Candlebrook Capers December 2015

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Reading Log Coupons

are due for 1st marking period.

1/B Day

2/C Day

Progress Reports Issued

3/D Day

Parent/Teacher Conferences Afternoon and Evening

Elementary Noon Dismissal Grades 1-4

(Regular Kdg. classes)

4/E Day

PTC Family Fun Social Saturday. 12/5

Oaks Center Ice 7:00-8:30pm

7/A Day School Board Mtg. 7PM – Caley Elementary HAPPY HANUKKAH!

8/B Day

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Afternoon and Evening Elementary Noon Dismissal

Grades 1-4 (Regular Kdg. classes)

9/C Day

10/D Day 11/Noon Elementary Noon Dismissal

Kdg/AM & PM: 8:50AM-12PM

HS Orchestra Concert 9:30AM @ CB

14/E Day

15/A Day 4th Grade Band Students

Go to High School 9:00AM

16/B Day

17/C Day 18/D Day

21/E

22/ A 90-Minute Early Dismissal

for Gr. 1 – 4 (2:00PM) AM Kdg: 8:50AM-11:00AM PM Kdg: 11:50AM-2:00PM

Sing-a-Long Assembly 10:00AM

23 Teacher In Service Day No School for Students

24 Winter Break Begins

25 MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY KWAANZA!

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31 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Holiday Shop (information will be sent home)

WINTER BREAK begins 12/24/15 through 1/01/16. SCHOOL RESUMES on Jan. 4, 2016.

   

HOLIDAY GIVING TREE

Happy Holidays!

The Candlebrook Giving Tree is going up and in need of decoration!

Please consider donating new hats, scarves, gloves, mittens or socks (any size) to decorate our tree with.

 

All donations will go to the Upper Merion Emergency Aid Organization.

Donations can be left in the Main Office or the Counselor’s Office.

Please contact the school counselor with any additional

questions or concerns at 610-205-3742

 

   

Candlebrook Elementary, Mrs. Jessica Vicente December 2015

SCHOOL COUNSELOR’S CORNER

School Counseling Classroom Lessons

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How do I Contact Mrs. Vicente?

Phone: 610-205-3742

Email: jvicente@umasd.org

Please Welcome Ms. Yacovetti!

Ms. Yacovetti will be taking over for Mrs. Vicente from the beginning of December through April. Ms. Yacovetti has been the Candlebrook building substitute since mid-September. Please contact Ms. Yacovetti with any school counseling needs you may have in the upcoming months. We are excited to welcome her into her new role as school counselor!

Kindergarteners learned the difference between tattling and reporting. Reporters know that if someone is hurt or

in danger, they should tell the teacher right away. They learned that if they are just trying to get someone in trouble – they can use “kid skills” to help solve the problem all by themselves.

1st graders will be learning about the difference between a big

problem (where they need help from an adult) and a little problem (where they can handle it on their own). Ask your 1st grader what “kid skills” they will use next time something is “bugging” them.

2nd graders learned what it means to have empathy or “stand in someone’s shoes.” Give your 2nd grader a situation and discuss how you both think the person might feel and what you could do to help them.

3rd graders learned that when someone teases them it’s because they are looking for a reaction…if they react it’s like they “bit the hook!” Ask your 3rd grader what strategy they will use to not react to the teasing and stay a “free fish!” Check out the back of this newsletter for ideas.

4th graders will be learning ways to be an “upstander” and use the “power of 1” to stand up for others. Ask your 4th grader how they will be like Harold and make a difference for

Looking for Books!! Please consider donating any

gently used books of all ability levels. Books are available outside of the counseling office for students

to take a keep in their home collections. If you have any books

you’d like to donate, please send them in

marked for the school counselor.

Candlebrook Giving Tree

Happy Holidays!

The Candlebrook Giving Tree is up and in need of decoration!

Please consider donating new hats, scarves, gloves, mittens or socks

(any size) to decorate our tree with.

All donations will go to the Upper Merion Emergency Aid.

Donations can be left in the Main Office or the Counselor’s Office.

