Mentor Public Schools The Cornerstone of the Community The Beacon www.mentorschools.net/morton Lighting the way for tomorrow s leaders November 30, 2018 Volume 15, Issue 7 A Message from the Principal Sterling Morton Elementary School 9292 Jordan Drive (440) 257-5954 Fax: (440) 257-8799 We Care: (440) 257-8789 Principal: Jacqueline Sturm sturm@mentorschools.org Secretary: Irene Springer springer@mentorschools.org Dec. 4-6 PTA Holiday Shop Dec. 6 Student Council 3:30-4:15pm Dec. 6 STEAM Club 3:30-4:45pm Dec. 7 PTA Ladies Night Out 6:30-8:30pm Dec. 8 Breakfast with Santa Dec. 11 Bells Concert 7:00pm Dec. 13 Intramurals 3:30-4:30pm Dec. 13 Art Club, group 1 3:30-4:45pm Dec. 18 First Grade Concert 7:00-8:00pm Dec. 20 Marco s Night Dec. 20 STEAM Club 3:30-4:45pm Dec. 21 Holiday Parties @MortonPRIDE And check out our website for upcoming events, resources, forms, and information: www.mentorschools.net If your child is going to be late or absent, please call the school before 9:15 am. Our lunch count is called in at 9:30 every morning and it is very important that we know what your child is doing for lunch. Page 1
Office Hours: 8:00am 4:00pm Teacher Hours 8:15am-3:30pm Student Hours 9:10am 3:20pm Breakfast Begins 8:50am Students in Classrooms 9:10am Parent Pick-up 3:10pm Change in Dismissal If you need to change your child s routine dismissal, please send in a note to the classroom teacher. If school has already started, please call the office prior to 2:00 pm. Phone calls to the office should be for emergency purposes only and should be made before 2:00 pm. https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/ webmenus2/#/view?id=594d34d3eabc8895068b456a
December Clinic News It s hard to believe winter is around the corner, but our first snow has fallen, so it s time to start preparing. There are a lot of fun things to do outside in winter. However, it is important to consider safety. The American Academy of Pediatrics has provided us with some helpful winter health and safety tips: Outdoor Winter Activities: Ice skating, skiing and sledding are great ways to get exercise on a cold winter day. Safety Tips: It is safer to sled feet first or sitting up, instead of lying down head-first. Sled on slopes that are not too steep and are free of obstructions like trees or fences. Skate only on approved surfaces. Skate in one direction with the crowd. Never skate alone. Do not chew gum or eat candy. Wear a helmet when sledding and skiing. Stay away from crowded areas.
Hypothermia/Frostbite: When it is cold outside, remember to set a reasonable time limit on outdoor play and have children come inside periodically to warm up. Dressing in layers is best! Nosebleeds: If your child suffers from winter nosebleeds it may be from the dry air. Try using a cold air humidifier in the child s room at night. Saline nose drops or petroleum jelly may help too. If severe, consult your pediatrician **For a fun family winter activity, see the website below to learn how to make cool decorative snowflakes** http://www.origamiway.com/how-to-make-paper-snowflakes.shtml
Love Those Cards Event Eighth Annual Youth Cheerleading Clinic: K- 8 th grade Cost: $20.00 per cheerleader Mentor High School- Auxiliary Gym Clinic: Feb. 3 st 2019 @ 12:30-2:30 Performance: Feb. 8 th 2019 @7:30 Varsity half time show T-Shirts that will be worn on Feb. 8 th are guaranteed if payment made by Jan. 21 th NO REFUNDS Complete the participation and emergency medical form cash or check-payable to: Cardinal Parents Club, send to: Dawn Cavell 6477 Center St. Mentor, OH 44060 Phone # 440-974-5217 To have the forms sent to you by email contact me at: cavell@mentorschools.org
Participation Form and Emergency Medical Waiver *Please send this form along with $20.00 payment of cash or check to Dawn Cavell Mentor High School (6477 Center St. Mentor, Oh 44060 ) by January 21, 2018 to guarantee a spot in the clinic. Make checks payable to: Cardinal Parents Club Cheerleader Name: (First and Last) Address: Parent Name(s): Phone: Email: School: Grade: Cheerleader s shirt size: (YS, YM, YL, XS, S, M, L, XL) Emergency Medical Release: In the event of an emergency, I hereby grant permission to the school and its employees to take whatever action deemed necessary. In the event that I cannot be reached, I hereby authorize the school and/or its employees to give consent for my cheerleader, to receive medical treatment. Emergency contact: Phone: Doctor: Phone: Medical conditions (including injuries, allergies and current medications): If you do not give permission or authorization for consent to medical treatment, what procedure would you like followed? (Please state.) Parent Signature: Date: