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Fall fundraiser:
September 12th-Oct. 1
Touch a Truck fun day
for all at Martinsville
Speedway:
Sept. 13th 9am-2
Donkey Basketball
vs. Woolwine
Elementary School:
Oct. 11th at 6:30
I look forward to
another great year at
Stuart. If parents have
any questions or
concerns, please do not
hesitate to call me at
school. Thank you for
your continued support
of our school and our
wildcats.
Sincerely,
Tammy Waldron,
Principal
Dear Wildcats,
Welcome back!!! I am real-
ly excited to have everyone
back for the 2014-2015
school year. The teachers
and staff have been
working very hard to pre-
pare the best lesson plans
and learning activities
possible so that each
wildcat will be learning as
much as possible this
year. Some changes to help
increase learning
time include starting
school 10 minutes earlier
than last year. This
year, school starts
at 8:30 and ends
at 3:15. Any student who
would like to come to
school early and get help
with homework, have extra
time in the library, or get
to breakfast early may do
so beginning
at 7:30am. We call these
students our "early
birds" and hope the option
of dropping off students
early will help parents
avoid the long car rider
line. We have also planned
a lot of fun activities at
school this year. Please
mark the following fun
activities on your
calendar:
Back to School Dance: Sept.
5th from 3:30-5:30 (5th
through 7th graders)
Grandparents Day Ice
Cream Social for
kindergartners and
grandparents: Sept. 5th
11:45-12:45
Fall pictures: September
11th
Principals’ Welcome Back Message
Stuart
Wildcats
Newsletter
Dates to remember:
Labor Day (No school) 9/1
Grandparents’ Day 9/5
Back To School Dance 9/5
Picture Day 9/11
End of 1st grading period 9/26
Report Cards 10/2
Fall Fundraiser 9/12
Touch-a-Truck 9/13
Donkey Basketball 10/11
Stuart Elementary School Tammy Waldron, Principal
Terry Harris, Assistant Principal
Kindergarten students are already learning
so much. They have been working on
shapes, letters, colors, and nursery rhymes.
These students can also read color
words. The colors they have focused on so
far are red, blue, green and yellow. If you
see a kindergarten student ask them to spell
these words for you or have them point
these colors out.
Stuart Elementary
Pre-K is off to a good start.
The children are
excited about learning their
new routine in this colorful
and positive
environment. They’re
enjoying being read to each
day during circle time.
They’re also beginning to
learn about letter formation.
Box Tops for
Education
Box Tops are
worth 10¢ each. The class who
collects the
most will win a
pizza party!
Help SES earn
extra money!
The third grade is excited to welcome Mrs. Tina Reynolds
to their teaching team. Mrs. Reynolds student taught last
year at Stuart Elementary with Mrs. Swails in first grade
and is excited to be teaching third grade this year. Please
join us in welcoming her to Stuart Elementary and third
grade.
Math Fun in Third Grade
The third graders have been learning all about place value in math since the beginning of
school. They have learned how to write num-bers in standard form, word form, expanded
form, and model form. Who knew there were so many different ways to write a number?
In the picture, students are making numbers by using mats and Base 10
blocks. Pictured: Melik Murphy and Eli Queen
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Third Grade Welcomes Mrs. Reynolds
Clip and Earn for Stuart Elementary
Ronald McDonald House Pop Tab Program
Sponsored by the SES Jr.
Beta Club
What: Donation of pop tabs from soda cans for the Roanoke House. This is a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children in the Roanoke Valley hospitals. The House opened in 1984. When: Anytime between now and the end of the school year Where: Turn them in to the homeroom teacher. Why: The House receives $0.04 more per pound of pop tabs than per pound of cans because the alumi-num alloy is purer in the tabs.
The sixth grade Language Arts classes devised a list of tips for a successful school year. These students hope to follow their
own advice and make this their best year ever! I think we should do our homework every day. -- Logan Clif-
ton Be a good kid; don’t be bad so you get demerits! – Gracen Ed-
wards Don’t TRY your best—DO your best! – Olivia Cassell
Always obey the teacher. -- Guenevere Combs Everyone should write in cursive. – Ben Vipperman
Keep your locker organized because it will help you remember to bring your stuff to class.—Alexis Kidd
Always be on task and Be Ready to Roll! – Chris Drewery Do your homework and be prepared. – Nathan Hughes
Work hard in all subjects.—Kyle Clawson Don’t miss more than 3 days.—Travis Gonzalez
Do your homework and be ready for the next school day. – Preston Foley
Always do your homework and keep your locker organized. – Sheriyah Fowler
Don’t backtalk the teacher! He/she give demerits. – Owen Smith
Be prepared for class. – Jarrett Goins Have friends who will help you study and help you out.
