Way to go Cubs!
Please be sure to return the yellow form that was sent home or complete the online form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefGsMDZJ3rGZoVMh_eJ380zVQ76RahSq9G6CR8ElO5WbL24g/viewform?usp=header
Students in Mrs. Metts' 4th grade class met their reading goal and read over 1,000 pages during Read Across America Week! ๐
Letters have been mailed! Mrs. Dillโs first grade class has sent over 50 letters across the USA in hopes to learn more about schools from across the country. We will continue to update you on our journey. Where do you think our first letter will come from?
This Friday our Cubs started their morning with a good book!
Mrs. Mac's classroom has been learning about the nickel and penny. They were problem solvers and counted pennies and nickels at the classroom store.
*We want our Cubs to be focused on learning while at school.
*Please review our technology policy below:
Spencer County Elementary School recognizes that some parents will provide their children with smart watches/devices for safety reasons for emergency communication purposes or location tracking. During the school day students are not permitted to use their watch/device for calling, messaging, texting, surfing the net or taking photos. Smart watches/devices will be turned in to the homeroom teacher during any testing scenario. It is recommended that parents make sure that the watch is set on silent mode during the school day so that there will not be disruptions to the classroom. If a student uses a smart watch/device for anything besides checking the time, it will be confiscated by the teacher until the end of the day. Further infringement will require a parent conference to help determine the appropriate consequences.
Spring pictures will be taken on Friday, March 14th. Class pictures will be on this day as well. In the past you had to pre-order class pictures to receive one. However, this year if a student orders a spring package, they will automatically get a class picture.ย If you just want to purchase a class photo it will have a spot on the order form when the proofs are generated, so no need to preorder. Please call Barksdale School Portraits at 800-220-7667 with any questions.
Be sure to watch this week's episode! https://drive.google.com/file/d/18NrW-0Hsiv1uNA91oqylF7BGzC-bqYP-/view?usp=sharing
Every Friday in March we are challenging our Cubs (and staff) to start their morning by reading a book.
We encourage every Cub to have a book ready to read at school this morning!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we approach the close of our second full week of school since December, I want to take a moment to address two important topics: student behavior on the school bus and the submission of transportation notes.
I have received a significant increase in student misconduct reports regarding behavior on the bus. It is essential to remind our students that the same rules that apply in the classroom also apply on the school bus, as it is still considered school property. I ask for your assistance in reinforcing positive behavior with your child to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all students during their bus ride.
Transportation Notes:
1. Deadlines & Written Requests:
Any time a student's transportation must change, we require it in writing. Please submit all transportation notes to your child's school no later than 1:30 PM to allow our school personnel sufficient time to review them before dismissal. If a note is turned in after the deadline, it may be denied.
2. Submission Process:
We request that all transportation notes be emailed directly to the designated address associated with your childโs school. This will ensure immediate receipt and response, greatly reducing the risk of misinformation. Here are the email addresses for your reference:
SCHS: schs.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us
Hillview: hva.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us
SCMS: scms.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us
SCES: sces.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us
TES: tes.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us
ELC: elc.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us
Director of Transportation: cameron.chesser@spencer.kyschools.us
3. Shuttle Notes for Sports:
For parents of high school and middle school students involved in sports who need to shuttle, I will accept one note per season that states the student is permitted to shuttle but it must specify they can do it as needed for the season, year, etc. These types of notes will be added into Infinite Campus.
4. Shuttle Routes (HS\MS Students):
- If your student is shuttling from SCMS to SCHS, they should ride Route 11.
- If they are shuttling from SCHS to SCMS, they should ride Route 16.
5. Approval Requirement:
Please remember that students must have an approved transportation note for any changes to their usual route. This policy is crucial for maintaining the safety and proper routing of all of our students as they travel to and from school.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Thank you!
Cub Calendar details are coming home this week! Please check your child's backpack.
Third grade has been working with characters and their traits. To finish up with those character traits, Miss Lowe and Mrs. Thomasโ classes took a fun approach today by writing positive character traits about themselves on their hands, using the starting phrase โjust me!โ
We loved combining social/emotional learning with our Reading today! ๐๐ป
4:00 - Hope to see you there!
Do you like green eggs & ham?
Our amazing SCES cafeteria ladies served up green eggs and ham this morning for Dr.Seuss week. Our students were so excited to see the green eggs! ๐๐ณ๐
Today we opened up our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Cub Store. This year students have been able to earn PAWS points based on our school expectations.
*Practice Kindness
*Act Responsibly
*Work and Play Safely
*Show Respect
Up until now students have been able to purchase coupons for different activities, but now we have some tangible items such as pencils, bookmarks, and stickers.
Student leaders Caleb and Henley were able to practice Active Collaboration skills this morning while helping students shop.
Singing Grams- This information is coming home with students this week (blue paper).
To celebrate Music in Our Schools Month and spread the joy of singing, Music classes at Spencer County Elementary School will be doing free Singing Grams in the month of March!
Work with your students to select one family member or friend who would have their day brightened by the singers of SCES. During Music special area time at the end of March, all classes will be calling loved ones to sing a short song. We want to spread our love of music and bring happiness to those we hold dear. Last year, SCES Singing Grams were featured on WHAS11 in their โReason to Smileโ segment!
Please complete this form and have your student drop it in the box outside the Music Room by March 14th.
Please note that Singing Grams will be done during your childโs weekly scheduled Music Class. Singing Gram voicemails will be left for those who do not answer. Singing Grams will be sung by the entire class. Please let recipients know to expect a phone call from SCES the day your child has Music the last three weeks of March. Due to time constraints, each child is limited to one Singing Gram recipient.
Studentโs Name:__________________________________________________________
Studentโs Homeroom Teacher:______________________________________________
Singing Gram Recipient Name:______________________________________________
Singing Gram Recipient Phone Number:______________________________________
*** Last year, we were featured on the "Reason to Smile" segment on WHAS11. Here is a link to the clip if you missed it : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvAEYvB-2OU
We enjoyed seeing our Cubs with their hats on today for Read Across America Week!
Spencer County Elementary School students learned about Hands-Only CPR. As part of an awareness event for National Heart Month in February, all 5th grade students at Spencer County Elementary School participated in learning the valuable, lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR.
Spencer County School Nurse, Cindy Hayes, RN with the assistance of PE teacher Jessie Wood, art teacher Glenn Lawson, STEAM teacher Brook Klaus and our wonderful Spencer County EMS Personnel used the American Heart Association interactive lesson to teach the students to 'Be The Beat'. Students practiced giving chest compressions to the song 'Stayin Alive' to learn the correct 100-120 beats per minute compression rate.
Hands-Only CPR has just two easy steps: If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, (1) Call 9-1-1 and (2) Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.
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