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Elliott Express October 1, 2016
Elliott Elementary School’s Mission is to Educate, Engage, and Empower Each student to succeed in a dynamic world
Important Phone Numbers
Main 846.6982
Fax 846.6720
Nurse 846.1265
Cafeteria 846.8708
Bus 252.4741
Middleton Stuart Elliott Elementary School
345 Elliott Drive Beaufort, SC 29906
Latonya Leeks; Principal
Website
http://www.am.dodea.edu/Elliott/index.htm
Mark your Calendars
Oct. 3-14 Fundraiser—Charleston Wraps Oct. 4 -Early Release at 1:30 Oct. 10- No School- Columbus Day Oct.9-15 -Fire Prevention Week Program Oct. 13 -School Board Meeting October 13 -Earthquake Drill Oct. 14-28 -PTO Boo Grams Oct. 18 -End of 1st Quarter Oct. 20-21 – Professional Development Day-No School Oct. 24-26 - Red Ribbon Week Oct. 26- Fall Festival Celebration 1 Oct. 27-28- Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 28-Box-Top Submissions (PTO) Future Dates Nov. 1- Early Dismissal at 1:30 Nov.1-11- Non-perishable Food Drive Nov. 3- Bomb Threat Drill at 1:00 Nov. 10- School Board Meeting at 1:00 PM Nov. 14-18- Elliott Book Week Nov. 17- Family Reading Night, in library, 5:30 to 6:30 Nov. 23-25- Thanksgiving Break
Elliott PTO
Our PTO is ready to kick off another exciting year supporting our school and goals. Please join me in welcoming our new PTO
Officials: President—Jamesha Tubbs
Vice President— Tanika Brown Treasurer—Julia Meiners
(Melissa Roby is Stepping Down as Treasurer) Secretary— Christina Boyer
Volunteer Coordinator- Jessica Braman
PTO Meeting October 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM in Room: E-107
PTO is always looking for volunteers, so if you’re interested in helping out, please send an email to the below address. Email: [email protected]
Elliott Elementary School’s Mission is to Educate, Engage, and Empower Each student to succeed in a dynamic world
Special Education Services Parents: Do you have questions or concerns
regarding special education services or eligibility?
Special Education Contact Information for Elliott Elementary
(843) 846-6982
Ms. Latonya Leeks: Principal District Level Contact at Ft. Stewart, Ga.:
(912) 369-1430
Ms. Lori Crawford: Instruction Support Specialist (ISS) for Special Education Services S.C., Ft. Stewart DoDDS Cuba School District
School Board Members
Robert Songco Lisa Reilman
Teri-Lyn Tamayo
The next school board
meeting will be held at VTC LB DSO (Building Next to
Galer) on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 1:00 PM.
*Please note that dates & times are subject to change
Board Meeting Dates
October 13
November 10 December 8 January 12 February 9 March 9 April 13 May 11
Child and Youth Behavioral Military & Family Life Counselor Program (CYB-MFLC)
CYB-MFLC’s provide a wide range of support to military children. They are available at no cost and can provide short-term, non-medical counseling support. They are Masters of Doctorate-level licensed counselors specializing in child and youth behavioral issues. If you are interested in speaking to our MFLC, please feel free to call us at 846-6982.
Some Issues Addressed: • School Adjustment • Deployments/Separation • Behavioral Concerns • Fear, Grief, Loss
Access the Laurel Bay Parent Student
Handbook at the following link!
http://www.am.dodea.edu/Elliott/Forms/LaurelBayHandbook
Average Daily Attendance
PreK 95.95%
Kindergarten 95.25%
1ST Grade 94.69%
2nd Grade 97.3%
Grand Total 95.80%
Our goal is to remain at 93% and above
Laurel Bay
School Board Members Elected
Lisa Reilman
Teri-Lyn Tamayo
The Physical Education school year has gotten off to a great start. The following are some of the skills and activities the children have been working on during the first few weeks of school:
• classroom rules and procedures • exercising to music (warm up) • locomotor (movement) skills = walk, run, hop, jump, leap, skip, gallop, side-slide • games = the objective of play being to practice movement control, self-control and spatial awareness
(personal and general space) while interacting with others The activities presented in class are aligned with the DoDEA Physical Education Standards. These standards are divided into three strands: PESK- Responsible Personal and Social Development PE1- Movement PE2- Physical Activity and Fitness Please continue to help your child gain the most from Physical Education class by reminding him/her to wear tennis shoes on P.E. days. Holley – Monday Jackson – Tuesday Couch – Tuesday Malphrus – Wednesday Kimbley – Friday Tidwell – Monday Wuttke – Friday Knotts – Monday Please do not hesitate to contact me either by email or a phone call if you ever have any questions or concerns. Anna Blanton 843-846-6982 [email protected]
Hello Families,
It has been a great start to a new school year. I have had a great time these first few weeks welcoming back our old students and meeting our new students. If you are a new family, please know that I have taken a moment to great each of your students this school year. Please feel free to let me know if your child has had any difficulty adjusting to his/her new setting.
