no school – winter recess dec. 21 jan. 3 classes resume ...€¦ · classes resume jan. 4th....
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WINCHESTER WEEKLY
December 21, 2015
NO SCHOOL – Winter Recess Dec. 21st – Jan. 3rd
Classes Resume Jan. 4th
Winchester Elementary School Calendar 2015-2016 As reference, an updated version of the school calendar is attached.
Science Olympiad – Grades 3-5 Information and registration form is attached.
Dragon-Flyer Jr. – Grades K-5 Calling all writers! Calling all cartoonists! Calling all editors! The Winchester newspaper flies again! As of the New Year, you can join a group to run the school newspaper, "The Dragon-Flyer." We will be meeting biweekly on Thursdays. The start date will be confirmed in the New Year. If you are interested, please contact Sarah Lepschy at [email protected] Remember, some parent volunteers are needed to make the group a success! More info is on its way.... Looking forward, to seeing you ... in print!
The Power of Drawing Young Rembrandts presents a new premier art program at Winchester. Register now for a free trial class. Details in the attached flyer.
Society of Readers – KEEP READING! Don't forget to record your reading over the holiday break and bring it back to school on January 4th. When your child finds the "right" book, it will be difficult to STOP her/him from reading! SOR charts are attached.
Girl Scout Registration The Girl Scout Experience helps girls to… Discover: Girls understand themselves and their values and use their knowledge and skills to explore the world. Connect: Girls care about, inspire and team with others locally and globally. Take Action: Girls act to make the world a better place. Registration Cost: $25.00 for the 2015/2016 year. Uniforms are optional. Troop dues are additional. Meeting Location and Time: Troops may meet at a school, church or other community meeting place at a time determined by the Leader and your Administrative Volunteer. Registration for each grade K – 5 is taking place now. Parents can email [email protected] for more information.
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After School Science: Grades K-1 ** JANUARY Sessions**
Registration is now open for January’s After-School Science for Kindergarten and First graders. This month’s theme is “Slippery Slimy Science”. In this session, we explore how matter changes physically and chemically as we create slime, oobleck, & water jelly crystals. This class will be offered on Thursday, January 7th OR Monday, January 25th from 3:45-5:00. Please see the attached flyer for more information and how to register on-line. If paying by cash or check, please contact Lisa Detmer at [email protected] before sending in your registration.
After School Science: Grades 2-5 ** JANUARY Sessions** Registration is now open for January’s After-School Science for 2nd through 5th graders. This month’s theme is “Slippery Slimy Science”. In this session, we explore how matter changes physically and chemically as we create slime, oobleck, & water jelly crystals. This class will be offered on Monday, January 11th OR Thursday, January 28th from 3:45-5:00. Please see the attached flyer for more information and how to register on-line. If paying by cash or check, please contact Lisa Detmer at [email protected] before sending in your registration.
Happy Holidays!!
Would you like something included in the Winchester Weekly? Please email Kelly Tomlinson: [email protected] by 4pm Wednesday with the information you would like included.
Winchester Elementary School 2015-2016 Calendar (revised January 2016)
Office Phone: 248.465.2400 Fax: 248.465.2401
January 4- CLASSES RESUME 11- Leader in Me Family Training 6-8 PM (D.D.) 12- Credit Union Deposit Day 13- PTA Meeting 9:15 a.m. (FR) 18 -Teacher Work Day- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS 21- Jump Rope Club Performance 7:00 PM (Gym) 26- Board of Education Meeting @ Winchester 7:30 PM 29- ½ day for students 11:55 AM DISMISSAL February 5- Daddy/Daughter Dance 6-9 PM 8- Report cards go home Leader in Me Family Training 6-8 PM (D.D.) 9- Credit Union Deposit Day 15-Mid-Winter Break- NO SCHOOL 16- Classes resume
March 2 - Music Concert - 5th Grade 6:30 p.m. (D.D.) 9- PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m. (FR) 14- Leader in Me Training 6-8 PM (D.D.) 15- Credit Union Deposit Day 24- March is Reading Month Finale (change in date) 25–1 SPRING BREAK- NO SCHOOL
April 4 - CLASSES RESUME 11- Leader in Me Family Training 6-8 PM (D.D.) 12- Teacher Professional Day- NO SCHOOL 13- PTA Meeting 9:15 a.m. (F.R.) 15- Dads Dine and Dash 18- Report Cards go home 21- Blood Drive 10:00AM-4:00 PM (D.D.) 21 & 22- Elementary Conferences 21 & 22 - ½ days for students~11:55 a.m. dismissal 26- Credit Union Deposit Day 27- Music Concert – 3rd Grade 6:30 p.m. (D.D.)
