Friday Update 11/15/2024

Friday Update 11/15/2024
Farid Johnson

Dear Siwanoy Families, 

Thank you so much for coming out to our parent-teacher conferences. Upon your arrival and departure I saw nothing but smiles. Our teachers have been working hard since day one to ensure your children are safe, loved, and receiving top tiered instruction. I am sure their love and dedication shined bright during your time with them.

Next week Siwanoy will be holding our second annual play, SHREK! Thank you again to Madeline Mercer for bringing this idea to the table. Our students are very excited and I am look forward to an awesome show!

 

Have a great weekend and see you all back on Monday,
Farid Johnson

#everydayabetteryou

 
 
School News
November word of the month is Individuality
The November word of the month is Individuality.  Individuality is the collection of characteristics or qualities that make each of us unique. Embracing our individuality allows us to be who we are and appreciate what makes us different. We can respect others' individuality by acknowledging their thoughts, opinions and interests.
Here are what some of our third graders said about being an individual.
 
 
 
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Our 3rd Grade Classes and their Siwanoy Serves initiative with a beautiful Veterans Day breakfast.  
Special shout out to Suzie Diano, Rachel Lanzillotto and Paige Hefter for all of their hard work making this a truly memorable event.
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Our 4th Graders wrap up their Siwanoy Serves initiative sock drive and will now focus on gathering gently used coats for their coat drive
 
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We are incredibly grateful for every single donation that we received.

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Donations are open for the Coat Drive!

 

 
 
Special shout out to Alyssha Miro and Shelli Friedberg for all of their hard work putting these all together.

Now, we are onto our coat drive!

 
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Look at how many we collected this year!

 
3rd, 4th & 5th grade Perennial Math Registration
This incredibly popular program is run by Mrs. Finkelstein, who is our K-5 Math Staff Developer
Link to sign up - Perennial Math Sign-Up 
 

Winter Concert for 4th-5th graders at 5pm on December 5, 2024
Please join us on December 5th at 5pm for our Winter Concert at the HUTCHINSON GYM !
Performing in the concert will be: 4th-5th grade Orchestra, 5th Grade Band, 4th-5th Grade Chorus (everyone sings!)
Students will be asked to wear black and white concert attire: white top / black bottoms with dress shoes if possible
Drop-off time for Band /Orchestra is 4:30pm 
Students who only sing in chorus should arrive by 4:50 

Thank you!
Marcia / Andrew / Rami
 

News from our School Nurses, Christine Keller and Aisling Myers:

When to keep your child home
In the event your child is absent from school, you must notify the Main Office. The following are some important guidelines as to when a child should return to school after an illness.  These guidelines have been developed in conjunction with our district physician, Dr. LeGuillou. We hope that you will refer to these guidelines as you determine the timing of your child’s school return. Our goal is to ensure the health and well-being of the entire school community.

Fever greater than 100.4° at any time in the previous 24 hours
Vomiting and/or diarrhea within the last 24 hours
Strep, unless treated with antibiotics for at least 24 hours
Honey-crusted sores around the nose or mouth or rash on other body parts
Children should not return to school until symptom-free for 24 hours. This includes having a normal temperature for 24 hours without the use of fever reducers.

If your child has a fever, please do not give them medicine like Tylenol or Advil and send them to school because as soon as the medicine wears off, the fever will return and you will be called to come and pick up your child, and they will not only infect everyone around them, they will also not be able to heal properly.

Remind children to throw away used tissues, cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze, keep their hands away from their face, and to wash hands often with soap and warm water. This will help keep everyone healthier.

With any contagious disease it is necessary to keep the school informed.  Please feel free to call us with any concerns or questions.

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