Dalton Elementary Newsletter
Letter from the Principal 1
Kindergarten News 2
First & Second Grade 3
Second Grade
4
Fourth Grade
5
Fifth Grade 6
From the Art Room 7
I Noticed You Awards 8
February Breakfast and Lunch Menu 9-10
It is hard to believe that it is the end of the sec
ond marking period
already. Report cards will be distributed on January
29
th
. If you have
any questions or concerns about your child’s program or
progress,
please contact your child’s teacher. Communication be
tween home and
school is very important to the success of all of our
students.
As we have just completed the third through fifth gr
ade English Lan-
guage Arts exam and mid-year reading assessments in
all grades, I am
very proud of all of our students. They have been workin
g hard in the
classrooms as well as doing a terrific job building
peace in our school.
The EXCEL construction project is ongoing, and if you
have been in the
building recently I am sure you have seen signs of that.
We are cur-
rently undergoing renovations to some of our bathrooms
and in the fu-
ture, we will have windows replaced in several areas
. The completed
drop-off loop has already been very beneficial. In or
der to have the
loop work effectively, we do ask for you to keep the f
ollowing things in
mind. As you are dropping students off, please pull
up to the curb on
the right before letting anyone out of the vehicle. P
lease remember
that it was designed as a drop-off or pick-up area,
not necessarily for
parking. We do realize that you may need to enter the
building to sign
your child in or out. If there is no parking availabl
e in our visitor
spaces, you may park in the loop for a very short time.
We do ask that
if that occurs, you do not park on the curved area of t
he loop as it
makes it very difficult for vehicles to get by. We ap
preciate your co-
operation.
Ami Hunt
Elementary Principal
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
Ami Hunt - Dalton Elementary Principal
PO Box 517, Nunda, NY 14517, (585) 476 –2234
ext.1133, Email: ahunt@keshequa.org
January 2009
Volume 9 Issue 5
Special po ints of inter est:
☺
I Noticed You Awards
☺
Coloring Page
☺
Hip Hop
3
3
Www.keshequa.org
The students in Mrs. Downey’s second grade class an
d Mrs. Beachel’s
first grade class have been meeting every Wednesday
afternoon as
reading buddies. They are split up into groups of
two or three and each child reads a book that they
have been practicing. The goal is to provide the
students with another way to improve their read-
ing fluency. They have worked on reading with ex-
pression and making sure to use a clear voice. All
of the students are
really enjoying their time together and look forwar
d to “Reading
Buddy Time” each week!
4
4
Www.keshequa.org
Page 4
Braving the Cold
If your going outside in the cold,
stay safe—and warm. Make sure
you have a snack before going out.
The calories will give your body
energy in the cold weather.
Protect your face with sunscreen
Even though the idea of a sunburn
in January can seem odd, snow
can reflect up to 85% of the sun’s
ultraviolet rays.
Dress warmly using layers of
clothes. Try to wear wool or
other fabrics, cotton won’t keep
you warm. Dress in long under-
wear, a turtleneck, and a sweater
and coat. Add more layers de-
pending on the temperature. Wa-
terproof pants and jackets are
great top layers.
Don’t forget warm socks and
boots to keep your feet dry
and a hat and warm gloves to
top it off.
Remember: When being cold
becomes unpleasant, it is
time to go inside.
The children are doing a great job with their addit
ion with regrouping. They still need some
practice with their addition math facts. It would
be great if you would review their addition
facts with them a couple nights a week. This reall
y makes a huge difference!!!!
We really enjoyed the performance of Charlotte's We b. We are so lucky to have these per-
formers come to our school.
It would be a great idea if you could send in an ex
tra sweater or sweatshirt for your
child to leave at school. They could use it during
these cold winter months. Thanks!!
Second graders have been busy reading up a storm.
The children's fluency is strengthening and we
are focusing on comprehension skills as well. Afte
r the children do their nightly reading with you,
please ask them a few questions. They could also a
sk you some questions and see if you get them
correct. Thanks for your support.
Lisa Downey
Jill Wood
5
5
N
ative
A
merican
C
elebration
Fourth grade classes held a Native American Celebrat
ion
in the evening and during the school day, upon complet
ing
our unit of study. Children were able to display their
Native American projects they completed. Family,
friends, and other grade levels were able to view a
ll dis-
plays and ask ques- tions about their pro-
jects. Projects ranged from birch bark
canoes to long- houses and False-Face
masks. Guests in the evening were able to try Native
American food which included Iroquois Strawberry
Drink, corn bread, and Three Sisters Soup. A great
time
was had by all sampling Native American food and vie
wing
all projects. We would like to thank everyone who wa
s
able to attend.
A Glimpse of the Past
Mr. Joe Christiano and Mr. Sam Maggio brought in the
ir
personal collection of Native American artifacts.
Fourth
grade students were enthralled to learn that the ar
ti-
facts presented were all found in our area! Students
enjoyed touching arrow heads, primitive tools, and be
ads.
The most popular item was a stone carving; that lege
nd
says touching it makes wishes come true!
Keshequa Central Teachers’ Association
Scholarship Dinner
Advertisement
Keshequa Central
Teachers’ Association
Annual Scholarship Dinner
Friday, January 30th
4 PM until 6:30 PM
Nunda MS/HS Cafeteria
Eat In or Take Out
Meal includes:
Beef on Weck– Coleslaw-Salt Potatoes-Brownie
Adults: $7.00 Children under 10: $5.00
All proceeds directly fund student
scholarships.
