Hello Families!
I hope everyone is doing well and getting into the holiday spirit! We have been working hard on many second grade skills. Please continue to read every night at home and have your child complete homework assignments each night. We started a new spelling and vocabulary list today. The students will not take a test on these until Tuesday, December 13th. As the weather gets colder, please have your child bring a jacket to school. Thank you!
Here is a look at our week!
This week our Holiday Shop is open! Students can bring in money and shop for their families at school! It is open from 7:30-8:30 and 11:30-2:30 every day through Friday.
Smart Snack Guidelines
Happy Holidays, Parents!
As we approach the holiday season, we want to remind you of several school procedures that we hope
you will be mindful of during your visits to Pontiac.
First, instructional time is a priority and we want to remind all of our parents to please be mindful of
interruptions to the classroom. Please minimize early dismissals and late arrivals.
Are you familiar with the Smart Snacks guidelines? The Smart Snacks in Schools federal legislation
began on July 1, 2014. This federal legislation significantly impacts how we have “snacks” in schools.
As we work diligently to educate ourselves and navigate a new piece of legislation we want to provide
ourselves and Richland School District Two a safety net to protect federal funding for our schools.
Pontiac Elementary has adopted a practice to eliminate birthday snacks with any snacks that violate
the Smart Snacks guidelines. You are welcome to join your child for his/ her birthday during
lunch/ recess.
Below are a few suggested alternative ways you may want to celebrate your child’s birthday at school:
Lunch with your child (You may bring a special treat for your child only.)
Come play/facilitate a game with your child’s class during recess
Read a book to your child’s class
The safety of our children is very important to us. If someone else is picking up your child, it is
necessary that you send a note with your child. We will call you to verify this written authorization
prior to releasing your child. Without authorized permission from a custodial parent, we will not
release your child. Thank you for recognizing how important this practice is for the safety of your child.
As always, your continued support is appreciated. You are welcome to visit your child’s classroom
anytime! Our doors are open to our parents as your partnership is vital to your child’s academic
success!
Sincerely,
Katie Barber, principal
