Wheeling Elementary SchoolNews and Views

“A Community of Learners”472 South Wheeling Street • Aurora, Colorado 80012

Phone: 303-344-8670 • Fax: 303-326-1246

April/May 2014

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Families,There is a serious safety

concern at our school that I need your help to resolve.

I continue to be worried about the safety of children crossing the street in front of the school as they are dropped

off and picked up after school. Kids are crossing Wheeling Street outside of the designated crossing area and are therefore in danger of

being hurt on their way into the building. I have personally witnessed five near accidents in my short time as Wheeling’s principal. I know that you all agree

that the first one of our students or community members who is hit by a car is one too many and that the day a student is hurt in the street is will be far too late to start thinking

about what we could’ve done to prevent this kind of accident. The time for us to act is now.

While I, our staff, and parent volunteers continue to work hard at finding a solution that is optimally safe for kids and practical for parents, our current thinking is that the safest option is to

ensure that parents and family members drop students off on the school side of the street or use the crosswalk at Wheeling and Alaska. These two options will provide the best combination of supervision and

traffic control. Though I understand that this option may require that many of us reroute our path to and away from the school, I know that we will all agree that the safety of the kids is worth any inconvenience that we

adults may experience.

If you would like to participate in the work that is being done to address this problem, please attend one of our parent coffee meetings on the first Friday of every month. My hope is to use the remainder of this year to establish procedures and directions that will become our long-term policy regarding the safe arrival and

departure of our children.

Thank you for your cooperation,

Ramone CarsonPrincipal, Wheeling IB World School

Activities For The Month of AprilMonday, March 31 School Resumes from Spring Break

Friday, April 4 Parent Coffee Meeting with the Principal at 8:00AM

Friday, April 4 Spring Fling Dance from 6-8:30PM

Thursday, April 10 PBiS Assembly Primary @ 8:00AM Intermediate @ 1:00PM

Tuesday, April 15 PTO Meeting at 5:30pm

Wednesday, April 16 Parent 5th Block Orientation at 5:30PM

Friday, April 25 School Carnival at 5:00 -7:30PM

Monday, April 29 PBiS Assembly Primary @ 8:00AM Intermediate @ 1:00PM

IMPORTANT FUTURE DATES:2013–14 SCHOOL YEARFriday, May 2 Parent Coffee Meeting with the Principal at 8:00AM

Friday, May 9 FIELD DAY – ALL DAY

Tuesday, May 13 CHOIR Presentation from 6-8PM

Wednesday, May 14 5th Grade Exhibition

Friday, May 16 Academic Awards Assembly and Last day for Preschool

Monday, May 19 Teacher In-service – NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, May 20 Kindergarten Graduation

Wednesday, May 21 Last Day of School and Last Day of Term 4 5th Grade Continuation and DARE Graduation

Thursday, May 24 Teacher Workday for 5th block – NO SCHOOL

Monday, May 26 Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, May 27 5th Block Begins 7:45am – 2:15pm

Thursday, June 26 5th Block ends

Tuesday, August 5 and Literacy Testing Days for Grades 1-5 Wednesday, August 6

Thursday, August 7 First Day of School Grades 1-5

Field DayWheeling will have their Field Day on Friday May 9th, 2014. All grades will be participating in Field Day during their section times. Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade will have their field day in the Morning. Third, Fourth, and Fifth grade will have their Field Day start in the late morning. More information will be coming as the day gets closer.

I look forward to seeing everyone out there.

Nick SpencerWheeling’s Physical Education Teacher ndspencer@aps.k12.co.us(303) 344-8670

Admissions DepartmentHAVE YOU WONDERED WHY YOU ARE NOT RE-CEIVING IMPORTANT MAIL FROM AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS??? DID YOU HAVE A CHANGE OF AD-DRESS RECENTLY?

IF YOU ANSWERED “YES”, THEN PLEASE VISIT ONE OF OUR SITES TO UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS.

Centralized Admissions 690 Peoria St., Suite F (6th & Peoria) 7:30 am until 4:00 pm

Please contact your student’s local school to change your phone number.

WHY SHOULD YOU UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS?

HERE ARE SOME GREAT REASONS …✔ You will receive your student’s report cards, newsletters

and school mailings.✔ It is very important for the schools to have the updated

information on file to be able to contact you in case of an emergency.

✔ Receive FREE/REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS (Applications are mailed to your home address each

year).✔ Your correct address is needed for bus route information. You can call 303-326-1986 ext 28825 or you may

access the Aurora Public Schools Web Site at www.aps.k12.co.us and select “schools” then “bus schedules” to obtain information.

