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the mission of hook elementary school is to provide a positive learning environment for all students built on a foundation of care and mutual respect that will allow students to flourish academically socially and physically with a quest for learning february 2011 mark your calendar 2/11 valentine s day parties when it snows you have two choices shovel or make snow angels ~author unknown perhaps this month you were able to get your ice-skates out and enjoy some time skating around the neighborhood as my nephews did however if you are looking for something to do to keep your child s skills sharp please take a look at the following web-sites for ideas primary students http www.starfall.com all students http www.troy.k12.oh.us for/third/mathall.html http www.dadsworksheets.com/2008/09/04/an-overview-of-rocket-math http www.ixl.com/1d practice tests for the oaa http education.ohio.gov/gd/templates/pages/ode/odedetail.aspx?page=3 topicrelationid=240&contentid=4348&content=86707 as always please do not hesitate to call with questions 332-6760 2/17 7:00 pm pto meeting 2/21 no school presidents day 2/22 artwork fundraiser 2/24 cosi on wheels ­ all grades volunteers needed sincerely mrs penny johnson things to remember call attendance line at 335-5482 if your student will be absent or late if late please indicate if he/she is eating school lunch or packing doors open at 8:30 for breakfast 8:45 for students not eating 8:55 is the tardy bell ­ must be in your classroom by this time 3 tardies results in recess detention

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treasure card recipients for the month student lenea browder ryan lachat holden fraley sam reed task winning multiplication that s a fact very co-operative and well behaved very co-operative and well behaved 1st place in multiplication around the world from mrs salupo mrs rieck mrs rieck mrs salupo mrs heckman february pto happenings february 17 pto general meeting 7:00 pm the following students demonstrated the character trait of please join us to hear about our upcoming events including grandparents day and artwork sale we will also be discussing items related to the april election of new pto board members you are welcome to share your ideas and thoughts if you want more information please call carla zaylskie at 335-8550 march 14 this event is rescheduled from feb 7 kindness as a reward these students will enjoy breakfast with the principal hook at coldstone creamery night 1187 experiment farm road 5-8pm try the special hook pirate ice cream bring the flyer and a of sales will be donated to hook pto for more information please call jen williams at 440-0688 coming in march more information about our artwork sale march th th grandparents day april 9 movie night march 4 and more am oakes pm oakes 1st jones 1st sillman 2nd campbell 2nd pascale 2nd skipper 3rd hoffman 3rd salupo 4th garrett 4th gustin 4th warnecke 5th dankworth 5th giesige maddi mcdonald sylvia smith kaden mathes cade michael brandon jones rachel moran libby wenrick kit wolke noah lucas sarah geer cameron smith sydney langenkamp jenna stone zoey geuder if troy schools go to plan b kindergarten due to weather that means am kindergarten runs from 10:55 ­ 12:25 pm kindergarten runs from 1:55 ­ 3:25

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head lice is the common term and can be a common problem routine screenings at home can help prevent the spread of lice the clinic assistance will also conduct screenings in the classroom confidentiality is high priority lice are relatively harmless there are about 6 to 12 million cases per year the cost of getting rid of them can be expensive though lice are typically attracted to clean hair and are spread through head-to-head contact or by sharing brushes hats combs coats and scarves carefully examine every head in your home using a comb to look for any sign of lice or nits small eggs be aware of persistent head scratching by family/household members pay special attention to areas around ears and nape of neck live lice are about the size of a sesame seed and are grayish/brown lice eggs are white yellow brown or tan in hue and are about the size of a poppy seed eggs are glued to the hair shaft and need to be removed manually wash hands thoroughly if live lice are found notify the school and immediately use a lice shampoo your child may return to school after treatment and will need to be rechecked by the clinic assistant before going to the classroom it is also important to wash bedding towels and clothing with soapy hot water and dry items in a hot dryer vacuum carpets pillows mattresses overstuffed furniture and car seats store items like stuffed animals and non-washable pillows in tightly sealed plastic bags for at least two weeks soak combs brushes and hair accessories in very hot water for 15 minutes for any questions or assistance please contact your school clinic susan montgomery rn elementary school nurse february dental health month within the next few weeks kindergarteners will be watching geena s tremendous tooth adventure and first graders will view dental defenders vs cavity creeps all part of the oral care program presented by your school nurse a very large toothbrush and set of teeth will be used to demonstrate correct brushing new toothbrushes floss and toothpaste will be sent home i am always impressed by the knowledge the children have concerning how to care for their mouths besides brushing their teeth many already know that their tongues should be lightly brushed susan montgomery rn elementary school nurse

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4th grade jacob adams fatima al-jarani mark bess austin blair tyler brandenburg matthew buerger cody buskirk lonnie chien shelby clark lilli cusick jalissa darner chris demeo mikayla dixon emilie farrier delaney fields aja fiessinger sarah geer trevor griffieth melissa guinn grace hartman kalee heitbrink kayleigh hill chloe holicki jordan horstman miranda houshel riley johnson sydney langenkamp caitlyn mcclure colton mcneal colin minton christopher mobelini zach moore caitlin palivec kasheen perdue katie robinson samuel smith braeden snider maggie snurr brooklyn spatz jesse westmeyer 5th grade caitlin ball trent bell adam bilitzke shane essick jason ferris kylee fisher zoey geuder hannah hargrove stacey hartman maddison heffner megan myers josh niemi joseph pascale kaitie stoeckmann bethany stull jacob sweeney eric taylor brendyn vahle alexis wicker lauren zaylskie great job after name indicates straight a s

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