Elliott Express December 1, 2016

Elliott Elementary School’s Mission is to Educate, Engage, and Empower Each student to succeed in a dynamic world

Important Phone Numbers

Main 846.6982

Fax 846.6720

Nurse 846.1265

Cafeteria 846.8708

Bus 252.4741

Middleton Stuart Elliott Elementary School

345 Elliott Drive Beaufort, SC 29906

Latonya Leeks; Principal

Latonya.Leeks@am.dodea.edu

Website

http://www.am.dodea.edu/Elliott/index.htm

Mark your Calendars

Dec. 2- Quarter 2 Progress Report Dec. 6- Early Release 1:30 PM Dec. 8- School Board Meeting 1:00 PM VTC LB DSO Dec. 15- Winter Festival Celebration/ Ginger Bread House 1:45 PM

Kindergarten- In Cafeteria at 1:30 Dec. 15- Family Reading Night- Holidays 5:30-6:30 PM Dec. 16-11:30 Dismissal Day Dec. 16- Sing A Long at 8:45 AM Dec. 19-Jan. 2- No School for Christmas Break Future Dates Jan. 3 - No School Teacher Training Day Jan. 12- School Board Meeting at 1:00 Pm at Admin Building (Near Galer Elementary) Jan. 16- No School Martin Luther King Holiday Jan. 17- End of Quarter 2 K-2nd Jan. 19- Family Reading Night Theme: Winter/MLK Day Jan. 20- Teacher Work Day- No School

Elliott PTO

Our PTO is ready to kick off another exciting year supporting our school and goals. Please join me in welcoming our new PTO

Officials: President—Jamesha Tubbs

Vice President— Tanika Brown Treasurer—Julia Meiners

Secretary— Christina Boyer Volunteer Coordinator- Jessica Braman

PTO Meeting December 9, 2016 at 10:00 AM in Room: E-107

PTO is always looking for volunteers, so if you’re interested in helping out,

please send an email to the below address. Email: elliottelementarypto@gmail.com

Elliott Elementary School’s Mission is to Educate, Engage, and Empower Each student to succeed in a dynamic world

Special Education Services Parents: Do you have questions or concerns

regarding special education services or eligibility?

Special Education Contact Information for Elliott Elementary

(843) 846-6982

Ms. Latonya Leeks: Principal District Level Contact at Ft. Stewart, Ga.:

(912) 369-1430

Ms. Lori Crawford: Instruction Support Specialist (ISS) for Special Education Services S.C., Ft. Stewart DoDDS Cuba School District

School Board Members

Robert Songco Lisa Reilman

Teri-Lyn Tamayo

LaurelBaySchoolBoard@gmail.com

The next school board

meeting will be held at VTC LB DSO (Building Next to

Galer) on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 1:00 PM.

*Please note that dates & times are subject to change

Board Meeting Dates

December 8 January 12 February 9 March 9 April 13 May 11

Child and Youth Behavioral Military & Family Life Counselor Program (CYB-MFLC)

CYB-MFLC’s provide a wide range of support to military children. They are available at no cost and can provide short-term, non-medical counseling support. They are Masters of Doctorate-level licensed counselors specializing in child and youth behavioral issues. If you are interested in speaking to our MFLC, please feel free to call us at 846-6982.

Some Issues Addressed: • School Adjustment • Deployments/Separation • Behavioral Concerns • Fear, Grief, Loss

Access the Laurel Bay Parent Student

Handbook at the following link!

http://www.am.dodea.edu/Elliott/Forms/LaurelBayHandbook

.pdf

Average Daily Attendance

Pre-K 93.21%

Kindergarten 93.74%

1ST Grade 94.4%

2nd Grade 95.55%

Grand Total 94.26%

Our goal is to remain at 93% and above

Tennis Shoe Data

School Year: 2016-2017 Submitted By: P.E. Department

Kindergarten

KA 97% KB 95% KC 95%

Overall: 96 %

1st Grade

1A 92% 1B 99% 1C 99%

Overall: 97%

2nd Grade

2A 97% 2B 98%

Overall: 98%

School Average: 97%

Pre-K Loves Trees!

