January 17, 2014

Mrs. Dawn Kennaugh, Principal

REMEMBER THERE IS NO SCHOOL NEXT MONDAY, JANUARY 20 .

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DATES TO REMEMBER
Fri. 1/17 Mon. 1/20 Sun. 1/26 Mon. 2/3 Thurs. 2/13 Mon. 2/17 Fri. 2/28 Wed. 3/12 Thurs. 3/13 Thurs. 3/13 Fri. 3/14 April 4 13 Popcorn Friday No Students MLK Day PTO Sun Theatre 1:00 Movie No Students Professional Development Day PTO Meeting 6:30 pm in Library No Students Winter Recess Family Fun Night/Silent Auction PM Conferences PM Conferences Geskus - Spring Picture Day AM Conferences No School Spring Break

LUNCH MENU
1/20 1/21 1/22 1/23 1/24 ~ No Students MLK Day ~ Pancakes & Egg Patties or Turkey & Cheese Sub ~ Pepperoni Pizza or Beef Chili w/Soft Pretzel ~ Beef Tacos or Cheese Quesadilla ~ Grilled Cheese or Beef Ravioli & Roll

PTO NEWS Box Top Contest: Now through Friday, February 21, collect and bring in as many Box Tops as you can, and put them into your classrooms collection container. The classroom that collects the most Box Tops will win a PIZZA PARTY! Beagle earns 10 cents for each unexpired Box Top. Its amazing how fast those dimes add up so keep saving them!! EYEGLASS COLLECTION Cub Scout Pack 657 on behalf of the Lions Club of Grand Ledge is collecting used eyeglasses. These are checked and sanitized and given to those in need. A collection bucket will be available in the Main Office from Febuary 11 through the end of the month. BREAKFAST STUDENTS If you are a student that eats breakfast at school, you need to go directly to the cafeteria in the morning when you get here. Please do not go to your locker or the gym, report straight for breakfast thank you!

MESSAGE FROM MRS. KENNAUGH

Its that time of the year again where we retest all students on DIBELS and NWEA. Our testing dates for DIBELS are Friday, January 17 and Tuesday, January 21 while NWEA testing will be ongoing for the month of January. While DIBELS tracks our students progress in reading (fluency, accuracy and comprehension), NWEA tests all students in reading and math. Grade level teams will review the current progress data that DIBELS Next and NWEA provide, along with other assessment data, to determine appropriate instructional strategies and/or interventions we can put into place to ensure student success. Teachers will leave that data analysis meeting with several plans to meet the needs of the group of students as a whole, as well as individuals within the group. I am looking forward to seeing just how much each of our students have improved and grown so far this year! As always, if you have any questions or would like to discuss any concerns, please contact me.

Beagle Elementary School 600 South Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 www.glps.k12.mi.us
Phone (517) 925-5480 Fax (517) 925-5523

COUNSELORS CORNER ~Sandy Husted~

Motivating students to learn all that they can in school is an important job. Parents and teachers must work together as partners to enhance every childs motivation and performance. A critical ingredient in a childs success is having their parents involved in what is going on at school. As parents, you have a right and responsibility to be involved in your childs education. Tips for Parents to Use in Motivating a Child Success is the greatest motivator. Recognize, reinforce, and celebrate the childs successes and progress even the small victories. When reviewing a test or report card with a child, always comment first on the positive aspects. Enjoy family activities (e.g., family game night, eat dinner together, etc.) Speak positively and supportively about the childs school and teachers. If the child senses a parents hostility toward the school, it is unlikely that the child will be motivated to succeed there. Monitor the childs health and secure medical intervention for any physical problem that may be interfering with her/his ability to attend and fully participate in school. Provide regular, nutritious, well-balanced meals. A child who is not receiving adequate vitamins and minerals is unlikely to be motivated in school. Be certain that the child gets sufficient rest and sleep. Tired children simply cannot learn. Research indicates that even a one-hour difference in the amount of sleep a child gets will impact upon the childs school performance. Communicate to the child the importance that the family holds for education. Remind the child that education is a top family priority. Work with your child in an effort to improve his/her organizational skills Avoid comparing the child to his/her siblings. This practice merely builds resentment and anger, not motivation. (The Motivation Breakthrough 6 Secrets to Turning on the Tuned-Out Child by Richard LaVoie)

ITS NOT TO LATE TOO ORDER A YEARBOOK If you ordered a yearbook at school picture time, you do not need to order again. If you did not order a yearbook or wish to order any additional yearbooks, please stop by the office for an order form. Yearbooks are $8 each and orders need to be placed by Friday, January 31. If paying by check, please make payable to: Geskus Photography Inc. GLHS OPEN SWIM TIME CHANGE TIME CHANGE- Open Swim on Wednesdays at Grand Ledge High School is changing time, to be able to give the swim club some extra practice time. Our new time will be 7:15-8:45pm. Cost is still $3.00 a person or $9.00 for a family, Saturdays will still be 1:30-3:30. For schedule please call 9255373.

Comet Catcher Corner

Respect:
Caleb June Showing respect during group, sharing and using manners.

Ownership:
Nathan Moran getting a book to read when finishing with morning work without being told.

Cooperation:
Miatta Upson Listening at walk to.

Kindness:
Chandler Lugibihl helping a new student.

Safety:
Alliyah McGovern Walking in the hallways.

Beagle Elementary School 600 South Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 www.glps.k12.mi.us
Phone (517) 925-5480 Fax (517) 925-5523