Girls’ Varsity Basketball 6 PM
Boys’ Varsity Basketball at 7:30 PM
Keshequa vs Mt. Morris
6
6
Students in 5
Students in 5
Students in 5
Students in 5
th
thth
th
grade were
grade were
grade were
grade were
able to put their creative skills
able to put their creative skills
able to put their creative skills
able to put their creative skills
to use when Merry
to use when Merry
to use when Merry
to use when Merry-
--
-Go
GoGo
Go-
--
-Round
Round
Round
Round
Playhouse recently came to
Playhouse recently came to
Playhouse recently came to
Playhouse recently came to
their classrooms. Tables were
their classrooms. Tables were
their classrooms. Tables were
their classrooms. Tables were
turned when the actors told
turned when the actors told
turned when the actors told
turned when the actors told
students they were not going
students they were not going
students they were not going
students they were not going
to watch a play, but instead
to watch a play, but instead
to watch a play, but instead
to watch a play, but instead
perform the play! Parts
perform the play! Parts
perform the play! Parts
perform the play! Parts-
--
-
including narrator, actors,
including narrator, actors,
including narrator, actors,
including narrator, actors,
lights, sound, props, and stage
lights, sound, props, and stage
lights, sound, props, and stage
lights, sound, props, and stage
crew
crew
crew
crew -
--
- were quickly assigned
were quickly assigned
were quickly assigned
were quickly assigned
and then students went to
and then students went to
and then students went to
and then students went to
work. Their performance of
work. Their performance of
work. Their performance of
work. Their performance of
“Lewis and Clark” was a hit!
“Lewis and Clark” was a hit!
“Lewis and Clark” was a hit!
“Lewis and Clark” was a hit!
Healthy Livingston HIP HOP Facts & Tips
FUN FOOD FACT:
Did you know that it takes 550 peanuts to make one 350 gram jar of peanut butter?
Peanuts and peanut butter are tasty ways to reach our daily protein requirements. Two
tablespoons of peanut butter is one serving from the Meat and Beans food group of the
Food Guide Pyramids.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Who doesn’t love music? Why not crank your tunes or plug in your iPod and get mov-
ing to the beat. Whether you are dancing, walking or jogging to your tunes, it’s a great
way to get your heart rate going.
7
7
“Because the curriculum can never cover all the spec
ific content that students should know and
understand about art, the purpose of a curriculum shoul
d be to focus on the processes of
learning, giving students…a set of critical tools f
or investigating art, the self, and the world.”
... Marilyn G. Steward and Sydney Walker, Rethinking
Curriculum in Art
The elementary art room always tries to follow the
wise advice of the above Steward and Walker quote.
January finds the weather cold, but the art room is
warm and very busy as usual. Everyone
is working hard on their
art projects. Our Kindergarten classes just finish
ed their abstract line designs and soon you will se
e them
displayed in our hallway galleries. They are now w
orking on a four project shape and color unit. Fir
st grade is
learning how artists use the different shape catego
ries to make artistic designs and thus, are using g
eometric
shapes to make geometric creature designs. Second
grade is learning about symmetry in artistic design
from
African American Visionary Folk Artist Minnie Evans
, and will be creating symmetrical Patriotic Faces
in the
Foliage. Third grade is learning about Claude Mone
t’s Impressionism techniques for their Cartoon Cari
cature
Project. Monet learned to draw by making political
caricatures. Fourth grade is learning about the v
ersatile art of
Pablo Picasso and his cubism style. Apparently Pic
asso is a favorite of our new President Obama too.
Our 4
th
grade
students will be making their own cubist faces base
d on his work. Lastly 5
th
grade is working on creating graphic
line name designs using either a warm or cool color
combination. And 5
th
Grade Art Club members are continuing to
work on their ceiling tile projects. We continue t
o be as “busy as bees” here in Dalton too!
*
Please remember our Dalton Fine Arts Festival is co
ming up this May 19
th
. I would love to have community
members display their art work along with that of o
ur students. Please contact Mrs. Strathearn at 476
-
2234, ext.
1140 with questions or if you’d like to display you
r work.
Some artistic words of wisdom:
“There are painters who transform the sun to a yel
low spot, but there are others who with the help of
their art
and their intelligence transform a yellow spot into
the sun.”
... Pablo Picasso
“We must include the arts in the education of all s
tudents if we want our children to be prepared for
the
challenges of life and work in our global society.
The challenges of today, and most certainly of tom
orrow, require
the abilities, skills, habit, and knowledge that ed
ucation in the arts is uniquely able to provide.”
... Kent Seidel, PhD, Commissioned by the Associ
ation for the Advancement of Arts Education
Www.keshequa.org
News From the Art Room…
News From the Art Room…
News From the Art Room…
News From the Art Room…
8
8
WOULD YOU LIKE EMAIL NOTIFICATION
If so,
just go to the Current Events link on our website
and sign up today.
www.keshequa.org
I NOTICED YOU BUILD PEACE AWARDS!!
DOMINIQUE CURRY
ADAM CURRY
HANNAH WOOD
BECKY TYLER
TRAVIS COTTON
ZACH PRIAL
BRENDEN WHITE
BRENT BIRD
DOUGLAS WAITE
REESE POWERS
JOSH FARNSWORTH
CHAD CURRY
ANNIKA MCEVOY
MAGGIE YOUNG
OLIVIA HOWELL
PAYTON POWERS
CHASE ELWOOD
KATHRYN GELSER
ANDREW PATTERSON
MADYSON SIMMONS
CAITLIN OBRIEN
PAIGE MCKERROW
CODY VANDORN
AIDAN CRITTENDEN
DENAE RATHBUN
ALEXIS ETHRIDGE
MACKENZIE CLAUD-
POWERS
“How do you tell when you run out of invisible ink?
”
Back to top
