Rosemount Elementary
Independent School District 196
February 2010
Leprechaun Ledger
——————–“Educating our students to reach their full potential”———————
February is “I Love to Read Month”
Students in the elementary grades begin to develop
strong likes and dislikes, including positive or negative
attitudes toward reading. Parents play a critical role in
the shaping of their child’s reading attitude. Children
see their parents as role models. They observe the attitudes you exhibit towards reading, and will tend to exhibit similar behaviors.
Dr. Laurice Joseph, from the College of Education at
Ohio State University outlines the following ways parents can promote positive reading attitudes:
Applause and cheering were the sounds heard
for Aidan Buesing, Jack Flom and Ryan Schneider the 2010 winners of the RES National
Geographic Geography Bee. Each of the ten
finalists answers difficult questions on U. S.
Geography, State Geographic Comparisons,
U.S. Cities, Continents, World Capital Cities
and Cultural Geography. Congratulations to all
of the finalists and their quest to understand
our world and become world citizens! Special
thanks to the Rosemount PTO for sponsoring
this event.
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Provide a variety of reading materials in the
home.
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Let your children know how much you enjoy and
learn from reading.
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Read with and to your children.
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Talk about reading materials with your children.
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Visit the library.
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Acknowledge your child when he or she reads or
shares information obtained from reading.
Continue to be aware of the many activities our children
face that compete for reading time – video games, television, sports, and computers. Parents face a significant
challenge to create an environment that supports and
instills a love for reading. However, your efforts will
bring children the gift of a life-long habit of reading.
Welcome New Students:
Please Note:
February 10th and 11th are Parent / Teacher Conferences
at Rosemount Elementary. This is a time for you to visit
with your child’s classroom teacher and discuss his/her
academic and developmental progress. We encourage
your attendance to further nurture a partnership between you and the staff here at school.
Isabella Firnstahl – Mrs. Fette’s Class
Nyla McCoy – Mrs. Hilden’s Class
Grace McClurg – Mrs. DeBord’s Class
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District 196 does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard
to public assistance, sexual orientation or age. The School District Attorney, 14445 Diamond Path West, Rosemount, MN 55068, (651) 423-7883, has been designated to respond to inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, including inquiries under Title IX.
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PENNIES
FOR
HAITI
Children love to snuggle with something
cozy. Thanks to the students in Mrs.
Young’s fourth grade classroom, 26
children in the community will now have
a polar fleece pillow to comfort them
and to let them know that someone else
cares. As part of a service project,
students cut, measured, stuffed, and
tied 26 polar fleece pillows which they
donated to Prince of Peace Mission Outpost. A local business donated funds
for the materials that were needed.
The pillows were fun to make and it felt
wonderful to do something for someone
else. The kids hope the pillows will
comfort children who might not be as
fortunate as themselves.
VOLUNTEER CORNER
Thank you to all the parents who come
into the classrooms to help the teachers. Thanks also to all the volunteers
who help out in the library and assist
other staff.
Patty Grunklee, Volunteer Coordinator
Rosemount Elementary School
Rosemount Elementary Staff and the
PTO are sponsoring a campaign to
raise money for the Red Cross efforts
in Haiti. As you may know, a devastating earthquake occurred on
January 13th. Coins will be collected
in each classroom, and there will be
a contest to determine which class
has the most donations. All money
collected will go directly to help the
people in Haiti. The campaign will
start Wednesday, January 27th and
end on Friday, February 19th. The
money will be counted on a weekly
basis so the students can view their
progress. Bottles for collecting the
coins will be out during Conferences
if you’d like to make a donation
then. Thanks in advance for your participation.
Conferences
And Book Fair
♣ Wednesday, February 10th, 4:00-8:00 pm.
( N o school for half day Kindergarten only)
♣ Thursday, February 11th, 8:00am-8:00 pm.
( N o school all students )
♣ No school Friday, February 12th
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February is
“I Love to Read” month
During this month we encourage children to
read more at home and at school. Classrooms
will decorate their doors as book covers that you
can view on February 18th during Family Fun
Night. Friday, February 19th, will be an “ All
School Read ” day. Each classroom will decide
how they want to celebrate that day. We are
Think Summer! GRASP 2010 Preview
Parents, it’s time to start thinking about summer
and how you’ll help your children keep their math
and reading skills sharp. Many of you know that
the GRASP workbook program, available
through Community Education, is one way to
help your children during the summer. This year,
GRASP registration information will be sent
home with students the week of February 22-26.