Candlebrook Elementary, Mrs. Jessica Vicente December 2015

USE THE POWER OF “OH” - Say “Oh” and walk or turn away.

Ask the Counselor: Dear School Counselor, It is parent-teacher conference time. Do you have any tips for how to make this conference a successful one?

Sincerely, A Concerned Parent Dear Parent,

It’s great that you are thinking about ways to make your child’s conference a success. The conference is a time for you to ask about your child’s progress in school, find out whether he or she is meeting school expectations and academic standards, and you can also help your child’s teacher learn about what he or she is like at home. Here are some other things you can talk to your child’s teacher about:

- Progress – Find out how your child is doing according to grade level, your child’s school strengths, as well as how he or she could improve.

- Assignments and Assessments – Review work samples and ask the teacher how grading is done in his or her classroom.

- Supporting learning at home – Ask your child’s teacher what you can do at home to help support what your child is learning in the classroom.

WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS!! Our PTC is pleased to invite all of our Candlebrook families to participate in the creation of this year's student yearbook! We encourage you to join our yearbook committee. Please contact us to find out how you can participate and how your photos will help create a wonderful yearbook for our students!

• CONTRIBUTE: We would love to include your pictures from school events in the yearbook!!! Event suggestions include: Ice Cream Social, Halloween Parade, Monster Mash, Bingo Night, and any class parties. Please send up to three images as well as child(ren)’s and teacher name to:

candlebrookyearbook@yahoo.com

• PURCHASE: Yearbooks are $15 dollars and it is highly recommended that you pre-order your yearbook to guarantee that your child receives a copy. Please send the form below with a check payable to “Candlebrook PTC”.

Thank you! candlebrookyearbook@yahoo.com Katie Beyer 610.755.7118 kmcasaletto@gmail.com

Shelley Spear sbspear@comcast.net _______________________________________________________________________________________

2015/2016 Candlebrook Yearbook Order Form student's name(s): ______________________________________________________________________ homeroom teacher/room #:_______________________________________________ number of yearbooks:__________________________ total enclosed:__________________________

Books purchased October 2015 through June 2016 will cost $15 per book.

   

 

Collect for Candlebrook over Winter Break! Return to school on January 4th!

 

Box  Tops  look  like  this!    Check  expiration  

dates  please!  

Remember  to  GLUE  or  TAPE  your  Box  Tops,  one  on  each  picture.    Make  sure  the  code  is  showing  and  PLEASE  NO  EXPIRED  BOX  TOPS!  

Winter Bucks for Candlebrook!

TAPE OR GLUE one Box Top onto each logo below. Please NO EXPIRED BOX TOPS!

These sheets will be collected when we return to school after Winter Break.

Contact Amanda Walmsley boxtopscandlebrook@yahoo.com with questions or comments!

Name ______________________________

Teacher_____________________________

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Theme:

Embrace equality. Celebrate diversity.

Art/Essay Contest

AWARDS: All group and individual participants will be recognized.

CASH PRIZES:

Three cash prizes will be awarded for the entries

that best meet the following criteria:

MOST OUTSTANDING ENTRY

HIGH SCHOOL - $100 MIDDLE SCHOOL - $50

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- $25

See your teachers for contest guidelines and entry due date.

Good Luck

Contest Guidelines: 1. Entries may be in the form of poetry, dioramas, posters, movies, essays and bookmarks. 2. Movie entries should be 2-4 minutes in length, submitted as a Quick Time Movie (.mov) file. 3. Essays are limited to grades 7-12. Essay’s should be 1-3 pages in length, double spaced, Times New Roman font. 4. The theme, Embrace equality. Celebrate diversity. must be incorporated into all entries. 5. Each entry must include the student’s name, class, grade, homeroom teacher, and school. 6. Class entries should include a typed list of all student participants. 7. Entries must be delivered to the Middle School’s Main Office by Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015.

2nd Annual HOLIDAY H P-la

Need to do some holiday shopping or just need a break from the kids?

The Upper Merion Boys Basketball Team & Staff are hosting a FUNd-raiser by providing organized games and activities for

kids ages 5 to 13.