Attendance ReminderGood attendance is of paramount importance to academ-ic performance and overall success of students. Absences, whether excused or unexcused are harmful to the learning process. Work made up outside of class is not as effective as the actual classroom experience. Class discussion, simu-lations, student-to-student interaction and student-teacher interaction cannot be replicated outside the classroom or at a later time. Regular attendance develops habits that are essential for success in the working world.

Please be sure that your child arrives at school on time and ready to learn!

PTOThe wheeling PTO would like to invite everyone to the Spring Fling April 4th from 6-8 pm.

Keep a look out for the flyers coming home about carnival.Carnival will be April 25th, we will have games, a cake walk, face painting, a jumpy house and a dunk tank.

The wristband will be sold ahead of time for $10.00 and include all activies, food will be sold separately.

We are scheduling a rockies game for the month of may so keep your eyes and ears open.

Thank you to everyone who sold butter braids, your support was very appreciated.

Wheeling PTO

APS Preschool ScreeningAPS is now screening preschool students for the 2014-15 school year. Screening begins in February and continues through April 16.

To be eligible for the preschool program, children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before Oct. 1, 2014. In order for your child to be considered, a parent or legal guardian must attend the preschool screening process. Children do not need to be present at the time of screening. All families must participate in the screening process to be eligible for the Colorado Preschool Program or tuition-based preschool.

For more information about screening requirements and locations, visit: ece.aurorak12.org or call 303-364-9371.

2014 Community UpdateNow AvailableThe Aurora Public Schools Community Update is now available at aurorak12.org/update. This update provides information about student academic progress including TCAP results, School Performance Framework reports, and teacher quality data for the 2012-13 school year.

If you would like a printed copy of the data, contact the APS Communication Department at 303-365-7805.

Seasonal Allergies and AsthmaAchoo! Helping kids stay healthy during allergy and asthma seasonIf your children are waking up every day this spring with runny noses, itchy eyes and lots of sneezes, they may have seasonal allergies or asthma.

Look for symptoms such as a runny nose, itchy or puffy eyes, frequent sneezing, nasal stuffiness and throat clearing. If any of these lasts more than a week, there are several options to help your children find relief.

• An air purifier can help remove any dirt, dust or other particles from indoor air that could be making your children sick.

• If kids are experiencing dry skin or dry nasal passages, throats or eyes, an air humidifier may help. Air humidifiers release vapor into indoor air and help sooth constant dryness.

• Over-the-counter medications.

Children don’t have to suffer through their allergies or asthma this spring. The Kids Clinic can help them feel better. The clinic offers a specialized Asthma Management Program that provides treatment recommendations for children with asthma as well as training on the proper use of nebulizers, inhalers and other medications.

About the Kids ClinicThe Kids Clinic at Crawford & Laredo elementary schools offers comprehensive, caring and affordable health care to elementary students attending Aurora Public Schools and their younger brothers and sisters. Providing physical, den-tal and mental health services to patients with and without health insurance, the Kids Clinic can also help uninsured families enroll in insurance plans, including Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus. All services are provided at low costs and no patient will be turned away if they are unable to pay. Call 720.837.4761 today to learn more!

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Get a little R-E-S-P-E-C-TIt can be a challenge these days to raise respectful kids. But an effective classroom environment depends on it. Try these tips:

respectful behavior, your child’s and others’.

“Is that what we say?”Source: R. Silverman, “10 Tips on Teaching Respect to Children: You can’t get it if you don’t give it,” http://tinyurl.com/jw6vkea.

No April fooling—there are many anniversaries and events this month that you and your child can celebrate. Try these engaging learning activities:

is celebrated on Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday. Read a book together about a different culture.

Our third president

loved gadgets that made life easier. Check his out at http://classroom.monticello.org/kids/resources/pro-file/241/Design-and-Gadgets/. Then

ask your child to design a gadget for your home.

Ask your child to think of a new use for something he thought was trash. (Plant a seed in a yogurt cup.)

is celebrated on this

day. Act out a scene from one of his plays. Or have your child write (or dictate) a play of his own.

Why should your child memorize times tables when the world is full of calculators? Because math facts are the basis for higher math. When students have to stop and calculate, they lose their focus on the larger concept. Knowing the facts will also give your child the confidence to try more advanced math.Source: P. Lehner, “What Is the Relationship Between Fluency and Automaticity through Systematic Teaching with Technology (FASTT Math) and Improved Student Computational Skills?” Virginia Beach Public Schools, http://tinyurl.com/n6lnkn4.

