“BUILDING WORLD CLASS THINKERS” The Galloway Gazee Mark Your Calendar November 3, 2016 Galloway School Principal: Mary Kelly Office Phone: 467-4311 Absence Hot Line: 521-3191 Website: www.csd17.org NOVEMBER 6 Time Change—Turn Clocks Back One Hour 10 PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. Galloway 11 Veteran’s Day—School in Session 11 Second Grade Musical 10 a.m. (doors open 9:45) 18 Report Cards Go Home 21 School Board Meeting 7 p.m. Pioneer Path 21 Early Dismissal—2:10; Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8 p.m. 21 Early Childhood Attends; No Little Learner Classes 22 No School—Parent Teacher Conferences 8:30-11 a.m. 23-25 Thanksgiving Break—No School Show your School Spirit. Wear Red & White On Fridays. Hour of Code This year, students in Channahon School District 17 will get the opportunity to participate in the glob- al event Hour of Code. This takes place this year during the week of December 5 - 9. Coding is gain- ing more popularity and importance in education because if offers opportunities for students to prac- tice the 4 C’s -- creativity, collaboration, communi- cation, and critical thinking. Additionally, the career field of coding is in dire need of people interested in the world of programming and coding. To learn more about the Hour of Code, check out their website, or watch this video to gain some in- sight and get excited about this fun learning experi- ence! HALLOWEEN CANDY If anyone ends up with leftover Hallow- een candy, the Channahon Police Dept. will be accepting donations to be sent to the U.S. Navy. No chocolate please. Candy may be brought in to school.
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“BUILDING WORLD CLASS THINKERS”
The Galloway Gazette
Mark Your Calendar November 3, 2016
Galloway School
Principal: Mary Kelly
Office Phone: 467-4311
Absence Hot Line: 521-3191
Website: www.csd17.org
NOVEMBER
6 Time Change—Turn Clocks Back One Hour
10 PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. Galloway
11 Veteran’s Day—School in Session
11 Second Grade Musical 10 a.m. (doors open 9:45)
18 Report Cards Go Home
21 School Board Meeting 7 p.m. Pioneer Path
21 Early Dismissal—2:10; Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8 p.m.
21 Early Childhood Attends; No Little Learner Classes
22 No School—Parent Teacher Conferences 8:30-11 a.m.
23-25 Thanksgiving Break—No School
Show your School Spirit.
Wear Red & White On Fridays.
Hour of Code
This year, students in Channahon School District 17 will get the opportunity to participate in the glob-al event Hour of Code. This takes place this year during the week of December 5 - 9. Coding is gain-ing more popularity and importance in education because if offers opportunities for students to prac-tice the 4 C’s -- creativity, collaboration, communi-cation, and critical thinking. Additionally, the career field of coding is in dire need of people interested in the world of programming and coding.
To learn more about the Hour of Code, check out their website, or watch this video to gain some in-sight and get excited about this fun learning experi-ence!
HALLOWEEN CANDY If anyone ends up with leftover Hallow-
Last month during character education we discussed problems that are “big fish” (big deals) and “little fish” (little deals). Examples of big deals/big fish problems are problems when someone is hurt, someone is in dan-ger, property is being damaged or a problem with the same person is reoccurring. Little deals or small fish problems are problems that we can try to problem solve on our own or ask an adult to help us solve. This month during character education the students will be taught the problem solving steps with an emphasis on the first two steps. The problem solving steps are a great guide-line to help students resolve conflicts with others. The steps are:
1. Talk to each other using an “I” message (I feel ____ when ____ because_____. I would like ___) and a calm voice (take deep breaths or count to 10 before talking).
2. Listen to each other (listening ears, watching eyes, thinking mind, caring heart, quiet hands, and calm body).
3. How can we solve this problem (Brainstorm)? 4. Agree on the best plan (win-win solution).
Problem solving skills are foundational skills used when working and interacting with others. We believe problem solving skills are important in helping children develop healthy relationships with others. If you have any ques-tions, comments or concerns please contact me at 815-521-3180 or [email protected].
This month our staff member of the month is Mrs. Wandless. The follow-ing is the nomination referral.
“I nominate Mrs. Wandless. She is so valuable and at times was the only one who could calm my children and get them to learn. They still smile and run to hug her even years after they have grown out of her class and instruction. She is a shin-ing star that gives her all everyday and goes above and beyond. I want her to know how much she is appreciated.
Mrs. Wandless is dear to our hearts. She has marked our family in a positive way we will cherish forever.
Sincerely,
Anonymous”
We would love to hear from you about all the won-derful things our staff members are doing each month! If you would like to nominate a staff mem-ber of the month, please email Miss Santor at [email protected] with the name of the staff member and 1-2 sentences as to why you would like to nominate the person as staff member of the month. Please indicate if you would like to remain anonymous. Thank you!!
POWERSCHOOL
LUNCH ACCOUNTS
Please remember to check your child’s lunch account periodically and replenish as needed. We currently
have many accounts with a negative balance. Also, be sure to use the district deposit form when sending
lunch money to school. This may be found on the district website or at any school.