Pre-K is learning about trees and what lives in trees. We are reading stories about trees like A Tree Named Steve by Alan Zweibel and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault. The students took “tree walks” around the school to look at the trees, and they are collecting parts of trees for their Discovery Centers.

Family Reading Night “Turkey Trouble”

November Family Night at Elliott was a huge success, especially for the turkeys! Families enjoyed their time together listening to the story Turkey Trouble written by Wendi Silvano told from a turkey’s point of view. The turkey realizes that he will be the main course at Thanksgiving. He decides he needs to come up with a clever disguise so that he will not be recognized and served on Thanksgiving Day. After listening to the story, Elliott’s families went straight to work crafting amazing disguises to help the turkey. It is safe to say that there is no more “Turkey Trouble” at Elliott due to the turkey disguises designed by our creative families.

Ask the OT:

Seven Sensory Differences

Did you know: We use all seven senses every day? Seven?

Beyond the five senses we learn about in school (sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch) there are actually two more: the vestibular system (sense of balance) and proprioception (our intuitive sense of space and position).

Sense #6 – The Vestibular System (balance): The vestibular system is the scientific term for our sense of balance, responsible for keeping us upright and in balance.

Sense #7 – Proprioception (space & position): Proprioception is our body and brain working together to understand and navigate space and objects.

Children develop and learn about these senses through movement, so encourage your child to be active

and play outside!

Kindergarten Parents Only

YOU ARE INVITED TO A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

ON Thursday, DECEMBER 15TH AT 1:30PM

IN THE ELLIOTT CAFETERIA

Kindergarteners will be creating gingerbread houses together. We would like each student to have at least one parent present to assist. Teachers will contact you for necessary supplies. Refreshments will be served! We hope that you will plan to participate in this fun holiday activity!

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY HEADQUARTERS

4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE ALEXANDRIA, VA 22350-1400

MEMORANDUM FOR DODEA DIRECTORS FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE DODEA CHIEFS OF INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

DEVELOPMENT DODEA DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS DODEA COMMUNITY SUPERINTENDENTS DOD EA DISTRICT EDUCATION AL TECHNOLOGISTS DODEA SCHOOL PRINCIPALS DODEA TEACHERS

SUBJECT: Do DEA 2016 Speak Up Survey Participation

OCT Z 6 2016 SY16-17-29

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is participating once again as a district in the annual nationwide Speak Up Survey administered by Project Tomorrow. This survey has been taken by over 4.5 million participants in 35,000 schools across the Nation since 2003. While thi s is entirely voluntary, all parents, students, teachers and administrators are encouraged to take the survey, which is open between now and December 16, 2016. The data obtained will allow DoDEA to make better technology decisions, from how DoDEA resources classrooms to the type of professional development teachers need. This is your opportunity to Speak Up!

While widest participation is encouraged, this does not constitute a direct endorsement of Project Tomorrow or the survey's sponsors and using instructional time to give this survey to students is not required . No personally identifiable data is captured during the taking of this survey; it is completely anonymous. DoDEA has been granted approval by the Department of Defense and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as well as an OMB control number to make this survey avai lable to our military and civilian stakeholders. The survey can be accessed at http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/DoDEA.html, and additional promotional materials are at http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/promo.html. All principals are encouraged to send infom1ation out to parents and students about this opportunity.

For questions or concerns related to the contents of this memorandum, please contact Mr. Patrick Martin, Instructional Systems Specialist for Educational Technology, via e-mail at patrick.martin@hq.dodea.edu or by telephone at DSN (3 12) 372-5841/ (57 1) 372-5841.

0~/LJ-45( Linda L. Curtis Principal Deputy Director and

Associate Director for Academics

December 7th 1630 By The Flag Pole -Open to all Active Duty, GS and Dependents. -Smoke and Planks will be onboard selling delicious BBQ for those with an appetite!

Naval Hospital Wardroom Tree Lighting Ceremony

Holiday Fun!

Petting Zoo!! Bouncy House Build your own: Cookie and Ornament Station Hot Chocolate Music Santa!! PI Fire Truck!

This is a Free Event!