Elaine L. Saef, Principal Shannon M. Chacona, Assistant Principal Panther Run Elementary School PANTHER PRINTS NEWSLETTER September 25-29, 2017 SCHOOL BOARD ABBY M. FREEDMAN, Chairperson NORA RUPERT, Vice Chairperson ROBIN BARTLEMAN HEATHER P. BRINKWORTH PATRICIA GOOD DONNA P. KORN LAURIE RICH LEVINSON ANN MURRAY DR. ROSALIND OSGOOD ROBERT RUNCIE, Superintendent of Schools THIS WEEK AT PANTHER RUN PTA Volunteer Monday, September 25 th 8:30 a.m. in the Cafeteria 1 st Quarter Interim Reports Issued Tuesday, September 29 th PTA General Meeting Wednesday, September 27 th 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center SAC/SAF Meeting Wednesday, September 27 th 6:15 p.m. in the Media Center School Tour Friday, September 29 th Panther Run will be participating in International Walk to School Day, on October 4, 2017. Walk to School Day is recognized around the world as a day that embraces the benefits of walking by encouraging kids to walk and bike to school. Walk to School Day events raise awareness of the need to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion and concern for the environment. The events build connections between families, schools and the broader community. More info will be forthcoming in future editions of the Panther Prints. HELP OUR SISTER SCHOOL Please PIF-WIAMAD and support our Sister School, West Hollywood Elementary by donating school supplies, clothing, and food items. West Hollywood Elementary is a Title I school only 13 miles east of us. WHE has over 620 students and 95% of their families are on free or reduced lunch, which means that affording the basic school needs is a challenge. Donation boxes are in the main hallway for your children to drop off the donations. Our drive will run until September 29 th. Thank you.
THIS WEEK AT PANTHER RUN: Mon., Sept. 25: PTA Volunteer at 8:30 a.m. in the Cafeteria Wed., Sept. 27: PTA General Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center Wed., Sept. 27: SAC/SAF Meeting at 6:15 p.m. in the Media Center Fri., Sept. 29: School Tour at 9:30 a.m Tues., Sept. 29: Interim Reports issued Select Students Important Dates at Panther Run UPCOMING EVENTS: Mon., Oct. 2 Fri., Oct. 6: PTA Coin Challenge Mon., Oct. 9 Thur., 12: PTA Fall Book Fair Wed., Oct. 11: Individual Picture Make-Up Day Wed., Oct. 11: Book Fair Open Late from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Arrival & Dismissal Reminders for A-Team Parents Always have your yellow paw print placard displayed from your rearview mirror Please pull into a parking spot when dropping off or picking up your child Do not park in a spot that is designated for a staff member Do not double park or block parking spots In the event that all parking spaces are taken, you are welcome to briefly park on the left side of the exit lane as long as you are not on the corner Please escort your child across the Bus Loop by using the designated crosswalk Thank you for your help in keeping everyone at Panther Run safe during arrival & dismissal. PANTHER MENU: Parents are encouraged to prepay for student meals. *Menu subject to change due to availability Monday, September 25 French Toast Sticks, Cereal, Yogurt, Cheese Stick, Pop Tart, Applesauce Cup, Orange Juice, Honey Wheat Biscuits, Milk Personal Cheese Pizza, Honey BBQ Rib on Bun, Vegetarian Cheese & Seeds Salad, Vegan Salad w/ Beans, Carrots, Steamed Spinach, Apricots, Fresh Fruit, Tuesday, September 26 Sausage Patty, Cereal, Yogurt, Hard Boiled Egg, Pears, Fresh Fruit, Honey Wheat Biscuits, Milk Chicken Smackers, Turkey & Cheese Wrap, Black Beans over Rice, Yogurt Parfait, Fruit w/ Cheese Stick & Graham Crackers, Egg & Cheese Salad, Vegan Salad w/ Beans, Black Beans, Potato Wedges, Tropical Splash Juice, Pineapple Push Wednesday, September 27 Cinnamon Pancakes, Cereal, Yogurt Parfait, Strawberry Cup, Raisins, Strawberry Nutrigrain Bar, Milk Fish Nuggets, Stuffed Cheeseburger, Bean & Cheese Burrito, Turkey Stick & Cheese Snack Pack, Asian Kale Chicken Salad, Vegan Salad with Beans, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Edamame Vegetable Medley, Pineapple Chunks, Thursday, September 28 Mini Chicken Filet, Cereal, Yogurt, Mandarin Oranges, Apple Juice, Honey Wheat Biscuits, Hash Browns, Milk Spaghetti with Meat sauce, Tuna Salad on Bun, Chef Salad, Vegan Salad w/ Beans, Hummus & Sunflower Seed with Tortilla Chips, Broccoli, Cucumbers, Frozen Whole Fruit Cup, Friday, September 29 Turkey, Ham & Cheese on Hawaiian Bun, Cereal, Yogurt, Cinnamon Roll, Sweet Potato Swirl Ices WG, Peaches, Strawberry Flavored Cranberries, Honey Wheat Biscuit, Milk Pizza Crunchers, Jamaican Beef Patty, Yogurt & Cheese Stick Platter w/ Grain Choice, Yogurt & Sunflower Seed Platter w/ Grain Choice, Green Beans, Mini Sweet Wheat Crackers, Milk Up, Wheat Crackers, Fresh Fruit, Wheat Crackers, Fresh Fruit, Wheat Roll, Peppers, Marinara Sauce, Shortbread Mini Cookies, Milk Wheat Crackers, Milk Fruit Juice, Fresh Fruit, Salsa Dipping Cup, Milk Wheat Crackers, Milk Salad Boat offered daily 1% Milk served w/ all meals Ice Cream sold on Wed.