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Diamond Path Elementary
School of International Studies
Inside this Issue
Important Dates..…...Front Page
Spotlight on Art…….……...…..2
Spotlight on Library………..….3
Nurse News…………………….4
2nd & 4th Grade Concerts……...5
News from Phy.Ed…………….6
DP Student Council……………7
PTO……………………………..8
Important Dates!
January
4th
January
14th
January
22nd
School Resumes after
Winter Break
Math Night for
First Grade
6:00-7:30 PM
Data Analysis Day
NO SCHOOL FOR
STUDENTS
7th
18th
Spotlight on Magnet
Schools Tours
10:00 AM &
6:30 PM
In the Media Center
Martin Luther King
Day
NO SCHOOL
11th
No Band Rehearsal
(tomorrow at 8:00 AM)
PTO Meeting
at 6:30
20th
21st
Magnet Applications
are due for 2016/2017
Band Rehearsal
8:00 AM
12th
Fifth Grade Band
Concert at 7:00 PM
Phy Ed Night for
Second Grade
6:00-7:30 PM
Deadline for applicants
to decline Magnet
Placement
26th
PTO Family Game
Night from
6:30 – 8:00 PM
THE LOREM IPSUMS
Spotlight on Art!
WINTER 2016
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multitude(of(difficult(steps.((The(goal(was(to(have(the(animal(look(as(realistic(as(possible.((We(first(looked(at(
the(artwork(of(contemporary(artist,(Chuck(Close,(who(is(well(known(for(creating(photorealistic(portraits(of(
himself,(family,(friends,(and(celebrities.((Like(Chuck(Close,(we(used(a(photograph(and(drew(a(grid(on(our(
drawing(paper(using(a(ruler.((This(was(an(important(connection(to(their(studies(in(math.((We(then(started(
on(drawing(the(animal,(focusing(on(finishing(one(square(of(the(grid(at(a(time.((This(enabled(students(to(
organize(the(space(and(copy(the(photograph(more(accurately.((Finally,(we(added(value—the(lights(and(
darks(in(a(work(of(art—using(artist(pencils(that(are(specifically(made(to(easily(add(value.((The(students(did(
such(an(amazing(job.((So(many(of(them(said(“I(didn’t(know(I(could(draw(this(realistically!(The(grid(made(it(so(
much(easier!”.((
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THE LOREM IPSUMS
Spotlight on Library!
WINTER 2016
FROM THE MEDIA CENTER: ​ Media is not just about Checking Out Books …. Students K­5 see me for 50 minutes every 6­day cycle. We do love our books and part of that is book checkout, plus we learn about different authors/illustrators and types of literature. We also learn ​information skills​ by using technology, collab, databases, ebooks ­ skills they will need for a lifetime. Some examples of what we learn are ​how to: ● evaluate what is a good website ● find books in the library ● create a bibliography ● follow copyright/fair use rules ● search for information online A big part of the Media curriculum is about ​Digital Citizenship​ ​and being ​safe online​. It’s not just about Internet Safety anymore. It is about Digital Citizenship. We teach our students to become good citizens at school, home & in the community. With this generation of Digital “Natives”, we need to teach them to become good citizens ​Online. Subjects I address in media are tailored to the different grade levels but include: ­­ Adult permission to go online
­­ Don’t go into chat rooms ­­ Create a secure password
­­ Don’t meet online people in person ­­ Don’t share personal information
­­ Netiquette ­ good online manners ­­ What to do if something you see ­­ Use Avatars, not real pictures is inappropriate
The three most challenging areas for parents and educators now are: 1) Digital footprint​ ​­ what you post online stays there forever 2) Cyber bullying​ ​ ­­ One in three online teens (ages 13­17) have been cyberbullied. Girls are more likely to be targeted. (Pew Internet & American Life Project) 3) Amount of screen time​ ­­ those aged 8­18 spend more than 7.5 hours a day with devices and this amount of time growing (Kaiser Family Foundation ­ New York Times, Jan 20) Here is one ​fantastic​ resource about keeping your kids safe online:
Common Sense Media
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ You can find all kinds of guides to video games, movies, books, and information about how to set parental control on digital devices, plus much more. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Linda Johnson/Media Specialist linda.johnson@district196.org 3
THE LOREM IPSUMS
WINTER 2016
Important News from the School Nurse!
This month Kindergarten, First and Second grade students were involved in
the Flu Prevention Program put on by the Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of
Minnesota. *Funded by Kohl’s
Feel free to ask them about the four things they learned! Also, ask them
about the glow light and how they practiced washing their hands.
