Timberwolf Times- Parent Edition 1/21/24

A Message from your Principals

Dear Parents & Guardians,

We are looking forward to a full week of learning. Please make sure students bundle up to prevent them from getting sick. The weather shows that there will be rain for multiple days. We ask that you be patient if we have to do "Rainy Day Dismissal," as it changes our procedures and slows down the process. Safety is our number one priority. Thank you for your understanding and support.

See you this Wednesday, January 24 at the PTA Game Night from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Do not miss out!

Have a great week on purpose!

Below are a few courtesy reminders:

Attendance:

Attendance is super low in kinder and first grade. Please send students to school unless they are sick.

Discipline

Please review behavior expectations with students. In doing so, you are helping us promote a safe and positive learning environment.
Remind your child to seek help from an adult when needed.
If your child rides the bus, please remind he/she that they must follow directions given by the bus driver. Stress the importance of being safe and kind.

Academics

Please make sure your child reads at least 20 minutes every day
Practice math facts for fluency and automaticity
Access Clever from home to take advantage of educational software. Contact your child teacher for support.

We are seeking for:

Resource Special Education Teachers
Email resume to enemencio.gomez@springbranchisd.com

5th Grade goes into Business at Biztown!

On Friday, January 12th, 5th Grade Timberwolves took a trip to Junior Acheivement's Biztown, where they had the chance to operate banks, run businesses, manage restaurants and explore the roles of citizens, workers and consumers.

PACK News

Thank you for your support to continue making Terrace a magical place to learn. Please consider having discussions with your child about the following topics:

Following directions when given
Completing all assignments with a positive attitude. Trying first and asking the teacher for help.
Keeping hands to self
Using kind language only
Asking for help from an adult when needed
How to peacefully solve conflicts with a peer

Mark Your Calendar

January 24 - PTA Game Night, 4:30-5:30 TCE Cafeteria & Title I Event

January 29- New Beanstack Reading Challenge Begins!

January 31 - Early Dismissal at 11:35am

February 7 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Middle Schools

February 8 & 9 - Early Dismissal at 11:35am

February 19 - Student Holiday, Staff Professional Development

February 23- Go Texan Day

March 11-15 - Spring Break, No School

Updates & Reminders from the

Administration Team

Tutorials

If your child has returned their green permission slip, tutorials will begin for them tomorrow, Monday, January 21st!

Tutorials will continue on Mondays/Tuesdays through April. Please pay close attention to the newsletter as we occasionally have to cancel due to holidays, etc.

Cancellations will be communicated through this newsletter and your child's teacher.

Scroll down to the Specials Section to get exciting information on our Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser!

Check out these opportunities!

Consider Donating to Our Teacher Lounge Donations/Amazon Wish List

Click HERE to access the Wishlist

Communities in Schools

Contact Information:

Brenda Avalos: Brenda.Avalos@springbranchisd.com

Patricia Moore: Patricia.Moore@springbranchisd.com

Counselor's Corner

Contact information:

Eleana Vavasour

Eleana.Vavasour@springbranchisd.com

SBISD Core Characteristics

We are learning how to be a Communicator and Collaborator.

SBISD believes that Every Child skillfully conveys thoughts, ideas, knowledge and information and is a receptive and responsive listener. By the end of 5th grade, students will have achieved the following milestones:

Respectfully expresses their thoughts, feelings, needs, and ideas with peers and adults.
Knows that body language and actions are another way to communicate.
Communicates to connect with others.

Pays attention and asks questions to understand what others think and feel.
Collects information to determine the difference between fact and opinion.
Shares their ideas and respects the ideas of others when part of a group.
Respectfully asks questions and thinks about their needs and those of others, offering and accepting suggestions to move forward.

At Terrace Elementary School we support the core characteristics of communication and collaboration by focusing on respectfully expressing our needs with peers and adults, paying attention to the needs of others, and asking questions to understand through Family Time and Guidance Lessons.

Home Connection

Part of working as a team is being honest with each other. That's not always easy. But the benefits of having strong relationships with others and a self-concept rooted in authenticity far outweigh the discomfort that comes from having to stumble through a difficult conversation.

DINNER TALK:

Talk to your kids with open-ended questions. Get them thinking and share your thoughts and experiences.

Why is it important to be honest?

What happens to our relationships when we are dishonest?

Tell a story about a time when you were not honest. What were the consequences?

Tell a story about a time when you were honest even though it was uncomfortable to be truthful. How did this affect your belief in yourself and your relationships?

What would you do if:

you found a brand new iPhone in a bathroom stall at a restaurant?
you broke your grandmother's favorite mug by accident?
your friend was repeatedly teasing you in a way you don't like but you were afraid to tell them to stop?

News for 5th Grade Parents:

Middle School Pathways Information

There are 3 different math pathways to choose when choosing courses for middle school.

