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Diamond Path Elementary
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Important Dates..…....Front Page
Spotlight on Fourth Grade….…..2
Conferences……………………..3
Important Dates!
Kindergarten Registration………3
Not Returning to DP?.................3
Cafeteria News………………….3
Nurse News…………………..….4
Fifth Grade Band Concert...…....5
News from Phy.Ed………………6
Geography Bee..………….……..7
First Grade Math Night………….8
Festival of Nations………………9
PTO……………………………..10
February
1st
February
12th
February
23rd
Spring Box Top
Drive Begins
No School for Staff and
Students
9th
15th
Phy. Ed. Event for All
School at Skateville in
Burnsville from
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kindergarten Registration
for 2016/2017
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
President’s Day
No School for Staff and
Students
Conferences
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
18th
10
th
Classroom Valentine’s
Parties
11th
Kindergarten Registration
for 2016/2017
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Conferences
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
No School for Students
Principal’s Site Council
Meeting 4:15 pm
PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm
19th
DEAR (Drop Everything
and Read) and Pajama
Day
26th
Spring Picture Day
End of Spring Box Top
Drive
29th
Third Grade Parents
Eagle Bluff Info Night
from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
THE LOREM IPSUMS
WINTER 2016
Spotlight on Fourth Grade!
Diamond(Path(fourth(graders(are(using(their(math(skills(and(science(skills(for(a(very(
particular(purpose.(They(are(building(their(dream(homes.(Students(in(groups(of(4(or(5(are(
designing,(building(and(decorating(their(own(homes.(They(have(to(carpet,(paint(and(
wallpaper(the(rooms.(Now(they(know(why(they(studied(area.(
(
Once(the(house(is(done(they(will(need(to(add(lights(that(WORK(in(two(rooms(of(the(house.(
The(electricity(unit(is(now(valuable(because(they(need(to(build(a(parallel(circuit(to(get(the(
rooms(lit.((
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The(students(are(doing(a(great(job(of(working(together(and(using(their(math(and(science(
skills.(Will(they(be(ready(for(their(families(to(visit(the(Parade(of(Homes?(You(bet!(They(don’t(
want(to(pay(the(late(fee(if(the(house(is(not(done!((That(is(the(real(world,(too!!!
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THE LOREM IPSUMS
Conferences
WINTER 2016
Tuesday, February 9th from 4:00-8:00 pm
Thursday, February 11th from 12:00-8:00 pm
Please sign-up at www.district196.org/dp and click on “Schedule Winter Conferences”.
NOTE: Fall conference schedules DO NOT transfer to winter conferences.
Kindergarten Registration
Tuesday, February 9th from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday, February 11th from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please bring a copy of their birth certificate, passport or baptismal certificate (proof of
birthdate), a copy of their immunizations and proof of preschool screening.
Allow 15 -20 minutes to fill out paperwork. It is not necessary for you to bring your
incoming kindergarten students.
Not Attending Diamond Path next year?
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If(your(student(s)(will$not(be(returning(to(Diamond(Path(for(the(2016/2017(
school(year,(please(call(the(office(as(soon(as(possible(at(952U423U7695(and(let(
Caroline(or(Diane(know(your(children’s(names(and(where(they(will(attend(in(the(
Fall.(This(is(very(important(information(for(us(to(have(for(planning(
purposes.((Thank(you!
News from the Cafeteria!
Happy(New(Year(to(everyone!((January(14th,(we(had(“local(lunch(day”(where(we(served(a(
whole(grain(dinner(roll(made(with(flour(manufactured(in(Minnesota.(((February(8th,(we(will(
serve(heart(shaped(nuggets(for(the(Chinese(New(Year.((February(10th,(we(will(serve(Bushel(
boy(tomatoes(grown(in(MN(for(“local(lunch(day”.(We(always(welcome(anyone(to(come(and(
have(lunch(with(their(student(s),(but(we(ask(that(if(you(know(ahead(of(time,(please(let(the(
student’s(teacher,(the(kitchen,(or(the(main(office(know(so(we(can(be(sure(to(have(enough(
food(prepared(for(everyone.(Thank(you(in(advance(for(your(help(in(this(matter.(
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THE LOREM IPSUMS
WINTER 2016
Important News from the School Nurse!
We are heading into the time of year when head lice can become more prevalent. Your
family, friends or community may experience head lice. It’s important to recognize
symptoms and what to do if faced with an infestation.
What can you do as a parent to be proactive?
• Do regular lice checks at home on your child.
• Please notify the school nurse if your child has a case of head lice.
• I would also encourage you to notify friends and family your child may have come in
contact with if you are dealing with lice.
School procedures for tracking lice and keeping parents/guardians notified.