I am lucky enough to be visiting every class this year for guidance lessons. This is an exciting year as I am implementing a new program using “Kimochis….Toys with Feelings Inside”. The lessons in this program teach real life skills such as communication, self-management, decision making, problem solving, resilience, and responsibility. These are skills that help us all become successful in life and in school. When children learn to communicate their feelings effectively, they build confidence, self-esteem, and strong relationships. I am very excited to share these Kimochi characters with all the school. Also, my old friend, Kelso, the frog will be checking in with the students later this year via the morning show.
I wish all families a wonderful and productive school year. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help throughout this school year.
Jackie Griffing School Counselor
Apples! Apples! Apples!
First grade students are learning about apples.
They are graphing apples, observing
apples, measuring apples, and tasting apples.
Teachers are also reading books about Johnny
Appleseed to students. Did you know Johnny Appleseed’s
real name was John Chapman? Students are having
a great time and are learning so much!
October 20th
Flu Clinic
Place: Elliott Elementary School Room: Multi-Purpose (A-125)
Time: 12:00 to 6:00 PM
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY Elliott Elementary School
345 Elliott Drive Beaufort, SC 29906
Telephone (843) 846-6982 Fax (843) 846-6720 Latonya Leeks Principal
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Elliott Elementary School’s mission is to Educate, Engage, and Empower
Each student to succeed in a dynamic world
September 21, 2016 SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE NOW A REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND DODEA SCHOOLS The annual seasonal influenza vaccine has been added to the list of required immunizations for students attending DoDEA schools, following guidance and recommendations provided by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the Department of Defense Joint Military Medical Services regulation on immunizations. The annual seasonal influenza vaccine is the best defense against influenza. The military community is a highly transient one, which increases the potential for exposure and the spread of infectious diseases such as influenza. Reducing the spread of preventable infections in schools and the military community, improves students’ health, safety and attendance. Improved health and safety reduces absenteeism, a reduction in absenteeism improves student academic achievement. The requirement goes into effect starting this school year (Fall 2016) and will be a required vaccine for all students for every school year. Students will not be dis-enrolled from schools if the vaccine is not available at the MTFs or the MTFs cannot administer the vaccine before December 1, 2016. DoDEA will work with the MTFs to ensure students can receive the vaccine when it becomes available and the MTFs can provide the service. Parents may contact their local Military Treatment Facility immunization clinic or school nurse for more information.
Department of Defense Education Activity
Immunization Requirements
School Year 2016/17
Students who enroll in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools are required to
meet specific immunization requirements. These requirements represent the minimum requirements and do not
necessarily reflect the optimal immunization status for students. This copy of DoDEA Immunization
Requirements is provided to parents for informational purposes only. Official proof of immunization (i.e., copy
of child’s immunization/shot record) must be provided to school officials at the time of initial registration and
upon request of school officials to verify immunization compliance.
Immunization compliance is based on the age-appropriate immunization schedule established by the
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and DoD Regulation-AR 40-562/BUMEDINST
6230.15B/AFI 48-110/CG COMDTINST M6230.4G “Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis for the Prevention
of Infectious Diseases,” October 2013. Information on immunizations and dosage scheduling provided by
ACIP can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/index.html, the American Academy
of Pediatrics located at http://aap.org, and the American Academy of Family Physicians located at
http://aafp.org.
IMMUNIZATION MINIMUM DODEA REQUIREMENT FOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
+ Diphtheria, Tetanus,
Pertussis DTaP, DT
Tdap
* DTaP or DT series completed or on schedule for completion.
If the fourth dose of DTaP or DT was administered before the fourth birthday, a
booster (fifth) dose is required for initial school entry.
* Tdap required at age 11 years old.
+ Hepatitis A * Series completed prior to initial entry into school or on schedule for
completion.
+ Hepatitis B * Series completed prior to initial entry into school or on schedule for
completion.
+ Measles, Mumps,
Rubella
* Series completed prior to initial entry into school or on schedule for
completion.