-.65 Water available for.50 Fresh Fruit served daily School lunch meals provide an assortment of foods including entrée salads and fresh fruit daily. School lunch meals are healthy, meeting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. By choosing lunch at school, students learn to make healthy choices, reinforcing nutrition education taught in the classroom. The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure, which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint, may call the Director of Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) at 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Compliance at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) at 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call EEO at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) at 754-321-2158 2
Read between the lines Learning to infer, or read between the lines, is one key to good reading comprehension. Consider these tips for helping your youngster make inferences. Describe the setting. Pick a book, and read a few sentences to your child (without him looking). Leave out words that name the setting. Example: Sand stretched in all directions cacti dotted the landscape. Can he infer where the story is set? If he isn t sure, give him a hint. ( Where do you see lots of sand and cacti? ) Look for lessons. Fables are great for reading between the lines. Read one by Aesop, and help your youngster figure out the lesson. For instance, The Tortoise and the Hare teaches that even if you re slow, you can win if you just keep going. Have your child point out parts that he used to make his inference. ( The tortoise never stopped, and he took one good step after another. ) Use prompts. Questions that start with Why do you think? or How do you know? can encourage your youngster to infer. You might ask why he thinks a character behaved the way he did or how he knows it s going to snow. Together, look for clues in the book that may help him answer the questions. Home & School Connection: Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated 128 N. Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630 540-636-4280 2015 Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated Q & A: How to manage screen time Q: My son could spend hours watching videos or using apps. How can I set reasonable limits? A: The goal should be for your son to have enough unplugged time to finish schoolwork, be with family and friends, get exercise, and relax. Experts suggest coming up with a plan that suits your family. Think about what your youngster uses devices for. A fifth grader may need a computer for homework, while a younger child might simply play on a tablet. Then, set limits that make sense. Maybe you ll decide on a half-hour of screen time on school days (after homework is done) but give him an hour a day on weekends. It also helps to name times for everyone to stay off screens, perhaps during meals and car rides. Also, consider turning off screens an hour before bed the stimulation can make it hard to fall asleep. Note: Set aside a place for stowing devices so they re out of sight. To create a plan, see healthychildren.org/english/media/pages/default.aspx. Home & School Connection: Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated 128 N. Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630 540-636-4280 2015 Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated Safety Smarts Help your child travel safely to and from school. Explain that it s important to avoid horseplay at the bus stop and to stay away from the street. If your youngster walks to school, make sure she sticks with a group. And if you drive, drop her at the designated spot, and remember to stop for school buses loading or unloading children. Home & School Connection: Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated 128 N. Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630 540-636-4280 2015 Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated 3
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 4TH, 2017@ 7:30 a.m.
