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Principal's Friday Email
Posted by Elaine Eldridge on 12/14/2018
12/14/2018
Good Afternoon Bobcat Families,
In this email
- Don’t Miss This
- PE Dance Unit – From Mr. A
- Sprit Days Next Week
- Tular Dads – Movie Night Coming in January
- Talent Show
- Remember to Wash Your Hands
- Message from our PTO
Repeat in this email
- For 5th Grade Parents Only – Yearbook Deadline
Upcoming Events
Don’t Miss This
- Winter Break: Dec 24 – Jan 7
- Monday, Jan 7, 2019: No school for teacher professional development
- Tuesday, Jan 8: First day back from break
PE Dance Unit – From Mr. A
As you most likely know, after Thanksgiving we started a dance unit in PE. This is the first time we have done dance at Tularcitos. Dance is a unit that has always had a little bit of hesitation from students, myself included growing up, so I wanted to give some information on why it is important to teach a dance unit in elementary school. Whether it is square dance, for 1st & 2nd, or swing dance, for 3rd-5th, there is an enormous amount of social development involved with dancing. One of my main emphasis in the unit is respect and how to treat your peers with respect. This includes how to ask another student to dance, proper hand hold, looking and smiling at your partner while dancing, and showing gratitude to your peer after the dance. In addition to the social development, there is a strong correlation that dance prior to studying helps with cognitive retention. Performing an activity that is physically engaging, but also requires thought and a knowledge of movements, has an impressive effect on the brain. Hormones and proteins, such as BDNF, are released during activities that involve a mind-body connection, just like dancing. Students are becoming more physically active and improving cognitive retention... sounds like a win win to me! My main justification for teaching swing dance in upper grades instead of sticking with square dance is the prevalence of using swing dance as they become adults. Yes I would love to teach the 5th graders how to do the Grand Square, but there are not very many social events off the top of my head where I see people busting out the allemandes and promenades. On the other hand, swing music is often played at weddings, graduation parties, etc. Having the confidence and knowledge to be able to do the basic step and a few simple turns during these social events is not only impressive, it gives them more opportunities to become physically active as they grow up. If you have any questions or concerns, email me anytime. Thank you!
Spirit Days Next Week
Next week is spirit week.
- Monday – Any costume day. This means you can wear any costume that you have –an old Halloween costume, a princess costume, or even just a cape (remember that the same restrictions for costumes apply as did on Halloween)
- Tuesday – Crazy Day. This means you can dress and accessorize in any crazy way you want
- Wednesday – Holiday Multiple Day. Dress in any holiday gear you have an look around at school to see how many matches you can find.
- Thursday – Throw Back Day. This means you can wear anything from the past. You might dress as a hippie from the 60’s or a punk rocker from the 80’s.
- Friday – Pajama Day. Wear you pajamas to school.
Tular Dads – Movie Night Coming in January
We had our first meeting last night. Thank you to all the dads that came out (and to those interested but couldn’t because or prior commitments). The first event the Dads will be putting on will be a Pajama Movie Night for Tular families in Bobcat Hall on Friday, January 25. The whole family is welcome, or dads can come with the kids and give moms some time to themselves. Put it on your calendars now. Tular Dads will be meeting again on Thursday, Jan 10. Those interested in helping with the movie night will be meeting at 5:30, and when the planning is done we’ll be hanging out until 7:30 socializing. The place is still TBD, but we hope to see as many dads there to either help plan the movie night or just come and hang out.
Talent Show
Talent show permission slips were due today. If you forgot yours at home, please make sure to turn it into the office first thing Monday morning.
Remember to Wash your Hands
It is that time of year when sickness is on the rise. Remember to wash your hands on a regular basis to help keep yourself and everyone around you healthy.
Message from our PTO
We hope that everyone has a wonderful winter break. Our next meeting will be Thursday, Jan 17, at 6:00 pm. Place TBD.
Repeat in this Email
FOR 5TH GRADE PARENTS ONLY: Yearbook Deadline 2/8/19
Treat your child to lasting memories in the yearbook with Memory Pages (a.k.a Yearbook Recognition Ads). These Ads are an exclusive offer for 5th graders, limited to one per student. We take creative liberties to design a one-of-a-kind Ad by adding a background (i.e. color or one of your photos) and by fine-tuning photo placement and size. Take the time today to honor your child: choose up to 4 photos, write your personal message or dedication to your child, and order online. You may even have your child write something instead, like a reflection of their experience at Tularcitos or what they will miss or who they would like to thank. They might have something to say. The price for the Ad is $35. Yearbooks must be purchased separately for $10. Ads must be ordered ONLINE by February 8, 2019. If you are unable to order online, please e-mail Carolina Walbrun at carolina.walbrun@gmail.com or contact the office and we will make arrangements to process your order. It would be great if each 5th grader was represented in the memory pages of the yearbook. To order the Recognition Ad online using your computer, go to: www.jostens.com and click on “Yearbook Recognition Ads”.
Upcoming events
Dec 17-21: Spirit Week
Thurs, Dec 20 @ 6:00: Kinder Angel Band Performance
Dec 24-Jan 7: Winter Break
Tues, Jan 8: First day back from break
Thurs, Jan 10 @ 5:30: Tular Dads meeting. Place TBD
Thurs, Jan 17 @ 6:00: PTO Meeting. Place TBD
Tues, Jan 22 @ 3:15 – Talent Show Auditions
Fri, Jan 25 at night: Tular Movie Night
Upcoming School Board Meetings (see district website for more information)
Jan 16, 2019 @ Carmel Middle School
Feb 13 @ Tularcitos
Mar 13 @ CMS Portable 1
Have a fun weekend!
Ryan Peterson
Proud Principal, Tularcitos Elementary School
Nurturing Hearts, Expanding Minds, Inspiring Actions, Broadening Horizons.
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