Pepper Ridge Elementary School

Volume 1 Issue 7 February 2019

Pepper Ridge Elementary School2602 Danbury DriveBloomington, IL 61705Phone: 557-4423Fax: 557-4524Attendance: 557-4471

Principal’s Message

Last week we celebrated our 100th Day of School! It is hard to believe the 2019/2020 school is more than half over. Our Pumas have made so much growth so far this year both academically and socially. We are very proud of them!

Thank you so much for continuing to encourage your child to read each night. Please continue to provide homework expectations for your child each day. Students need to maintain these habits as the year progresses.

Wishing you and your family a Happy Valentine’s Day! ~Mrs. Fogal and Staff

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 6 Group Picture Day 9:00 - 11:30

February 8 Pinewood Derby 8:00 - 12:00

February 10 PTO Dine Out Night at Avantis (both locations) 11:00 - Close

February 11 PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m.

February 12 Late Start 8:45 a.m.Garden Club 2:30 - 3:15

February 14 Valentine’s Parties 1:30 p.m.PTO Parents Night Out 6:00 - 9:00

February 17 President’s Day - No School

February 18 ~SIP Day - No School~Promise Council Mtg 4:00 p.m.

February 20 Dental Clinic

February 21 Progress Reports sent home

February 26 Garden Club 2:30 - 3:15

Mark your calendars!

Spring Picture Day onMarch 12th.

Throughout the month of January, Student Council members have been reminding to "Shine Bright With Kindness!" During announcements they shared different ways to show kindness both in and out of school. One great example was the E in Kindness stands for everyone. Everyone gets included. If someone is left out then it is your job to include them. The announcements spelled out BRIGHT and KINDNESS. On Friday, January 31st, Pepper Ridge Pumas wore bright colors to help everyone remember to Shine Bright with Kindness!

In February, Student Council will be asking for your help to share kindness outside of Pepper Ridge. We will be collecting items for Home Sweet Home Mission.

Watch for flyers and emails cominghome soon!

Kindergarten registration will be on March 10th. Sessions are at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Your student must be age 5 by September 1, 2020. Please bring yourstudent with you to the registration.

MUSIC PROGRAMPepper Ridge Music Program for K-5th grades will be May

14th: 5:30 - 8:00pm. More info will be coming soon.

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS

PEPPER RIDGE DENTAL CLINICAs you know, establishing good oral hygiene habits in childhoodcontributes to bright, healthy smiles for years to come. Dental care impacts a child's health throughout life. Please take advantage of our Free Dental Clinic we will be having at Pepper Ridge on February 20th. Your child has brought a permission form home for you to fill out in order to participate. If your child is in kindergarten or 2nd this clinic can count for the mandated dental exam required by the state. If your child is in 1st or 5th the exam can count for next year.

VISION AND HEARING REFERRALSIf your child received a vision or hearing referral from the school nurse that means they failed the screening twice here at Pepper and you need to make a follow up appointment with the doctor. If you have misplaced your referral, please call the school for another copy. Please notify the nurse after the exam has been done so she can make note of the results in your child’s health file. Thank you!

FEBRUARY NOTES FROM THE NURSE

March 3 Statewide Tornado Drill 10:00

March 4 Garden Club 2:30 - 3:15

March 8 Daylight Savings Time Starts

March 10 ~Kindergarten Registration e at 9:00 and 1:00 ~PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m.

March 11 ~Late Start 8:45 a.m.~Delta Dental Assembly ~Student Council Meeting 2:30 - 3:15

March 12 Spring Picture Day

March 14 PTO Trivia Night 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

March 17 ~Promise Council Meeting 4:00 p.m.~PTO Dine Out Night McDonalds 5:00 - 7:00

March 18 Garden Club 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

March 23-March 27

Spring Break

March 30 First Day Back After Spring Break

April 1 Student Council Meeting 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

LOOKING AHEAD

2nd Grade Families are invited to come to PepperRidge on February 21st for a Popcorn and Movie Night from 6:00 - 8:00. More information will be coming out early next week. Hope to see you there!

Large paper hearts weresent home with students at the end of January. We are inviting families to decorate these hearts together as part of our Family Valentine Project. All of the hearts will be displayed in the school! Please return the decorated hearts as soon as possible. If you need another heart, please call the office at 557-4423. We can’t wait to see them all!