Throw It Out Thursday!

This morning I greeted students with a thought provoking question before starting their morning work! My purpose was to have students think about the things in their life that are truly important to them, but there is also a connection to our upcoming social studies unit, which focuses on the Oregon Trail. We will be studying what life was like in a wagon train, especially for children. Often these kids were leaving the only homes they had ever known to head out West with their families and they had to make tough choices about what to take with them! I loved listening to your kids share what their one PRIZED possession was - stuffed animals and blankets from when they were born, favorite books and yes, even PlayStations!

What would be your ONE prized possession? Share below!

OMSI!!!

Today we had OMSI visit us with one of their fantastic traveling assemblies! The assembly we chose was called React-o-Blast and taught students about chemical and physical changes through some really fun and engaging experiments. Many of your children volunteered to help with these experiments and had a great time! Mr. Angelbeck even volunteered at the end. He is pictured above putting a flame to a balloon! Talk with your child to find out how this experiment ended!

Precaution!

Hi Fourth Grade Families,

It has been brought to our attention that there have been some recent cases of lice here at Salmon Creek Elementary. Please do your part to prevent the spread of this communicable condition by checking your child daily for the next few weeks, and on a regular basis thereafter. Lice infestation is much easier to treat if caught early.

Ways To Prevent the Spread of Lice:

•  Do not share combs, hair brushes, towels, hats, bike or batting helmets, sleeping bag, or pillows. 
• Avoid hanging hats and coats next to others’ clothing.  

What to Look For:

• Excessive scratching of head, especially at the back of the head just above the neck
• Nits on hair (these are usually pearly-gray in color and are attached to the hair shaft near the scalp)
• Nits are distinguished from dandruff because they stick to the hair shaft

What To Do If You Find Nits:

• Treat your child and all household members with a lice shampoo recommended by your pharmacist. Follow all instructions carefully! 
• Use a nit comb after treatment to remove lice from hair shafts. 
• A 10% vinegar rinse helps to loosen the nits from the hair shafts. 
• Wash all bed linens and washable clothing in hot water. Place all non-washable items such as stuffed toys in a sealed plastic bag for 21 days. 
• Vacuum furniture, rugs and floors. 

Especially if your child has long hair, please have them wear their hair up in a tight ponytail or bun for the next few weeks to help ensure that it doesn't spread.

Thank you for your help keeping this from spreading in our room,

Mrs. Beck

Winter i-Ready is upon us!

Hi fourth grade families,

Your students will be i-Ready testing in English/Language Arts and Math starting tomorrow morning and will finish Friday morning. We've broken it up into manageable parts and I am so excited to be able to share with you the progress they've made over the last 5 months! 

Wondering how you can help them be their best? Please make sure your children are getting plenty of sleep throughout the remainder of the week. Also, healthy dinners and hearty breakfasts are much appreciated! Brain food!

Room 210 is welcoming a new student tomorrow! Several of your children have already volunteered to be her buddy and welcome her to Salmon Creek! I will add her name and send home the class list for Valentine's Day tomorrow as well. Thanks for all that you do!