Freedom Elementary Newsletter
If you have not joined the PTA now is a good time to do so and get involved! Did you know that when parents volunteer at their child’s school everyone benefits. Our PTA is awesome and works hard providing for all Mikel Shanklin, Principal Courtney Harter, Counselor students.
Freedom Elementary Newsletter
Lana Welch, Asst. Principal Oscar Castro, Asst. Principal Sara Breeze, Asst. Principal
Kim Shahan, Counselor
Resiliency
Quote of the Week
Recovering from or adjusting easily to misfortune or change.
“Don’t let success go to your head or failure go to your heart.”
January 13, 2017
January 16, 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day NO
SCHOOL
LPS Guiding Principles At Freedom our teachers and staff are dedicated to the following: · We equitably serve our students’ needs as career-bound citizens. · We celebrate our diversity within a culture of shared professional ideals. · We foster investment in Freedom through communication, collaboration, and transparency. · We promote healthy and fit lifestyles as we learn, do, and teach.
MISSION STATEMENT Our mission at Freedom Elementary School is to educate all students to achieve their highest level of academic performance, fostering the development of a positive self-esteem, as well as creating healthy/fit career bound citizens.
VISION STATEMENT Our vision at Freedom is to provide a safe and secure environment that motivates and empowers ALL students.
The Faculty and Staff would like to welcome all new families to Freedom Elementary School. Please know that we encourage and welcome your support and participation in the everyday routine. Working together for the success of your children will help them reach their full potential in the areas of academics, social, and emotional growth. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with your child’s teacher by calling the school office.
Counselor’s Corner……… The Oklahoma School Spring Testing Program opens April 3rd and goes through April 21st. Grades 3rd-5th will be testing the first two weeks of the testing window and the last week will be reserved for make-up testing. It is very important students are in attendance during the testing period. Please make every effort to make appointments before or after the testing window or in the later part of the afternoons. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017 JANUARY January 16 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – NO SCHOOL January 20 – AR Trip to Vaska Theater January 27 – Monthly Assembly, 2:15 pm January 30 – 100th Day of School FEBRUARY February 3, 2017 – Super Bowl Jersey Day/Wear Team Colors February 10 – PTA Hearty Party February 14 – Valentine’s Day Party February 17 – Individual/Group Picture Day February 20 – President’s Day – NO SCHOOL February 26 – Dr. Seuss Week February 28 – Book Fair Opens
BAD WEATHER!!!!!!! The winter season is upon us and the decision to open or close school is based on road conditions, temperature, snow and ice accumulation, and building conditions. There are several ways to check for school closings. Channel 7 and the local radio stations, the LPS Facebook page and the LPS web site at http://www.lawtonps.org/ will keep you up to date on the school closings. Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather and has the necessary outer garments such as coats, hats, and gloves. Our building is hard to heat especially in the hallways and auditorium and we will go outside as long as the temperature is not below 32 degrees including the wind chill. PTA News………
Please come by the Freedom office if your child is missing jackets, coats, gloves, hats, etc. We have several items in the Lost and Found.
Attendance If your child is going to be absent, please call the office by 9:00 am. Thanks!!! 580-713-0060
PTA is always looking for new members. Only $6.00 per membership. Freedom PTA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/648212105307734/ Freedom PTA E-mail: [email protected] Freedom Elementary School Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Freedom-ElementarySchool/536890623116410
Communicable Disease Reminders It’s that time of year when illnesses become more prevalent. Please remember to keep your child home if the following conditions occur: · Child is running a fever greater than 100 degrees · Vomiting/Diarrhea · Excessive coughing or drainage from nose · Rash or outbreak on skin, excessive itching · Redness/drainage to the eye or eyelid Hand washing is greatly encouraged to prevent contagious illnesses such as cold, flu, diarrhea/vomiting, strep infections, staph infections and parasites (skin, intestinal tract). Please encourage your child to wash their hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds especially after using the restroom. Please remember that your child must be free of symptoms for a 24 hour period without the use of medications (Tylenol, Motrin, Imodium, etc.) before returning.
Freedom Elementary Website: www.lawtonps.org/o/freedom
HAND-WASHING FOR HEALTH With all the critical illnesses going around right now, it’s vital we follow proper hand-washing techniques. Here’s a step-by-step guide to teaching correct hand washing: 1.
Tell them to first turn on the tap until the water is warm but not too hot. 2. Show them how to rub their hands together to get a nice, soapy lather. 3. Remind them to wash their palms, the back of their hands, their fingers and under their nails. 4. Demonstrate how long they should wash their hands (either by having them sing “Happy Birthday” or by counting up to 15 to 20 “Mississippi’s”). 5. Have them dry their hands on a paper towel (or if they are at home, on a clean hand towel). 6. If they are at school or in a public bathroom, have them get into the habit of turning off the faucet with the paper towel when they are done. 7. When exiting a public or school restroom, teach your children to use the same paper towel on the handle of the bathroom door to open it and to throw out the paper towel after exiting. **HAND WASHING IS CRITICAL TO KEEP US ALL HEALTHY AND AT SCHOOL!
