THE KIDS’ CHRONICLE Shadycrest Elementary
February, 2019
www.pearlandisd.org/shadycrest
Mark Your Calendar
Feb.1-28……………….....Black History Month
Feb.4-8……………………....Counselor’s Week
Feb.4………………………100th day of school!
Feb. 6………………..4th Gr. Writing Simulation
(Campus Closed To Visitors)
Feb.8 ………………….……....Kinder Field Trip
Feb.14………………………..Valentine Parties
(Dress code free day)
1st: 8:45-9:45 am
3rd: 9:30-10:30 am
4th: 11-12 pm
2nd: 12:30-1:30pm
K: 1:15-2:15 pm
Feb.15……………………………….JDRF Walk
Feb.18……Student holiday/ Staff development
Feb.20………….PTA Spirit night @ Chick-Fil-A
Progress Reports
Feb.22…………………………...Go Texan Day
Box Tops Due
Feb.25…….3rd & 4th STAAR Math Simulation
(Campus Closed To Visitors)
Feb.26….3rd & 4th STAAR Reading Simulation
(Campus Closed To Visitors)
Feb.28……………Multicultural Night 6:30-7:30
STAAR TESTING DATES The 3rd & 4th Grade students will be completing a
Writing STAAR simulation on February 6th, a Math
STAAR simulation on February 25th, and a Reading
STAAR simulation on February 26th. In order to
provide them with a quiet and secure testing
environment, we are not allowing visitors on campus
on these days. If you have a 3rd or 4th grade student,
we also ask that you please try not to schedule any
appointments on these days. Thanks for your help!
GO Texan Day
Friday, February 22nd will be Go Texan Day.
Students can dress in western wear in honor
of this event. Leave the Six shooters at home
Please!
MUSIC NOTES
We are continuing our instrument explorations in all grades. 2nd Grade will start practicing for their program in April (more details to follow). Our 4th grade students are underway in their pursuit for the coveted black belt in "Recorder Karate", and if you listen closely you might hear our 3rd grade students strumming along on the ukulele.
Lost & Found
Please help us get your child’s jacket back to
him/her by putting their name in the jacket.
Please be sure to stop by our lost & found
(located by the front reception desk) if your
child is missing any items.
Counseling Connections
We are continuing our 15 Days of Caring Kindness Challenge here at Shadycrest! We are encouraging the students to participate in acts of kindness that affect their school, community and the world! There is also a really great book called Wonder by R.J. Palacio that was just made into a movie. This would be a wonderful book to read with your kids and there are many great discussions that can come out of this story. There is even a Wonder app that you can
download onto your phone! It is called “Daily Wonder.”
“When given the choice between being right or being kind,
choose kind.”
A BIG congratulations to our Spelling Bee contestants! Our top three finishers were: 1st – Hunter Golden , 2nd – Anthony Rodriguez , 3rd – Camden Slafka! We wish Hunter Golden good luck as he goes on to the District Spelling Bee this
month!
We will also continue to explore and demonstrate our GRIT
by being Safe, Responsible and Respectful!
~Mrs. Schmidt
From the Art Room
February is here! The students will be exploring how to
make prints using a variety of materials such as Gelli
Printing Plates provided by an Education Foundation
Grant I won in the spring of 2018. In honor of our first
Multicultural Night, we are branching out and studying art
from cultures around the world. Students will be learning
about art from Africa, Australia, Asia, South America, and
Europe. I can’t wait to see these on display throughout the
building.
If you have any magazines (such as cooking, travel, home
and garden etc.) you are not using, please send them to
the art room.
Please take a look at my webpage. There are links to many
great websites!
https://www.pearlandisd.org/Page/17824
Thank you for your continued support of the Art program
at Shadycrest!
Mrs. Richardson
P.E. SCOOP There are many exciting things happening this month in P.E.! Third and fourth grade students are completing the components of our state mandated fitness testing, Fitnessgram. Also, students in grades K-4 are participating in a jump rope unit. Younger students will be introduced to basic jumping and rope turning skills while older students will be challenged with up to 30 different types of jumps! February is Heart Healthy month and we will be discussing interesting heart facts as well as some great ideas on how to be heart healthy.
* Save the Date for our JDRF Walk for Diabetes which will be held during specials on Friday, February 15th, and be on the lookout for information coming home on February 1st. Thank you in advance for supporting this service project and helping us promote awareness about diabetes!
