Chief Example for Others (CEO) Character Trait for February
Determination and Hard Work
It’s Kindness Week!
Each day this week we will wear something different and participate in class discussions and activities that remind us of the many ways we can be kind to others and to ourselves! Talk with your students about ways that we can all show kindness every day!
Since Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday, February 14, we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Thursday, February 12, here in school. Valentine’s Day is typically celebrated by sharing a small card or note of friendship with each classmate, either homemade or purchased in a set. Many teachers have sent out information to families about what they will be doing in classrooms. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns.
Free Groceries!
Tuesday, February 10, is our next opportunity for students and families to pick up a bag of free groceries at our monthly Mobile Food Pantry, sponsored by the Utah Food Bank and AARP. Please remember that the bags can be quite heavy for younger students so plan to assist them if you are able. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Heidi Sanger on ParentSquare or in the office.
Thrive Time Focus of the Week
This week during our Thrive Time lessons, we’ll explore important skills from our Resolving Conflict unit, including using coping skills to manage big feelings, practicing compromising, and developing flexible thinking. We’ll also review conflict resolution strategies and learn how to understand others’ perspectives to help us get along better every day.
Families, take time to talk about these ideas with your students at home as well! We can all practice these skills every day!
WIDA ACCESS Testing Continues This Week!
To our families of Multilingual Learners (children who are, or have been, consistently exposed to multiple languages especially at home):
The WIDA ACCESS test measures our students’ English language proficiency across four language domains: reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
The testing schedule will be as follows:
WIDA ACCESS: Writing Test
Week of February 9-13
Below, are some good reminders for the upcoming test,
- Get good rest during the weeks of testing.
- Eat a healthy breakfast before testing.
- Do your best! There’s no need to study, as this test measures what students already know.
News from our PTA
🍀 The next PTA meeting is Monday, March 9, 3:30 pm in the school library. All parents are welcome!
🛼🛼 Classic Skate Night is Friday February. 20, 5-10 PM
🥗 On Wednesday, February 24, the PTA will host a staff dinner at Family Conferences. We will need volunteers to bring dessert, drinks, and salad. Links coming soon for sign-ups.
🚨📚 The Scholastic Book Fair this month is during Family Conferences! The online bookstore is open now!https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/midvaleelementaryschool2
🍟🍔 Mark your calendar for McDonalds Spirit night on Tuesday, March 10th!
Looking Ahead:
Monday, February 9 – Thursday, February 12: Kindness Week (see above)
Monday, February 9: PTA Meeting 3:30pm
Thursday, February 12: Valentine’s Day (observed)
Thursday, February 12: EARLY OUT 1:25pm
Friday, February 13: No School for Students
Monday, February 16: Presidents’ Day, No School
Friday, February 20: PTA Classic Skate Night
Tuesday, February 24: Family Conferences, Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday, February 25: Family Conferences, Scholastic Book Fair, Free Haircuts by CTEC Students
Thursday, February 26: Early Release 1:25pm
Friday, February 27: No School
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