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Issue #60 September 12 2014

Principal WestraPrincipal's Corner
 

Lakeview Families,

It has been so fun having your students back at school!

We know that our most successful, well-adjusted students are those whose parents are involved in their education and are in tune with their school day.

If you're like me, you like to ask your kids about their day. I'll say things like, "How was your day?" or "What is something fun that you learned?" I'm usually met with responses like, "It was good", or "I can't really remember".

I read an article recently with some suggestions about questions to ask your student about his/her day at school. I wanted to share them with you because I thought they were great.

  1. Tell me about the best part of your day.
  2. What was the hardest thing you had to do today?
  3. Did any of your classmates do anything funny?
  4. Tell me about what you read in class.
  5. Who did you play with today? What did you play?
  6. Do you think math [or any subject] is too easy or too hard?
  7. What's the biggest difference between this year and last year?
  8. What rules are different at school than our rules at home?
  9. Who did you sit with at lunch?
  10. Can you show me something you learned (or did) today?

They also suggest starting with an anecdote from your own day to get the conversation started. I'm going to make it a goal to start asking more pointed questions of my own kids. Hopefully this helps you as well.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Rebekah


 


 

Spotlight on Lakeview!
Welcome to a new section of the Leopard Tales called Spotlight on Lakeview. Each newsletter we will highlight something special about our teachers or staff. Look for a new profile coming soon. We are leading up to Lakeview's 60th Birthday in 2015!

Walk or Bike to School Week! 9/15-9/19

Walk or Bike to School Week is here with a new challenge for ALL STUDENTS! This year, all students can participate by completing the challenge board or by walking and biking to school. This year, check in will be at the covered basketball court each morning for card punching and treats. All students will have the chance to win prizes for participating. FREE COFFEE for parents will be available each morning for those who walk/bike their children to school! Thanks to our sponsors: Metropolitan Market, Menchies, Papa John's Pizza, Starbucks Houghton.  Volunteers needed! Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4fa5ae29a6f85-walkbike1

Join the PTSA-Sign Ups Online! Get started here: www.lakeviewptsa.org/membership. Some tips to follow 1) You must purchase your membership at the same time you enter your family info. Have your PayPal account or credit card info ready to use. 2) A confirmation will be emailed within 24 hours with links to volunteer sign ups and the online directory. 3) Only your paid PTSA membership gives access to the online directory!

Rock 'N Run Jog-A-Thon Wednesday 10/8!

Students and Parents: Find your inner Rock Star! Help us reach our fundraising goal of $35,000 by making a generous donation to the Lakeview PTSA! Monies raised support all PTSA programs including: reading, math, art and science, student assemblies, drama, choir, field trips, family events like math night, science fair and the carnival! Our new art program will also be funded with monies raised! This is our main fundraiser of the year--get involved! Information will be sent home 9/19. Wish to help? Contact Fundraising Chair: Alison Sheffer lakptsafundraising@gmail.com

Fall After School Enrichment Classes

Lakeview PTSA is excited to offer your students After School Enrichment classes.Registration forms come home Friday, 9/12. Classes fill quickly, please return forms early. If financial assistance is needed scholarships are available so all students can attend! Parent volunteers are needed for all sessions of classes. Become an approved LWSD volunteer here:http://lakeviewptsa.org/volunteer/volunteer-legal-information/

Reflections Art Contest

Each year, the National PTA Reflections Program challenges students to create art inspired by a specific theme. Our PTSA is sponsoring children from Lakeview to participate in this annual national cultural arts competition. Every student from K-5 is eligible. Entries are judged on creative ability and interpretation of the theme. All entries are due 10/28 at 3:30pm. For more information look here: http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/reflections/ 

Shop Amazon? Give to Lakeview PTSA
Amazon donates a percentage of your online purchases to Lakeview PTSA when you use this link: http://www.amazon.com/?&tag=lakevelemesch-20Shop, It's that easy! Bookmark it & share the page with family and friends! We appreciate the support!
Clip Box Tops-Earn $ for Lakeview! 

Did you know Lakeview receives 10 cents for each Box Top turned in? Get Clipping! Bring in Box Tops to your teacher. A special prize will be awarded to the class that turns in the most Box Tops by the end of October! For a list of items that have Box Tops visit here: http://www.boxtops4education.com/participating-products 

Lakeview PTSA Facebook Page-Like Us!
Find everything you need to know about the Lakeview PTSA happenings. Check out our Facebook page to find and share information. Be sure to "like" Lakeview PTSA page to follow our news.

2014-2015 LWSD Calendar 

Find the 2014-2015 School District calendar here: http://www.lwsd.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/Global/2014-15-Page-Per-Month-Calendar-Public.pdf
In This Issue
Principal's Corner
Lakeview Spotlight
Walk to School Week
PTSA Sign Ups
Jog A Thon 10/8
After School Enrichment
Shop Amazon for Lakeview PTSA
Box Tops Fundraiser
PTSA Facebook Page
2014-2015 LWSD Calendar

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