If a teacher tells you your child is having difficulties in school, it might be time for a parent-teacher conference. To make the most of it:

Kids don’t always act the same at home and school.

how you can help. It may be simple. “Please check that your child has her home-work before school.”

Children win when parents and teachers work together.

Source: A. Egan and others, Is It a Big Problem or a Little Problem: When to Worry, When Not to Worry, and What to Do, St. Martin’s Griffin Press.

April 2014

All parents hope their children will grow up to be responsible adults. A good way to make that happen is by helping them be responsible students. Thankfully, parents have more influence on this than anyone else! To help your child take control of her behavior, commitments and relationships:

Pick a few important rules. State them clearly so your child knows exactly how to behave—and what will happen if she doesn’t. Then stick to them.

Help your child understand how classmates and others feel. “Sonja’s sad because she’s moving to a new house. How could we help her?”

Make sure you know what the assignments are. Establish a homework routine for your child so she’ll be able to turn assignments in on time.

Many kids earn an allowance or are paid for extra chores. These are perfect opportunities to teach about budgeting, spending, saving and giving.

Discuss what it means to be responsible to yourself, your family, your school and your community. Choose useful ways to contribute, such as planting flowers in the school garden.

As your child matures, her abilities will change. Perhaps she can take on a more grown-up chore or make new, exciting decisions. Talk about how responsibility feels great!

Source: M. Purcell, “Building Responsible Kids,” PsychCentral, http://tinyurl.com/p865ppq.

Aurora Public School DistrictFamilies and schools working together.

What do you get when you combine tech-nology and spelling? A good time. Have your child try these tips to learn new words:

Type words into a word-processing program. Change the fonts, the size and the color.

Type one word into each cell, then let the program alphabetize them.

Make word searches and more for free at www.puzzlemaker.com.

at www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/flashcards.htm.

Source: “Fun Spelling Practice Ideas!” Kalispell (Montana) Public Schools.

Helping Children Learn®

Published in English and Spanish, September through May.

Publisher: John H. Wherry, Ed.D. Editor: Alison McLean.

Staff Editors: Rebecca Miyares & Erika Beasley. Production Manager: Pat Carter.

Translations Editor: Victoria Gaviola. Layout & Illustrations: Maher & Mignella, Cherry Hill, NJ.

Copyright © 2014, The Parent Institute®, a division of NIS, Inc. P.O. Box 7474, Fairfax Station, VA 22039-7474

It’s a good idea to preview educational web-sites when your child isn’t nearby. Then, when you hear, “Can I go online?” you’ll be able to offer her some choices you like. Try:

Learning games for K-8.

Searchable by subject.

Phonics with comics.

Play with TV friends.Source: L. Alphonse, “Top Ten Educational Websites for Kids,” Work it, Mom!, www.workitmom.com/quicktips/detail/7025.

Are you helping your child over-come test anxiety? Answer yes or no to each question.

your child that tests are a part of life, and that you will help her conquer any fears she has?

the teacher how you can help your child?

___ your child picture herself as a successful test-taker?

she wears comfy clothes and has what she needs on test day?

her know your love for her doesn’t depend on a test score?

Each yes means you are helping your child relax and succeed at test taking. For each no, try that idea from the quiz.

If your child can’t express all his great ideas on paper, his fingers may be too tired to write. He can build up his stamina by:

Add a little time each day.

he doesn’t have to grip as hard.

If he presses too hard, he’ll tear the paper.

Source: C. Cruz, A Quick Guide to Reaching Struggling Writers, K-5, FirstHand.

April 2014

Your older son faces issues other kids don’t. But your younger son also has to deal with the effects of his brother’s behavior. There are things you can do to help.

It’s important that you carve out some one-on-one time with your younger son. It should be a regular time so he can look forward to it. What are his strengths in school? If he likes math, you can take him with you to the grocery store and ask him to help you calculate which items are the best value—but stop first at the library or for an ice cream. Your son will know he gets his moment to shine, and that you want to set him up for success as much as you do his brother.

Talk with your younger son about his brother. You might say, “Mike needs a lot of our attention. You must feel kind of cheated at times. Maybe you’re even a little mad at him for taking our time.”

He may agree. He may deny that there’s a problem. But by raising the issue, you let him know it’s okay to talk about it. He’ll know that you aren’t overlooking him—and that you are paying attention.

Finally, tell both boys—often—that you love them.

