Welcome back to school and the best month of the year! Research validates the anecdotal observations of veteran teachers -- students demonstrate a “growth spurt” in January that lasts through the winter months. This seems to be the result of their diligent effort throughout the fall. As we had already been impressed with the progress your children have made this school year, we are eager to see another spectacular winter at Lupin Hill!
The caring efforts of Lupin Hill students and families surely brought joy to many in and beyond our community.
Our third grade students led Nickels for Nails, a project from Habitat for Humanity, which reminds the students that even small amounts can help others in need.
Our students and families supported Max of a Million Dreams, a project close to our hearts as Max was a student her at Lupin Hill. We appreciate the Buelow Family for giving us this opportunity. Our students contributed to over 300 personally selected teddy bears for children undergoing cancer treatment. Along with the money to buy the rocket bears, our students gave their energy, strength and good will.
Lupin Hill’s Resolutions
I can’t resist the opportunity to request that you add the following important resolutions to your list…I promise that none of them will hurt!
Safety: Sign in every time you come to school and wear a Visitor Tag.
Keep following our parking lot procedures…even in the rain!
Diet: Pack healthy snacks and lunches for your children…no candy, soda or glass bottles.
Exercise: (This will surpass any other exercise vow you have made!)
Walk your child up and down the hill at least 3 times a week.
Go Green: Reduce emissions by walking up the hill and down the hill.
If you haven’t made the exercise resolution, drop off and pick up at the bottom of the hill.
Revisit your commitment to our Pack In / Pack Out Lunch.
Recycle plastics at home, as well.
Remind children to use appropriate trashcans for litter.
Read class webpage to reduce need for paper notices.
Thrifty: Put a name on every jacket, sweater, sweatshirt, backpack, umbrella…anything that will come to school.
Demand that your child be accountable for those belongings and bring them home everyday. If is has not come home, then don’t send another one until it is found.
Habits: Be on time for school. Start 5 minutes earlier and be here before the 7:55 bell. Walking on campus as the 8:00 bell rings will make your child tardy. Remember that we only have an assembly on Wednesday mornings.
Reduce unnecessary absences; call the absence line on the day of the absence.
Self Esteem: Give your child (spouse, co-worker, friend) three positive appreciations for every negative you need to deliver.
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Brain Power: Read to your child for at least 20 minutes each day, even if they can read on their own!
Example has more followers than reason.
— Christian Nevell Bovee