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We track the number of cases being seen.
The school will notify a grade level if clusters of cases are being reported.
Please feel free to contact the nurse at any time with questions.
See the following information on how you can be more proactive in dealing with head lice.
Thanks for your attention,
Deb Neutz RN. LSN.
As you may know, head lice cases have been on the rise. An estimated 6 to 12 million infestations occur each
year in the United States, most commonly among children ages 3 to 11.1 So, I am writing to you to help you
learn how to identify lice and provide information on what you can do if lice hit your home.
What are head lice?
Head lice are tiny, wingless insects that live close to the human scalp. They feed on blood. The eggs, also
called nits, are tiny, tear-drop shaped eggs that attach to the hair shaft. Nits often appear yellowish or white,
and can look like dandruff but cannot be removed or brushed off. The nymph, or baby louse, is smaller and
grow to adult size in one to two weeks. The adult louse is the size of a sesame seed appears tan to grayishwhite. An itchy and inflamed scalp is a common symptom of lice. Although not common, persistent scratching
may lead to skin irritation and even infection.1
Who is affected by head lice?
Head lice are not related to cleanliness.1,1 In fact, head lice often infest people with good hygiene and
grooming habits.2 Infestations can occur at home, school or in the community. Head lice are mostly spread by
direct head-to-head contact—for example, during play at home or school, slumber parties, sports activities, or
camp. Less often, lice are spread via objects that have been in recent contact with a person with head lice,
such as hats, scarves, hair ribbons, combs, brushes, stuffed animals or bedding.1,3
What to do if an infestation occurs?
If you think your child has head lice, it’s important to talk to a healthcare provider to discuss the best treatment
approach for your family. Resistance to some over-the-counter head lice treatments has been reported, but the
prevalence of resistance is not known.1,1 There are new prescription treatment options available that are safe
and do not require nit combing.
As your school nurse, I want to provide you with the information you need to safeguard your children’s health,
and pave the way for a healthy school year. I hope you find this information useful.
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THE LOREM IPSUMS
Fifth Grade Concert
WINTER 2016
The 5th graders put on fabulous Band Concerts for their family
members on Thursday, January 21st.
Great job kids!
We(have(set(up(a(secure(private(Youtube(channel(for(Diamond(Path(and(the(videos(from(5th(Grade(Band(
Concert(held(last(week.((The(video(is(unlisted;(it(can(be(seen(by(anyone(once(a(parent(shares(the(link(
below.((*Note:((the(video(won’t(show(up(on(the(normal(Youtube(searches.(
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Click(on(the(link(below(and(enjoy!(((The(kids(did(such(an(awesome(job!(((
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5th Grade Band Concert Video: https://youtu.be/4eMh4svv5hU
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THE LOREM IPSUMS
WINTER 2016
News and Information from Mrs. Milliman (Phy.Ed.)
January was an awesome month of fitness bowling, volleyball, softball and
baseball. Our students have some really great volleyball skills! They
continue to work hard on everything I throw at them. On January 20th we
started Softball and Baseball, this will go through January 29th.
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Family Skateville Night
Please stop by the
gymnasium to see me during
conferences. I would enjoy
sharing what a great job your
child is doing in Physical
Education!
Conferences will be held:
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
12:00 to 8;00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Skate admission with roller skates is $4.50 per person.
Rollerblades are an additional charge of $3.00 per rental.
Skate Mate rental is $5.00.
Jump Rope for Heart
Jump Rope for Heart will begin on Monday, February 22, 2016 and go thru Monday,
February 29, 2016. Yes, you can begin fundraising as soon as you receive your packet.
Please do not turn in any paperwork or donations to Ms. Milliman before those dates.
Jump Rope For Heart Information will go home on Wednesday, February 10,2016. Please
read the packet and letter that I have prepared for you. Every year students come to school
with unsecured cash and no paperwork attached. Please help make the process easier by
reading all the information. I recommend using the online site. It is very user friendly.
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THE LOREM IPSUMS
WINTER 2016
Diamond(Path(4th(and(5th(graders(participated(in(the(first(round(of(the(2016(National(
Geographic(Bee.(The(National(Geographic(Society(holds(the(National(Geographic(Bee(
annually(for(students(in(the(4th(through(8th(grades(across(the(United(States.(
((
After(an(initial(round(in(4th(&(5th(grade(homerooms,(the(ten(finalists(pictured(“battled”(
until(only(two((Sebastian(&(Gus)(remained.(A(championship(round(determined(our(
Diamond(Path(Geography(Bee(2016(winner,(Sebastian.(
((
Sebastian(advances(to(the(next(level(of(competition,(a(written(examination(to(determine(
state(competitors.(After(that(it’s(the(national(competition(in(Washington,(D.C.(
((
Congratulations(to(all(Diamond(Path(participants(and(best(of(luck(to(Sebastian(as(he(
represents(DP(at(the(next(level!(
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THE LOREM IPSUMS
WINTER 2016
First grade students and their families enjoyed playing math games during
Math Night on January 14th. Activities were set up in the computer lab,
cafeteria and first grade hallway. Students enjoyed measuring at the paper
plate toss and straw javelin throw.
