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Inside this issue:

PE News 2

Classroom Parties 2

Gingerbread Houses/4th Gr 2

Learning Center 2

Barnes & Noble Night 2

Bookmobile Schedule 3

5th Gr. Musical 3

Flying Horse 3

Nurse’s Notes 3

Square 1 Art 3

Social Worker News 3

Scrip Card & Holiday Gift Shop 4

Kitchen Chat 4

Winter Weather 4

Upcoming Events 4

Student Council 5

Holiday Gift Shop 6

SCRIP Card Information 7-9

Barnes & Noble Book Fair 10-11

Hot Off the Grill 12

Stevenson Calendar 13

Bloomington Public Schools District 87 · Dr. Barry Reilly, Superintendent

Board of Education: James Almeda, Brigette Beasley, Elizabeth Fox Anvick, Tammy Houtzel, Charles Irwin, Mark Wylie & Mary Yount

P R I N C I P A L ’ S M E S S A G E :

As we enter the holiday season, we should be mindful of how blessed we are each and every day. Please take time over the holiday season to spend with your family. Read a good book, play a fun game, or even just take the time to sit and listen to how much your child has grown since the start of the school year. The staff here at Stevenson School would like to wish you and your family a safe, joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year! Merry Christmas!!

Ms. Hansen

Merry Christmas in Many Languages at Stevenson

Feliz Navidad, Joyeux Noel, Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah, Chung Mung Giang

Sinh, Shubhakaankshalu, Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu, Shubh Naya Baras, Hosa

Varushada Subhasayagalu, Khushal borit Natalam, Puthuvalsara Aashamsakal, Shub

Naya Varsh, E ku odun, Nathar Puthu Varuda Valthukkal

D e c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 7

STEVENSON ELEMENTARY

2106 Arrowhead

Bloomington, IL 61704

Phone: 663-2351

Fax: 827-3613

www.district87.org/stevenson

T I G E R T A L K ST E V E N S O N E L E M E N TA RY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Stevenson Tiger Traits

Be Safe Be Respectful

Be Responsible

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Absent / Tardy

If your child is absent or will be tardy, call the office by 9:30am. The absence is unexcused if the office does not receive a phone call on or before the day of the absence. Attendance is vital for the learning your child achieves and also has an impact on the funding received by our district from the state.

Tardy reminder: Students need to be in their classrooms by 9:00am so they are not counted as tardy. Some reasons absences /tardies are not excused:

Visiting relatives, on vacation or extending the weekend—absences are unexcused

If a child is absent and the school was not contacted—absences are unexcused

If a child misses the bus or the family car doesn’t work—absences are unexcused

Leaving school early without medical cause—absences are unexcused

Getting hair done, baby-sitting siblings or oversleeping—absences are unexcused

More information regarding attendance and absences can be found on pages 33—35 of the District 87 Elementary Student Handbook.

Important Message for Parents

To minimize disruptions to instruction, we need your help! The most significant reasons

for class interruptions each day are students arriving late, calling students down for early

dismissal and announcing changes of transportation. We understand that some

appointments and emergency changes are necessary and cannot always be avoided,

but please make every effort to make appointments after school hours and send written

communication to school with your child for any transportation changes.

Please be advised that at the end of each day all students participate in our reading intervention

program. If possible, please refrain from picking up students during this time (2:40p-3:10p). Many

students move to other classrooms during this time, and it is an important instruction time for them.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this important matter!

PE News Stay active during the winter months! Here are some ideas to get

you started:

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Classroom Parties

Will be held

the week of

December 18

Invitation for 3rd grade Stevenson Students, Families, and Friends

Tuesday, December 5th, 6 p.m. at Barnes and Noble

As part of the Reading Event at BARNES & NOBLE, Stevenson 3rd graders have an OPTIONAL opportunity to share a few holiday songs at 6 p.m. The event goes from 4-7 p.m., so feel free to enjoy the other activi-ties before or after our singing at 6 p.m. (which will last about 15 minutes). Come enjoy this wonderful reading night AT BARNES & NOBLE. Mark your calendars to be there on TUESDAY, December 5th! Mrs. Halt Music Teacher

Learning Center

Gingerbread Houses

On December 19 all 4th grades will be building their Gingerbread houses.

