6 MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE

(more information to follow)

13 FIELD DAY—Rain date May 16th

(more information to follow)

19 SPRING VOCAL &

INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT—

Sandburg Middle School 7:00 PM

30 NO SCHOOL –DISTRICT CLOSED

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED

On May 13th, our school will again come together as

“One Team” to celebrate Field Day! This is a day of fun,

physical education skills, and working together!

If you would like your child to participate in our year-

ly tradition of “T-shirt signing”, please let your child

know that THEIR NAME ONLY is part of our tradi-

tion and shirts can only be signed in homerooms with

teacher permission. Written comments that are hurt-

ful, mean-spirited, or “just kidding” in a mean way

will NOT be tolerated.

Everyone wants to go home from Field

Day feeling proud! Help us keep this tra-

dition by encouraging good sportsman-

ship and good manners!

We are all loving this warmer weather and can’t wait to put

away our winter clothes and bring out our summer finest!

With the fashion industry making it increasingly more dif-

ficult to regulate proper attire for school, we have restated

our Dress Code below.

The School District Code Policy 508 states, “school at-

tire must meet reasonable standards of cleanliness, not

endanger student or public health, not be disruptive to

the educational process, and meet reasonable standards

of appropriateness.”

Specific examples of inappropriate dress are:

Hats worn in the building

Bare or stocking feet

Any shoes or footwear that would be unsafe on the

playground or in gym, such as: flip flops, “slides” or

backless shoes or sandals

See-through clothing without proper undergarments

Any apparel that overexposes the body such as short

shorts, cut-off shirts, halter tops, midriff tops, tube

tops, tank-top undershirts, or see-through clothing.

Neshaminy School District

Walter S. Miller Elementary School David Geanette, Acting Principal

Office 215.809.6360 Nurse 215.809.6366 Guidance 215.809.6365

www.neshaminy.org

May 2016

April is Autism Awareness

Month April is nationally recognized as Autism Awareness Month. In addition to the puzzle piece sym-bol, blue is the nationally recog-

nized color to campaign for Autism Awareness. Awareness at Miller is growing through conversation, education, acceptance, and inclusion! Miller students collected a total of $1,492.57 from April 4th through April 15th. Mrs. Hyjurick’s and Mrs. Gruener’s classes were tied for first place each col-lecting 26 pounds of coins!

FIELD DAY

MAY 13th RAIN DATE: MAY 16th

Field Day is coming fast. Come out and

watch your child participate in a variety of activities that

are related to what was learned throughout the year.

We are having our teacher relays at the end of the day.

Watch as our PTO has the teachers do fun and crazy ac-

tivities for our students.

Find the Right Discipline Balance

Research indicates that being a nurturing parent—not too harsh and not too lenient—helps children behave

best. This requires being kind, understanding, and helpful. Here are some nurturing messages to send your

child:

· I care about you.

· I will be calm when you tell me difficult things.

· I will help you learn from mistakes.

· We are learning together.

· I have confidence in you.

· I hear what you are saying.

· I am proud of you

· I am so happy you are my child.

· You are an important part of the family.

· I love you.

Proactive Strategies

Child misbehavior is impossible to prevent completely. Children, usually curious and endlessly creative,

are likely to do things parents and other caregivers have not expected. However, there are many positive

steps adults can take to help prevent misbehavior.

· Set clear, consistent rules.

· Make certain the environment is safe and worry-free.

· Show interest in the child's activities.

· Provide appropriate and engaging playthings.

· Encourage self-control by providing meaningful choices.

· Focus on the desired behavior, rather than the one to be avoided.

· Build children's images of themselves as trustworthy, responsible and cooperative.

· Expect the best from the child.

· Give clear directions, one at a time.

· Say "Yes" whenever possible.

· Notice and pay attention to children when they do things right.

· Take action before a situation gets out of control.

· Encourage children often and generously.

· Set a good example.

· Help children see how their actions affect others.

Source: Ibtisam S. Barakat and Janet A. Clark, “Positive Discipline and Child Guidance,” University of Missouri Extension

Earth week has been an an-

nual event at our school for

many years! Miller students

and staff worked hard to

“clean-up” and beautify our

little piece of Earth. Thank

you to the many parents who

donated plants.

EARTH WEEK

PSSA News

With cheering, encouragement, and treats from our younger

“buddy classes”, Walter Miller’s 3rd and 4th grade students

were able to successfully make it through THE PSSA TESTS!

Each day two students were randomly chosen to receive a $5

gift card to Five Below for their hard work during THE

TEST. One lucky winner from each grade received a $25

Target gift card for arriving to school on time each day of

THE TEST. Congratulations on a job well done!!

C.H.O.I.C.E.

The fourth grade team began a mentoring program called, C.H.O.I.C.E. (Children Helping Others Choose Educa-

tIon). It was an after school program for fourth grade students. The focus was on homework completion, study-

ing for tests, or practicing reading/math fluency. Each child worked with a mentor. Each mentor was a former

Miller student that is currently attending Carl Sandburg. We are proud of everyone that participated!

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Day 2 3 Day 3

Teacher

Appreciation

Day

4 Day 4

School Store

5 Day 5 6 Day 1

Mother’s Day

Flower Sale

7

8 9 Day 2 10 Day 3

4th Grade Visit

to Sandburg

11 Day 4

School Nurse’s

Day

12 Day 5

13 Day 1

Field Day

Volunteer

Breakfast

8:50-9:10

14

15 16 Day 2

Rain Date -

Field Day

17 Day 3

18 Day 4

School Store

19 Day 5

Spring Concert

@ Sandburg

7 p.m.

In school

concert @

9:30

20 Day 1

Gr. 2 Poetry

Celebration-

GYM

Gr. 3 Trip to

the Circus

21

22 23 Day 2 24 Day 3

Safety Picnic

9:15-2:00

25 Day 4 26 Day 5 Reading

Olympics—

Gr. 4

Gr. 2—Trip to

Silver Lake

27 Day 1 Gr. K Trip to

Solly Farm

Gr. 3

Wax Museum

Gr. 4 Trip to

Franklin

Institute

28

29 30

District Closed

31 Day 2

NOTE: Day rotations are subject to change if school is closed unexpectedly!