Monday, May 23, 2016

"Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."

Students, we understand that as it gets warmer, you all want to dress cooler. But, please remember to adhere to the dress code policy and dress respectably for the learning environment. This means that all logos on clothes must be appropriate for school (no references to drugs, alcohol, violence, hate speech, and/or offensive remarks).  T-shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, or tops must cover midriffs/torsos and undergarments.  Pants need to be school appropriate (no pajamas or sagging), while shorts, skirts, and dresses must be school appropriate length which is no higher than mid-thigh.

Students – this is a reminder that cellphones must be turned off from the first bell of the day to the last bell of the day.  Students are not allowed to walk around or be in class with earbuds in their ears or attached to their phone for any reason.  If a teacher asks you to use earbuds to access something on an iPad, remove them when you are done. Students who are seen wearing earbuds, listening to music, receiving or sending text messages, or on social media, will have their cellphones confiscated according to the cellphone policy.  The only exception to this policy is if 1) a teacher has asked you to turn on your phone to access an educational resource or textbook – without earbuds, and 2) if there is a medical reason that the cellphone needs to be on and in a pocket or on a desk.   8th grade students with iPads should only use their iPad to access textbooks, audiobooks, educational apps and resources.

Attention students! The Kiddo! Family Carnival opens on Friday May 27, and will be open for the whole Memorial Day Weekend. Come ride the Zipper, the Sizzler, or the Typhoon, if you dare!  Remind your parents that advance discount tickets are on sale for $25 at the Kiddo! office every day this week, until 3:30 PM, while supplies last. See you at the Carnival!