January/February 2019 Highlighting the News & Events at Showell Elementary School

Mrs. Angela Rankin is Showell Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year for the 2018-19 school year. Mrs.

Rankin is a graduate of Salisbury University. She has been an early childhood teacher for 8 years.

Currently, Mrs. Rankin is a first grade teacher. She is always willing to assume duties outside of her role as

a classroom teacher by helping to publish the school’s yearbook and representing our school in the

Worcester County Educational Foundation.

Mrs. Rankin is a loving teacher who seeks to provide a safe, welcoming environment for her students. She

values building positive relationships and connections with all of her students. She is also committed to

professional growth so that her students can be exposed the best practices in instruction.

We congratulate Mrs. Rankin on being our Teacher of the Year. We wish her all the best as she seeks to

become the 2019 Worcester County Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations Mrs. Rankin, SES Teacher of the Year!

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WILLET BILLS AT HOME

There are lots of ways to encourage better

behavior at home - keeping a chart on the

refrigerator (your child earns checks or

stickers for good behavior and earns a reward

when he/she receives a certain number of

stickers) or putting marbles in a jar (your child puts a marble in

the jar for good behavior each day and a reward is earned once

the jar is full).

Another idea for you to consider is using Willet Bills at home.

Create your own and call them anything you wish. Have a talk with

the kids about your expectations. Keep a stack of ‘bills’ nearby,

and when you see your child doing something you like, give out a

‘bill.’ Before you begin, decide what your child can purchase with

his/her bills ---- a t.v. show, video game, game with mom or dad,

special dinner or desert. It doesn’t have to cost money.

If you are interested in using your version of Willet Bills and

have questions, feel free to call me.

Check out this website with support for healthy reward systems:

https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-to-create-a-reward-system-for-kids-that-works-

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COUNSELOR’S

CORNER Ed Reid

School Counselor

410-631-5361

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PTA

Conference Night

March 14th

6-8 PM

Kindergarten has been very

busy learning about folktales

such as The Mitten by Jan

Brett. Our students have

enjoyed listening and

discussing this type of text

during the past few weeks.

Kindergarten has also been

working hard on what it means to

be a good friend to others. We

have practiced random acts of

kindness by using kind words and

actions with our peers and

teachers daily. February is dental

health month so Kindergarten will

be visited by a dentist! Ask your

child about what they learn from

the dentist about keeping their

teeth healthy and clean!

http://janbrett.com/put_the_animals_in_the_mitten.htm

MCAP/PARCC Testing Dates

Testing for 3rd graders begins in April and ends in May. PLEASE note the

specific dates below to ensure your child will be present on testing days.

Grade 3 April 23rd-May 3rd

It is IMPORTANT that your child be here for testing. Thank you!

Reminder-PARCC is now called MCAP.

Same test, different name!

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First Grade read The Polar Express in December before our holiday

break. We celebrated the end of a reading unit by drinking hot cocoa,

wearing our pajamas, and watching The Polar Express movie. To conclude

our reading unit, we compared and contrasted the book and the movie.

We discussed the similarities and differences between the characters,

setting, events and plot. The students enjoyed our Polar Express day and

had a great learning experience.

All Aboard First Grade

February 14th

Jump Rope for Heart

Wear RED

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about polar bears and their habitats. They

have explored multiple informational texts

to gather facts about their lives in the

Arctic and how they are vulnerable to

becoming endangered. The students will be

creating digital presentations to

demonstrate their understanding of how the

changing environment of polar bears affects

their way of life in the Arctic.

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Read Alouds by 3rd Grade If you have a third grader in the house, you might have heard mention of an

easy going gorilla named Ivan or an adorable dog named Winn-Dixie. That is

because all third grade classes have fallen in LOVE with Read Alouds.

You might be asking yourself, “What is a Read Aloud?” Well, it’s exactly

what you would expect. We sit in a circle and read some AMAZING books.

During our reading time we teach skills, introduce vocabulary, model fluent

reading, and of course develop a love of reading. In the Read Alouds,

students learn to think deeper using skills such as prediction, character

development, and theme. They stay active as they are asked to Stop and

Jot, Turn and Talk, and participate in Grand Conversations.

