26-27 Family Communication 6

Hello Piqua Central Families,

We hope the recent fall weather finds you doing well.  It is hard to believe that our 1st quarter wraps up this Friday.  We wanted to share a couple of important key points for next week.  As always, if you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to contact us at 937-773-2017.

1. Attendance continues to be a focus for us.  

   1.  Those students who attend school 95% of the time or more during October and November will receive a skating pass to 36 skate club.

   2. We will also have a pop up attendance day tomorrow, October 27th.  Just for being at school 2 students from each grade will have chance to win:

      1. Gift cards - Kroger, Wal-Mart, Amazon, etc.

      2. Stay in the game swag.

2. Please continue to encourage your student’s positive behavior.  While we do want them to grow academically, we place bigger importance on being a good person (following our core values) and trying their best even when things get hard.

3. Parent teacher conferences will be next week on Wednesday and Thursday.  You should have received a parent square message from your student’s teacher.  If you did not receive a message and would like to sign up for conferences, please give us a call at 937-773-2017.

4. Our harvest party is Friday.  Students are allowed to wear costumes to school.  For safety, we are asking that costumes follow the guidelines below.

   1. Do not restrict movement.

   2. Allow us to see their faces (no masks)

   3. No props like guns, swords, or any other type of weapon.

   4. No fake blood.

5. We encourage you to stay up to date on your student’s progress through Progress Book.  

6. Your student can log on to the app IXL on a phone, ipad, tablet, or computer to practice their ELA and Math skills.

1. Needohs and Squishies: One of the newest fads are needohs and squishies.  Please note that if the needoh or squishy causes a distraction, the student will be asked to put it in their bookbag.  We want to encourage students to leave their needohs at home so they do not get lost or misplaced.

Family Connection: 

1. Students can report bullying by going to www.piqua.org.  In the “Student Resources” section, there is a link.  The reports go directly to the emails of administrators.

1. Please talk with your student about cell phone safety.  Students could be subject to harassment, intimidation, and bullying through social media.  This can lead to depression, anxiety, and lowered academic achievement.