Shumway “Sparkle” Shumway Elementary School January/February/March 2016 Parent-Teacher conferences will be held on February 10th & 11th . Please mark these important dates on your calendar as your participation in conferences will help set the tone for a continued partnership with your child’s teacher and our school. It has been proven over time that the key to a successful education is the emphasis on cooperation between the child, the school, and the home. Remember that conferences allow you the chance to check on your child’s progress, find out about teacher expectations, and inform the teacher about what happens at home with your child. PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCES Early dismissal Feb 10th and Feb 11th 11:10am PTO Board Meetings Jan 26th, Feb 23rd, March 29th and April 26th - 6:30pm in the library “When parents are involved in their children’s education at home, they do better in school. And when parents are involved in school, children go farther in school and the schools they go to are better.” Come and join us to see how you can participate in the PTO and Shumway! Visit us on Facebook at: ShumwayElementaryPTO In April we will have PTO Board elections. If you are interested in running for the Board or have questions please contact the front office by calling 480-812-7407.
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Shumway “Sparkle”
Shumway Elementary School January/February/March 2016
Parent-Teacher conferences will be held on February 10th & 11th .
Please mark these important dates on your calendar as your
participation in conferences will help set the tone for a continued
partnership with your child’s teacher and our school. It has been
proven over time that the key to a successful education
is the emphasis on cooperation between the child,
the school, and the home. Remember that conferences
allow you the chance to check on your child’s progress,
find out about teacher expectations, and inform the
teacher about what happens at home with your child.
PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCES
Early dismissal Feb 10th and Feb 11th 11:10am
PTO Board Meetings Jan 26th, Feb 23rd, March 29thand April 26th - 6:30pm in the library
“When parents are involved in their children’s education at home,
they do better in school. And when parents are involved in school,
children go farther in school and the schools they go to are better.”
Come and join us to see how you can participate
in the PTO and Shumway!
Visit us on Facebook at: ShumwayElementaryPTO
In April we will have PTO Board elections. If you are interested in running for the Board or have questions please contact the front office by calling 480-812-7407.
Mon, Jan 18thMartin Luther King Day
No School
Tues, Jan 19th 3:00 Running Club Race at
Tumbleweed Park (transportation provided by parents)
5:30-6:30 Kinder Open House
Fri, Jan 22ndSpirit Day – Wear a Hat
2nd grade field trip to Musical Instrument Museum
Tues, Jan 26th6:30 PTO meeting in library
PTO Papa John’s FamilyPizza Night 480-814-7272
You can view our full-year calendar on
Shumway’s website at:www.mychandlerschools.org/D
omain/3945
Mark Your CalendarsNO SCHOOL
Monday, January 18th
Martin Luther King Dayand
Monday, February 15th
President’s Day
Spring Break March 7th – 18th
Teacher InserviceMon, March 21st
Students return Tues, March 22nd
Shumway YearbooksDon’t miss out on capturing memories from this school year. Purchase your 2015-2016 yearbook today! The price is $20 and can be purchased in the front office or by going on-line to www.inter-state.com/yearbook (code 04797K). (Yearbooks are purchased in limited quantities and are available on a first come, first served basis).
Also, keep an eye out for more details from PTO on the Yearbook Signing Party at Peter Piper Pizza
on Thurs, May 19th.
Kindergarten Registration began Monday, Jan 11th
If you have a child who will be five (5) years of age by August 31th, you may register them for Shumway’s full-day kindergarten.
Office hours are Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:00. Please bring:• Child’s birth certificate• Child’s immunization record• Proof of residency (ex: household bill showing name &
address, rental contract, etc.)
Student Intent to Return FormIn order for us to project class sizes for the 2016-2017 school year and to plan for the needs of our students, PLEASE complete the online Student Intent to Return Form https://cusdelementaryed.wufoo.com/forms/zhwf82r0hcichm/by Thursday, February 11, 2016. This is not a firm commitment, but does help us as we plan.
The Student Intent to Return Form MUST be completed for each individual student in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade.
If you need assistance, please stop by the front office, Mon-Fri, 8:00am – 4:00pm. We have computers available for you to use.
Welcome Back and Happy New Year to all of our Shumway Stars,
Weekend Student Food Program: We still have spaces available for students/families who would benefit from some additional food to carry them through the weekend. Students at Shumway are all eligible until slots are full. Food is discretely given to students on Friday afternoon before dismissal. There is no charge or application to be part of our weekend food program. Just let DeAnn Royster know if your children can benefit from this wonderful program by calling480-812-7400.
Did you know dialing 211 can connect individuals and families with the resources they need? Community Information and Referral Services transform lives by linking individuals and families to vital community services throughout Arizona.
Got little ones at home or in kindergarten wanting to read? Here are a few tips to maximize this special reading time with your son or daughter:
• Before you begin reading the book, look at the cover and title and ask your child what they think the story is about.• Pause periodically and ask your child questions about the pictures and what is happening in the story.• Did the character do the right thing? What would you have done differently?• Tell me what is happening in this picture. Where is the character going? What is the character doing?• Make up an alternative ending to the story. What do you think would have happened if…
Chandler Care Center Newsletter: http://www.cusd80.com/cms/lib6/AZ01001175/Centricity/Domain/6168/15-16%20Calendar-January.pdf
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all the families that contributedto Shumway’s Holiday Giving Tree. We were able to support19 students and 5 families and make their holidays brighter.
Spring & Class Pictures
Spring and Classroom Pictures will be taken on Friday, Feb 5th. Flyers will be coming home with your child.
If you wish to buy a classroom picture you will need to send your payment with your child on Feb 5th.
For their individual pictures you will not need to send any payment. (If you wish, you can pick your background choice and send the flyer back with your child, otherwise a gender neutral background will be chosen for you).
A few weeks later a package will be sent home with a proof of your child’s photo. If you like the photos you can purchase from the packages by sending your payment back with your child or order online.
Every year, a number of students become ill for many reasons, including exposure to other ill children in the classroom. To help you make decisions about whether or not to send your child to school, we have put together a list of indicators to help you to decide. A child should not be in school and will be sent home if the following conditions(s) are present.
1. Fever 100 degrees or higher. A child should be fever-free for 24 hours (without medication) before returning to school.
2. Persistent cough.3. Sore throat with fever and/or white spots on the throat.4. Rash with fever illness, such as chicken pox, measles, etc.5. Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. A child should be free from
symptoms for 24 hours before returning to school.6. Red, itchy, and draining eyes. If conjunctivitis or “pink eye” is
diagnosed, the child must be on medication for 24 hours before returning to school.
7. Prolonged headache and/or stomachache.8. Swelling or pain at a level that may interfere with learning.9. Earache.10. Toothache.11. Head lice – A child must remain at home until
treated with medicated lice shampoo and the
nits are removed. The child must be clearedthrough the health office before returning toschool. Chandler Unified School District enforcesa no-nit policy.
If you have any questions please contact Dena Huptich, Health Assistant, at 812-7402.
Health Office News
If your child is going to be absent please call the Attendance line at 480-812-7403. This is a 24 hour, 7 day a week voicemail system. Please include the day of the absence, child’s first & last name, teacher’s name, reason for the absence and who is calling. Thank you!
