Newsletter October 08

Etna Elementary School

Where we Think, Learn, Achieve, & Care. October 2008 ierantoni’s Place

Welcome Back! First of all, thank you for making the transition into our new building such a success. The students are off to a great start and it’s great to be in Etna Elementary! Speaking of being off to a great start, would you believe me if I told you that our school has read and tested on over a 1,000 books so far this school year? Would you also believe that there is

a way to see your child’s progress in Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math on a daily basis from your home or work computer? Explore the site listed below using your child’s “AR Name and Password” and you will see what your child did that day, recommended reading, past history, and even an link to get email updates! It is a great website and resource for you.

I hope that you take some time to use this site on a regular basis. It is one more way to continue communication between Etna Elementary and our parents. Together, we can Teach Learn Achieve & Care!

https://Hosted107.renlearn.com/249699/HomeConnect/Login.aspx Calendar

10/1 Potato Orders Due 10/3 School Pictures at 8:00 a.m. 10/10 Potato Order Pickup - 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Etna Elementary 10/10 5th/6th Grade Maturation Classes at 1:45 p.m. 10/17 Fall Break - No School Today 10/21,22,28,29 & 11/4,5 After School Enrichment Classes (1st Session) 10/27 Celebrating the Arts Entries Due 10/27-31 Red Ribbon Week 11/7 End of Trimester 1 11/11 Veterans Day 11/12-13 Parent-Teacher Conferences 11/14 No School Today 11/18,25 & 12/2,9 After-School Enrichment Classes (2nd Session) 11/21 School Picture Retakes 11/26 Early Release at 10:45 a.m. 11/27-28 Thanksgiving Break

Introducing! We would like to welcome three of our new staff members.

Hi, I am Kris Rappleye; mother of three sons and two daughters, Grandma to eleven little cutie pies, and wife of Val; my hardworking, ambitious husband. I love to make rag quilts, cook, read, and am currently learning to ride my new horse, Daisy. I’ve been teaching for 19 wonderful years and I’m so excited to be teaching 6th Grade a half day and working part time as the after-school coordinator. I am looking forward to a fantastic year!

Mrs. Kris Rappleye 6th Grade Teacher After-School Coordinator

Diane Hudson School Psychologist

My name is Shane Harris. I am currently teaching 6th grade here at Etna Elementary. I attended school at Ricks College (BYUI) and Idaho State University. I am originally from St. Anthony, Idaho where I taught 6th grade for nine years. My wife’s name is Kellie and we have three children - a girl and two boys - ages nine, eight, and two. My hobbies and interests include all sports, fishing, hunting, camping, motorcycles, and anything that I can do with my family. I really enjoy teaching in this area and even more so I enjoy being with your students. I am looking forward to making this area “home” for my family.

Mr. Shane Harris 6th Grade Teacher

I graduated from the University of Oregon in 2003 with a Ph.D. in School Psychology and a Master’s in Special Education. I’ve worked in Washington State and Jackson, Wyoming and love living in Star Valley! My husband and I enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, camping, and skiing and are looking forward to doing more rafting this coming summer. I’m excited to be at Etna Elementary and look forward to a fun year!

ps.lcsd2.org/public

is the place to go to see your child’s grades, missing assignments, lunch balance, or attendance on the LCSD2 student data management site, PowerSchool. Your child’s Username and Password are on the front of the Etna Elementary folder that was given to students and parents at Back-To-School night. Please feel free to call us at 885-2472 if you need this information.

Etna Enrichment Express! Hey Kids!

The ETNA ENRICHMENT EXPRESS is coming soon! Get ready for an incredible ride on the new Etna Enrichment Express, taking off in mid October. Watch for after-school classes throughout

the year in cross-country skiing, fly-tying, dancing, candy making, art, P.E., making button bracelets, plastic canvas weaving, piano, and even publishing your own book. This is just to name a few of the

fun classes offered. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on and off throughout the year. More news to come soon! Toot! Toot!

PTO News Hello from your PTO! Thank you to all the people who have signed up to volunteer. You are all very needed and very appreciated. It’s never to late to sign up! This year we have a few changes: • There will be no Fall Festival • Celebrating the Arts will be held in the fall • We’ve added Red Ribbon Week which will be held Monday Oct 27 - Friday Oct 31. We want to focus on “Showing Good Character” • We hope to expand the Science Fair which will be held in January or February, 2009 As of now, PTO has two fundraisers: • “Baker’s” Potatoes - 50 lb bags for $18.00. Order forms and money are due on Wednesday, Oct 1. Pick up will be on Friday, October 10 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Please call Brenda Bateman with any questions at 883-2891 • “Fun Stuff” from Maredy’s catalog. This fundraiser will run from Oct. 3 to Oct. 17. Other Important Information: • Banking Day forms need to be turned back to the school by Sept 29. Banking days will start on Oct 2 and go until the end of school. • “Math Moms” will be starting at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept 30. • There will be a PTO meeting on Monday, Oct. 20 at 9:30 a.m. at the school. • Celebrating the Arts entries are due on October 27. Entry forms will go out to students this Friday! Thanks again. When we volunteer we all make a difference!

P.E. Happenings

Students will be doing their fall testing in pull-ups, sit-ups, push-ups, shuttle-run, sit-n-reach, and the mile run for the Presidential Fitness Award.

by Ms. Somerville’s 4th Grade Class

S is for Star Valley

A

is for Alpine, Auburn, and Afton; towns where we live.

B is for bison we see and eat at the Wolf Den. C is for cattle, cowboys, and cowgirls at the rodeo. D is for deer and ducks and the dads who hunt them. E

is for Etna Elementary where we learn with pride.

F is for farms and fields where we work everyday. G is for Greys River Road where we snowmobile, hunt, and hike. H is for horses and the hay they eat. I

is for Indians who used to roam our lands.

J is for jackalopes who eat at Juan’s House of Tacos. K is for karate at Star Valley Taekwando. L is for lions in the mountains that eat our lambs. M is for moose and meadow larks that live in the meadows and mountains. N is for our National Forest, Bridger-Teton O is for Old Rock Church where Butch Cassidy hid behind the doors. P is for pelicans and pronghorns that roam on our property. Q is for quilts that our grandmas make. R is for rodeos at the Lincoln County Fair. S is for the star on the hill in Afton T is for triceratops that roamed where Tootsies Pizza now stands. U is for the uniforms the sports teams and military wear. V is for the Valley we live in that starts with Star. W is for Wyoming, our favorite state. X is for X-rays at Star Valley Medical Center. Y is for the Brave’s colors -

yellow and red.

Z is for the zig-zagging Narrows.