Friday, December 11 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Candlebrook Elementary School Gym

Only $15 per child ($40 Max per Family) (Snacks & drinks will be provided)

Cash or Checks made payable to Upper Merion Boys Basketball Booster Club. Payment can be mailed per below or paid the night of the event but PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN BY DECEMBER 9, 2015 via email at JNewell311@yahoo.com or call 484-250-6855.

Joelle Newell 409 Brandywine Lane King of Prussia, PA 19406

(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

Child’s Name: Age: Sex: M / F

Parent/Guardian Name:

Parent/Guardian Contact # (Night of the Event):

                                                                 

CAST  UPDATE  December  1,  2015  

 Hope  everyone  had  a  great  Thanksgiving!  The  holiday  season   is  now  upon  us,  and  while  it   is  one  of  the  “most  wonderful  times  of  the  year,”   it   is  also  one  of  the  most  dangerous  times  of  the  year.  According  to  Mothers  Against  Drunk  Driving  (MADD),  1200  people  are  killed  each  year  between  Thanksgiving  and  New  Years  as  a  result  of  alcohol-­‐related   traffic  accidents!    For  more  statistics  on  drinking  and   the  holidays,  view   this   infographic.  When  you’re  decorating   for   the  holidays,   remember   to   tie  a  red   ribbon   on   your   vehicle.     The   red   ribbon   is   a   reminder   to   designate   a   non-­‐drinking  driver  if  you  plan  to  partake  of  alcohol  during  the  holiday  season.    You  can  use  your  own  ribbon  or  purchase  one  from  MADD's  Campaign.    This  time  of  the  year  is  especially  dangerous  for  teens.    According  to  the  Substance  Abuse   and  Mental   Health   Services   Administration   (SAMSHSA),   more   than   11,000  young  people  between  the  ages  of  12-­‐17  take  their  first  sip  of  alcohol  on  an  average  December  day!    With  unsupervised  time  off  from  school  and  an  increase  in  parties  and  festivities,  the  pressure  to  drink  and  use  substances  is  stronger  than  ever.    Even  though  you  may  be  caught  up  in  the  frenzy  of  the  season,  take  time  to  talk  with  your  teen   about   peer   pressure   and   substance   use.     To   help   you   start   the   conversation,  visit:   http://www.samhsa.gov/underage-­‐drinking;   http://powertotheparent.org/,  http://www.drugfree.org/;  and  http://www.thecoolspot.gov/right_to_resist.aspx.    HOLIDAY  HOOPLA:    Come  to  Upper  Merion  Township’s  Holiday  Hoopla  on  Friday,  December  4th   from  6:30-­‐8:00  at   the  Township  Building   for  great   family   fun  with  a  tree  lighting  ceremony,  carols,  crafts  for  the  kids,  and  Santa.    CAST  will  be  there  too!    Students   from   the  Middle   School   CAST   Club  will   be   serving  Holiday   Punch,   so   be  sure   to   get   your   sample!   If   you   need   recipes   for   non-­‐alcohol   drinks   for   holiday  entertaining,   you   can   pick   up   a   brochure.     Be   sure   to   check   out   the   CAST   Club’s  gingerbread  schoolhouse  with  the  theme,  “We  Rule,  We’re  a  Drug-­‐Free  School.  We’re  Too  Smart  to  Start!”      HOLIDAY  DE-­‐STESS!  As  fun  as  they  are,  the  holidays  can  be  stressful  –  the  piles  of  presents   to  wrap,   the  never-­‐ending  shopping  and  to-­‐do   list,   the   family  obligations,  etc.!    Some  people  use  unhealthy  methods,  such  as  substance  use,  to  deal  with  stress.    Check  out  all  of   the  events  happening  this  month  to  help  you  deal  with  stress   in  a  healthy  way.    Why  don’t  you  plan  to  attend  at  least  one  so  that  you  can  manage  your  stress  during  the  holidays  and  into  the  new  year?          