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Festival of Nations
WINTER 2016
Diamond(Path’s(Festival)of)Nations(celebration(will(be(held(on(Thursday,(March(10,(
2016(from(6:00U8:00(p.m.(This(community(event(gives(families(and(students(the(
opportunity(to(share(customs,(music,(food,(crafts,(and(games(from(many(cultures(and(
countries.(We(hope(to(involve(as(many(families(as(possible,(and(here’s(how(you(can(be(
a(part(of(the(festival.(We(are(looking(for(families(who(are(willing(to(host(a(display(table(
for(a(specific(country((examples:((Laos,(Sweden,(China,(Egypt,(Nigeria,(France,(etc.)((We(
are(also(looking(for(students(and(families(who(would(be(willing(to(share(music,(dance,(
and(storytelling(at(various(times(throughout(the(evening.(In(addition,(we(need(people(
to(help(serve(commercially(prepared(food(and(to(assist(with(setUup(and(clean(up.(
Check(with(your(child's(classroom(teacher(or(call(the(Diamond(Path(office(to(get(
involved.(We(hope(to(see(you(all(at(DP(on(March(10,(2016!(
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Please)enjoy)a)few)pictures)of)Festival)of)Nations)from)previous)years!!
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THIS MONTH IN THE DIAMOND PATH PTO…
Greetings and Happy New Year from the Diamond Path Parents Teachers Organization
(PTO)! During January, the PTO was involved in “Takeout Tonight” and hosting Family
Game Night. These events were very successful in promoting and reinforcing the strong
connections between Diamond Path Parents, Teachers, and surrounding communities.
Thanks to all the parents, teachers, and community members for your ongoing support and
involvement. Please visit the PTO website for more information
http://www.district196.org/dpweb/ParentCommunity/PTO.cfm.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT – THANK YOU!
A special PTO THANK YOU to all the parents, teachers, and volunteers that made this event a
great success!
BRING IN YOUR BOX TOPS & LABELS FOR EDUCATION (BTFE): February 1st – 28th
If you have any Box Tops or Labels for Education around the house, please be sure to bring them
into school. Box Tops are a great and easy way to earn money for our school. The Labels for
Education program helps us earn points that are redeemed for art, athletic, and academic
merchandise. For more information, including participating products please go to
http://www.boxtops4education.com/. SIGN UP FOR THE BTFE EMAIL AND EARN (5) BONUS
BOX TOPS! Just go to www.BTFE.com/signup to get started. MAKE SURE OUR SCHOOL GETS
THE CREDIT BY ENTERING DIAMOND PATH SCHOOL ID (168855).
PTO FALL FUNDRAISER SURVEY
The DP PTO Fall Fundraiser was a great success, raising over $22,000 with approximately
43% of DP Families participating. In an effort to ensure this success continues, the DP PTO
asks for your input in a 5-minute survey. Please follow this link and complete this Fall
Fundraiser Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DPPTOSURVEY.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• 01 February (Monday): Spring Box Top Drive Begins
• 09 February (Tuesday), 5-7PM: “TAKEOUT TONIGHT!” Wendy’s Night
• 18 February (Thursday), 6:30-8PM: February PTO Meeting at DP ELEM
• 26 February (Friday): Spring Box Top Drive Ends
• 29 February (Monday), All Day: “TAKEOUT TONIGHT!” Culver’s Night
• 04 March (Friday): Spring Box Top Reward Day – PAJAMA DAY!
• 08 March (Tuesday), 5-7PM: “TAKEOUT TONIGHT!” Wendy’s Night
• 14 March (Monday), 4-8PM: Chipotle Night at AV Chipotle
• 14 March (Monday), 6:30-8PM: March PTO Meeting at DP ELEM
• 28 March (Monday), All Day: “TAKEOUT TONIGHT!” Culver’s Night
OPEN PTO POSITION(s):
• Officer, Co-Treasurer
LIKE DP PTO ON FACEBOOK!
Did you know that the DP PTO has a Facebook page where information and reminders are posted
regarding school and PTO events, meetings, volunteer opportunities, Take-Out Tonight, and more? To
receive these notices, like us today by searching within Facebook for the "Diamond Path Parent Teacher
Organization" page or simply visit https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/diamondpathpto.