTA President’s cornerHappy “Candy Hearts” Month!
I can’t believe we are half way done with this school year. The PTA has a lot of fun things planned for the next few months. We will be having a “Have a Heart to Save a Heart” fund raiser the week of February 6th (more details to come soon!). We are also starting to plan our annual “Family Fun Walk and Carnival” on May 9th so mark your calendars. We are still in desperate need of a President Elect and Treasurer for the 2012-2013 school year. If you would like to be involved with the wonderful PTA at Kanesville Elementary, please let a board member know.
Thanks for all you do for the school! I really appreciate it!!
Janet
NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE: DENTAL HEALTH MONTH IS HERETeaching your child to brush their teeth is a very important life skill . Having your child brush is extremely important because it establishes good oral habits that last a lifetime. The key to getting your child to brush when they are preschool and early school age is Making it Fun!
Allow them to brush their own teeth and then follow up by brushing their teeth correctly. Instructing them on correct technique improves their ability to learn to brush correctly, and not form bad brushing habits. Use only a pea size amount of toothpaste on their toothbrush. Make sure that your child gets into the habit of spitting out the toothpaste. Tooth decay occurs faster in children than in adults. By brushing your child’s teeth, you remove the plaque bacteria, which are responsible for tooth decay. Remember to use a tooth paste with fluoride. Fluoride has beneficial effects on the formation of dental enamel and bones.
Your child should brush their teeth at least twice a day for 2 minutes, and should visit the dentist twice a year. If your child is wearing braces, they should brush their teeth each time they eat.
Your enthusiasm is contagious! Let’s embrace good dental habits.
Dental Care resources are available to those who need dental care and do not have dental insurance. Please contact me at the school at 801-452-4680 for more information.
Claudia Streuper, RN, BSN
School Nurse, Kanesville Elementary
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