THE KIDS’ CHRONICLE Shadycrest Elementary

February, 2019

www.pearlandisd.org/shadycrest

Mark Your Calendar

Feb.1-28……………….....Black History Month

Feb.4-8……………………....Counselor’s Week

Feb.4………………………100th day of school!

Feb. 6………………..4th Gr. Writing Simulation

(Campus Closed To Visitors)

Feb.8 ………………….……....Kinder Field Trip

Feb.14………………………..Valentine Parties

(Dress code free day)

1st: 8:45-9:45 am

3rd: 9:30-10:30 am

4th: 11-12 pm

2nd: 12:30-1:30pm

K: 1:15-2:15 pm

Feb.15……………………………….JDRF Walk

Feb.18……Student holiday/ Staff development

Feb.20………….PTA Spirit night @ Chick-Fil-A

Progress Reports

Feb.22…………………………...Go Texan Day

Box Tops Due

Feb.25…….3rd & 4th STAAR Math Simulation

(Campus Closed To Visitors)

Feb.26….3rd & 4th STAAR Reading Simulation

(Campus Closed To Visitors)

Feb.28……………Multicultural Night 6:30-7:30

STAAR TESTING DATES The 3rd & 4th Grade students will be completing a

Writing STAAR simulation on February 6th, a Math

STAAR simulation on February 25th, and a Reading

STAAR simulation on February 26th. In order to

provide them with a quiet and secure testing

environment, we are not allowing visitors on campus

on these days. If you have a 3rd or 4th grade student,

we also ask that you please try not to schedule any

appointments on these days. Thanks for your help!

GO Texan Day

Friday, February 22nd will be Go Texan Day.

Students can dress in western wear in honor

of this event. Leave the Six shooters at home

Please!

MUSIC NOTES

We are continuing our instrument explorations in all grades. 2nd Grade will start practicing for their program in April (more details to follow). Our 4th grade students are underway in their pursuit for the coveted black belt in "Recorder Karate", and if you listen closely you might hear our 3rd grade students strumming along on the ukulele.

Lost & Found

Please help us get your child’s jacket back to

him/her by putting their name in the jacket.

Please be sure to stop by our lost & found

(located by the front reception desk) if your

child is missing any items.

Counseling Connections

We are continuing our 15 Days of Caring Kindness Challenge here at Shadycrest! We are encouraging the students to participate in acts of kindness that affect their school, community and the world! There is also a really great book called Wonder by R.J. Palacio that was just made into a movie. This would be a wonderful book to read with your kids and there are many great discussions that can come out of this story. There is even a Wonder app that you can

download onto your phone! It is called “Daily Wonder.”

“When given the choice between being right or being kind,

choose kind.”

A BIG congratulations to our Spelling Bee contestants! Our top three finishers were: 1st – Hunter Golden , 2nd – Anthony Rodriguez , 3rd – Camden Slafka! We wish Hunter Golden good luck as he goes on to the District Spelling Bee this

month!

We will also continue to explore and demonstrate our GRIT

by being Safe, Responsible and Respectful!

~Mrs. Schmidt

From the Art Room

February is here! The students will be exploring how to

make prints using a variety of materials such as Gelli

Printing Plates provided by an Education Foundation

Grant I won in the spring of 2018. In honor of our first

Multicultural Night, we are branching out and studying art

from cultures around the world. Students will be learning

about art from Africa, Australia, Asia, South America, and

Europe. I can’t wait to see these on display throughout the

building.

If you have any magazines (such as cooking, travel, home

and garden etc.) you are not using, please send them to

the art room.

Please take a look at my webpage. There are links to many

great websites!

https://www.pearlandisd.org/Page/17824

Thank you for your continued support of the Art program

at Shadycrest!

Mrs. Richardson

P.E. SCOOP There are many exciting things happening this month in P.E.! Third and fourth grade students are completing the components of our state mandated fitness testing, Fitnessgram. Also, students in grades K-4 are participating in a jump rope unit. Younger students will be introduced to basic jumping and rope turning skills while older students will be challenged with up to 30 different types of jumps! February is Heart Healthy month and we will be discussing interesting heart facts as well as some great ideas on how to be heart healthy.

* Save the Date for our JDRF Walk for Diabetes which will be held during specials on Friday, February 15th, and be on the lookout for information coming home on February 1st. Thank you in advance for supporting this service project and helping us promote awareness about diabetes!

