Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Shares, Holiday Program, and the Christmas Party

Lower Elementary School students performing "The Littlest Reindeer."
The reindeer performing a musical number in "The Littlest Reindeer."
The students had fantastic costumes for "The Littlest Reindeer." 
Students were excited to go bowling at Oak Mountain Lanes.
A third-grade student presents her Elf to the other students during the Christmas presentation.  
Christmas Party and Pajama Day!
A second-grade student presents his Advent wreath to the classroom during the Christmas presentation.
Students were excited to celebrate school Christmas festivities in their pajamas. 
A first-grade student presents her makeup set as a share to the classroom.











Sunday, December 16, 2012

Shares, Recess, and Jobs

A first-grade student brings her younger sister as her share.

She presents a photo timeline of her little sister's biggest life events.

Sibling share.

A first-grade student works on a decanomial job.

A first-grade student works diligently on a decanomial job.

Ms. Rachel and a first-grade student getting ready for dismissal.

Students enjoying recess. 

A second-grade student presents her powerpoint share about The Beatles.
Recess 


A second-grade student presents her share.  She recently visited Atlantis and returned with a book and a dolphin.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Flu and strep throat


Dear parents,
We have several confirmed cases of the flu and strep throat.  If your child exhibits any signs of either (see below), please DO NOT send them to school to possibly infect not only all 52 of our students and 5 teachers but also the entire school since we share communal areas such as the cafeteria, library, and gym.  They should be evaluated by a medical professional.

From the CDC - FLU:
*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.
People who have the flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms:
Fever* or feeling feverish/chills
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Muscle or body aches
Headaches
Fatigue (very tired)
Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm

From the CDC - STREP THROAT:
Common Symptoms of Strep Throat:
Sore throat, usually starting quickly
Severe pain when swallowing
A fever (101° F or above)
Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus
Tiny red spots (petechiae) on the soft or hard palate—the area at the back of the roof of the mouth
Headache
Nausea and/or vomiting
Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
Body aches
Rash


As always, encourage good hand washing frequently as well completely covering coughs and sneezes with their  shoulders or elbows.

Respectfully,
Lower Elementary

Friday, December 7, 2012

Read to Feed

Read to Feed money raised is due this Friday!
Please donate online here: http://readtofeed.heifer.org/jbma and send your friends, families, acquaintances, etc. to this link to help us out, as well.

Shelby Ridge, Shares, and Jobs

Shelby Ridge Nursing Home

Caroling at Shelby Ridge Nursing Home

Bringing Holiday Cheer to Shelby Ridge Nursing Home

Shelby Ridge Nursing Home

A third-grade student works with the stamp game materials.

Second grade students explore nature in order to complete a haiku hike.


Two students share a special dance with their community members.

Two students present their share.

A first grade student works with the multiplication bead board materials.