Meningococcal * Series initiated at age 11 years. Booster at age 16 years.
+ Polio * Series completed or on schedule for completion.
If the fourth dose of polio was administered before the fourth birthday, an
additional dose is required for initial school entry.
+ Varicella * Series completed prior to initial entry into school or on schedule for
completion.
+ Hib
Haemophilus I. Type B
* Children over 5 years old do not need Hib vaccine.
Tuberculosis Routine testing is no longer necessary unless risk factors are identified as
determined by local medical command.
Influenza Annual Vaccination due by 1 December each year. (6 mos old through 8 yrs: may need 2 doses, separated by at least 4 weeks)
(9 yrs and older: 1 dose)
+ May be administered in additional combination vaccines.
* Series dose spacing based on immunization schedule for persons aged 4 through 18 years.
As of July 2010, DoDEA aligned with the immunization guidance prescribed by the Interstate Compact
on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. As a result, provision has been made to permit students
transferring to a new location up to 30 calendar days after enrollment to obtain any immunization(s) required by
the receiving state. For a series of immunizations, initial vaccination must be obtained within 30 days of initial
enrollment.
Information for Sponsors, Parents, Guardians, Students, DoDEA School Staff, and all Stakeholders,
DoDEA Adds Influenza Vaccine to Required List
WHAT? Influenza Vaccine Requirement
DoDEA follows recommendations provided by the Centers of Disease Control Prevention’s
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations and the DoD joint military
medical services regulation on immunizations. Consequently, DoDEA added the influenza
vaccine to the required immunizations.
WHEN? Fall 2016
The requirement goes into effect starting fall of 2016 due to be compliant by December 1, 2016.
Each subsequent year the annual/seasonal or pandemic influenza vaccine is a requirement due by
December 1 to safeguard the military communities and improve school attendance.
WHO? DoDEA Students
Students attending DoDEA schools in Americas, Europe, and Pacific are required to receive the
annual influenza vaccine.
WHY? Influenza is preventable, health improves student achievement
The annual influenza vaccine is the best defense against influenza.
Why add another vaccine and what are the benefits of the flu vaccine?
Improved health and safety reduces absenteeism. Reduction in absenteeism improves student
academic achievement. Student safety in schools and in the military families remains a top
priority for DoDEA. Vaccination against influenza (seasonal or pandemic) is still the primary
method of minimizing the transmission of infections within the school population and the
community. The military community is a highly transient one, which increases the potential for
exposure and the spread of infectious diseases such as influenza. The addition of the influenza
vaccine aligns with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices recommendations and the Department of Defense Joint Military Medical
Services regulation on immunizations.
Why is flu vaccine important?
Influenza is a highly transmissible infection. Getting the flu vaccination protects you and other
family members from influenza, particularly young children and other relatives who may be in
the “at-risk groups’ due to illness or being too young (infants).
Why is the due date December 1, can the due date be delayed?
It takes about 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination. The due date of 1 December is
to ensure the immunization is completed before the winter school break when families travel
more, so they will be protected during long hours in a small confined airplane (this is an
environment where airborne virus are easily transmitted causing illnesses). Also, families tend to
be busy with holiday planning and activities and not attending to vaccine needs during school
break.
Do all DoDEA schools require flu vaccines?
USEUCOM Command Surgeon General has made the annual flu vaccine a requirement for
DoDEA schools in Europe since 2010. Starting 2016 the flu vaccine is required in all DoDEA
schools in the Pacific, Americas and Europe. The military community and DoDEA students are
unique in being highly mobile, which increases the potential for exposure to infectious agents.
Does the base clinic/MTF have enough vaccines?
DoDEA HQ and the Defense Health Agency (DHA) have collaborated in notifying the base
clinics. The past practice has been that active duty members are immunized first, then the
dependents and others in the community. This year there is no shortage in the vaccine supply and
medical officials at DHA have confirmed that all installations will be able to obtain the vaccine.
Who administers the flu shots?
All vaccinations are administered by base clinic/MTF staff for military dependent children;
DoDEA schools do not administer vaccines. Vaccine administration schedule will be arranged
by the base medical treatment facilities, and completed by no later than December 1, each year.
Often the base MTF will set up a flu clinic for the military dependents on base.
Is the flu vaccine given in mist form like last year?
For the season 2016-17 the FluMist has been removed per the Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices, American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention recommendation due to low effectiveness. This season the flu vaccine mist is not
available.
My family never gets the flu shot; we don’t want to start now, what are my options?