Is test anxiety holding your child back?Elementary school students take lots of quizzes and tests to show what they know. But while some kids stay calm while being tested, others may go into a full-blown panic, even when they know the material.

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your

you

ngst

er to

mor

e “r

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boo

ks:

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At th

e lib

rary

, hel

p yo

ur y

oung

ster

find

non

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tion

book

s th

at a

re in

line

with

her

tast

es o

r re

adin

g st

yle.

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exa

mpl

e, if

she

like

s fic

tiona

l do

gs (C

liffo

rd, B

iscu

it), y

ou c

ould

rea

d al

oud

from

a g

uide

to d

iffer

ent d

og b

reed

s. O

r if

she

enjo

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ht li

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Pair

nonf

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d fic

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rea

ding

a s

tory

set

in

ano

ther

cou

ntry

and

then

a n

onfic

tion

book

abo

ut th

e

cust

oms

or g

eogr

aphy

of

that

pla

ce. O

r fo

llow

up

a sp

orts

no

vel w

ith a

bio

gra-

phy

of a

fam

ous

athl

ete.

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Man

y no

nfic

tion

book

s ha

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olor

ful

diag

ram

s or

box

es

with

inte

rest

ing

fact

s.

Poin

t out

feat

ures

like

th

ese,

and

enc

oura

ge y

our

child

to e

xplo

re th

em. S

he’ll

di

scov

er th

at th

ey a

dd in

form

atio

n to

the

mai

n te

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to

her e

njoy

men

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ps t

o in

depe

nden

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Q:

My

son

is th

e sa

me

age

as m

y si

ster

’s s

on, b

ut

his

cous

in s

eem

s m

ore

inde

pend

ent.

How

can

I h

elp

my

child

do

mor

e fo

r hi

mse

lf?

A:

Show

you

r yo

ungs

ter

that

inde

pend

ence

is fu

n.

Hav

e hi

m m

ake

phon

e ca

lls—

he m

ight

ord

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our

fam

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piz

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r di

nner

or

chec

k to

see

whe

ther

a

stor

e ha

s an

item

he

wan

ts. O

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t hi

m s

tay

at a

saf

e

plac

e w

itho

ut y

ou, l

ike

a fr

iend

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day

part

y or

a

supe

rvis

ed c

omm

unit

y ce

nter

eve

nt.

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o, s

how

him

tha

t it

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to m

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mis

take

s or

to

do t

hing

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s ow

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ay. I

f

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pills

milk

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etly

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tha

t he

get

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aper

tow

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f he

load

s th

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shw

ashe

r

diffe

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ly t

han

you

do, c

onsi

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lett

ing

it g

o. O

r sa

y, “

I w

onde

r ho

w m

ore

dish

es

wou

ld fi

t,”

and

leav

e it

to

him

to

deci

de h

ow t

o re

arra

nge

them

.

Fina

lly, i

f he

says

he

can’

t do

som

ethi

ng, a

sk, “

Wha

t pa

rt c

an y

ou d

o?”

He

mig

ht n

ot b

e ab

le t

o w

rap

a gi

ft b

y hi

mse

lf, b

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e co

uld

fold

up

the

ends

or

put

on t

he t

ape,

for

inst

ance

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olvi

ng c

onfli

cts

Con

flict

is a

nor

mal

par

t of l

ife—

and

som

ethi

ng y

our

child

sho

uld

know

how

to

han

dle

so s

he h

as g

ood

rela

tions

hips

. H

ere

are

two

stra

tegi

es.

Stat

e th

e p

rob

lem

. Sa

ying

wha

t’s

wro

ng is

a fi

rst

step

tow

ard

fixin

g a

con-

flict

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haps

you

r yo

ungs

ter

is u

pset

be

caus

e he

r fr

iend

alw

ays

pick

s w

hat

to p

lay.

She

cou

ld t

ell h

er, “

It w

ould

be

mor

e fu

n if

we

took

tur

ns d

ecid

ing.

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cuss

co

nfl

icts

cal

mly

. D

o fa

mily

m

embe

rs o

ften

argu

e ab

out

taki

ng t

he

last

ser

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of a

favo

rite

snac

k or

bor

-ro

win

g ea

ch o

ther

’s v

ideo

gam

es?

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g up

the

issu

e w

hen

ever

yone

is in

a g

ood

moo

d, s

ince

pro

blem

s ar

e ha

rder

to

solv

e w

hen

peop

le a

re a

ngry

or

tired

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en, b

rain

stor

m s

olut

ions

, and

try

to

com

prom

ise.

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