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
Excellence
Quote of the Week
To stand out with valuable qualities.
“Excellence is a habit. The things you do the most are the things you’ll do the best.”
February 10, 2017
President’s Day February 20 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.
PTA Hearty Party Tonight! February 10
Dance, Games, Food 6:00 – 8:00 pm Students must be accompanied by their parent.
Mark Your Calendars! Parent Teacher Conferences March 7 & March 9 4:00 – 7:00 pm Teachers will be sending home appointment times soon!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017 FEBRUARY February 10 – PTA Hearty Party, 6 – 8 pm February 14 – Valentine’s Day Party February 17 – Individual/Group Picture Day February 20 – President’s Day – NO SCHOOL February 27 – Dr. Seuss Week February 28 – Book Fair opens for classroom preview MARCH March 3 – Professional Day – NO SCHOOL March 6 – 10 - Book Fair Week March 6 – Daylight with Dad, Library, 8:15 am March 8 – Morning with Mom, Library, 8:15 am March 7 & March 9 – Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 – 7:00 pm March 13 – 17 - Spring Break – NO SCHOOL March 25 – CMS Cheerleader Try-Outs
Healthy and Fit School
Healthy and Fit Food Item Suggestions
As a member of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, we strive to create a healthy and fit environment for our entire school family. One of our guidelines is to ensure all food and beverages sold and served to our students must meet the USDA Smart Snacks in Schools Standards. This includes classroom snacks, class party items and birthday celebrations. If you choose to bring snacks, please make sure they are in compliance with the USDA Smart Snack in Schools Standards. Please keep this in mind if you are participating in the upcoming Valentine’s Day parties.
Snack Ideas o Any Fresh Fruit o Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Gold Fish o Low-fat Ice Cream cup—3 oz o Yoplait Simply Go-Gurt—2.25 oz o Simply Chex Brand Snack Mixes—1 oz o Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie—1.5 oz o Nature Valley Chewy Granola Bar—0.89 oz o Nutri-grain Cereal Bar—1.55 oz o Baked Lays Chips--.875 oz o Special K Cracker Chips—1.06 oz Beverages · 100% Fruit Juice · 100% Fruit Juice Diluted with Water · Bottled Water
PTA News………
PTA is always looking for new members. Only $6.00 per membership.
The PTA is in need of volunteers for the upcoming events, Spirit Sticks sales, and Friday sales. If you are interested in helping please contact the PTA at
[email protected] 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
List of snacks that meet criteria. www.healthiergeneration.org Click on Live Healthier Under Product Navigator (bottom right) Click Search Products
To check and see if your product meets criteria. www.healthiergeneration.org Click on Live Healthier Under Product Calculator (bottom right) Click Product Calculator
Freedom Elementary Newsletter
Lana Welch, Asst. Principal Oscar Castro, Asst. Principal Sara Breeze, Asst. Principal
Kim Shahan, Counselor
Excellence
Quote of the Week
To stand out with valuable qualities.
“Excellence is a habit. The things you do the most are the things you’ll do the best.”
February 10, 2017
President’s Day February 20 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.
PTA Hearty Party Tonight! February 10
Dance, Games, Food 6:00 – 8:00 pm Students must be accompanied by their parent.
Mark Your Calendars! Parent Teacher Conferences March 7 & March 9 4:00 – 7:00 pm Teachers will be sending home appointment times soon!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017 FEBRUARY February 10 – PTA Hearty Party, 6 – 8 pm February 14 – Valentine’s Day Party February 17 – Individual/Group Picture Day February 20 – President’s Day – NO SCHOOL February 27 – Dr. Seuss Week February 28 – Book Fair opens for classroom preview MARCH March 3 – Professional Day – NO SCHOOL March 6 – 10 - Book Fair Week March 6 – Daylight with Dad, Library, 8:15 am March 8 – Morning with Mom, Library, 8:15 am March 7 & March 9 – Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 – 7:00 pm March 13 – 17 - Spring Break – NO SCHOOL March 25 – CMS Cheerleader Try-Outs
Healthy and Fit School
Healthy and Fit Food Item Suggestions
As a member of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, we strive to create a healthy and fit environment for our entire school family. One of our guidelines is to ensure all food and beverages sold and served to our students must meet the USDA Smart Snacks in Schools Standards. This includes classroom snacks, class party items and birthday celebrations. If you choose to bring snacks, please make sure they are in compliance with the USDA Smart Snack in Schools Standards. Please keep this in mind if you are participating in the upcoming Valentine’s Day parties.
Snack Ideas o Any Fresh Fruit o Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Gold Fish o Low-fat Ice Cream cup—3 oz o Yoplait Simply Go-Gurt—2.25 oz o Simply Chex Brand Snack Mixes—1 oz o Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie—1.5 oz o Nature Valley Chewy Granola Bar—0.89 oz o Nutri-grain Cereal Bar—1.55 oz o Baked Lays Chips--.875 oz o Special K Cracker Chips—1.06 oz Beverages · 100% Fruit Juice · 100% Fruit Juice Diluted with Water · Bottled Water
PTA News………
PTA is always looking for new members. Only $6.00 per membership.
The PTA is in need of volunteers for the upcoming events, Spirit Sticks sales, and Friday sales. If you are interested in helping please contact the PTA at
[email protected] 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
List of snacks that meet criteria. www.healthiergeneration.org Click on Live Healthier Under Product Navigator (bottom right) Click Search Products
To check and see if your product meets criteria. www.healthiergeneration.org Click on Live Healthier Under Product Calculator (bottom right) Click Product Calculator
