Page 1 L I N T O N E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l N e w s l e t t e r D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 8 December 14th-Spelling Bee December 21st-January 6th NO SCHOOL Winter Break January 8th- PTO Meeting 6:30 PM January 10th- Kindegarten Orientation 5:30 PM January 17th- Symphony Field Trip for 4th/5th Grade January 17th- Kindergarten Registration Day January 21st- NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Advertising in this newsletter does not imply endorsement by Poudre School District.
Page 2 L I N T O N E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l N e w s l e t t e r D E C E M B E R School Announcements Morning Kindergarten Parents if you are interested in moving to full day kindergarten, you are able to make that change at any time during the school year. Please see Mrs. Anduss in the front office for more information regarding tuition or scholarship applications. Free & Reduced Meal applications can be filled out at any time during the school year. If you have had a change in income or did not fill out the application at the beginning of the year, it is not too late. To complete a Free & Reduced Meal application follow the link below; https://www.psdschools.org/programs-services/school -meals/free-and-reduced-meals If you need access to a computer, the front office is happy to set you up on a computer at Linton. Tis the Season of Giving and many families wonder what they can do for their student s teacher. A teacher s preferred gift is a handwritten note from your child. If you would like to purchase something for your student s teacher, you may make a direct donation to their classroom budget via School Pay or see Mrs. Anduss in the front office. We also have a book where teachers have listed some of their favorite items. The book is located on our parent table near the Media Center or ask in the front office. School of Choice is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year. If you have already been accepted as School of Choice to Linton, you DO NOT need to complete a new application. If you have moved out of our boundary area and want to continue at Linton, you MUST complete an application. The School of Choice application is available online; http:// psdschoolchoiceapplication.com/site.php The deadline to complete a School of Choice application for the 2019-2020 school year is January 18 th, 2019 at 12:00 PM. Please see Mrs. Anduss in the front office if you have any questions.
Page 3 L I N T O N E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l N e w s l e t t e r D E C E M B E R Snacks at School-Many of our grade levels ask that a snack be sent with your child. We encourage you to work with your child to select something healthy. The snack is needed to fill them up and keep them energized until lunch. Many kids are bringing items (maybe without your knowledge!) that will not do that.cookies, chips, candy, Takies, etc. Please consider talking to your children and discussing what could be better choices. Classroom Parties-A reminder that PSD has a Wellness Policy that encourages schools to provide a 50/50 balance of food at events and parties. This means we should have offerings that are more healthy, and offerings that are more treats. Many websites offer great ideas that are storebought, cute, and also on the healthier side. Room parents: Some ideas are below. Halloween: https://www.ptotoday.com/room-parent/roomparent-articles/8757-30-pre-packaged-halloween-class-partysnack-ideas Valentines: Winter: https://www.ptotoday.com/room-parent/room-parentarticles/8782-19-pre-packaged-winter-holiday-class-party-snacks https://www.ptotoday.com/room-parent/room-parentarticles/8784-14-pre-packaged-valentine-s-day-class-partysnacks
Page 4 L I N T O N E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l N e w s l e t t e r D E C E M B E R Poudre School District has changed the way that parents can receive text messages from their student s school and/or the school district. In order to receive text messages - please follow the instructions below; To receive text messages from the school or district, parents must have an active SMS number on file in Synergy AND opt-in to receive text messages via their mobile carrier. To opt-in via your mobile phone, text "YES" to 67587 and you will receive a confirmation message. You will not receive Text Messages from Linton or the school district unless you opt-in. You will not receive any text messages from Poudre School District or Linton Elementary School regarding school cancellations, late start due to weather, weekly updates and district business unless you opt in. Hello 5th Grade Families, We are excited to help you learn more about your child s transition to middle school and our upcoming events at Boltz. At Boltz we grow a caring community that makes a difference. Please visit our website or see the opportunities below to learn more about Boltz. We believe that a positive middle school experience starts with a successful transition. Incoming 6 th grade Open House Thursday, December 6 th from 6:00 8:00pm This is a drop-in event come when time permits Our full teaching staff will be available to answer questions and show you what Boltz has to offer School tours available and given by 8 th grade student leaders General information sessions and small breakout topics (Our GT program, Activities and Athletics) This is a great event for parents and students, alike We want you to be able to get your questions answered 5 th Graders Shadowing Current Boltz 6 th Graders: If you have a fifth grader who would like to shadow a current 6th grader at Boltz, please follow the link below. Shadowing consists of observing an elective class, core class, and lunch. Please have your child bring a sack lunch or money to purchase hot lunch. Visits take place between 9:00am and 12:30pm. Slots are limited. If you know your child will attend Boltz next year, we ask that you please wait to shadow until after Spring Break when we make more opportunities available. Link to sign up for shadowing Principal Tours for Parents December 7 th through January 18 th on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Tours are 30 minutes long and by appointment only Contact: Corey Martin, Boltz Office Manager, at 472-3712 Any Questions If you have any questions you need answered now or throughout this process, do not hesitate to contact us at 472-3700. School of Choice deadline Friday, January 18 th 2019, 12:00pm MST.
Page 5 L I N T O N E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l N e w s l e t t e r D E C E M B E R Do you know that Poudre School District has programs for Early Childhood? Applications to apply for tuition based and/or no-cost preschool for the 2019-2020 school year will be available in January after the Winter break. We are always accepting new applicants for our Early Head Start program. Help your child be ready for Kindergarten! For more information call 970-490-3204 or visit www.psdschools.org/department/early-childhood
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Page 11 L I N T O N E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l N e w s l e t t e r D E C E M B E R Elementary School 4100 Caribou Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 Phone: 970-488-5850 Fax: 970-488-5852 Great Christmas Stocking Stuffers! Please purchase a Domino s Pizza Card to support 5 th grade Eco week. They have 16 stickers to use to buy one pizza get one free. $10.00 per card. Expires December 2019. Please contact the office to purchase a card or cards! Attendance line 970-488-5851 Website: www.psdschools.org/ linton Click here for Lunch menus Click here to View Linton Handbook