American Heart Association Fundraiser

Our Physical Education Department is kicking off their American Heart Association Fundraiser this week. The P.E. department earns money for the amount of money donated to the Kids Heart Challenge. This money is used to replace equipment that is used by all of our Little Griffins. Here is the information you need to know:

Kids Heart Challenge is here! We need your help to accomplish our goal of having our school community and families to know Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke.

We want all students to sign up online and complete Finn’s Mission. They’ll even earn a free wristband for signing up! Plus you can help our school earn an extra $500.00 for PE equipment!

Here’s how you can help:

Sign Up Here: http://www2.heart.org/goto/ndle
Complete Finn’s Mission: Watch a 2-minute video to know Hands-Only CPR, spot the warning signs of a stroke and more!
Share with friends and family through social media, text and/or email.

School Technology Apps

There are three apps that are useful for all parents to have or know about. These apps can be downloaded on smartphones, accessed by a computer/web browser, and are available on school provided chromebooks.

Class DOJO - This is the app that is used by staff to track student behavior. Students are expected to follow our Little Griffin SOAR (Safe behavior, On task, Act respectful, Responsible choices) behavior expectations everywhere they go at our school. Positive and negative behavior is tracked. Students are regularly rewarded for their positive behavior within their classroom and once a nine weeks school wide (like this week's free dress/spirit shirt day). Students receive at least one (usually several) verbal reminders by the teacher before a negative (red) dojo point is given to the student. You can check out your student's behavior anytime on the app. This way of tracking allows both parents and school staff to see where and when a student may need extra support for success with their behavior (i.e. unsafe behavior when lining up, off task during instructional time, etc.) Please reach out to your teacher if you need help setting up your DOJO account.
DeSoto Parish Schools App - This app is where ROOMS is found. ROOMS is the main form of communication directly to your child's teacher. This app also has access to the DeSoto Schools website where our Parent Hub, Students Progress Center, School websites, and every other kind of information you may need about our district. Call our office at 925-2383 or email tara.brawley@desotopsb.com if you need assistance setting up ROOMS.
CLEVER - The Clever app is where all of our District provided technology apps are located. Students can log into CLEVER using their QR code. Only Kindergarten and First grade have access to CLEVER at this time. Ask your teacher if you need a QR code for your child.

Breakfast

Tuesday, Jan. 21- cereal and graham crackers, yogurt cup, pineapple, juice, milk

Wednesday, Jan. 22 - chicken biscuit, mixed fruit, juice, milk

Thursday, Jan 23 - waffle, chilled pears, juice, milk

Friday, Jan. 24 - muffin, cheese, mandarin oranges, juice, milk

Monday, Jan. 27 - cereal, graham crackers, string cheese, chilled pears, juice, milk

Lunch

Tuesday, Jan. 21 - BBQ sandwich, baked beans, cheesy broccoli, carrot sticks and dip, tropical fruit cup, apple slices, milk

Wednesday, Jan. 22 - chicken sandwich, french fries, salad, pears, milk

Thursday, Jan. 23 - mini corn dogs, macaroni and cheese, green beans, veggie pack, oranges, mini cinnamon roll, milk

Friday, Jan. 24 - pizza, seasoned corn, broccoli and carrots packs, chilled mixed fruit, milk

Monday, Jan. 27 - chicken sandwich, french fries, salad, veggie pack, pears, milk

No school for students on the following dates:

Monday, Jan. 20: MLK, Jr. Day
Feb. 17-21: Winter Break
Monday, Feb. 24: Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences

Reminders...

ALL messaging will be done through ROOMS so it is very important to have this set up. Email tara.brawley@desotopsb.com if you need help
Class DOJO is an app to download to view your child's behavior at school. If you have questions about behavior, ask your teacher through ROOMS.
We only accept cash for any kind of money collection at school. Please send the exact amount. All money should be in an envelope or ziplock bag with your child's name, their teacher's name, and what the money is for.
If your child will be going home a different way, please send a dated note to your child's teacher and an email to Mrs. Miller or Mrs. Salter in the office by 12:00 pm. tracy.miller@desotopsb.com or dena.salter@desotopsb.com
Please label all backpacks, lunchboxes, water bottles, and jackets with your child's first and last name. This will help us return items when they are lost.