* Congratulations to Ms. Hogue’s class for winning our Kindergarten Shoe-Tying Contest! We are so proud of you!
Let's have a happy, healthy 2019!
Coach Sanders and Coach Moreno
P.S. Don't forget those tennis shoes!
New Textbook Adoption in Process
Pearland ISD is currently in the process of adopting new Instructional Materials for K-8 English Language Arts and Reading as well as K-6 Spanish Language Arts and Reading. Visit the district’s homepage to view a link for digital access to review the materials up for adoption. You may also visit the ESC in person to review a sample from each publisher under consideration February 4-11, 2019.
CLINIC NEWS
February is National Dental Health Month!
Lifelong habits begin at home. Make dental health part of your daily routine and share these reminders with your whole family:
Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, especially after breakfast and before bedtime. Drinking water after eating also helps to clear your teeth of food particles.
Floss every day. An adult should help children under the age of eight to floss. Older children should be ready to floss on their own.
Limit the number of times you eat snacks, especially the sticky ones and long lasting ones.
Visit a dentist regularly for a routine check up and a cleaning.
Protect your teeth by wearing a mouth guard when playing sports.
Don’t forget to change your tooth brush regularly, and after an illness. Sweet snack facts:
Eating a lot of snacks with sugar may cause cavities.
Every time you eat sugar, plaque in your mouth mixes with the sugar to make acid. The acid hurts the teeth and causes decay over time. This can be painful!
The school nurse can help you find a dentist for your family!
Reminders from the Attendance Office
If you receive a reminder email regarding absences, please
follow up by sending a note to the attendance office to cover your child’s absence. If you feel you have received the reminder
in error, please follow up by calling the school and discussing it with the attendance clerk. As always, you can monitor your
child’s attendance and set up email notifications through skyward family access.
The Library 411
Read to succeed! Please encourage your students to
read daily. The 3rd nine weeks are from Jan. 9 – Mar. 8.
The AR reward will be a Popsicle party on March 19,
2019.
AR Goals for the 3rd nine weeks are as follows:
2nd Gr. – 8
3rd Gr. - 10
4th Gr. – 12
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” – Margaret Fuller
Thank you, Mrs. Hernandez
K-4th Grade
Developing world
class learners who
meet or exceed
international
standards of
academic
performance.
FEBRUARY 2019
Contact Us HELPFUL RESOURCES
ROBYN OLSEN, K-4th SPECIALIST
JENIFER HILL, 5-6th SPECIALIST
DAMON RAYBURN, 7-8th SPECIALIST
HEATHER BLOCK, COORDINATOR
Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented
www.txgifted.org
National Association for Gifted Children
www.nagc.org
DUKE TIP
https://tip.duke.edu
HOAGIES GIFTED
www.hoagiesgifted.org
Pearland ISD Advanced Academics
www.pearlandisd.org/advanced academics
Pearland ISD GT Program: Where To Find Information
For more information regarding the Pearland ISD Gifted/Talented identification process or for
program information, please visit the Advanced Academics webpage on the Pearland ISD
website: www.pearlandisd.org, by selecting Advanced Academics under the Departments tab.
GT Assessment Update
3rd & 4th Grade: Assessments have
concluded and qualification letters were
mailed home Nov. 2018.
Second Grade: Assessments have
concluded and qualification letters were
mailed home at the end of January.
Kindergarten: Assessments were
completed in January. Qualification letters
will be mailed home by March 1 , 2019.
First Grade: Weekend assessments are
scheduled for February 2019. Letters will
be mailed home by March 1, 2019.
President’s Day Scramble
1. George Washington’s picture first
appeared on the RUAQRTE in 1932.
2. Thomas Jefferson could speak/read six
different AUGLNGSEA.
3. Abraham Lincoln became a YLRAWE in
1837.