– Todd Gunter Get your clothes laid out, eat a good breakfast, and get ready
because you have a hard day in front of you. – Julianna Overby Pack a good lunch! – Jasmine Chapman
Take band—It’s Great! – Ashlyn Holt Have BIG EARS!—Lawney Eckrote
Follow the rules in the cafeteria, or it won’t be fun. – Laurel Wagoner
Do all of your work even if you don’t want to. – Madison Denny Work very hard in school, and always believe in yourself.
– Carey Adkins If you are nice to your teachers, they will be nice to you.
– Kristian Reynolds Respect your teachers and listen.
Study for tests and quizzes. Be a good friend. – Michael Hamm
Always respect your teachers, and they will respect you. Always do your homework, so you do not get in trouble and
miss out on the fun stuff. Always study for quizzes and tests , so you will always get good grades. – Gavin Hazelwood
Always listen in class and do what your teachers tell you to do. – Amber Pegram
Always try your best. – Breanna Bowman Study every night to get good grades. – Jasmine Taylor
Try your best and don’t give up even if you make a bad grade. That doesn’t mean that you should quit trying. – Mackenzie
Belcher Eat a good breakfast—like gravy and biscuits! – Blake Pike
Try your best; never give up. – Austin Bowman Study hard so you won’t get behind. – Robert Scott Don’t forget to do your homework. – Tristan Moore
Always pay attention in class. – Ashley Williams Take your vitamins!
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A List of Tips
Welcome back to school and the speech language
program. I look forward to working with your
child in speech therapy this school year at Stuart
Elementary. We will be conducting speech, lan-
guage, and hearing screenings for all PreK and
Kindergarten students on Sept. 2, 2014. Also, all
3rd and 7th grade students will have their hearing
screened.
Together I know that we can make a difference in
your child's speech and language skills. I am so
happy to be your child's speech therapist and I
look forward to a wonderful year full of growth
and positive experiences for your child. Please
contact me if you have any questions at
Leighann.harris@patrick.k12.va.us
Regards,
Leighann Harris, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech Language Program
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Art Class has started the school year off
with a bang!!! Students across the school
have been working hard to produce beautiful
Masterpieces! Please remember that artwork
is a showcased at PTO Meetings! It is go-
ing to be a
wonderful year!
Mrs. Helms
Art Teacher
Art Class
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What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.
Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles.
Prevent Cyberbullying
Parents and kids can prevent cyberbullying. Together, they can explore safe ways to use technology.
Be Aware of What Your Kids are Doing Online
Establish Rules about Technology Use
Understand School Rules
Be Aware of What Your Kids are Doing Online
Talk with your kids about cyberbullying and other online issues regularly.
Know the sites your kids visit and their online activities. Ask where they’re going, what they’re doing, and who
they’re doing it with.
Tell your kids that as a responsible parent you may review their online communications if you think there is rea-
son for concern. Installing parental control filtering software or monitoring programs are one option for moni-
toring your child’s online behavior, but do not rely solely on these tools.
Have a sense of what they do online and in texts. Learn about the sites they like. Try out the devices they use.
Ask for their passwords, but tell them you’ll only use them in case of emergency.
Ask to “friend” or “follow” your kids on social media sites or ask another trusted adult to do so.
Encourage your kids to tell you immediately if they, or someone they know, is being cyberbullied. Explain that
you will not take away their computers or cell phones if they confide in you about a problem they are having.
Technology
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Grooms’ Singing Wildcats
PreK, Kindergarten, First, Second
and Third grades ARE super
musicians!!! We are SO happy to be
having music back this year. Mrs.
Joyce Grooms is excited to be work-
ing with primary grades once a week
on all things music!!!
Nurse Corner
Vision Screening: September 10,2014
Pre– Kindergarten
Kindergarten
3rd grade
7th Grade
Smiles Mobile Dentist:
September 24th, 25th
and 26th
Eat Heathy and Win a Bike From the Cafeteria Staff:
Want to win a bike? Eat
healthy lunches and you
will have a chance to win
a bike. Only the best at
SES!
Frankie, Edi, Patricia,
Bobby and Sue
The ABC's of Parenting
By Leah Davies, M.Ed.
A Accept and value yourself and your child.
B Be consistent, honest, fair, and firm as you relate to your child.
C Concentrate on what you like about your child and comment on it.
D Develop interests of your own.