Sample workbooks will be available for review in
the school office during the registration period.
The deadline for registration this year is April 2.
Watch for more information later this winter.
asking for used books to be donated to the library so we can have a Used Book Sale on February 24th and 25th. If you have books you want
to donate please send them to the library or the
office.
With our SMARTBOARDS teachers can show
videos on their boards. Some teachers can
show DVD’ s through their computers, but not
all teacher’ s computers can show DVD ’ s . If
you have a VCR or VCR/DVD that you are not
using, consider donating it to Rosemount Elementary School. Drop it off at the Media Center
or at the office. We can use quite a few. Thank
you.
Please celebrate “I Love to Read”
month by reading with your child.
Mrs. Luce Knight, Media Specialist/Librarian
FAMILY FUN
NIGHT
Thursday, February 18
5:30-7:30 pm.
Tickets: $2.50 in advance, $3.00 at the door
PIZZA, GAMES, PRIZES,
OBSTACLE COURSE, WIN A
GOLDEN MOMENT WITH A
TEACHER...… …
AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
REMINDER:
• Remember to bring a small healthy snack
• Regular attendance is expected
• No classes February 8th, 9th, and 10th
• Last day: March 11th
PLEASE be prompt picking up your children.
Thank you.
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Nutrition News Flash
Nutrition
Did you know wild rice is:
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High in protein
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Great source of potassium
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Good source of niacin, thiamine and iron
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Low in sodium
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Very low in fat
Did you know basmati rice is:
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Most famous aromatic rice
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Lower in starch than other long-grain rice
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Fair source of protein
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Very low in fat
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Low in sodium
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Good source of thiamine and niacin
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Good source of iron and magnesium
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Great source of lysine
Top five foods to prevent cold and flu:
~ Spinach. Who knew you could get so much nutrition in such a small amount of food? A half-cup portion of cooked spinach gives you 189% of your daily
Vitamin A needs, 15% of Vitamin C needs, 10% of Vitamin E needs, and 8% of zinc needs. Try adding fresh
spinach in your sandwiches or mix it in your salads.
You’ll be greening up your eating in no time!
~ Sunflower Seeds. Just a quarter-cup of these
tasty seeds and you’ll get 90% of your daily Vitamin E
needs. Spread it out through the day by adding a tablespoon to your morning oatmeal, one to your lunch
salad, and another one to your afternoon snack of lowfat yogurt. It’s one of the healthiest ways you’ll spend
200 calories.
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Top five foods … continued:
~ Lamb. A modest four-ounce, palm-sized portion
of lamb fills 50% of your daily selenium needs and 38%
of your zinc needs. Keep your portion of lamb small
since it is high in saturated fat.
~ Red Bell Peppers. One cup of raw red pepper
has 291% of your Vitamin C daily needs – more than an
orange! Not only that, but you also get 100% of your
daily Vitamin A needs. Try making veggie fajitas with
black beans, rice and red peppers.
~ Crimini Mushrooms. Known as “baby portabella”, one serving of crimini mushrooms has over 50%
of your selenium needs for the day. You’ll also get 15%
of your zinc needs. Sauté some crimini mushrooms in a
pan and add a can of crushed tomatoes for a quick
sauce. Combine with your favorite whole-wheat pasta
noodles for a hearty meal.
Learning
Elementary students will get the opportunity to taste wild
rice blend on the Local Lunch menu on Feb. 16, 2010. Students will taste basmati rice on Feb. 25. Wild rice is an
aquatic cereal grain that grows wild in isolated lakes and
river bed areas located primarily in North America. This
grain dates back some 12,000 years. It has provided a
unique habitat for fish and waterfowl for thousands of
years. The wild rice grains are long, slender and black with
a nutty flavor.
Basmati rice has been reported in India since the early
days of the 19th century. Bas in Hindi language means
“aroma,” and mati means “full of” – hence the word basmati
means full of aroma. The rice grows larger after the cooking time to almost twice its original length. The aroma and
its sweet taste have made basmati rice a delicacy. Basmati
rice is grown only in northern India and in the part of Pakistan adjacent to India.
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