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Upcoming Events Jan. 8th: Science Fair Entry Forms Due / Time For Kids Fundraiser Packets Due Back Jan. 12th: Site Council 5:30pm / PTO Meets 6:30pm Jan. 13th: Eat-N-Earn at Freddy’s at 5pm-8pm
5th Gr. Recognition Meeting 6:30pm Library Jan. 14th: Spelling Bee 3rd – 5th gr/ Finalists 9am Jan. 15th: Movie Night 6:30pm Jan. 18th: No School – Martin Luther King Day Jan 19th: Science Fair/Science Night 5:30pm ___________________________________________________________ Feb. 5th: Class Pictures
A note from your principal: Jacquelyn Mickel
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful break with your family.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences are just around the
corner. Please plan to attend Conferences on
Wed. Feb. 24th from 4:15–8:00 p.m. or on Thurs.
Feb. 25th from 8:15 am– 8:00 p.m.
We will open the conference sign up at the
beginning of February. We will notify you when
you can log onto Skyward to sign up.
This is a great opportunity to talk to your child’s
teacher about the successes and challenges that
your student has had in the past few months. If
you have anything you would like the teacher to
be aware of regarding next school year’s
placement, this would be a good time to discuss
that as well.
We look forward to seeing you at conferences. It
is our goal to have one hundred percent
attendance at conferences
Music Programs for 2016
March 1st: Kindergarten 6:30 p.m. April 19th: 1st Grade 6:30 p.m.
2nd Grade 7:30 p.m.
Movie Night At Langston Hughes Friday, January 15th at 6:30pm
Arrival & Dismissal: To ensure the safest conditions when students arrive and depart from Langston Hughes, we ask that you adhere to the procedures listed below. Car Riders:
Children should be seated on the right side to exit safely and quickly.
Do not wait until you are at the door to drop your child. Let your child out as soon as you are stopped in the unloading zone.
Staff will motion the car line to move in groups so that students can exit more quickly.
Please stay in this drop off / pick up line and do not try to go around the line.
While waiting to enter the school drive: Do not block the Round-A-Bout: Give plenty of room before and after the Round-A-Bout at Diamond Head and George Williams way. Do not block streets, crosswalks, or Bike Routes. Walkers: Will walk to the crosswalk at the end of the sidewalk by the
gym. They will cross to the other sidewalk, adjacent to the south end of the parking lot. Walkers will stay on this sidewalk until they reach George Williams Way. Walkers going toward the roundabout will use the sidewalk to get to George Williams Way. (We are working on more sidewalks!) Students riding the bus: Board at the back of the school. This
includes daycare buses/vans. Other Safety Rules:
Do not leave your car unattended in the circle drive, even if you think you will be “right out.” Respect the handicapped parking spots by not parking in them or blocking them while you wait for your child. Always cross at the crosswalks. When driving, please stop when our staff is in the crosswalk to allow students to cross. Please wait until the crosswalk staff says it is clear and they themselves are safely back on the sidewalk.
Time for Kids Fundraiser: Help us Earn Time-For-Kids
Magazine Subscriptions for our Classrooms Packets Due Tomorrow, Fri. Jan 8th
FILL OUT 7+ Postcards in the Booklet.
TURN IT IN and earn a GARFIELD READING BUDDY for your student. AND/OR
ORDER your favorite titles for you or your student and turn in your order this week to earn a GARFIELD READING BUDDY.
Checks are payable to:
GREAT AMERICAN OPPORTUNITIES, and CREDIT CARDS are accepted.
Langston Hughes Science Fair January 19th, 2016
Entry Forms Due January 8th
Project set up in multipurpose room between 4-6pm
Judges view projects from 4:00-6:00pm
Public viewing of displays 6:00-7:00pm
Science Night activities for families
from 6:00-7:30pm in the gym
An information packet is available with guide lines, project ideas and an entry form: http://www.usd497.org/domain/5794 Questions? Kim Rack, [email protected] or 838-9610
Jan.11- Jan.15: Bryan Ramsay, Heath Peterson,
Dennis Thurman, Justin Whitney, Garrett Halton
Jan.18 - Jan.22: David Pederson,
Adam Staszkiewicz, Erik Hethcoat, Andy Vigna
Please arrive at 8:25am and check in at the office
with your student(s). If you do not have a Watch
D.O.G. shirt, you may borrow one for the day.
