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Today was the MCPS Spelling Bee Championship! The competition was tough and all of the students did an EXCELLENT job!
Congrats each of you!
First Place - Max Dierker
Second Place - Nora Jockisch
Participants - Trenton Butler, Julia Rasmussen, Camden Mitzelfelt, Mia Warner, Owen Kolves
If you missed the live stream, you can find the video here: https://www.facebook.com/MidwestCentralPrimarySchool/videos/406707060633171
We made it a snow day in pre-k! Mrs. Dougherty and Ms. Vaughn’s class read a story about snow, made snow puffy paintings and played with shaving cream “snow”! We even got some practice writing letters and our names with it!
The fourth grade classes are learning about different types of energy in science. Today, the classes made ice cream to learn about heat transfer. Ms. Hamblin’s class enjoyed this tasty experiment and declared it the ‘best day ever’.
Updated guidelines for MC sporting events
Hello Raiders,
I'm happy to be almost to the end of January and just now communicating about the weather. As you're aware, winter weather will soon be upon us. Several people have asked about whether a snow day will be used as a remote learning day.
Should we need to cancel school for weather, Midwest Central plans to use a snow day just as we have in the past. We will not have any remote learning on those days. We will simply add them to the end of the year as we've done traditionally. I hope this clears up any confusion.
Best,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
Save the Date!
February Menus
Primary School Lost and found.
Whatever is not claimed by Monday at the end of the school day will be donated.
The mobile dental clinic, Miles of Smiles, will be holding a dental clinic at the Primary School on February 19th. They provide exams and preventative services (cleaning and sealants) for students in Early Childhood through 5th grade; plus 6th, 8th, and 9th grades to fulfill dental services required by the state for school attendance. They will accept private and Medicaid/All Kids insurances.
Forms went home with students this week. You must provide the billing information that is located on the form. Please be sure to complete all areas, sign, and date at the bottom of the form. Contact the school nurse if you need another form.
The exam provided meets the State of Illinois school dental requirements due by May 15th.
Remote learners can participate. Parents are responsible for transportation. Please be aware that there are no appointment times. Contact the school nurse with any questions.
What a fun Friday in preschool! Ms. Dougherty and Ms. Vaughn’s class has been learning all about signs in our environment and today we went on a sign hunt in our building! Our favorite was the exit sign! We are also enjoying learning through play in our classroom centers!
Danny Brackney earned a Subway lunch today in Ms. Gough's class. He filled in one state per day that he displayed expected behaviors! Way to go, Danny! Keep up the great work!
It was a fun-filled day of crafts, building, socializing, and reading in Ms Forsythe’s preschool room this morning!
There is no school today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
We look forward to seeing students back on Tuesday, January 19th.
Reminder - Today (1/15/21) is a 1/2 day for students.
Also, there will be no school on Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Friday, January 15, is a half day with an 11:40 AM dismissal. We are offering our students a self-care, wellness day including the following activities. Please ask them about this first-ever, exciting day and use these resources at home on those evenings, weekends, and breaks that you want some quiet and calm in your house!
• New Breathing Exercise: Finger Breathing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bvYNX6Roge2mQ8iS89AXXYEb6rYeLp_w/view?usp=sharing
• Yoga: Cosmic Kids
https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=cosmic+kids+yoga
• Mindfulness Video: This woman does a great job explaining mindfulness and why it is a good exercise to start practicing.
https://youtu.be/8rp5bpFIUpg
• YouTube playlist for Just Dane videos: These videos are of all difficulties. These videos are great for movement. Children need to move throughout their day to keep their minds focused and body’s ready to listen. Here is a great way for kids to move and have fun at the same time. Mr. Forbes gave a tip: I usually simplify harder ones by focusing on the top half of the body, then you can add in lower half when you’re comfortable (the feet are usually the hardest parts of the choreography).
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFtrDKHAEj7VleHJ5L7wLjroM4_JvwI4
• Stress ball activity: Go Noodle has this activity in case anyone wants to use it Friday along with their stress ball activity.
https://app.gonoodle.com/activities/how-to-make-a-squishy-stress-ball?sp=search&sn=search&st=video%20versions&sid=96
• Read alouds
My Many Colored Days by: Dr. Seuss (All Grade Levels)
https://youtu.be/EjNNE-cLQ-o
Llama Llama Mad at Mama (Pre-K/K)
https://youtu.be/-YyFW8Nm37c
When Sophie Gets Angry…. Really Really Angry (K-2)
https://youtu.be/ZJboHWzVgp8
Wilma Jean the Worry Machine (K-5)
https://youtu.be/Px8pj-vIErY
Dr. Seuss’ Sleep Book (2-5)
https://youtu.be/4N-ULcZOKI0
Good Afternoon Parent and Guardians,
We have had a lovely week getting back into a solid routine and it feels good to be here! We are currently sitting, for a second week here at the Primary School, with zero COVID cases among staff and students. We do have some quarantines but those exposures are occurring outside of the school setting. Please stay aware of any COVID symptoms and remain home with all children if you or someone in your home is testing for COVID and do not hesitate to reach out to us for general guidance about quarantine and attendance when you need.
We are benchmark assessing over the next two weeks using STAR (online benchmarking) and BAS (one on one reading assessment) so please encourage your children to try their very best on these.
We will continue to go outside for recess daily as often as possible. Please dress your children accordingly and if your child needs a coat, hat, or gloves please, please let us know. We have received a donation of items and would love to help your family if needed!
Lastly, for the safety of all children, we MUST walk your children into the building to sign in if you arrive after 8:00 AM. You must also walk your preschool children to the east side, preschool doors. We want to make sure that all students are accounted for safely and these are two areas we are committed to in promoting this safety and accountability.
Important dates:
Half Day Friday January 15: Dismissal at 11:40 AM
No School Monday: MLK Jr Day
Please stay tuned to your email and Facebook page for two additional notices. One describing some assistance we are seeking here at the Primary School and another outlining our Student Wellness Fair tomorrow.
Thank you for your continued efforts in partnering with us as your local education provider!
Congratulations to Ms. McDaniels who won a $300 grant from the IL Retired Teachers Foundation! She was one of the few selected from 247 applicants.
Congratulations to DeEtte Garman who received a $750.00 grant to buy books for MCPSl! Way to go Ms. Garman!!!