DoDEA accepts medical and religious waivers. The medical waiver can be recommended by
your medical provider. An Immunization Exemption Request Form (Form H-2-2) needs to be
signed by both parent and medical provider. This form needs to be given to the school nurse for
documentation purposes. A legitimate religious waiver may be requested and a signed each
school year the request is made, use (Form H-2-2). In the event of an epidemic, for the protection
of others, the exempt student will be excluded from school, including sports, and all school
activities until the installation medical professional determines the epidemic period is over.
How do I get a waiver form for the flu vaccine?
The flu vaccine is no different than any other vaccine when it comes to compliance. You need to
see your school nurse if you want a waiver for any of the DoDEA required vaccines.
The military community is a highly transient one, which increases the potential for exposure and
the spread of infectious diseases such as influenza. Reducing the spread of preventable infections
in schools and the military community improves students’ health, safety and attendance.
Improved health and safety reduces absenteeism, a reduction in absenteeism improves student
academic achievement.
If I’m allergic to eggs, can I still get the flu vaccine?
It depends on the degree of allergy; people with a history of egg allergy who have experienced
only hives after exposure to egg should receive influenza vaccine. Not all flu vaccines are
developed in an egg based culture; egg free vaccine may be available if you need it. Best
practice is to talk with your primary care provider.
Where can I get more information and who should I talk to?
Talk to your school nurse, she can provide details about the flu requirement and vaccine
information. You can also talk to your primary care provider relating to any health concerns
regarding the flu vaccine. Also contact the base MTF immunization clinic for details on when the
vaccine will be available for dependents, and if there is a plan on your base to schedule a flu
clinic.
Can I get the flu shot anywhere, or do I have to go to a base clinic?
It is your choice where you get the flu vaccine. Off base medical providers may charge a fee, ask
your Tricare or other medical insurance for benefit information. You do need to bring a signed,
dated, and stamped documentation of the vaccine immunization to the school nurse for
documentation purposes.
What if the medical facility does not have the vaccine or cannot immunize by December 1,
2016?
DoDEA school nurses will work with parents individually in cases where the local MTF does not
have capacity to immunize students by December 1, 2016. Students will not be disenrolled if the
MTF cannot provide the immunization by December 1, 2016.
¡Bienvenidos amigos! Welcome friends!
Our students have been adventuring into the Spanish culture. We have already visited our friends at their
school in Mexico, dance to the beats of “cumbia” in Colombia and refreshed our minds at the tallest waterfall in
the World in Venezuela!
It’s been a joy to witness our students having fun, greeting each other, practicing their colors and school
objects in the Spanish language!
Join me in encouraging our students to embrace the Spanish language as we speak, teach and learn from
each other. I look forward to being a part of your child’s growth as they continue to discover the Spanish
language!
BELIEVES! “¡ YO PUEDO !”
“ I CAN !”
Family Reading Night
Families enjoyed their time together at the Elliott's first of this school
year Family Reading Night. They had the opportunity to listen to Mrs. Olsen
read an interesting book called Ferdinand the Bull. Mrs. Tootle checked
books out for the families. Everyone enjoyed making bookmarks for their
books that they are going to read. It was a great
event for all that attended.
13 September 1000-1100Ages 1 .5 - 5 (8 Spaces Available)Duplo Blocks: Building trains, planes + animalsREGISTER AT: makerspaceduplo.eventbrite.com17 September 1300-1500Ages 5 - 8 (10 Spaces Available)LegoS: Build your own MINECRAFT creationsRegister at: makerspacelego.eventbrite.com15 October 1300-1500Ages 13 - 17 (15 Spaces Available)Duct Tape: phone charger COVERS, pencils + book markSRegister at: makerspaceducttape.eventbrite.comdon't forget to bring your phone charger!
19 November 1300-1500Ages 16 & up (15 Spaces Available)Bird Houses: BUILDING wooden birdhousesregister at: makerspacebirdhouse.eventbrite.com3 December 1300-1500Ages 9-12 (15 Spaces Available)Fuse Beads: MAKING IMAGINATIVE Key chainsregister at: makerspacekeychains.eventbrite.com
For more info, contact Myra Herring at 843-228-6131.
