NOVEMBER 2018
NEWSLETTER
We pride ourselves on our history, but plan for the future.
We strive to produce intellectual, creative and
respectful members of our community.
Have you ever seen our two large ginko trees suddenly drop their leaves? Coming soon!
November 2018 Calendar
Friday, Nov. 9 - Early Dismissal at 11:40 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 12 - Military Kids Breakfast 7:45 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 12 - Veterans Day Program 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 13 - Picture Retake Day
Wednesday-Friday, Nov 14-16 - 5th Grade to Glen Helen
Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 21-23 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
For all Smith-related events, see the Smith School Calendar.
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From Mrs. Cowell, Smith School Principal
The second quarter has started off strong at Smith School. The partnerships that are being developed with families through parent-teacher conferences is so valuable for the success of our students. We cannot thank you all enough for your ongoing support and time and dedication to the education of your child(ren). We are so grateful to work in a district with amazing parent involvement.
Speaking of parent involvement, a HUGE shout out and thank you to the PTO and the Fall Festival/Ghostwood committee. The event was so well-organized, full of fun activities and an all around success.
Because fall is officially here and that means crisp, cool weather. Be sure to label all of those extra layers of clothing that your children wear as they head to school each morning. We already have a number of items in the lost and found. Come check it out if you think your child has misplaced an item.
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Veterans Day Program
We cordially invite active military personnel, veterans, parents, family and community members to this year's Veterans Day program, to be held on Monday, Nov. 12 at 11a.m. in front of Smith School. Come celebrate our veterans with us in this special ceremony!
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From Mrs. Hummer, Smith School Counselor
Happy November Smith Families!
We had a very successful FUN RUN and speaker! It was nice to see so many kids "going places". I loved seeing the smiles on the way to the stadium and am so proud of our kids for their running, walking, and support of one another!
For the past few weeks, I have been working with second grade on learning what responsibility means and that when we are responsible, we build better relationships. We have read What if Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick. This book teaches us that when we think that "breaking of the rules just a little bit" might not be a big deal…. But, if everyone broke that rule, it would be a disaster! As a class, they created their own new pages to the book as funny reminders of "what not to do". Be sure to ask your second grader about their addition to the book and talk about the bad AND good consequences of different behaviors.
November's theme for TIMBER is Balance. This is a good time of year to remember to stop and think about the things for which we are grateful and not merely our "to-do" list. This can be difficult as we try to manage homework, jobs, sports, family commitments, and other extra-curricular activities, but even taking a pause to remember one positive of the day can improve mood and increase energy! My challenge this month is for us to say yes to the priorities and be courageous enough to say no as needed to maintain a healthier balance in our lives.
As always, I am thankful each day for the students, staff, and families that I serve. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving season!
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One Call
Oakwood City Schools uses the One Call Now messaging system to send voice messages to our families. By default, the "Home" number of the person listed as the student's primary contact is automatically entered into the One Call Now system. You can add additional numbers as desired.
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From the Library
Smith Book Fair – Dec. 4 - 6
Mark your calendars for Smith's book fair! This year, Smith library is partnering with Books & Co to provide great quality literature for your family. Stock up on new reading materials and holiday gifts!
Tuesday, Dec. 4: 11:30-4:00 Wednesday, Dec. 5: 9:00-1:00 & 3:00-6:00 Thursday, Dec. 6: 9:00-1:00
We will need volunteers to help work during book sale hours as well as setup and teardown. Please contact Trish Small (Smith librarian) if you are willing to help.
Chapter Chat
Chapter Chat is a fourth, fifth and sixth grade lunchtime book discussion group. Students are invited to read the monthly book and come to Smith Library for a book discussion at the end of each month. Students are welcome to read all of the titles, or read just their favorites.
Chapter Chat – Titles and Dates:
October: Vanished (Friday, Nov. 2)
November: Forget Me Not (Monday, Nov. 26)
December: Chomp (Monday, Dec. 17)
January: Fever (Monday, Jan. 28)
February: Because of Mr. Terupt (Monday, Feb. 25)
March: Captain Nobody (Monday, April 1)
April: Fish In a Tree (Monday, April 29)
May: Graphic Novel – Title to be determined (Monday, May 20)
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From the School Nurse - Are you sleeping?
We have spent time in some of the classrooms teaching and reviewing hand washing and other healthy habits with our students. We know that hand washing is the #1 way to stay healthy, but another very important way to stay healthy is by getting enough sleep. When we sleep our body is repairing itself from the days activities. When we don't get enough sleep, it can affect every aspect of our life. The National Sleep Foundation recommends 9-11 hours per day for elementary-aged children.
Remember it is important to "disconnect" ourselves from all electronic devices (computer, phone, TV, video games, ipods, etc.) at least an hour before we go to bed to allow our brains to slow down. If someone has trouble sleeping, reading, meditation, and other relaxation techniques can prepare your body for sleep.
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Oakwood City Schools on YouTube
In our continuing efforts to reach all of our community members, we have a new Youtube channel. Organized by buildings and different projects, you can see a glimpse of the exciting activities going on around the district.
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