Freedom Elementary Newsletter
Lana Welch, Asst. Principal Oscar Castro, Asst. Principal Sara Breeze, Asst. Principal
Kim Shahan, Counselor
Resiliency
Quote of the Week
Recovering from or adjusting easily to misfortune or change.
“Don’t let success go to your head or failure go to your heart.”
January 13, 2017
January 16, 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day NO
SCHOOL
LPS Guiding Principles At Freedom our teachers and staff are dedicated to the following: · We equitably serve our students’ needs as career-bound citizens. · We celebrate our diversity within a culture of shared professional ideals. · We foster investment in Freedom through communication, collaboration, and transparency. · We promote healthy and fit lifestyles as we learn, do, and teach.
MISSION STATEMENT Our mission at Freedom Elementary School is to educate all students to achieve their highest level of academic performance, fostering the development of a positive self-esteem, as well as creating healthy/fit career bound citizens.
VISION STATEMENT Our vision at Freedom is to provide a safe and secure environment that motivates and empowers ALL students.
The Faculty and Staff would like to welcome all new families to Freedom Elementary School. Please know that we encourage and welcome your support and participation in the everyday routine. Working together for the success of your children will help them reach their full potential in the areas of academics, social, and emotional growth. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with your child’s teacher by calling the school office.
Counselor’s Corner……… The Oklahoma School Spring Testing Program opens April 3rd and goes through April 21st. Grades 3rd-5th will be testing the first two weeks of the testing window and the last week will be reserved for make-up testing. It is very important students are in attendance during the testing period. Please make every effort to make appointments before or after the testing window or in the later part of the afternoons. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017 JANUARY January 16 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – NO SCHOOL January 20 – AR Trip to Vaska Theater January 27 – Monthly Assembly, 2:15 pm January 30 – 100th Day of School FEBRUARY February 3, 2017 – Super Bowl Jersey Day/Wear Team Colors February 10 – PTA Hearty Party February 14 – Valentine’s Day Party February 17 – Individual/Group Picture Day February 20 – President’s Day – NO SCHOOL February 26 – Dr. Seuss Week February 28 – Book Fair Opens
BAD WEATHER!!!!!!! The winter season is upon us and the decision to open or close school is based on road conditions, temperature, snow and ice accumulation, and building conditions. There are several ways to check for school closings. Channel 7 and the local radio stations, the LPS Facebook page and the LPS web site at http://www.lawtonps.org/ will keep you up to date on the school closings. Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather and has the necessary outer garments such as coats, hats, and gloves. Our building is hard to heat especially in the hallways and auditorium and we will go outside as long as the temperature is not below 32 degrees including the wind chill. PTA News………
Please come by the Freedom office if your child is missing jackets, coats, gloves, hats, etc. We have several items in the Lost and Found.
Attendance If your child is going to be absent, please call the office by 9:00 am. Thanks!!! 580-713-0060
PTA is always looking for new members. Only $6.00 per membership. Freedom PTA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/648212105307734/ Freedom PTA E-mail: [email protected] Freedom Elementary School Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Freedom-ElementarySchool/536890623116410
Communicable Disease Reminders It’s that time of year when illnesses become more prevalent. Please remember to keep your child home if the following conditions occur: · Child is running a fever greater than 100 degrees · Vomiting/Diarrhea · Excessive coughing or drainage from nose · Rash or outbreak on skin, excessive itching · Redness/drainage to the eye or eyelid Hand washing is greatly encouraged to prevent contagious illnesses such as cold, flu, diarrhea/vomiting, strep infections, staph infections and parasites (skin, intestinal tract). Please encourage your child to wash their hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds especially after using the restroom. Please remember that your child must be free of symptoms for a 24 hour period without the use of medications (Tylenol, Motrin, Imodium, etc.) before returning.
Freedom Elementary Website: www.lawtonps.org/o/freedom
HAND-WASHING FOR HEALTH With all the critical illnesses going around right now, it’s vital we follow proper hand-washing techniques. Here’s a step-by-step guide to teaching correct hand washing: 1.
Tell them to first turn on the tap until the water is warm but not too hot. 2. Show them how to rub their hands together to get a nice, soapy lather. 3. Remind them to wash their palms, the back of their hands, their fingers and under their nails. 4. Demonstrate how long they should wash their hands (either by having them sing “Happy Birthday” or by counting up to 15 to 20 “Mississippi’s”). 5. Have them dry their hands on a paper towel (or if they are at home, on a clean hand towel). 6. If they are at school or in a public bathroom, have them get into the habit of turning off the faucet with the paper towel when they are done. 7. When exiting a public or school restroom, teach your children to use the same paper towel on the handle of the bathroom door to open it and to throw out the paper towel after exiting. **HAND WASHING IS CRITICAL TO KEEP US ALL HEALTHY AND AT SCHOOL!