May
4- Art Show ~ Grades K, 2 and 4 6-7 PM 9- Leader in Me Family Training 6-8 PM (D.D.) 10- Final Credit Union Deposit Day 11- PTA Meeting 7:00 PM (F.R.) 16- 1st Grade Informance Vitale 5:00-5:30/Nicholas 5:45-6:15 17- Kindergarten Parent Orientation 6:00 PM (D.D.) 18- Kindergarten Round Up (NO SCHOOL FOR CURRENT KINDERGARTNERS) 18- 1st Grade Informance Borman 5:00-5:30/Stovall 5:45-6:15 26-27 Breakfast With a Buddy 30- Memorial Day Recess- NO SCHOOL
June 10 - Field Day (Rain Date 13th) 15- 5th Grade Celebration 2:30 PM (D.D.) 16- Last day for students. Report cards are given to students. 11:55 AM dismissal 17- Teacher Work Day
REVISED January 2016 ** PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
Welcome to Winchester’s Science Olympiad Team!
Dear 3rd, 4th or 5th Grade Parent or Guardian, WHAT IS THE WINCHESTER SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM? Science Olympiad is an enhancement to the math and science curriculum taught here at Winchester. It is open to 3rd – 5th students and gives them the opportunity to explore the various science based topics listed below with a group of other interested students. We need the support of interested parents & students to make this wonderful program work. The program is run by volunteers who coach each Science Olympiad event. Your student may join as many events/topics as they would like for a one-time supply fee of $35.00. “AFTER SCHOOL SCIENCE CLUB” PARTICIPATION Students can choose to participate on the team by simply registering and coming to practices to learn about the topics as they might in an “After School Science Club”, simply for the experience of participating in a hands-on, trial-and-error type of science learning environment. They are welcome to join an event practice, because students with narrower interests often provide a specialized focus, and expertise. If this type of participation is what your student is interested in, please sign up for whatever events interests him/her, and have fun learning. Typically each topic or event listed meets once a week, starting sometime in mid-January or early February. In mid-to-late March, meetings are generally shifted to tournament preparation with those students attending the tournament. Coaches for each event will determine the location and time of the meetings. “TOURNAMENT READY” PARTICIPATION Your student may want to gear their participation toward becoming “Tournament Ready” to possibly be selected to represent Winchester at the Practice Tournament (usually in March or April) and at the May 14 Wayne Oakland Science Olympiad Tournament. At the tournament, all event challenges are completed by 2 or 3 students working together. For 16 events we have 33 participant slots that we have to fill which means many of the students must compete in 2 or 3 events. The students’ events must be diverse – they cannot choose just the popular events (all building events) and still expect to make the team. If they would like the best chance of being selected for the tournament, they should choose at least one knowledge-based event, one with books to read and a test to take, or applied-knowledge event, something where they are asked to figure out a task based on a skill they have learned. Winchester is able to send two teams (a total of up to 32 students) to the May 14 tournament. If you would like to coach, please let Lydia Gold ([email protected] or 248-910-6587) know what event you would like to coach. Your child would automatically be on the tournament team. If you do volunteer to be a coach, you will be asked to commit to a practice schedule for your event. This could be during lunch at school, before or after school in a room at school, or on evenings or the weekends at your home. You schedule the time that you are available, and then the interested students pick the events they would like to attend. The schedule is made based on your availability, not the students’ availability. If a student can’t make an event we will not ask you to reschedule. You would meet with the students interested in your event once every week or 2 weeks, starting sometime in mid-to-late January and ending before the Tournament in on Saturday, May 14th. Your student will have fun learning, but because the commitment is greater your student may do additional work at home, including reading, studying, research and/or practice building and attend weekly meetings through March and April up to the May 14 tournament. Winchester can send two teams of 16 students, so not all students may be selected for the tournament teams. Selection is based on a number of factors including knowledge/skill in the event, teamwork, attendance, and parent participation as a coach. Coach training will be available online. Macomb Science Olympiad generously shares videos of their coaching workshops. These videos provide detailed information on the events and tips for successful coaching. The video for each event takes approximately 30 minutes. If there are no coaches available for the event(s) your student is interested in we will return your $35.00 supply fee.
QUESTIONS? Contact Lydia Gold at [email protected] or call 248-910-6587.
