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October 2009
October 14, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 10-13-09
SKYBLUE MESA PARENT NEWSLETTER
SKYBLUE MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A California Distinguished school
28040 Hardesty Street
Canyon Country, California 91351
Phone: (661)298-3260 Fax (661)298-3256; email dbohn@saugus.k12.ca.us
Volume 3 Number 7 October 13, 2009
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From the Principal’s Desk Dear Parents, Health experts are asking everyone who is healthy and between the ages of 2 and 64 years old to forego the flu vaccination. Here is some important information to help you deal with this year’s flu season. The Vaccine Young toddlers should be vaccinated. Children between 6 months and 23 months should receive a flu vaccine, as should older adults (ages 65 and older), pregnant women, and healthcare workers. Some school-age children still need the vaccine. Children with chronic health problems still need to get a flu shot. Prevention Spread the word about spreading germs. Because germs are invisible, it’s difficult for children to understand how dangerous a cough or sneeze can be. Be sure to stress to them the importance of washing their hands, using lots of soap and water, and scrubbing until there are bubbles—before meals and snacks and after coughing, sneezing, or using a tissue. Sing the birthday song There’s a place to cough Keep hands away from eyes, nose, and mouth Tissue talk Too Sick to Be in School? Extreme fatigue or muscle aches. Children who can’t keep their eyes open,even after having a normal night’s sleep, may be coming down with something. Add an "achy" feeling and loss of appetite, and it’s likely that the flu is on the way. If your child is feeling too ill to stay awake in class, consider havinghim or her stay home. Before returning to school, your child needs to have gone without a fever or vomiting for at least 24 hours. Get the school’s help with make-up work Children who are feverish, nauseated, or bone tired can’t learn well and can spread their illness to others, so keep them home. Be sure that if they do miss school, it is for a good reason, and have them make up the work as soon as possible. Debbie Bohn, Principal Donations Needed for the Health Office If any of your children have outgrown their clothes, Skyblue’s Health Office is in need of More ...
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October 21, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 10-20-09
SKYBLUE MESA PARENT NEWSLETTER
SKYBLUE MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A California Distinguished school
28040 Hardesty Street
Canyon Country, California 91351
Phone: (661)298-3260 Fax (661)298-3256; email dbohn@saugus.k12.ca.us
Volume 3 Number 8 October 20, 2009
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From the Principal’s Desk Dear Parents, Here are some tips for a safe Halloween: Try to Trick-or-Treat when there is still light outside. Wear a costume that makes it easier for you to walk, see and be seen. If you must go at night, make sure that your costume is light in color. Carry a flashlight with you, so you can see and be seen easily. Use reflective tape on your costume to be seen easily. A mask may keep you from seeing well. Take off your mask before crossing the street. Use makeup instead of a mask. Ask you parents, older brother or sister to Trick-or-Treat with you. If someone older cannot go with you, Trick-or-Treat with a group. Plan your Trick-or-Treat route ahead of time. Pick well-lighted streets. Cross only at corners. Never cross between parked cars or mid-block. Tell your family on which streets up will be Trick-or-Treating. If there are no sidewalks, always walk facing traffic. Wait until you get home to sort, check and eat your treats. Debbie Bohn, Principal Red Ribbon Week Skyblue Mesa is celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 26th - 30th. Please help your children show More ...
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October 29, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 10-27-09
SKYBLUE MESA PARENT NEWSLETTER
SKYBLUE MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A California Distinguished school
28040 Hardesty Street
Canyon Country, California 91351
Phone: (661)298-3260 Fax (661)298-3256; email dbohn@saugus.k12.ca.us
Volume 3 Number 9 October 27, 2009
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From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
Never before has homework been so controversial. Busy parents and overscheduled children argue that either there is too much homework or that schoolwork should be done in school. Teachers and principals, however, view homework as a way to reinforce classroom lessons or give students needed extra practice. There are a lot of ways that parents, schools, and students, working together, can put homework first while making it seem like less of a burden.
What’s the policy? Ask about the district, school, or teacher’s homework policy. Ask how often there will be special assignments or long-term home-based projects.
Watch the time. Some children work faster than others and some assignments are longer than others. But if your child is spending hours every night on homework, check for:
• Distractions. Is your child studying in a quiet, well-lit place? Don’t let television, phone calls, or siblings distract him or her from completing the work.
• Advice. Is there someone available to answer quick questions about assignments?
• Tools. Does your child have the tools (i.e., paper, pen, calculator, dictionary) needed to complete the assignment?
• Attitude. The attitudes of children are often affected by the attitudes of parents and caregivers.
• Brain busters. Talk with the teacher if your children consistently don’t understand their assignments.
• Brainless. Is everything just too easy? Does your child mock the simplicity of the assignments? Let the teacher know.
• Unpredictable. If your child is overwhelmed with homework one day, and has none the next, find out why. Sometimes, kids put off projects until the last minute.
Scale back. If your child’s life is so full of after-school and weekend activities that he or she has no time or energy for homework, perhaps it’s time to reevaluate. These activities should never replace school as the primary focus of a child’s life.
Stop yourself. Many parents “help” their children by doing some of their homework. This is never OK. It’s far better to send a note to the teacher explaining why your child didn’t finish the assignment.
Stay involved. Show your children that you care about what they’re doing in school.
Most importantly, give your child credit. Praise the work they do. Compliment their study habits. Stay on them if they slack off, but give them credit for all they’re doing and learning. Nothing could be more important.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
Red Ribbon Week
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