E Encourage your child to discuss ideas and goals, expressing the belief that he or she can do
many things well.
F Forgive your child's mistakes, which are a natural part of learning.
G Gladly share your time, affection, and support.
H Help your child feel safe and secure.
I Interest your child in work by complimenting his or her efforts.
J Joyfully take pleasure in life.
K Keep harsh criticisms to yourself; avoid using "should" and "ought."
L Let your child experience the results of his or her behavior.
M Model by example those qualities you want your child to have.
N Negotiate privileges and responsibilities, avoid overindulgence.
O Offer some choices, allowing your child to make decisions.
P Problem-solve with your child, listening carefully to his or her thoughts and feelings.
Q Quit blaming, shaming, and threatening.
R Respect your child's right to grow at his or her own rate without being pushed or compared
to others.
S Share household tasks among all family members so that your child makes a contribution
and feels a sense of belonging.
T Take time to read with your child, thus instilling a love of books and learning.
U Use a photo album to record pleasant family memories.
V Value honesty, kindness, dependability, truthfulness and caring.
W Weather trials together as a family.
X eXamine your attitude toward your child.
Y Yield to professional advice concerning healthy living habits.
Z Zestfully participate in a variety of family traditions and activities.
Used by permission of the author, Leah Davies, and selected from the
Kelly Bear website [www.kellybear.com]
Visit YouTube to see Leah Davies’ Thoughts on Parenting video
Notes from the Counselor
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The reemergence of pertussis, or whooping cough, in the U.S. underscores the need for people of all ages to maintain pro-tection against vaccine-preventable diseases, a message Project Immunize Virginia has been promoting for 17 years.
"Our mission is promoting timely immunizations across the lifespan," says Michelle Charters, the project's director.
Once confined to children and seniors, the recommended vaccines and available antidotes change constantly, and many now include immunizations for adults. For example, the flu vaccine was once confined to protecting seniors; now, shots tailored to the year's anticipated strains, are recommended annually for all over the age of six months.
Also, both pre-teens and young adults can benefit from the relatively new Gardasil vaccine for HPV (human papilloma virus). Gardasil protects against cervical cancer, and is recommended for girls ages 11 to 26. Based on clinical trial results, the recommendation has recently been extended to boys between ages 11 and 21. The vaccine is most effective when administered before the onset of sexual activity.
Though Virginia is "doing OK" with its vaccination rate, according to Charters, it's still important for all adults to keep cur-rent with immunizations, not only for their own health, but to protect others. While most vaccine-preventable diseases, such as mumps, measles and German measles (rubella), are spread by children, adults are more often the culprits in spreading whooping cough.
"A lot don't see themselves as at risk. They can have the disease without symptoms and be passing it along to vulnerable family members — infants or grandparents," she says.
There are many other reasons adults should check their immunization status and take appropriate precautions. Project Virginia's web site cautions that they may not have been immunized as children, new vaccines may have become availa-ble, or protection may have faded with age. It also warns that for adults, contracting "childhood diseases," such as mumps, can have much more serious health consequences. "It's often not the disease, but complications from it that are the most dangerous," says Charters. "Adults often have other health issues, such as diabetes or asthma."
Adults should keep an up-to-date shot record. They can track their immunization history through their doctors' records and also request the information from the state registry, Virginia Immunization Information System. The system is cur-rently focused on recording all childhood vaccinations, but it is working towards a comprehensive record. Local health departments issue cards that allow people to maintain their own records; the departments are also a good resource for inexpensive vaccines. They're currently offering free Tdap (for pertussis) and shingles (ages 60 and over) vaccines, while supplies last.
Charters recommends that adults check with their local pharmacy for vaccines.
"They're there to help guide you with what you need. It's convenient, and most can work with your insurance company," she says. "The flu vaccine is out there now."
She urges adults to be good role models for their children and ensure they're up to date with their immunizations.
What shots do you need?
Check at the Project Immunize Virginia web site, http://www.immunizeva.org for a schedule of recommended vaccines for adults.
Project Immunize Virginia Urges Preventive Protection For All
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14-15 baby ad flier.pdf
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
No School
Labor Day
2 3 4 5 Grandparents
Day
Back To
school Dance
3:30-5:00
6
7 8
9 10 11
Picture
Day
Patriot Day
12 Kick off to
Fall
Fundraiser
13 Touch– a–
Truck @
Martinsville
Speedway
14 15 16
17 18 19
20
21 22
Autumn
Begins
23 24
25
26
End of 1st-
grading
period
27
28
29 30
September 2014
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