* Congratulations to Ms. Hogue’s class for winning our Kindergarten Shoe-Tying Contest! We are so proud of you!

Let's have a happy, healthy 2019!

Coach Sanders and Coach Moreno

P.S. Don't forget those tennis shoes!

New Textbook Adoption in Process

Pearland ISD is currently in the process of adopting new Instructional Materials for K-8 English Language Arts and Reading as well as K-6 Spanish Language Arts and Reading. Visit the district’s homepage to view a link for digital access to review the materials up for adoption. You may also visit the ESC in person to review a sample from each publisher under consideration February 4-11, 2019.

CLINIC NEWS

February is National Dental Health Month!

Lifelong habits begin at home. Make dental health part of your daily routine and share these reminders with your whole family:

Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, especially after breakfast and before bedtime. Drinking water after eating also helps to clear your teeth of food particles.

Floss every day. An adult should help children under the age of eight to floss. Older children should be ready to floss on their own.

Limit the number of times you eat snacks, especially the sticky ones and long lasting ones.

Visit a dentist regularly for a routine check up and a cleaning.

Protect your teeth by wearing a mouth guard when playing sports.

Don’t forget to change your tooth brush regularly, and after an illness. Sweet snack facts:

Eating a lot of snacks with sugar may cause cavities.

Every time you eat sugar, plaque in your mouth mixes with the sugar to make acid. The acid hurts the teeth and causes decay over time. This can be painful!

The school nurse can help you find a dentist for your family!

Reminders from the Attendance Office

If you receive a reminder email regarding absences, please

follow up by sending a note to the attendance office to cover your child’s absence. If you feel you have received the reminder

in error, please follow up by calling the school and discussing it with the attendance clerk. As always, you can monitor your

child’s attendance and set up email notifications through skyward family access.

The Library 411

Read to succeed! Please encourage your students to

read daily. The 3rd nine weeks are from Jan. 9 – Mar. 8.

The AR reward will be a Popsicle party on March 19,

2019.

AR Goals for the 3rd nine weeks are as follows:

2nd Gr. – 8

3rd Gr. - 10

4th Gr. – 12

“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” – Margaret Fuller

Thank you, Mrs. Hernandez

K-4th Grade

Developing world

class learners who

meet or exceed

international

standards of

academic

performance.

FEBRUARY 2019

Contact Us HELPFUL RESOURCES

ROBYN OLSEN, K-4th SPECIALIST

olsenr@pearlandisd.org

JENIFER HILL, 5-6th SPECIALIST

hillj@pearlandisd.org

DAMON RAYBURN, 7-8th SPECIALIST

rayburnd@pearlandisd.org

HEATHER BLOCK, COORDINATOR

blockh@pearlandisd.org

Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented

www.txgifted.org

National Association for Gifted Children

www.nagc.org

DUKE TIP

https://tip.duke.edu

HOAGIES GIFTED

www.hoagiesgifted.org

Pearland ISD Advanced Academics

www.pearlandisd.org/advanced academics

Pearland ISD GT Program: Where To Find Information

For more information regarding the Pearland ISD Gifted/Talented identification process or for

program information, please visit the Advanced Academics webpage on the Pearland ISD

website: www.pearlandisd.org, by selecting Advanced Academics under the Departments tab.

GT Assessment Update

3rd & 4th Grade: Assessments have

concluded and qualification letters were

mailed home Nov. 2018.

Second Grade: Assessments have

concluded and qualification letters were

mailed home at the end of January.

Kindergarten: Assessments were

completed in January. Qualification letters

will be mailed home by March 1 , 2019.

First Grade: Weekend assessments are

scheduled for February 2019. Letters will

be mailed home by March 1, 2019.

President’s Day Scramble

1. George Washington’s picture first

appeared on the RUAQRTE in 1932.

2. Thomas Jefferson could speak/read six

different AUGLNGSEA.

3. Abraham Lincoln became a YLRAWE in

1837.

