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Berthoud Eagle December 2011

Principal to ParentThis month I have a couple of important issues I want to share with you. Each year we update ourcrisis plan for Berthoud Elementary and as we gain more information from district, state andnational sources, we are able to create and implement a strong plan of response to a crisissituation. Obviously, we all hope we will never face such a situation, but we also know it is best tobe as prepared as possible. I appreciate how our building visitors are more conscious than ever ofsigning in and wearing a visitors tag. Families can also be of tremendous help by keeping thehome and emergency information updated with the office and classroom teacher. Each time wehave a blizzard we are reminded how crucial the updated information can be!Along with our police and fire departments we have determined an off-site evacuation place. In

case students need to evacuate the school site, we would walk to the Five Stones Student Centerat 770 2 nd Street. Parents would be able to check their children out from this secure site. It wasdifficult to find a building that could house 450 500 people in our small town that was also withinwalking distance! Thank you to Grace Place for offering this site. Our alternate site would be atTurner Middle School.Also, as a school and district we must incorporate technology standards into our daily instructionand practice. These standards include using technology to facilitate and inspire learning,innovation and creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Also to communicate,collaborate, and be fluent in using research and information tools, while promoting digitalcitizenship and ethical behavior. If we have the appropriate tools to make all of this possible ourstudents can have the important experiences they need.I want to thank our parent community for working to raise funds to supplement district monies and

acquire the necessary technology to update our classrooms, such as laptops, document camerasand projectors, interactive white boards, and all new computers in our lab! Thanks to ourcommunity who have generously supported this effort through PTA and the Berthoud SchoolsFund.

Mrs. LoJeske

Berthoud Elementary Homework PolicyIf a student is traveling for a vacation or personal reasons, homework will not be distributed priorto their trip. The homework will be held and can be completed upon their return. We do

encourage students to keep a journal of their trip, to practice math facts and read during theirabsence.

If a student is absent for two or more days due to illness, parents may contact the front office torequest work. Please consider that teachers will need time to gather work from your childs other teachers. If a request is received first thing in the morning, work can usually be ready for pickupin the front office at the end of the school day. Please call first to make sure the work is in theoffice. A student who is absent will receive an equal number of days to complete their make-upwork compared to the number of days absent.


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SINCERE THANKSThank you to all who helped with vision and hearing screenings. Thank you to the Student CouncilSponsors, our Student Council, PTA and the Breitstein and Mattise-Lorenzen families for helpingout with Family Movie Night. Thank you to our Student Council Representatives for welcomingvisitors during the Visitor s Day lunch.

Holiday Gift ShopThe Holiday Gift Shop will be open December 12 th 14 th in the art room. This has been afun and long-standing tradition that allows students the opportunity and experience ofbuying gifts for family members. This is not a fundraiser for the school, just a wonderfultime to enjoy the excitement and satisfaction of giving to others. There is a displaycase in the front hallway where samples of the gift choices may be viewed. Please helpyour child in the planning of who to buy for and what to give, and remember to havealternate choices in the event we run out of some items. If you have any questions,please contact Karen Fate 532-0352 or 430-9794.

Spirit DayThis month our Spirit Day will be on Friday, December 9 th. Wear Red and Green for the holidays!

CSAP TESTING DAYSThe following are the CSAP testing dates. Please make arrangements to plan appointments andvacations outside of these testing windows. The third grade will be tested in reading on February29 th & March 1 st . The March testing window for 3 rd, 4 th and 5 th grades are as follows: Third gradewriting and math testing dates are March 12 th 23 rd. Fourth and fifth grades reading, writing,math and fifth grade science will test March 12 th 23 rd.

TardiesA students participation in the morning routine of their class is very important. However, if astudent is tardy, a parent/guardian must come in to the front office to sign the student in. If astudent comes in late unaccompanied by an adult, then that student will receive an unexcusedtardy on their attendance record. If your child is going to be late due to an appointment, pleasenotify the office by 9:00 am if they need a hot lunch ordered.

Holiday Party Snack IdeasWe appreciate all of the healthy snacks that parents have been sent in for their children recently.Sweet treats along with healthy treats can help children to learn about moderation. The follow ingare great healthy snack ideas to consider for classroom holiday parties. Please note that foodbrought in to the school must be prepackaged from the store. Things like low fat pudding,dried fruit, granola bars, whole grain crackers, veggie trays, fruit trays and cheese sticksare all great treats! Thank you for supporting healthy food choices for our students.

Scooters FoundIf your child lost a scooter, please contact the front office 613-7500.


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School of Choice/Open Enrollment

All students in the Thompson School District are assigned to attend a specific school based uponthe geographical attendance area of their residence. However, students have the option ofattending a school other than their assigned school.

Families who wish to enroll their student in a school other than their assigned school must complete a School of Choice/Open Enrollment Application and submit it to their school of choice.Applications are accepted from December 1, 2011 January 10, 2012 for upcoming middle andhigh school students and from January 6 February 24, 2012 for upcoming elementary schoolstudents for the 2012-2013 school year. Applications are available at any school or on thedistricts website during the application window. A separate application must be completed andsubmitted for each student. Requests are approved based on space availability and programavailability. Once a student is accepted, he/she is enrolled at their school of choice for theduration of the grades served by the school, until a change of residence, or until the studentdiscontinues a requested program. Transportation arrangements are the responsibility of thefamily choosing this option.

Students attending their current school on an Administrative Transfer (or students whohave moved outside of the attendance area for their current school) and who wish toremain at that school, must complete an application during the open enrollment window.Failure to submit and receive an approved open enrollment will result in your studentbeing enrolled at your assigned school for the upcoming school year.

Specific questions about enrolling in a school can generally be answered by calling that school'sadministrative office. Information can also be found on the Thompson School District website athttp://thompson.k12.co.us/Divisions/Learning_Services/schools_of_choice.html .

We invite you to visit a Thompson school to get a personal look at our quality educational programs. Contact the school to arrange for a visit.

December8 Original Works Orders Delivered9 Spirit Day: Wear Red and Green!9 Coin Drive Ends

12 - 14 Holiday Gift Shop15 6:30 Kindergarten Showcase22 End of 2nd Quarter/First Semester - Holiday parties: last hour of the day

23 Winter Break 12/23 - 1/8
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