2016 SCIENCE OLYMPIAD EVENT DESCRIPTIONS To view detailed event rules, go to http://www.macombso.org/index.php/esoevents/elementary-event-rules. Once there, click on
a particular event or Click on the Whole Bag of Tricks for the complete list. Do not use the menu on the left. See rules on the website for more specifics.
BUILDING EVENTS Bridging the Gap (replaces Mystery Architecture)- Students will be given a mystery bag of materials to build a bridge as long as possible and still support the weight of a tennis ball. Crash Car Eggspert- Each team will build a structure on top of a PineCar Racer. The structure will be designed to hold and protect an egg as the car is rolled down a progressively steeper series of ramps and crashed into an immovable barrier. Precision Ping Pong Propulsion - Students will design and construct a device capable of launching a ping pong ball at a three-dimensional target which is placed within a given range. Water Rockets - Prior to the tournament, each team will use 2-liter soda/pop bottles to build one or more rockets propelled by pressurized air and water. Rockets will be launched at the tournament and time aloft recorded. The rocket that stays aloft for the longest time will win. APPLIED KNOWLEDGE EVENTS Charged Up - Students will be tested on their knowledge of electricity and related concepts. The exam will cover circuits, conductors, diodes, voltage, current, resistance, schematic drawings, meter reading, electrical sources and safety. Crime Busters – To determine who committed a crime, students will analyze clues that may include testing of unknown powders, paper chromatography to identify ink, matching shoeprints or tire tracks. Grasp-A-Graph - Students will interpret and organize information using pictographs, pie, bar, double bar, line and double line graphs. Reflection Relay - A team of three students will work cooperatively to determine the path a light beam takes, as it reflects off a series of plane mirrors. Simple Machines - Participants will identify, use, and answer questions about simple machines and recognize the relationships between work, force and distance as they apply to each simple machine (lever, inclined plane, pulley, screw, wheel and axle, wedge). Zowie Estimation - Presented with a variety of tasks, students will be asked to estimate mass in grams, volume in cubic centimeters, or number of objects in a container. KNOWLEDGE EVENTS A is for Anatomy - Students identify anatomical structures of the nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Amazing Arthropods – Students will demonstrate an understanding of key concepts in taxonomy, ecology, life history and the economic impacts of the major terrestrial arthropod groups. Rock Hound - Students will prepare charts and use them to identify various rocks and minerals. Questions about the rocks or minerals, such as their color, specific gravity, relative hardness, reaction to 3 molar hydrochloric acid, shape, and texture will be asked. Starry, Starry Night - This event will test students' knowledge of astronomical facts and concepts relating to the earth, moon, solar system, celestial sphere, stars, constellations, galaxies and nebulas. Weather or Not - Students will be tested on their knowledge of weather and meteorology. Topics may include clouds, simple scientific weather instruments and their functions, weather patterns, severe weather, and weather photographs, drawings, or diagrams, states of water, water cycle, weather terminology, atmosphere and seasonal changes in weather. Wildlife Safari - In this event, students will demonstrate their ability to identify Michigan wildlife and their habitats through the use of field guides. In 2016, students will demonstrate their ability to identify Michigan fish using the Fish of Michigan Field Guide.
QUESTIONS? Contact Lydia Gold at [email protected] or 248-910-6587
Welcome to Winchester’s Science Olympiad Team!
Dear 3rd, 4th or 5th Grade Parent/Guardian,
If your student would like to join the Winchester Science Olympiad Team, simply check the box in front of the event(s) below he/she would like to participate in and return this completed form with your payment to the Winchester office by Friday, January 15th 2016.
Your student may join as many events as he/she would like for a one-time supply fee of $35.00.
Please enclose cash or check (to “Winchester Elementary”) in the amount of $35.00 per student.
Check To Join
Team Name Type Of Event
Notes: Coach is listed if available, Note if you are interested in Coaching this Team or if your Student is interested in being on the Tournament Team
A is for Anatomy Knowledge Coach: Rafaella Moraes, [email protected]
Amazing Arthropods
Knowledge
Bridging the Gap Building
Charged Up Applied Knowledge
Crash Car Eggspert
Building Coach: Jeremy Gold, [email protected]
Crime Busters Applied Knowledge
Coach: Lydia Gold, [email protected]
Grasp A Graph Knowledge Coach: Rafaella Moraes, [email protected]
Precision Ping Pong Propulsion
Building
Reflection Relay Applied Knowledge
Jason Paradowski, [email protected]
Rock Hound Knowledge
Simple Machines Building
Starry, Starry Night
Knowledge
Water Rockets Building
Weather or Not Knowledge
Wildlife Safari Knowledge Coach: Amanda Callaway, [email protected]
Zowie Estimation Applied Knowledge
Coach: Mandy Marnocha, [email protected]
Please print clearly so that we can contact you and provide you & your student with the most up-to-date information.