Listen to what several students had to say about participating in Read

Alouds:

“I like Read Alouds because I can imagine the pictures while the teacher is

reading the book.” Sophie Halloran-Mrs. Snyder

“I really like Grand Conversations because you can share your answers with

your classmates. Sometimes people agree or disagree with you.” Jason

Ryan-Mr. Johnson

“I like Read Alouds because it is a relaxing break after you have been

working all day.” Serenity Donelson-Mrs. Kolankowski

“I like Read Alouds because I like talking to people about books.” Joey

Brune-Mrs. Dyda

“I enjoy Read Alouds because our class is reading a book about a dog and I

love dogs.” Ruthie Alban-Mrs. Thompson

“I like Read Alouds because I can relax and listen to my teacher. My

favorite part is the Turn and Talk.” Danny Shanahan-Ms. Davidson

“I like Read Alouds because if we have questions we can turn and talk to our partner about it.”

Caroline Cathell-Mrs. Johnson

Do you remember learning to use scissors? Mrs. Winters’ PreK-3 class cut lots and lots of lines on a

paper to use their scissor skills. Scissor skills are important

because the opening and closing motion of cutting with

scissors helps children develop the small muscles in their

hands. These fine motor skills are crucial for holding a

pencil or crayons and gripping and manipulating objects.

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Join Your Showell Elementary School Community

Date Event Monday, February 11, 2019 100th Day of School

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Taco Tuesday: 5-7 PM

Thursday, February 14, 2019 Jump Rope for Heart Wear Red Day

Friday, February 15, 2019 Half Day for Students

Monday, February 18, 2019 No School: President's Day

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 PTA Bingo Night 5-7

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Family Literacy Night 5-7

Thursday, February 28, 2019 After School Academy Ends

Friday, March 01, 2019 Read Across America Day

Wednesday, March 06, 2019 Half Day for Students

Sunday, March 10, 2019 Spring Forward One Hour

Monday, March 11-13th, 2019 Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration

Thursday, March 14, 2019 PTA Conference Night 6-8 PM

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Spring Picture Day

Thursday, March 28, 2019 Talent Show 6-8 PM

Friday, March 29, 2019 Half Day for Students

Students in Mrs.

McCabe’s media class

played in boxes and

acted out a book

called, Not A Box.

This book is all about

how it is never “just

a box” with a child’s

imagination.

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Name Teacher

Ariel Deisem Berry

Madeline Mareno Berry

Madison Hallon Doherty

Pat Baley Doherty

Liam Seitz Doherty

Sadie Hoffman Doherty

Julie Gallo Braciszewski

Lochlan Weems Braciszewski

Saylor Miller Braciszewski

Carson Costello Braciszewski

Evelyn Smith Collins

Joseph Spirito Collins

Jamison Luffman Kolasa

Kiley Mikulski Kolasa

Scarlett Enterlein Shockley

Madelyn Ramey Shockley

Camden Pradon VanKlompenberg

Nathan Hackney VanKlompenberg

Grayden Apple Kominos

Kennedy Clark Kominos

Eliana Ball Woodland

Leah Cauble Woodland

Asher Parkin Bishop

Addy Willmott Bishop

Lillian Ha Rankin

Daniel Mills Rankin

Ronan Kellar Gibson

John Reynolds Gibson

Spencer Steffy Sullivan

Chloe Larkin Sullivan

Amirah Collins Wheeler

Lorelei Hoopes Wheeler

Character Kids for December who Showed Respect for Self Completing their work * Being prepared * Accepting consequences * Having a positive attitude

