From Mrs. Brady
What a fun week of learning, snow storms, fall pictures and more! Like any school year, there were some glitches and processes that need to be tweaked; we appreciate your feedback and patience as we work those out. I am so proud of our students, staff, and families as we have accomplished the herculean feat of getting this school year up and running!
A huge thank you to our PTSA whose support year after year resulted in Shelton being a 1:1 school, which means every student has a dedicated device to use this school year. What an incredible investment in our students. Thank you, PTSA!
A final note regarding drop off and pick up. Our school entrances do not open until 8:35 a.m. Please do not drop students off before this time, as we do not have supervision outside. At pick up, please remain in your vehicles and pull through either the parking lot or the pick up on Crawford Street. A sign with your student’s name and class should be displayed in your car. Please do not park in the parking lot and walk up to get your student. If you are walking home, please wait for your student on the sidewalk near the garden. We thank you for your help in keeping pick up safe, orderly, and running smoothly.
With continued gratitude,
Darby
From PTSA:
Update on the Direct Give & Classroom Competition
We have raised over $5,000 so far --THANK YOU! Don't worry, there is still time to help us reach our goal of raising $75,000 to directly support our in-person students, remote students, teachers, and staff at Shelton. 100% of funds raised will help support Shelton. Check out the PTSA website for all the details about the Direct Give Campaign including information about how much was raised last year and how those funds were spent. Click here to make a one time or recurring donation. Ask your employer if they have a matching program. Ask your family and friends that normally support your student for the Coyote Chase, and know your donation is 100% tax-deductible!
The PTSA is awarding the teacher from each grade that has the highest percentage of families participate with a $75 Barnes and Noble gift certificate to help support their classroom. Help your student's classroom win by donating any amount. Thank you so much for your support!
From Mrs. Pankey, Family Liaison
Grab N’Go Meals at Shelton Starting Tuesday September 15th, 2020
Food and Nutrition Services will expand to provide meals for REMOTE LEARNERS at all school sites. The pick-up days for Shelton will be Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-2:30 in the front of the building. On Tuesday, 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches will be provided, on Thursday, 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches will be provided. The lunch meals will be frozen but will include instructions for cooking.
Reminders for families:
- Create a SchoolCafé account if you don’t already have one
- Add money to student accounts on SchoolCafe
- View school menus on SchoolCafe
- Meals through December 31, 2020 are available at no cost to all students
- Students who wish to purchase a la carte items will need their student ID number, whether using funds from their SchoolCafé account or cash/check
- Complete a Free and Reduced-Price Meals application, if applicable (click here)
Mental Health Tip of the Week: Getting Enough Sleep
Can we ever get enough sleep? There are many kinds of sleep problems including:
- Having a hard time falling asleep
- Waking up too soon
- Getting or needing too much sleep
- Sleeping when we should be awake
- Being awake when we should be asleep
- Behaviors that disrupt sleep such as sleep-walking and nightmares
More here and learn tips that may help you sleep more soundly.
Homework Help, Mental Health Support, Assistance with Food and Internet, and Enrichment Opportunities can all be found on our Family Resources page.This month you can find out how our libraries can assist with schoolwork and more
Sign up now for Jefferson Center’s FREE Helping Kids Thrive Conference and Wellness Fair, where you’ll receive practical tools, tips, and tricks to help kids of all ages grow in positive ways: September 30 and October 1 from 5-9pm. There is a great lineup of classes including:
- Empowering Successful Kids: Raising Confident, Caring Young People
- The Teen Brain: What Are They Thinking?
- Parenting in a Digital World
- Helping Your Child Tame Their Anxious Mind
- And many more!