Student’s Name T Shirt Size ______________________________
Grade _________________ Teacher __________________________________________________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Name _________________________________________________________ Cell Phone (In case of an emergency.)_______________________Home Phone ___________________ Email (Coaches will send updates by email.) __________________________________________________
QUESTIONS? Contact Lydia Gold at [email protected] or 248-910-6587
S.O.R. SOCIETY OF READERS at Winchester
We know that the amount of reading a student does has an impressive correlation with how academically successful he/she will be.
In an attempt to recognize those who are finding the time to read outside of school, we have created the ”Society of Readers” (SOR).
S.O.R. is a monthly way of recognizing students who read to a goal. It works like this: 1) Students read the grade-established, monthly goal of: Kindergarten: 5 hours 1st grade: 5 hours 2nd grade: 6 hours 3rd grade: 7 hours 4th grade: 8 hours 5th grade: 9 hours 2) Record the daily minutes on their calendars.
(The refrigerator may be a good place to post these.) 3) Following the last day of the month, students will turn in the calendars to their
classroom teachers on the due date. (A new calendar will be available on the website; we only print September’s chart then it’s up to you.)
January’s reading chart is due February 1st .
We will take them as late as February 3rd by the end of the day. 4) The calendar being turned in must contain: student’s name
teacher’s name total hours read parent’s signature
(5) All S.O.R. members will have their names listed in the front lobby each month. (6) Students who participate all year will have their names placed on a
permanent plaque by the SOR bulletin board. Something special happens for those who totally participate up to March, too.
For further information, contact Jay Hillard, Learning Consultant at Winchester [email protected].
SOR chart is due February 1st …January 2016…but accepted through February 3rd
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_________________________________________________ ___hrs:min___ ____________________________ ____ _________________________________________ student teacher parent signature
Register Now for Slippery Slimy Science!! Grades K-1st
Where: Winchester French Room When: : Thursday, January 7th: 3:45-5:00pm Who: Grades K-1st Cost: $15 per Student OR $12 for Student with Parent Volunteer Immediate Online Registration Steps:
1. Visit our website at www.nutsaboutscience.com 2. Click on the Michigan Registration tab 3. Click on Northville Schools 4. Click on Sign-up Genius link : Winchester K-1
Online Registration ends January 2nd
Class Information: Students should go directly to the French Room after school. Snack: Please provide your child with a healthy snack to enjoy at the beginning of class. Absences: No refunds will be given. If your child is ill on the day of class contact us you will be given a refund. Refunds are given only in the event of student illness. Pick up Policy: Students must be picked up at 5:00 at the French room, if the outer door is locked a representative will open it at 5:00pm. There is a $10 late fee if a student is picked up after 5:15. QUESTIONS? Contact Lisa Detmer at [email protected]
Cash/Check Payment Registration Form Student’s Name ____________________________________________________________Grade________
Teacher ____________________________ Parent’s Name_______________________________________
Phone_______________________________________________(Parent contact number during the class)
Email ______________________________________________ Date of Class: _______________________
My child: [ ] Goes to Kids Club.; [ ] Walks home; [ ] Parent Pick-up
[ ] I would like to be a parent volunteer
If you need to pay by Cash or Check fill out the form below and return it with payment to the office by December 18th. Please make check payable Winchester PTA.
Class size is limited to 20 spots . Online registrants receive priority; you will be notified by email if your child is registered. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Budding young scientists love this hands-on slippery, slimy science class. Students will explore how matter changes physically and chemically as we create slime, oobleck, and water jelly crystals. Who new polymers were so much fun!
Register Now for Slippery Slimy Science!! Grades K-1st
Where: Winchester Art Room When: : Monday, January 25th : 3:45-5:00pm Who: Grades K-1st Cost: $15 per Student OR $12 for Student with Parent Volunteer Immediate Online Registration Steps:
1. Visit our website at www.nutsaboutscience.com 2. Click on the Michigan Registration tab 3. Click on Northville Schools 4. Click on Sign-up Genius link : Winchester Grades K-1
Online Registration ends January 20th
Class Information: Students should go directly to the Art Room after school. Snack: Please provide your child with a healthy snack to enjoy at the beginning of class. Absences: No refunds will be given. If your child is ill on the day of class contact us you will be given a refund. Refunds are given only in the event of student illness. Pick up Policy: Students must be picked up at 5:00 at the Art room, if the outer door is locked a representative will open it at 5:00pm. There is a $10 late fee if a student is picked up after 5:15. QUESTIONS? Contact Lisa Detmer at [email protected]
Cash/Check Payment Registration Form Student’s Name ____________________________________________________________Grade________
Teacher ____________________________ Parent’s Name_______________________________________
Phone_______________________________________________(Parent contact number during the class)
Email ______________________________________________ Date of Class: _______________________
My child: [ ] Goes to Kids Club.; [ ] Walks home; [ ] Parent Pick-up
[ ] I would like to be a parent volunteer
If you need to pay by Cash or Check fill out the form below and return it with payment to the office by January 18th. Please make check payable Winchester PTA.