News from the Library Media Center

Book Fair Update:

The Monarch Award:

The Bluestem Award:

During their LMC time each week, kinder-

garten through second grade classes are

listening to one of the Monarch Award Nom-

inee books. Once we have read and com-

pleted activities with each of the 20 books

on the nominee list, students will vote for

their favorite. Our K-2 student votes will be

submitted to the official committee by

March 15th. Be sure to ask your child about

their favorite Monarch nominee book so far.

This year’s Wild West Book Fair was a huge

success. Our sales total was over $3,500.

Thank you to all of the families that sup-

ported our school by purchasing items

from our book fair. I’d also like to thank all

the wonderful volunteers for dedicating

your time to our school.

The 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students also

have award books they are reading in

preparation for voting that will take place

by March 15th. The Bluestem Award also

has a list of 20 books; however, not all of

them will be read aloud to the students

since most of them are chapter books. To

be eligible to vote, third, fourth and fifth

graders must read and take Reading

Counts comprehension quizzes on at least

four of the books from the master list.

Look for the Bluestem sticker on the spine

label of the books your child is bringing

home from the library and ask them how

many of the 20 books they have read so

far.

On Thursday, December 14 (during the Holiday Tea) at 7 p.m. at Stevenson Elementary,

FIFTH GRADE students will be singing “December in Our Town”

Come enjoy this wonderful celebration highlighting the talent of our 5th grade students. Students can dress up for this special night. Please have your child in the music room 5-10 minutes before the show to warm up his/her voice.

We look forward to sharing this 30-minute show with you! Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 14, to support these fantastic kids!

Mrs. Halt, Music Teacher

Flying Horse Winners Halloween

Azzy J—2KS

My Hero My Favorite Food

Ben H—2MS Hailey Z—2KS

Emmy T—4T

My Favorite Season

What I am Thankful For Jonathan A-2KS

Ryn S-2MS Jason A-2KS

Adhrut K-3MW Adhrut K-3MW

December Bookmobile Schedule

Stevenson School Parking Lot

Tuesday, December 19 / 7:15p—8:30p

Phillip Place @ Carl Dr.

Monday, December 18 / 7:15p—8:30p

Waterford Estates Dr. at Oakland Ave.

Monday, December 11 / 3:30p-4:30p

Rainbow Ave. @ Vladimir Dr.

Wednesday, December 6 / 3p –4:15p HOORAY!

Square 1 Art Items are arriving at Stevenson very

early this month! Be sure to check backpacks

AFTER December 6!

Did you miss out?

There is an online access code on every child’s cata-

log. Simply go to square1art.com/shop and input

that code or you can order over the phone at

888-332-3294 anytime!

Nurse’s Notes

Twelve Health and Safety Tips for the Holidays

Give the gift of health and safety to yourself and others by following these holiday tips.

1. Wash hands often to keep yourself from spreading germs and getting sick. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20

seconds. Here’s a quick video from youtube on proper hand washing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5qovHD_kjQ 2. Bundle up to stay dry and warm. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: layers of light, warm clothing; mittens; hats; scarves; and waterproof boots. 3 Manage stress. Don' t overcommit yourself and prevent holiday anxiety and pressure. Get enough sleep. 4. Don't drink and drive or let others drink and drive. Whenever anyone dr ives drunk, they put everyone on the road in danger . 5. Be smoke-free. Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke. There is NO safe amount of tobacco or secondhand smoke. Breathing even a little secondhand smoke can be dangerous. 6. Fasten seat belts while dr iving or r iding in a motor vehicle. Always buckle your child in the car using a child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt according to his/ her height, weight, and age. Use a seat belt on every trip, no matter how short the trip. 7. Get exams and screenings. Ask what exams you need and when to get them. Update your personal and family history. 8. Get your vaccinations, which help prevent diseases and save lives. 9. Monitor the children. Keep potentially dangerous toys, food, dr inks, household items, and other objects out of kids' r each. Dress warmly for out door activities. Develop and reinforce rules about acceptable and safe behaviors including electronic media. 10. Practice fire safety. Most residential fires occur dur ing the winter months, so be careful to never leave fireplaces, space heater s, stoves, or can dles unattended. Have an emergency plan and practice it regularly. 11. Prepare food safely. Remember these simple steps: wash hands and surfaces often, avoid cross-contamination, cook foods to proper temperatures, and refrigerate promptly. 12. Eat healthy, and get moving. Eat fruits and vegetables. Limit your por tion sizes and foods high in fat, salt and sugar . Be active for at least 2½ hours a week and help kids and teens be active for at least 1 hour a day.

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HealthyTips/

Social Worker News

December 4—Last ISU Mentors for the semester

ISU College Mentors will resume at the end of January.