Celebrate Walk to School Day with Panther Run Elementary! Panther Run will be participating in International Walk to School Day. Walk to School Day is recognized around the world as a day that embraces the benefits of walking by encouraging kids to walk and bike to school. Walk to School Day events raise awareness of the need to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion and concern for the environment. The events build connections between families, schools and the broader community. More info will be forthcoming in future editions of the Panther Prints. Things to remember when walking 1. Always walk on the sidewalk. Walk on the sidewalk if there is one. 2. If no sidewalk, walk facing traffic. If there is no sidewalk and you have to walk on the road, be sure to walk facing traffic. 3. Be safe, be seen. Brightly colored clothing makes it easier for drivers to see you during the daytime. But at night, you need to have a flashlight or wear special reflective material on your shoes, cap and jacket or on your arms or legs that bounce the car s lights off you and back to the driver. This light should caution the driver that there is something or someone moving and they should slow down and be careful. Safety tips for crossing the street: 1. Stop at the curb or the edge of the road if there is no curb. 2. Stop and look left, then right, then left again for moving cars before you step into the street. 3. If you see a car, wait until it goes by. The look left, right, left again until no cars are coming. 4. If a car is parked where you are crossing, look to make sure there is no driver and that the car is not running. 5. Next, go to the edge of the car and look left-look right-look left again to see if cars are coming. 6. When no cares are coming, walk so not run across the road. Keep looking left right left for cars while you are crossing.
In the event of severe storm or lightning advisories, the following procedures will be implemented to ensure the safety of students during afternoon dismissal. We ask that you be patient when these procedures are implemented, as it will take additional time to dismiss all children safely. Be sure your child is aware of your families RAINY DAY DISMISSAL Plans. CAR RIDERS: All CAR RIDER students in Grades K, 1 & 2 will sit together with adult supervision in one classroom. All CAR RIDER students in Grades 3, 4 & 5 will sit together with adult supervision in another classroom. We will call names and escort children to your cars. Please remain in your cars, and follow your normal CAR RIDER procedures. Be patient, we will bring students to you as quickly as we can. WALKERS & BIKE RIDERS: All WALKERS & BIKE RIDERS in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 will gather and sit quietly in the main stairwell on the East side of the building. We will dismiss students as soon as the weather permits. Until then, parents may come in person and get their child from the main stairwell. Be prepared to show proper ID. Be patient, as we give students to you as quickly as we can. A-Team students will follow regular dismissal procedures. BUS RIDERS will follow regular dismissal procedures. SUNSHINE AFTERCARE students will follow regular procedures. These procedures will only be implemented in case of a severe weather or lightning advisory. Thank you for working with us to ensure a safe dismissal for all of our children.
Pay It Forward HELP OUR SISTER SCHOOL WEST HOLLYWOOD ELEMENTARY West Hollywood Elementary (WHE) is a Title 1 school that is only 13 miles from us. They are in desperate need of a variety of items including school supplies, clothing, and food. WHE has over 620 students and 95% of their families are on free or reduced lunch which means that affording the basic school needs is a challenge. We at Panther Run believe in the PIF-WIAMAD culture so please help us pay it forward during the month of September by collecting these items. This past year, their principal lost her battle to cancer and this year we are paying it forward in her honor. Collection boxes will be in the main hallway from August 18 September 15. Pencils Socks (Youth) Paper Underwear (Youth) Composition books School shorts (Any Color) Scissors (blunt-tip) Gently used Sweaters/Jackets Erasers Vienna sausages Backpacks Granola bars/snacks Gently used books Pasta/Rice