There are four basic steps everyone can take to prevent the spread of
influenza:
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Get vaccinated (if your doctor recommends it)
Wash your hands
Cover your cough and sneeze (Vampire Cough)
Stay home from work, school or childcare when sick to limit the spread of the flu
How is influenza spread?
Influenza is most often spread from person to person when an ill person coughs
and sneezes. Influenza virus can also be spread through hands contaminated with
the virus when a healthy person touches their nose, mouth or eyes.
If you are exposed to someone with influenza, how long does it take for you
to get symptoms?
The time from exposure to disease is called the incubation period. The incubation
period for influenza is one to seven days.
How long can a person with influenza spread the virus?
People with influenza can spread the virus from one to two days before their
symptoms begin to seven days after their symptoms start. Children, especially
small children, and people with weakened immune systems can sometimes
spread the virus 10 days after symptoms start. Even though people can spread
influenza before and after developing symptoms, they spread the virus most often
when they have a fever.
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THE LOREM IPSUMS
Second and Fourth Grade Concerts
WINTER 2016
The 2nd and 4th graders put on fabulous Music Concerts for their
fellow students and parents on Thursday, December 10th.
Great job kids!
We(have(set(up(a(secure(private(Youtube(channel(for(Diamond(Path(and(the(videos(from(the(2nd(and(4th(
Grade(Music(Programs(held(last(week.((These(videos(are(unlisted;(they(can(be(seen(by(anyone(once(a(
parent(shares(the(link(below.((*Note:((the(videos(won’t(show(up(on(the(normal(Youtube(searches.(
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THE LOREM IPSUMS
News from Mrs. Milliman (Phy.Ed.)
WINTER 2016
As part of a Statewide Health Improvement Plan grant (SHIP), the
district is revising the way that Elementary Physical Education fitness
scores are reported to families. In an attempt to keep up with the
advancements in technology, all fitness reports will be viewed
online. Below are the steps to access your child(ren)’s fitness reports.
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Go to the district School View website.
Log in using your user name and password.
Select the child you want to view.
Click on Document Center on the bottom left side of the screen.
Click on Show Fitness Document.
Thanks so much for your flexibility as we transition with a new
approach to reporting scores to families. If you do not have access to a
computer, you may request a copy from me at
sally.milliman@district196.org.
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THIS MONTH IN THE DIAMOND PATH PTO…
Greetings and Happy Holidays from the Diamond Path Parents Teachers Organization
(PTO)! During December, the PTO was involved in “Takeout Tonight” and hosting an
Internet Safety 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.
GIVE TO THE MAX DAY UPDATE
Thanks to the Give to the Max Day donations, Diamond Path was able to raise over $1,000!
THANK YOU! These funds will be used to purchase several digital cameras for our DP classrooms.
Thanks again for pledging!
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.
INTERNET SAFETY NIGHT
Thanks to all who participated in Internet Safety Night! This event was a great success in
promoting cyber/internet security and awareness.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• 28 December (Monday), All Day: “TAKEOUT TONIGHT!” Culver’s Night
• 11 January (Monday), 630-8PM: January PTO Meeting, DP Library/Media Center
• 12 January (Tuesday), 5-7PM: “TAKEOUT TONIGHT!” Wendy’s Night
• 25 January (Monday), All Day: “TAKEOUT TONIGHT!” Culver’s Night
• 26 January (Tuesday), 630-8PM: Family Game Night, DP ELEM
• Follow this link (http://www.district196.org/dpweb/ParentCommunity/PTO.cfm) for a list of all DP
PTO school year events.
OPEN PTO POSITION(s):
• Officer, Co-Treasurer
DIAMOND PATH – "TAKEOUT TONIGHT!”
Don't have time to cook dinner? Use one of our "Takeout Tonight" options below to skip making
dinner and earn money for your school. No need to be a student at the school, just make sure to
mention that you are there supporting Diamond Path when you check out in order to get credit for
your order. Spread the word with family and friends and mark your calendars today!
‒ Culver’s (15225 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley). Last Monday of the month (valid
all day long). Diamond Path earns 15% of every DP order! Remaining Dates: 28
DEC, 25 JAN, 29 FEB, 28 MAR, 25 APR, 30 MAY.
‒ Wendy’s (15020 Claret Ave W, Rosemount). Second Tuesday of the month from
5-7PM. Diamond Path earns 20% of every DP order! Remaining Dates: 12 JAN, 09
FEB, 08 MAR, 12 APR, 10 MAY.