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December Scrip Card Information

We all have someone to buy for this Holiday season . . .so please consider buying your gifts through Stevenson Scrip Card Program . . .it’s fundraising without selling! Scrip cards make great gifts for teachers and staff! Hosting a party or preparing a holiday dinner? Buy grocery store Scrip cards. During the holiday season, Scrip offers multiple cards with $5.00 denominations or higher, so get them while they last! Call or e-mail Carrie Stevenson to get your scrip cards TODAY (I have limited quantities of scrip cards on hand and will be at all of the upcoming Stevenson events in December). I will also do TWO Scrip card orders in December, so keep an eye out for those due dates and pick up dates! Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping!!!

Carrie Stevenson, Scrip Card Coordinator (clstevenson75@msn.com/309-838-4285)

Upcoming Events

Kitchen Chat

Did you know we have five breakfast choices every morning during

the school week? The cost is $2.00 for a paid student, 40 cents

for reduced, and if your student receives free lunch, breakfast is

free as well. Breakfast time is 8:30 a.m. until 8:48 a.m. Students

arriving after that time can take a brown bag breakfast to eat in

their classroom.

With Winter break coming, we would like to encourage you to take

some time with your children and cook or bake. It can be

something easy, like a roll of cookies. The kids will love it, and the

memories you create will be warm ones— not to mention tasty! We

wish all of our Stevenson Family a Happy & Healthy Holiday

Season!

From our Kitchen to Yours— see you in 2018!

Miss Char, Miss Susan, Miss Mary Kay & Miss Laurie

Jan. 8 Welcome Back

9 PTO Mtg

10 Moe’s Dine Out

10 D87 Board Mtg

12 Report Cards Sent Home

15 No School /

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

16 Culver’s Dine Out

19 Pinewood Derby

24 District 87 Board Mtg

25 Group Picture Day

Holiday Gift Shop It’s that time of year again! Our holiday gift shop is com-

ing to Stevenson! It will be on Thursday, December 7,

4:30p to 7:30p. Each child attending has an opportunity

to shop with a personal shopper to select and purchase

gifts for loved ones. Prices for gifts range from $1—$15

with most of the items under $5. We hope your student

can attend!

With this wonderful event, we need many volunteers. If

you would like to volunteer, please visit our sign-up

at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4faaae2da31-holiday2

Please dress your children appropriately for cold weather. Remember we are outside at recess if the wind chill is 20 degrees or above. Be sure to mark your child’s name on

their winter clothing.

In the event of severe winter weather WJBC is the official radio station that will announce school closings. Parents

should listen to WJBC 1230 AM starting at 6:00am to find out if school is closed.

You should also receive a call from the District 87 School Reach System informing you of any school closures. Please

make sure the office has your correct phone numbers. Thank you!

WINTER WEATHER

Stevenson Calendar December 2017

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

3:15p-Girls in the Game/Gym 9:30a-12p 4th Gr. To Nutcracker

2

3 4

3:15p-ISU College Mentors United Way Campaign Begins

5 9a-11:15a-4th Gr. To IL Wesleyan 4p-7p-Family Reading Night/ Barnes & Noble 5p-Youth Sports Clinic/Gym

6

8:20a-Student Council Mtg 11a-9p-Moe’s Dine Out 3:15p-SPARK & BOLD

7

4:30p-7:30p- Holiday Gift Shop/ LMC 5p-Youth Sports Clinic/Gym

8

3:15p-Girls in the Game/Gym 6:30p-PTO Christmas Party/ Dr. McKay’s United Way Campaign ends

9

10

11

12

5p-Youth Sports Clinic/Gym 5p-7p—Dine Out/ Chick-Fil-A 6:15p-Girl Scouts/ Café

13

11:15a-5L to Challenger 3:15p-SPARK & BOLD 6:30p-D87 Board Mtg

14

6:30p-8p Holiday Tea 7p-5th Graders Perform 11:15a-5M to Challenger

15

11:15a-5B to Challenger

SCRIP Card Pickup

16

17 Holiday Class Parties this week

18 19

4th Grade- Gingerbread Houses

20

3:15p-SPARK &

BOLD

21

KTB-Reindeer Day/Party

22

End of 2nd Grading Period

23

31

Winter Break—

No School

25

Merry

Christmas

26 27 28 29 30 24

Dibels Benchmarking

Winter Break / No School / Enjoy!

Map Testing

Map Testing