Name Teacher

Lance Brabitz Weeks

Madison Trimper Weeks

Logan Reid Armour

Lincoln Gisriel Armour

Ethan Wild Fetterolf

Jake Olsen Fetterolf

Owen Gibson Keyser

Veronica Grigoryeva Keyser

Libby Hulme Kreutel

Delaney Linton Kreutel

Leo Mastromanolis Milutin

Brayden Bartholomew Milutin

Mykalah Mysko Pappas

Olivia Green Pappas

Taylor Smith Blume

Ronan Orth Blume

Ally Winklbauer Dyda

Joseph Brune Dyda

Jason Ryan M. Johnson

Aiden Noonan M. Johnson

Max Reed R. Johnson

Lydia Navarro R. Johnson

Carter Steffy Kolankowski

Mackenna Foreman Kolankowski

Hayley Doria Davidson

Caeden Sturgis Davidson

Kylee Scott Thompson

Carlos Tirado-Rodriguez Thompson

Grady Pfaff Snyder

Layla Hamrock Snyder

Respect

For

Self

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Character Kids for January who Showed Respect for Others Using kind words and actions * Waiting their turn * Cooperating with Others * Keeping hands to self

Name Teacher

Penelope Ha Berry

Sebastian Avery Berry

Oliver Paul Doherty

Olivia Luckett Doherty

Marci Earl Doherty

Quinn Gattis Doherty

Ben Baunhofer Braciszewski

Gavin Wood Braciszewski

Julie Chmelik Braciszewski

Glenn Herrera-Lugo Braciszewski

Kailyn Quinn Collins

Alesso Mollichelli Collins

Ayden Smith Kolasa

Zoe Hackman Kolasa

Ka'Riyha Purnell Shockley

Christian Jackson Shockley

Quinton Cantine VanKlompenberg

Farrah Serlement VanKlompenberg

Coalston Heverly Kominos

Chloe Donoway Kominos

Callie Morgan Woodland

Dylan Eismann Woodland

Lily Eisert Bishop

Sophia Difiglio Bishop

Elliott Murphy Rankin

Jameson Guard Rankin

Cole Foreman Gibson

Toleen Issa Gibson

Vidal Baltazar-Valdivia Sullivan

Ava Musselman Sullivan

Ella Schlicht Wheeler

Scott Dingus Wheeler

Name Teacher

Jacob Hastings Weeks

Carter Caudill Weeks

Seaira Carven Weeks

Soleil Payne Armour

Thomas Gallagher Armour

Sophie Cowder Fetterolf

Ruby Windsor Fetterolf

Maks Morsey Keyser

Madeline Spirito Keyser

William McDorman Kreutel

Natalie Raffensberger Kreutel

Emily Baskerville Milutin

Cooper Fleming Milutin

Van Walsh Pappas

Jacob Rathel Pappas

Aubrey Cogan Blume

Kyle Flaherty Blume

Izaiah Carven Dyda

Macie Groves Dyda

Jessica Shipman M. Johnson

Alexis Blake M. Johnson

Rayden Rice R. Johnson

Brooklyn Colon R. Johnson

Tanner Edelmann Kolankowski

Morgan Thomas Kolankowski

Jordyn Nauschuetz Davidson

Alyssa Eisemann Davidson

Laney Corrin Thompson

Jameson Clymire Thompson

Nidhish Gupta Snyder

Brooklyn Paul Snyder

Respect

For

Others

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Afterschool Paint It! Club has been working on two collaborative

murals. Students have been tracing lids

and other household objects to create

abstract shapes. Once the shapes have

been created, students paint the

sections in with acrylic paint. Each class,

the students continue adding to the mural. The club is

hoping to display this artwork somewhere in the school

once it is completed.

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PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Showell Elementary School

March 11, 12, & 13

Call (410) 632-5350 for an appointment

Children must be: four (4) years old by September 1, 2019 for Pre-K

five (5) years old by September 1, 2019 for Kindergarten

live in the Showell School attendance area

immunizations must be current, and have a legal guardian

present at time of registration

THE DAY OF REGISTRATION, YOU WILL NEED: Child's Birth Certificate

Record of your Child's Immunizations

Proof of Residency (utility bill, lease, or property tax bill

Child’s Social Security card (voluntary)

PK only: proof of income (tax forms or 3 paystubs)

Space in PreK is limited. Persons who meet the state-

mandated criteria will be given first priority. The

remaining vacancies will be filled in an equitable manner.

Early admission is available for Pre-K and Kindergarten if

your child's birthday falls between September 2nd and

October 1st and he/she meets the criteria.