Class size is limited to 20 spots . Online registrants receive priority; you will be notified by email if your child is registered. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Budding young scientists love this hands-on slippery, slimy science class. Students will explore how matter changes physically and chemically as we create slime, oobleck, and water jelly crystals. Who new polymers were so much fun!
Register Now for Slippery Slimy Science!! Grades 2nd-5th
Where: Winchester Art Room When: Monday, January 11th Who: Grades 2nd-5th Cost: $15 per Student OR $12 for Student with Parent Volunteer Immediate Online Registration Steps:
1. Visit our website at www.nutsaboutscience.com 2. Click on the Michigan Registration tab 3. Click on Northville Schools 4. Click on Sign-up Genius link : Winchester Grades 2-5
Online Registration ends January 6th
Class Information: Students should go directly to the Art Room after school. Snack: Please provide your child with a healthy snack to enjoy at the beginning of class. Absences: No refunds will be given. If your child is ill on the day of class contact us you will be given a credit. Credits are given only in the event of student illness. Pick up Policy: Students must be picked up at 5:00 at the classroom, if the outer door is locked a representative will open it at 5:00 pm. There is a $10 late fee if a student is picked up after 5:15. QUESTIONS? Contact Lisa Detmer at [email protected]
Cash/Check Payment Registration Form Student’s Name ___________________________________________________________Grade________
Teacher ___________________________ Parent’s Name_______________________________________
Phone_______________________________________________ (Parent contact number during the class)
Email ______________________________________________ Date of Class: ______________________
My child: [ ] Goes to S.A.C.C.; [ ] Walks home; [ ] Parent Pick-up
[ ] I would like to be a parent volunteer
If you need to pay by Cash or Check fill out the form below and return it with payment to the office by January 4th. Please make checks payable to Winchester PTA.
Class size is limited to 24 spots . Online registrants receive priority; you will be notified by email if your child is registered. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Budding young scientists love this hands-on slippery, slimy science class. Students will explore how matter changes physically and chemically as we create atomic slime, oobleck, and magnetic glue goo. Who new polymers were so much fun!
Register Now for Slippery Slimy Science!! Grades 2nd-5th
Where: Winchester French Room When: Thursday, January 28th Who: Grades 2nd-5th Cost: $15 per Student OR $12 for Student with Parent Volunteer Immediate Online Registration Steps:
1. Visit our website at www.nutsaboutscience.com 2. Click on the Michigan Registration tab 3. Click on Northville Schools 4. Click on Sign-up Genius link : Winchester Grades 2-5
Online Registration ends January 23rd
Class Information: Students should go directly to the French Room after school. Snack: Please provide your child with a healthy snack to enjoy at the beginning of class. Absences: No refunds will be given. If your child is ill on the day of class contact us you will be given a credit. Credits are given only in the event of student illness. Pick up Policy: Students must be picked up at 5:00 at the French room, if the outer door is locked a representative will open it at 5:00 pm. There is a $10 late fee if a student is picked up after 5:15. QUESTIONS? Contact Lisa Detmer at [email protected]
Cash/Check Payment Registration Form Student’s Name ___________________________________________________________Grade________
Teacher ___________________________ Parent’s Name_______________________________________
Phone_______________________________________________ (Parent contact number during the class)
Email ______________________________________________ Date of Class: ______________________
My child: [ ] Goes to S.A.C.C.; [ ] Walks home; [ ] Parent Pick-up
[ ] I would like to be a parent volunteer
If you need to pay by Cash or Check fill out the form below and return it with payment to the office by January 21st. Please make checks payable to Winchester PTA.
Class size is limited to 24 spots . Online registrants receive priority; you will be notified by email if your child is registered. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Budding young scientists love this hands-on slippery, slimy science class. Students will explore how matter changes physically and chemically as we create atomic slime, oobleck, and magnetic glue goo. Who new polymers were so much fun!