Join the January 18th zoom session from 6-7 pm to learn about the different math pathways in middle and high school and the importance of making early math choices as you consider the best option for your incoming sixth grade student. See Flyer below.

Choice Schools

The SBISD’s Choice Lottery for Westchester Academy for International Students and Cornerstone Academy’s 2024-2025 school year is now open December 15th, 2023 – February 2nd, 2024. Both schools visited with our TCE 5th graders to share information with our students about the Choice Programs. Be sure to follow up with your student(s) about what information was shared! Visit the SBISD Choice Program Webpage for more information and to apply.

Kindness Week is February 12-16

Terrace will celebrate kindness week with dress up days and many ways for students and staff to show kindness to one another. Get in on the fun and enjoy the good vibes!

Library Corner

Contact information:

Teresa Dolan

Teresa.Dolan@springbranchisd.com

Bookworm Festival is in 2 weeks!

Learn all about this awesome festival at bookwormfestival.org

Thanks to the generosity of our PTA, we will be able to have a bus forstudents and families to attend the festival. So that I can get the permission slips out to interested familes, please fill in the form below.

Interest Form found HERE

For the Love of Books!

Our library managers and ambassadors are busy at work helping create our new Beanstack Reading Challenge! We are hoping to finalize prizes and badges this week, so be on the look out for a new reading challenge next week!

Help us get our library books back!

We have many books that are overdue on student accounts. Life is BUSY and I totally understand that. I do want to make sure your amazing children get new library books though. Please help out by looking around the house for lost or overdue books. Thank you!

Nurse's Corner

Hello Timberwolf Parents!

Please read all reminders below and feel free to contact the Clinic for questions!

Warm Regards,

Wendy Everett, RN, BSN

Terrace Clinic

wendy.everett@springbranchisd.com

713.251.7200

MAM VISION SCREENING

UH College of Optometry will be conducting vision screenings at MAM. They will see patients on a first-come, first-served basis, and complete comprehensive vision screenings. The screening will assess ocular motility restrictions, visual field defects, accommodative disorders, ocular misalignments, and other additional testing. Those who need financial assistance with any follow-up recommendations (i.e., dilated examination, glasses) will receive vouchers for care at our University Eye Institute.

Flyer below

Lice are a nuisance for any family. Please check your student weekly for evidence of active lice and notify the clinic if they are detected. Head lice has NOTHING to do with hygiene and EVERYTHING to do with exposure. Lice do not jump! Avoiding selfies where heads are touching, sharing hats, helmets, blankets or pillows can greatly decrease exposure. Click on the button below for additional information.

Lice Information

Everyone wants the students to be here and participating in school... if they are well. Please remember, Students who are ill will need to be picked up within the hour of being called. Ensure all emergency contact lists are updated in SKYWARD. Refer to the provided guidelines in the newsletter for additional guidelines OR contact the clinic if you have questions.

When to Keep Your Child Home From School

Fever of 100.0 or greater is an indicator of a contagious illness. Your child should be fever- free for 24 hours without the benefit of a fever reducing medicine prior to returning to school.
Sore throat accompanied by fever or rash
Diarrhea and/or vomiting free for 24 hours

The School Nurse is available by phone to help you make decisions about keeping your student home.

WHOOOOO Needs Sleep????? YOU DO!!

Children between the ages of 6 and 12 should receive 9 to 12 hours of sleep per 24 hours according to the CDC.

Adequate sleep improves every aspect of our lives from mood, physical health to improved learning! During morning announcements, students will hear some rationale for adequate sleep and tips on establishing a bedtime routine.

Examples:

Sleep makes you smarter! Allowing your brain to have adequate rest allows for processing of information received.

Sleep improves mood and allows for emotional processing as well!

Specials Corner

Specials' Corner:

Contact information:

Health Fitness - Dana Haag: Dana.Haag@springbranchisd.com

Art - Kara Pirtle: Kara.Pirtle@springbranchisd.com

Music - Michelle Camey: Michelle.Camey@springbranchisd.com

You continue to amaze and inspire me, Timberwolves! You have now raised over $5,000 for the American Heart Association. You have surpassed our largest donation in TCE history from 2015. You are choosing to do good in this world and are helping so many others. Proud is an understatement!

Help us meet our school's goal and build a better community by having all our students complete Finn's Mission. Can you list the warning signs of stroke? Hint: FAST?

To register download the AHA Schools App or go to www.heart.org/schools #KidsHeartChallenge

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Ayúdenos a alcanzar la meta de nuestra escuela y construir una mejor comunicad haciendo que todos nuestros estudiantes completen la Misión de Finn. ¿Puede enumerar las señales de advertencia de un derrame cerebral? Pista: FAST/CDDE?

Para registrarte, descarga la aplicación de escuelas de AHA o visita www.heart.org/schools