Paw Prints

HuntsvilleElementary School

Vol. 2. Ed. 2 A Weekly Publication to Keep You Informed September 4, 2009

From the Principal

SAFETY FIRST

Children learn best in a safe and orderly environment. Parents are key players in creating that environment for our students. Please help us each day by:

  • Arriving and/or dropping off students no sooner than 7:30am (Only exceptions are Safety Patrol and Before School Care Program)
  • Always signing students in who cannot be seated in their class by 8:10a.m. and limiting tardies to avoid interruption to the instructional day
  • Always signing in the front office when visiting/volunteering
  • Providing the front office with the names of anyone who should not have contact with your child – please remember court documents are required if this involves parents/guardians.
  • Ensuring that someone is waiting with/for PreK and Kindergarten students at the bus stop each day
  • Signing students out from the office before 2pm if they must leave early and limiting early sign-outs to avoid interruption to the instructional day

The RockinghamCountySchool System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or homelessness in its programs and activities.

Paw Prints

HuntsvilleElementary School

Vol. 2. Ed. 2 A Weekly Publication to Keep You Informed September 4, 2009

Parent Information, Tips, and Resources

ParentResourceCenter- ParentResourceCenter- There is a ParentResourceCenter located at both 202 Van Buren Road, Suite E in Eden (623-8098) and Booker T. Washington Learning Center in Reidsville (342-8588). These centers are full of various resources for parents including leveled books and activity ideas that parents can use to support student learning.

Cafeteria Information- Please continue to submit Meal Benefits Applications! If you do not qualify for meal benefits, or if you qualify for reduced price meals, please remember to keep your child’s lunch account in good standing. Any family who has not submitted a meal benefits application byWednesday, September 9th, will be expected to pay full price. All other families are to pay based on last year’s status UNTIL your application has been reviewed. Students are not allowed to charge lunch unless it is an absolute emergency. All charges must have office approval and parents will receive a phone message requesting the charged amount be paid the next day. Breakfast and “extra” lunch items cannot be charged. If you wish to limit the number of “extras” your child purchases daily, please contact your child’s teacher. ALSO, if you submit a check to pay on your child’s account, IT MUST HAVE A CURRENT PHONE NUMBER BEFORE IT CAN BE ACCEPTED BY THE CAFETERIA.

Keeping our Students Safe –

PTO Information

The RockinghamCountySchool System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or homelessness in its programs and activities.

Paw Prints

HuntsvilleElementary School

Vol. 2. Ed. 2 A Weekly Publication to Keep You Informed September 4, 2009

PTO RAFFLE CALENDARS – ON SALE NOW! For just $12 you can support the PTO and be entered into a prize drawing each school day of October. PTO will be here on Mondays and Fridays during September to collect money for the raffle calendars. PTO is also accepting donations. Students whose parents provide a donation will receive a Huntsville Hound Charm. The donations and raffle calendars are the PTO’s fall fundraiser and we need your support to make it successful!

BOX TOPS

Have you been saving those BOX TOPS this summer? Please remember that Huntsville collects Box Tops to support our school. Congratulations to Mrs. Loye's class and Mrs. Blackhard's class forjumping on the Box Tops Bus! They arehalf way down Easy Street on their way to the first of four goals and awesome rewards! Continue to collect Box Tops and remember to put your name and your teacher's name on your collection sheet. There will be prizes for the top collectors in September so remember to turn in those Box Tops to help your child’s class race to the finish.

The RockinghamCountySchool System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or homelessness in its programs and activities.

Paw Prints

HuntsvilleElementary School

Vol. 2. Ed. 2 A Weekly Publication to Keep You Informed September 4, 2009

CHARACTER CONNECTION

In August and September we celebrate the character trait of Responsibility. Being responsible means being dependable, keeping promises and honoring our commitments. It is accepting the consequences for what we say and do. It also means developing our potential. People who are responsible don't make excuses for their actions or blame others when things go wrong. They think things through and use good judgment before they take action. They behave in ways that encourage others to trust them. People who are responsible take charge of their lives. They make plans and set goals for nurturing their talents and skills. They are resilient in finding ways to overcome adversity. They make decisions, taking into account obligations to family and community. Children need to learn that being part of a family and a community involves accepting responsibilities and providing them with opportunities to learn responsibility is essential. When each of us acts responsibly, our families and communities will be stronger.

What You Can Do :

  • Make agreements with your child and expect him to follow through
  • When things go wrong, help your child take responsibility for her part and make a plan to do things differently next time
  • Encourage your child to find out more about the world and how his actions may affect others far away.

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The RockinghamCountySchool System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or homelessness in its programs and activities.