4. I was an actor before becoming the

40th President. DRNALO GANRAE

Answer to President's Day Scramble: 1. quarter 2. languages 3. lawyer

4. Ronald Reagan

February 2019 Pearland I.S.D. Elementary Menu

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Houston Livestock Show

and RodeoFebruary 25 - March 17

1

Offered at Breakfast Daily: Pancake Roll-Up (Pork)

TEXAS Fruit of the Month Choice of Milk and Juice TEXAS Milk for Whole Grain Honey Bun

Breakfast Whole Wheat Toast and Cereals Strong Texas Kids! ****

$1.45 for Students Selection of Fruit Breaded Chicken Drumstick

$2.00 for Adults Steak Fingers

Offered at Lunch Daily:

Lunch: Choice of Milk and Juice Honey Wheat Dinner Roll

$2.50 for Students Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

$3.65 for Adults Cheese Stick and Goldfish or Cheez-lts Steamed Broccoli

Applesauce

4 5 6 7 8

Beef & Chicken Sausage Kolache Pancake Roll-Up (Pork) Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza Turkey Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Pancake Roll-Up (Pork)

Whole Grain Glazed Donut Honey Wheat Breakfast Bar French Toast Sticks Whole Grain Dutch Waffle Whole Grain Honey Bun

**** **** **** **** ****

Chicken Taco Nachos Mini Pancakes & Turkey Sausage Hamburgers Turkey Pepperoni Pizza Turkey Hot Dog

Cheese Nachos Mini Pancakes & Yogurt Cheeseburgers Cheese Pizza Boneless Chicken Wings

Corn Dog Chicken Filet Sandwich Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks Chicken Tenders Garlic Texas Toast

Marinara Cup

Ranchero Beans (vegetarian) Texas Potato Tots Seasoned Curly Fries Steamed Carrots Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Baby Carrots Romaine Salad Green Beans Green Peas Steamed Broccoli

Fresh Apple Slices Fresh Texas Orange Pineapple Tidbits Mandarin Oranges Applesauce

11 12 13 14 15

Beef & Chicken Sausage Kolache Pancake Roll-Up (Pork) Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza Turkey Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Pancake Roll-Up (Pork)

Whole Grain Glazed Donut Honey Wheat Breakfast Bar French Toast Sticks Whole Grain Dutch Waffle Whole Grain Honey Bun

**** **** **** **** ****

Chicken Taco Nachos Shredded Pork BBQ Sandwich Hamburgers Turkey Pepperoni Pizza Breaded Chicken Drumstick

Cheese Nachos Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cheeseburgers Cheese Pizza Steak Fingers

Corn Dog Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks Sweet & Sour Chicken

Marinara Cup on Brown Rice Honey Wheat Dinner Roll

Ranchero Beans (vegetarian) Sweet Corn Seasoned Curly Fries Steamed Carrots Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Baby Carrots Romaine Salad Green Beans Green Peas Steamed Broccoli

Fresh Apple Slices Fresh Banana Frozen Fruit Slushie Mandarin Oranges Applesauce

18 19 20 21 22

Pancake Roll-Up (Pork) Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza Turkey Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Pancake Roll-Up (Pork)

Staff Development Honey Wheat Breakfast Bar French Toast Sticks Whole Grain Dutch Waffle Whole Grain Honey Bun

**** **** **** ****

No School Mini Pancakes & Turkey Sausage Hamburgers Turkey Pepperoni Pizza Turkey Hot Dog

For Students Mini Pancakes & Yogurt Cheeseburgers Cheese Pizza Boneless Chicken Wings

Chicken Filet Sandwich Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks Chicken Tenders Garlic Texas Toast

Marinara Cup

Texas Potato Tots Seasoned Curly Fries Steamed Carrots Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Romaine Salad Green Beans Green Peas Steamed Broccoli

Fresh Texas Orange Pineapple Tidbits Mandarin Oranges Applesauce

25 26 27 28

Beef & Chicken Sausage Kolache Pancake Roll-Up (Pork) Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza Turkey Sausage Biscuit Sandwich

Whole Grain Glazed Donut Honey Wheat Breakfast Bar French Toast Sticks Whole Grain Dutch Waffle

**** **** **** ***

Chicken Taco Nachos Shredded Pork BBQ Sandwich Hamburgers Turkey Pepperoni Pizza

Cheese Nachos Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cheeseburgers Cheese Pizza

Corn Dog Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks Sweet & Sour Chicken

Marinara Cup on Brown Rice

Ranchero Beans (vegetarian) Sweet Corn Seasoned Curly Fries Steamed Carrots

Baby Carrots Romaine Salad Green Beans Green Peas

Fresh Apple Slices Fresh Banana Frozen Fruit Slushie Mandarin Oranges

To restrict your student's account, please vist www.schoolcafe.com. For question please contact the Food Service Department at 281-412-1244

Menus are subject to change due to supply issues or product changes.

Go Texan Day

February 22!