4. I was an actor before becoming the
40th President. DRNALO GANRAE
Answer to President's Day Scramble: 1. quarter 2. languages 3. lawyer
4. Ronald Reagan
February 2019 Pearland I.S.D. Elementary Menu
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Houston Livestock Show
and RodeoFebruary 25 - March 17
1
Offered at Breakfast Daily: Pancake Roll-Up (Pork)
TEXAS Fruit of the Month Choice of Milk and Juice TEXAS Milk for Whole Grain Honey Bun
Breakfast Whole Wheat Toast and Cereals Strong Texas Kids! ****
$1.45 for Students Selection of Fruit Breaded Chicken Drumstick
$2.00 for Adults Steak Fingers
Offered at Lunch Daily:
Lunch: Choice of Milk and Juice Honey Wheat Dinner Roll
$2.50 for Students Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
$3.65 for Adults Cheese Stick and Goldfish or Cheez-lts Steamed Broccoli
Applesauce
4 5 6 7 8
Beef & Chicken Sausage Kolache Pancake Roll-Up (Pork) Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza Turkey Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Pancake Roll-Up (Pork)
Whole Grain Glazed Donut Honey Wheat Breakfast Bar French Toast Sticks Whole Grain Dutch Waffle Whole Grain Honey Bun
**** **** **** **** ****
Chicken Taco Nachos Mini Pancakes & Turkey Sausage Hamburgers Turkey Pepperoni Pizza Turkey Hot Dog
Cheese Nachos Mini Pancakes & Yogurt Cheeseburgers Cheese Pizza Boneless Chicken Wings
Corn Dog Chicken Filet Sandwich Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks Chicken Tenders Garlic Texas Toast
Marinara Cup
Ranchero Beans (vegetarian) Texas Potato Tots Seasoned Curly Fries Steamed Carrots Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Baby Carrots Romaine Salad Green Beans Green Peas Steamed Broccoli
Fresh Apple Slices Fresh Texas Orange Pineapple Tidbits Mandarin Oranges Applesauce
11 12 13 14 15
Beef & Chicken Sausage Kolache Pancake Roll-Up (Pork) Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza Turkey Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Pancake Roll-Up (Pork)
Whole Grain Glazed Donut Honey Wheat Breakfast Bar French Toast Sticks Whole Grain Dutch Waffle Whole Grain Honey Bun
**** **** **** **** ****
Chicken Taco Nachos Shredded Pork BBQ Sandwich Hamburgers Turkey Pepperoni Pizza Breaded Chicken Drumstick
Cheese Nachos Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cheeseburgers Cheese Pizza Steak Fingers
Corn Dog Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks Sweet & Sour Chicken
Marinara Cup on Brown Rice Honey Wheat Dinner Roll
Ranchero Beans (vegetarian) Sweet Corn Seasoned Curly Fries Steamed Carrots Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Baby Carrots Romaine Salad Green Beans Green Peas Steamed Broccoli
Fresh Apple Slices Fresh Banana Frozen Fruit Slushie Mandarin Oranges Applesauce
18 19 20 21 22
Pancake Roll-Up (Pork) Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza Turkey Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Pancake Roll-Up (Pork)
Staff Development Honey Wheat Breakfast Bar French Toast Sticks Whole Grain Dutch Waffle Whole Grain Honey Bun
**** **** **** ****
No School Mini Pancakes & Turkey Sausage Hamburgers Turkey Pepperoni Pizza Turkey Hot Dog
For Students Mini Pancakes & Yogurt Cheeseburgers Cheese Pizza Boneless Chicken Wings
Chicken Filet Sandwich Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks Chicken Tenders Garlic Texas Toast
Marinara Cup
Texas Potato Tots Seasoned Curly Fries Steamed Carrots Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Romaine Salad Green Beans Green Peas Steamed Broccoli
Fresh Texas Orange Pineapple Tidbits Mandarin Oranges Applesauce
25 26 27 28
Beef & Chicken Sausage Kolache Pancake Roll-Up (Pork) Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza Turkey Sausage Biscuit Sandwich
Whole Grain Glazed Donut Honey Wheat Breakfast Bar French Toast Sticks Whole Grain Dutch Waffle
**** **** **** ***
Chicken Taco Nachos Shredded Pork BBQ Sandwich Hamburgers Turkey Pepperoni Pizza
Cheese Nachos Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cheeseburgers Cheese Pizza
Corn Dog Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks Sweet & Sour Chicken
Marinara Cup on Brown Rice
Ranchero Beans (vegetarian) Sweet Corn Seasoned Curly Fries Steamed Carrots
Baby Carrots Romaine Salad Green Beans Green Peas
Fresh Apple Slices Fresh Banana Frozen Fruit Slushie Mandarin Oranges
To restrict your student's account, please vist www.schoolcafe.com. For question please contact the Food Service Department at 281-412-1244
Menus are subject to change due to supply issues or product changes.
Go Texan Day
February 22!