Simmons Elementary Newsletter Kim Aman Principal December 2018 The Simmons Elementary PTA is opening our TEAM SIMMONS online apparel store for the holidays! The store will close on Sunday, December 9th. The items will be delivered to the school on Monday, December 17th. Thanks in advance for supporting Simmons Elementary! Upcoming Events Dec 7 th - Christmas Concert, 9:30 AM & 1:30 PM Dec 24 th -Jan 2 nd No School, Break Project Stand Up http://www.dssia.com/ teamsimmons/shop/home Box Tops and Receipt Winners (Box Top) And (receipt) Don t forget to put your names on your Box Tops and Receipts! The Aberdeen School District and the Aberdeen Police Department are participating in Stand Up for School Safety which is an anonymous text messaging program aimed at improving school safety by bringing in tips on potential school threats. By texting the word safe to 82257 the texting interaction begins with eight simple questions that will result in an immediate email to designated school officials, School Resource Officers, local law enforcement, and the State Fusion Center. We appreciate your help in keeping our students and schools safe.
Simmons Elementary Newsletter Kim Aman Principal December 2018 Character Trait of the Month: Sportsmanship Each Classroom Teacher picked a student who always shows this trait: Ahlberg- Andy Meade Senger- Monroe Mach Bossert- Broc Tollefson Pond- Cole Atkins Tiff- Grace Preszler Burris- Dustin Dinger Getty- Lawsen Stewart Elbert- Hla Never Say Lorenz- Colton Fosher Brown- Brook Bonn Goethals- Jaxon Bowman Glover- Preston Welke Huber- Andile Vengesa Deyo-Thomas Severson Gatzemeyer- Brooklyn Schwan Goehring- Landon Ravelette Rozell- Callen Fosher Lambrechts-Aleyah Eagle Burgard- Zachary Bau Hanson Jazminne Wolff Heermann Isiah Vincent Break December 22 January 2 School Resumes January 3 Character Trait Class Awards: Music- Lorenz & Glover PE- Elbert & Goehring Art- Bossert & Lambrechts Computer- Elbert & Glover Library- Elbert & Heermann Guidance- Pond & Gatzemeyer New data from Blue Cross Blue Shield finds more than 9 million people in the U.S. who have health insurance (not provided by the government) suffer from major depression, a 33 percent rise from 2013-2016. This rate is rising even faster among millennials (up 47 percent) and adolescents (up 47 percent for boys and 65 percent for girls). One potential factor for the quick jump in major depression rates among teens and kids is increased screen time. Last year, a study from researchers at San Diego State and Florida State universities found nearly half of teens who spent five or more hours daily in front of screens experienced thoughts of suicide or extended periods of hopelessness or sadness. That s why it s important to place consistent limits on your kids screen time. For the latest suggested guidelines, visit the American Academy of Pediatrics at AAP.org.
SNOW GUIDELINES FOR SIMMONS ELEMENTARY We go out for morning, lunch, and afternoon recess until -10 degrees. For the before school recess we will stay in if the temperature goes below 10 degrees. *Students wearing Full Gear may play anywhere on the playground, black top, or field. Full Gear is defined as: coat, boots, snow pants, cap, & gloves. *Students wearing boots, but no snow pants, may go anywhere on the blacktop. *Students without boots may only be on snow cleared areas of the black top. After a fresh snowfall the only area cleared is right next to the building. *Students are not allowed to throw snowballs or play King of the Hill on the snow piles. *Students are not allowed to slide on the ice.
December Breakfast Menu 3 Elf Grahams Strawberries *Yogurt Parfait w/granola or 4 Mini Donuts 5 6 Breakfast in a Bag Cinnamon Toast Crisp String cheese Cup Milk 7 10 11 Soft Baked Strawberry Crisp Bar Raisins *Yogurt Parfait w/granola or 12 String Cheese Backpack Snacks Choose 2 of the Above Items Dried 13 Assorted Juices 14 Gogurt Sunflower Kernels 17 18 Mini Donuts 19 Assorted Muffins Raisins 20 Assorted Juices 21 Gogurt Chocolate Chip Gripz Choose 2 of the Above Items Cup 24 25 26 27 28
3 Hot Dog Baked Vegetarian Fresh Cauliflower Bites Diced Peaches 10 Popcorn Chicken Creamy Mashed Potatoes Gravy Strawberry Cup 17 Breaded Chicken Sandwich Mixed Greens Salad Fresh Cauliflower Cinnamon Apple Slices 24 December Lunch Menu 4 Breakfast (Turkey) Sausage Pizza Fresh Orange Slice 11 Blueberry Waffles Turkey Sausage Links 18 Breakfast (Turkey) Sausage Pizza Mixed 25 5 Sloppy Joe Lettuce Salad Fresh Carrot 12 Cheeseburger Baked Vegetarian Mixed Greens Salad Mixed Birthday Treats!! Celebrating All of December Birthdays 19 Soft Shell Beef Taco Toppings: Shredded Lettuce, Cheese, & Taco Sauce Simply Sweet Corn Strawberry Cup 26 6 Strawhats Simply Sweet Corn Mixed 13 Pasta w/meat Sauce Fresh Cauliflower Bites Fresh Carrot Fresh Apple Slice 20 Chicken Nuggets Poultry Rice Gravy Fresh Celery Fresh Baby Carrots * Treat 27 7 Turkey/Cheese Slider Corn Chips Fresh Carrots Vegetables Juice Chocolate Chip Gripz Milk 14 Grilled Chicken Cheese Wrap Toppings: Shredded Lettuce, Cheese, & Ranch Fresh Cucumber Coins Fresh Baby Carrots 21 Hot Dog (All Beef) Baked Vegetarian Fresh Vegetables Diced Peaches 28