Laurel Bay October Menu 2016Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Menu subject to change without notice
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Breakfast Bagel Pizza (Egg Bacon) Pancakes w/Syrup Sausage Biscuit Assorted Cold Cereal Scrambled Eggs
Mandarin Oranges/Assorted Juice Orange Wedges/Pineapple Chunk Sliced Peaches/Applesauce Biscuit Biscuit w/Jelly
Assorted Milk Assorted Milk Assorted Milk Fresh Pears/Mandarin Oranges Fresh Bananas/Fruit Cocktail
Assorted Milk Assorted Milk
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French Toast Sticks w/Syrup Assorted Yogurt Chicken Biscuit Brown Sugar Oatmeal
Assorted Juice/Fruit Cocktail Cinnamon Applesauce/Mandarin Oranges
NO SCHOOL Assorted Milk Fresh Apples/Pineapple Chunks Assorted Milk Assorted Milk
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Sliced Peaches/Fresh Pears Assorted Muffin
Assorted Milk
Scrambled Eggs w/Cheese
19 20 21
Mandarin Oranges/Fresh Apples NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL
Breakfast Sliders Waffle Sticks w/Syrup
26 27 28
Pineapple Chunks/Orange Wedges Assorted Juice/Applesauce Biscuit w/Jelly
Assorted Milk Assorted Milk
Biscuit & Gravy
Assorted Milk
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Cinnamon Applesauce, Sliced Peaches
Assorted Cold Cereal French Toast Sticks w/Syrup
Biscuit Pineapple Chunk/Assorted Juice
Fresh Apples/Fruit Cocktail Assorted Milk Assorted Milk NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL
Assorted Milk
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October Lunch Prices
Breakfast Bagel Pizza (Turkey Sausage) Full Price For Month: $28.00
Mandarin Oranges/Assorted Juice $1.75 Per Day
$0.30 Per Day
Menu subject to change without notice
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Reduced Price For Month: $4.80Assorted Milk
3 4Lunch Entrée Lunch Entrée Lunch Entrée Lunch Entrée Lunch Entrée
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Chicken Nuggets Hamburger/Cheeseburger Spaghetti Chicken & Noodles Assorted Pizza
Sides Sides Sides Sides Sides
Pinto Beans, Tator Tots French Fries, Baby Carrots w/Dip Tossed Salad, Seasoned Spinach Seasoned Peas, Seasoned Carrots Seasoned Corn, Seasoned Broccoli
Assorted Milk Assorted Milk
Mandarin Oranges, Assorted 100% Juice Pineapple Chunks, Orange Wedges Applesauce, Sliced Peaches Fresh Pears, Mandarin Oranges Fruit Cocktail, Fresh Bananas
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Assorted Milk Assorted Milk Assorted Milk
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Lunch Entrée Lunch Entrée Lunch Entrée Lunch Entrée
Popcorn Chicken Cheese Stuffed Breadstick w/ Sloppy Joe BBQ Baked Chicken w/Rice
Marinara Sauces
Sides Sides Sides Sides
Seasoned Spinach, Seasoned Corn Black-eyed Peas, Parsley Potatoes
NO SCHOOL Sliced Peaches, Fresh Pears Fresh Apples, Pineapple Chunks Fruit Cocktail, 100% Juice Cup Cinnamon Applesauce, Mandarin Oranges
17 18 Birthday Bash
French Fries, Baked Beans Seasoned Carrots, Cucumbers w/Dip
Lunch Entrée Lunch Entrée
Assorted Milk Assorted Milk Assorted Milk Assorted Milk
Grilled Ham/Cheese Sandwich Tacos w/Cheese Tomatoes, lettuce, etc.
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Lunch Entrée
Sides Sides Sides
French Fries, Seasoned Broccoli Refried Beans, Mexican Corn Baby Carrots w/Dip, Green Peas
NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL
Assorted Milk Assorted Milk Assorted Milk, Rice Krispy Treat
24 25Breakfast For
Lunch26
Pineapple Chunks, Orange Wedges Applesauce, Assorted Juice Mandarin Oranges, Fresh Apples
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Lunch Entrée Lunch Entrée Lunch Entrée
Macaroni & Cheese w/Ham Chicken Nuggets w/Pretzel Stick French Toast Sticks w/Sausage
Sides Sides Sides
NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL
Assorted Milk Assorted Milk Assorted Milk
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Fruit Cocktail, Fresh Apples Pineapple Chunks, 100% Juice Cup Cinnamon Applesauce, Sliced Peaches
Lunch Entrée
Corn Dog Nuggets October Lunch Prices
Full Price For Month: $44.00
$2.75 Per DaySides
Pinto Beans, Tator Tots Reduced Price For Month: $6.40Mandarin Oranges, Assorted 100% Juice $0.40 Per Day
Assorted Milk
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Succotash, Seasoned Broccoli French Fries, Baked Beans Hash Brown, Celery w/Dip
Fish Nuggets