Please call 785-832-5890 to sign up to be a Watch Dog.
Eat – N – Earn:
Join us for dinner at Freddy’s
Wed. 13th from 5pm – 8pm
Candid pictures needed for yearbook!
We are collecting candid pictures to possibly be used in the Yearbook. Candid pictures may include pictures of parties, music programs, field trips, special events, etc. Pictures that include at least 3 kiddos are fantastic! Higher resolution pictures work the best Please email pictures to Angela Randall [email protected] or submit online directly to Lifetouch: community.lifetouch.com (access code is MAPBHF). Please label all pictures with grade and teacher. Thanks in advance! Yearbook Committee
PTO News:
Please join us for our next PTO meeting on January 12th at 6:30 in the library. Box Tops: We will collect box tops again after break, so save them over break and bring them in in January! Langston Hughes Family Movie Night will be January 15 at 6:30 at the school. Please join us for some family fun! We are still in need of a Carnival committee chair and someone to organize concessions for carnival. Please contact Sarah Hoskinson ([email protected]) if you are interested. Thanks to all who donated to our annual fundraiser through Direct Donation. Sarah Hoskinson – PTO President 785-979-1690 / [email protected]
Marathon Club News: Marathon Club will resume again in the spring and
you can start participation in the club anytime once you sign up.
Keep an eye out for the spring starting date! See ya on the trail!
**ATTENTION 5th graders and families**
Jan. 13th: 5th Gr. Recognition Meeting 6:30pm Library For 5th grade recognition ceremony/memory book, we are asking all 5th grade students to email the following to (Kristel Lewis) [email protected]: Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
A baby or little kid picture (vertical and close-up is preferred).
A current picture - this can be their school picture or a candid shot of them doing their favorite activity (vertical and close-up is preferred).
Format can be jpeg, pdf or tiff. Please make sure we can see their faces
clearly. Digital images should be emailed to
[email protected] (Kristel Lewis
Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
Langston Hughes
Wednesday January 13th
5 pm – 8 pm
January Winter Weather Safety
January can be beautiful with snow, but snow presents its own set of challenges for walkers and
bikers. Talk with your children about the challenges that slick roads present and help model safe behavior for them as we get through the winter months.
Tips for winter walking and biking safety to share with your child: Snow and ice build-up can make sidewalks slippery. Anticipate ice and be cautious on untreated surfaces
to prevent falls.
Use crosswalks whenever possible. Snow plows frequently lead to mounds of snow on corners, making walkers and bikers less visible to drivers. Crossing at designated crosswalks increase safety for walkers and bikers.
Wear warm and waterproof shoes when possible. Melting snow makes for cold feet.
Be visible and wear bright colors. There is limited daylight in the winter so make certain other people can see you.
When possible, use a lamp on bicycles to increase your visibility.
Choose routes that you are likely to be visible to other people to help keep you safe.
Keep your eyes and ears open and be aware of your surroundings in the event that you have to get out of the way. Snow accumulation can muffle sounds of approaching vehicles. Hats and scarves further muffle noise, so make certain you can still hear what is going on around you.
Tips for drivers: Clear windows and mirrors completely for visibility.
Be aware of pedestrians and bikers.
Start and stop slowly.
Come to full stops at intersections and look both ways, especially in school zones. Additional resources: Safe Driving tips: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/SafeDriving.pdf Winter Safety Tips: https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-
tips/pages/Winter-Safety-Tips.aspx Pedestrian Safety for drivers: http://www.hsrc.unc.edu/safety_info/pedestrian/safety_tips.cfm Tips for Pedestrian Safety: http://exchange.aaa.com/safety/pedestrian-safety/tips-pedestrian-
safety/#.VaLziflViko