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Second Street School Newsletter
February 2, 2015
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
If you are receiving this newsletter then we were able to correctly read and type your e-mail
address from your Infinite Campus information. If you know of a parent/guardian who isn’t
getting the newsletter, please ask them to send me an e-mail and I’ll add them to the list.
The information in this newsletter is only as good as the information I get so if you want to read
about something I’m missing, let me know, and remember you can always find more
information by viewing our webpage.
http://www.frankfort.kyschools.us/school_home.aspx?schoolid=2
With Panther Pride,
Greg Lawson
Principal,
Second Street Elementary/
Frankfort Middle School
PTSA Meeting
Thursday night is the next PTSA general membership meeting. It starts at 6:30 p.m. in the
Riverview Cafe. Somewhere in between the gym and the meeting, you'll likely see some
yearbook staff members selling yearbooks. (More on that as you continue to read
this.) So be sure to come on out to the school Thursday night to support our teams, the
yearbook staff and our PTSA organization.
SCHOOL BASED DECISION MAKING COUNCIL
Meetings (usually) 3rd Thursday of each Month @ 4:00 at SSS
Next Meeting: February 19 (Riverview Café)
Greg Lawson – Chairperson
Penny Howell – Parent Member
Nanita Oldham – Parent Member
Shane Smith – Parent Member
Lori Denton
Keyana Brown – Teacher Member
Jeremy Howard – Teacher Member
Sarah Kennedy – Teacher Member
Stephanie Starkey – Teacher Member
Counseling Corner
Amy Young
This quarter we will be focusing a lot on bullying as we get ready for our
annual anti-bullying week. Small groups wrapped up before the holiday
break and more will start this quarter. If there is a barrier to learning
that your child is struggling with please contact Mrs. Denton. Small group
topics are anger management, friendship, anxiety, divorce, etc. Mrs. Young
will be on maternity leave the first part of the quarter. We look forward
to her return!
We also have a “Bully Box” that is outside Mrs. Denton’s office. If
students are aware of bullying that is occurring within our school, they
can make a note of the details of the bullying and place it in the box.
The students can remain anonymous.
Attendance
There have been several issues regarding student attendance the school and the district are
reviewing. In order to ensure that attendance is recorded accurately, we are asking that
parent notes are written and taken to the attendance clerk (Mrs. Carrie Williams) or emailed
to Mrs. Williams at [email protected] . Notes can also be sent in student
folders in classrooms utilizing the folder system for communication. Please do not text your
students’ teacher as an official notice of an excised student absence.
Panther Parents,
The fifth grade will be taking a trip to Charleston, SC over Spring Break. We currently
have several fundraisers going on, and would like your input on our most recent one.
We are in the process of publishing a "Parent-On-The-Run, KidFriendly, Economical" Cookbook! Describes just about each and every one of us
Panther Parents, right?
I'm certain that each of us has at least a couple of go-to recipes when we're late for a
recital or ball game that our kids LOVE. So, please, take a minute, type it out, and email it to Sara Wellman at [email protected] . Then, in a couple of weeks, you'll
have the opportunity to get your hands on the secret day-to-day recipes of other
parents just like you.
Chili’s Fundraiser
Every Saturday from December 13-March 14, we will have the
opportunity to fundraise through the Chili’s giveback program. If you
show the voucher below, 15% of your purchase will go to providing
financial support for the trip to Washington D.C. Please take advantage
of this opportunity to support the trip to DC and enjoy some great food.
Yearbook Sales
This is the last week to buy a yearbook at the discounted price of $15. After Friday night,
the cost becomes $18 per yearbook. Make sure to send in your child's form and payment
to take advantage of this deal. Sales are going well so far, but to make things more
interesting, if 100 or more students purchase a yearbook between now and Wednesday
afternoon (the 100th day of school) a person's name (from all students or teachers who've
bought a yearbook), will be drawn out of a hat, and that person will get to throw a pie in
my face at the February Panther of the Month assembly. Also, the homeroom that buys
the most yearbooks by Friday will get doughnuts one day next week.
Again, yearbook order forms went home a few weeks ago. If you need another one, check
at the front desk or email [email protected].
Panther Pride
Spirit Week
The yearbook staff will be sponsoring another spirit week Feb. 2-5 leading
up to the final home FMS boys’ basketball games on Feb. 5.
- On Monday, students can wear pajamas for Pajama Day.
- On Tuesday students can pay a quarter to wear a hat for Hat Day. On
- Wednesday, it will be College Shirt Day.
- Thursday will be Orange and Blue Day with 8th grade night for boys’
basketball in the evening.
Boys’ Basketball will be hosting 8th grade night on Thursday. The games will be at 5:30,
6:30, and 7:30. Please come out and support our 8th grade team in their final home
appearance for Frankfort Middle School.
There will be a Valentine’s Dance for FMS students on Friday, February 6 from 6:00-8:00
in the gym. The admission is $2.00 per student. If a student has mastered 80% of
standards in core classes, their admission is free. Those students will be on a list at the gate.
There will also be some concessions for sale during the dance.
The following is a note from Mr. Kennedy to parents regarding the 8th grade trip:
Parents,
For a couple of reasons the 8th grade DC trip will be shifted to Chicago. The main issue was that in order to do
the DC trip we needed to have 40 paying attendees but we were only at 22.