Toothbrush Holder The toothbrush holder was named the third germiest spot in the home in a 2011 study. Flushing a toilet that's near a toothbrush holder exposes it to a plume of contaminated water droplets. To clean, run it through the dishwasher's high-temperature cycle or wash weekly in hot water and follow with a disinfecting wipe. Pet Areas Pets and kids are natural buddies. But pets can transmit bacteria, viruses, and parasites to kids through their waste, saliva, or dander. Pet toys and bowls can be a source of coliform -- a family of bacteria that includes salmonella and E. coli. Kids should always wash their hands after touching pets or pet toys, dishes, or food. And, yes, avoid pet kisses. Backyards Exposure to bacteria in dirt is good for kids, experts say. But beware of some hazards. Don't let kids play in a yard with animal droppings. Make sure your child's DTaP and Tdap booster vaccines are up to date so any cuts or scrapes are protected from tetanus. Refrigerators Open condiments, a leaky meat package, spoiled milk -- plenty of nasty things can await kids in the refrigerator. Salmonella, campylobacter, and norovirus, which can cause upset stomach and diarrhea, are common kitchen bacteria and viruses. To avoid contamination, properly store food that goes bad easily. Wash and disinfect refrigerator walls and shelves. Animal Environments Petting zoos, educational farms, and school exhibits where kids can get close to animals are great places to learn. They’re also places for bacteria to spread. Young children are especially at risk. Kids should never take food, drinks, baby bottles, pacifiers, or toys into animal areas. They should wash their hands after touching animals, too. Floors With food spills, grease, and human and pet traffic, kitchen floors can be filthy places to play. But other floors can be dirty, too. Carpet and hard floors may be covered in dust mites, mold, food particles, outside dirt, and even bits of insects. These can trigger allergies and asthma attacks. Fungi that cause athlete's foot and ringworm also can lurk. Standing Water A pool of standing water is a tempting place to play -- whether it's a pond, a bucket of rainwater under a leaky roof, or a puddle in a tire swing after a storm. It's also a breeding ground for mold, mildew, bacteria, and insects such as mosquitoes, which can transmit West Nile virus and other diseas-es. Germs at School A study in two Michigan schools found about 800 times more germs on classroom water fountains than on toilet seats. Plastic cafeteria trays were another hot spot. But another study found that grade-schoolers’ absences for illness were cut in half when children used hand sanitizers and when areas such as desktops were disinfected daily. In the Coatroom Children in school or day care are the most common carriers of head lice in the U.S. -- usually through head-to-head contact. Less often, head lice are spread through sharing hats, combs, brushes, or clothing. As a precaution, some schools assign cloakroom hooks and cubbies and have chil-dren store hats in their coat pockets or sleeves. Play Spots and Gyms Schools and day care centers, especially those with sports or playground facilities and equipment, are hot spots for the spread of bacteria such as MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). Staph bacteria enter the body through uncovered cuts and open wounds. Sharing towels and playing contact sports such as wrestling are other ways it spreads Sandboxes Turns out the sandbox at your local park holds more than just sand. One study found sandboxes have the highest level of bacteria in the playground -- 7,440 per inch. These bacteria come from animals (like cats and raccoons) as well as human saliva, hands, food, and diapers. Not all germs are harmful, of course, but where there are a lot of bacteria, it's likely that some are. Shopping Malls It's no surprise that all sorts of germs await kids at indoor malls, especially during cold and flu season. What are some of the trouble spots? Studies show escalator rails, elevator buttons, video game controllers (such as at movie theaters and arcades), and ATMs as germ hot spots because they are not cleaned regularly. Washing hands can help, but scrub thoroughly. Public restroom sinks and faucets carry lots of germs, too. Kids Are Germ Vacuums Common kid behaviors invite germs: picking their noses, biting their nails, or wiping runny noses with their hands, for example. And most kids don't wash their hands as often or as well as they should. Since hand-washing is the first line of defense against the cold, flu, and other contagious illness-es, remind children how and when to do it. How to Wash Your Hands Encourage hand-washing before handling food, after using the bathroom, and after sneezing, coughing, or blowing your nose. Teach children to use warm water and work up a good soapy lather. Scrub for about 20 seconds, rubbing between fingers, under nails, and over the backs of hands. Hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol are a good alternative, but they don't remove visible dirt and can be toxic if swallowed by children. So use soap and water when available. Clean or Disinfect? Cleaning countertops, floors, and other household surfaces with plain old soap and water can reduce visible dirt and germs. But disinfecting those surfaces with bleach or hydrogen peroxide solutions, for example, destroys germs. Most disinfectants work best when they can sit on a surface for at least a minute. You can buy commercial solutions or make them at home. Use no more than 1 cup of bleach mixed in 1 gallon of water to kill many household germs. Rinse surface after using and let air dry.
MOVIE NIGHT this Friday, Nov. 4th at the Jr. High. Doors open at 5:30 and movie begins at 6:30 – Bring your kids, blankets & wear pajam-as. Pizza, popcorn and water will be sold
Please help us reach our goal is to raise at least $5,000 in FREE MONEY and we believe this
goal can be reached with the help of our amazing students and teachers. If we have 100%
participation with every student bringing in 50 box tops (filling out 2 collection sheets or 2
Ziploc bags of 25) this could possibly earn us over $6,000. Box Tops are each worth 10¢
and they quickly add up to real cash for our schools. All you have to do is:
Clip UNEXPIRED Box Tops
Paste or tape them to a collection sheet (collection sheets can be obtained at ALL
schools) OR place them in a Ziploc bag, and
Submit them to your teacher with your name, grade, and teacher's name
Every collections sheet or Ziploc bag of 25= 1 raffle entry.
In search of volunteers for the 5th-6th Grade
Christmas Dance immediately following school dismis-
sal on December 21st. Please send an email to chan-