So with that said, we are excited about the Chicago trip we have planned - we are essentially returning to the
annual 8th grade Chicago trip. The total trip cost is $566 but will be reduced due to fundraising proceeds (that
amount is still pending). The dates have changed slightly as well. The dates for Chicago will be as follows:
departing from SSS 5/26 and returning to SSS 5/28. With this type of change there is some information
and date changes we need to make you aware of.
2/4 - parent meeting, 5:00 pm, in SSS library
2/9 - Add/drop.
With the change of plans, we realize some folks may want to drop or add from the list of attendees. We have
blocked rooms at the Chicago Hilton and have a very limited amount of flexibility. If we have some drops we
can add folks on and if we have additions but no drops we can do a wait list.
2/16 - Last day to get account current
By 2/16 all accounts must be at $300 (this gives a two week grace period from the original schedule). At this
time, if accounts are not current we will have to drop students from the list - I'm sorry but we cannot make any
exceptions.
3/2 - Next $133 due
4/1 - Remainder of trip cost (this amount is depending on the amount of fundraiser proceeds)
If you have questions or concerns you may contact me or Ms. Lane at [email protected].
[email protected]
Thanks,
Brad Kennedy
Breakfast/Lunch Menus
Second Street Elementary
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Lunch with the Principal
Third Thursday of Each Month
If you have any questions or just want to meet me, please join me for lunch.
You can purchase a lunch from our cafeteria OR bring your lunch.
We’ll eat/meet in the hallway adjacent to the old office.
Lunch this month is Thursday, February 26 from 11:00-11:30
Academically Speaking
When you are outside of your student’s classroom, you should
spot a weekly schedule. These are titled “Weekly Instructional
Overview.” They list the standards that are covered each day, the
activities, and formative assessments. These documents are used
to plan classroom instruction, align to pacing guides and class
syllabi.
Any students that are working with SSS staff after school that
need bus transportation – There will be an activity bus that will
pick up students at 3:45 and transport them each afternoon.
The following link is an article that discusses three questions
to ask when parents/families conference with their teachers.
Please review when you have the opportunity. They are good
points to frame the educational conversation between families
and teachers.
http://ht.ly/GBpug
We will have our period devoted to writing starting again this Thursday
from 1:30-2:30. We will have staff pushing into classrooms to across K-5 to
work with students on writing tasks at each grade level.
This week our teachers will be working with Debbie Waggonor, a math specialist that
has visited classrooms, provided resources, and met with teachers to “Plus” our
teaching and learning. Tuesday she will meet with elementary teachers to review and
assist with their summative assessments.
Frankfort Middle School
Daily Schedule:
Doors open – 7:00
Breakfast – 7:00-7:25 (Riverview Café)
1ST PERIOD – 7:30-8:19
2ND PERIOD – 8:22-9:12
3RD PERIOD – 9:15-10:05
4TH PERIOD – 10:10-11:05
5TH PERIOD – 11:10-12:30
6TH PERIOD – 12:35-1:30
7TH PERIOD – 1:35-2:30
****Please note that if your student takes any class at Frankfort High School:
Starting January 6, there will not be bus transportation to and from SSS to FHS.
Students that go to FHS will walk with staff to FHS and back each day. Please dress
students appropriately for the four block (one way) trip each day.****
Lunch with the Principal
Third Thursday of Each Month
If you have any questions or just want to meet me, please join me for lunch.
You can purchase a lunch from our cafeteria OR bring your lunch.
We’ll eat/meet in the hallway adjacent to the old office.
Lunch this month is Thursday, February 26 from 12:00-12:30
Dress Code: We will be conducting dress code checks during the Pledge of Allegiance
each morning. If teachers feel that student dress could be in violation, they have been
instructed to send students to the Dean of Students’ room and she and I will check
students based on the school’s dress code policy. If they meet the standard put forth in
the policy, they will be returned to class with a note verifying. If not, we will effort to get
them clothing that falls within the dress policy. We will issue warnings for dress code
Monday-Wednesday. Starting Thursday, we will begin issuing discipline consequences
for violations. Please refer to the dress code policy stated in the Student handbook sent
out the first week of school. If there are further questions, please contact us here at
school.
Academically Speaking
When you are outside of your student’s classroom, you should
spot a weekly schedule. These are titled “Weekly Instructional
Overview.” They list the standards that are covered each day, the
activities, and formative assessments. These documents are used
to plan classroom instruction, align to pacing guides and class
syllabi.
Any students that are working with SSS staff after school that
need bus transportation – There will be an activity bus that will
pick up students at 3:45 and transport them each afternoon.
The following link is an article that discusses three questions
to ask when parents/families conference with their teachers.
Please review when you have the opportunity. They are good
points to frame the educational conversation between families
and teachers.
http://ht.ly/GBpug
Academic Advisory Period this week will be reorganized to have students with
their KPREP testing teacher. This will give teachers and students time before
the KPREP test to be in the routine of their testing environment and begin
working on activities/strategies to enhance learning and give students a
familiarity with what they will experience and encounter on KPREP
District Calendar