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Yoga with Kamini – For Adults Monday, December 7 at 7:00 pm

Freedom Hall, Upper Merion Township Building Does the Holiday Season make you crazy? Not sure how to relax and stay calm? Want to make this holiday season more enjoyable? Come to this De-stress workshop!

Registration Required- http://umtownship.evanced.info/signup/EventCalendar.aspx  

or  call  610-­‐265-­‐4805.

The Pure Heart of Yoga and Meditation for Your Life Adults and High School Students

Tuesday, December 8, at 7 pm Upper Merion Township Library, Valley Forge Room Dr. Butera will talk about Yoga therapy and different ways

to de–stress. His book “The Pure Heart of Yoga” will be available for purchase. Registration Required –

http://umtownship.evanced.info/signup/EventCalendar.aspx  or  call  610-­‐265-­‐4805.    

STRESS FREE Zumba Class for Adults Monday, December 14, 2015 at 7 pm

Freedom Hall Dance to great music, with great people, and burn a ton of

calories without even realizing it. Learn the fitness that’s fun!!!!!!

Registration Required http://umtownship.evanced.info/signup/EventCalendar.aspx  or  

call  610-­‐265-­‐4805.    

                                                                     THE  GREAT  AMERICAN  SMOKEOUT:    Each   year,   the  Great  American   Smokeout   is  celebrated  in  November.    This  is  a  day  dedicated  to  spreading  awareness  about  the  dangers  of  smoking  and  encouraging  people  to  quit.    This  year,  CAST  focused  on  e-­‐cigarettes,   which   are   soaring   in   popularity   among   teens.   According   to   one   study,  usage   rates   among  middle   and  high   schoolers   tripled   in  one  year,   threatening   the  great   progress   that   has   been   made   in   the   past   decade   to   reduce   youth   smoking.    Many  teens  are  under  the  false  assumption  that  e-­‐cigarettes  are  safe  to  use,  claiming  that   they   are   just   inhaling  water   vapor.     Unfortunately,  most   e-­‐cigarettes   contain  nicotine,  which  is  highly  addictive.    Traces  of  nicotine  have  been  found  in  the  vapor  of   “nicotine-­‐free”   e-­‐cigarettes.     In   addition,   the   vapor   contains   harmful   chemicals  and   nanoparticles   of   metal   from   the   vaporizing   element.     The   Journal   of   the  

CAST Event: Muffins & Meditation with Ms. Masters – For High School Students & Staff Members. Parents Welcome!

Tuesday, December 15th, 7:15-7:45 am Upper Merion Area High School, LGI

Come have a breakfast muffin and juice from 7:15 to 7:30. Then, learn some breathing techniques and standing poses from 7:30-7:45. To sign up, e-mail sshelton@umasd.org.

Zentangles with Ms. Laura For Teens & Adults ONLY

Wednesday, December 16, 2015at 7 pm Valley Forge Room, Upper Merion Township Building

For Teens & Adults ONLY Learn the basics of Zentangles. Zentangles is an easy,

relaxing, fun way of creating beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Materials will be provided.

Registration Required http://umtownship.evanced.info/signup/EventCalendar.aspx  or  call  

610-­‐265-­‐4805.    

Live, Breathe, & Meditate Tuesday, December 15, at 7:30 pm

Valley Forge Room, Upper Merion Township Building Come and explore the link between breath and mind.

No registration necessary.

American  Medical   Association   recently   published   a   study  which   found   that   youth  begin  smoking  e-­‐cigarettes  due  to  their  appealing  flavors  such  as  bubble  gum,  mint,  and   chocolate,   and   another   study   showed   that   students   who   begin   smoking   e-­‐cigarettes  by  9th  grade  are  more  likely  to  switch  to  conventional  cigarettes  within  a  year.     Currently,   the   FDA   does   not   regulate   e-­‐cigarettes,   although   it   has   been  working  on  a  plan  to  bring  e-­‐cigarettes  under  its  authority.  Unfortunately,  the  House  of   Representatives   will   be   voting   on   an   appropriations   bill   in   2016,   which   has   a  rider  attached  to  it,  which  aims  to  shield  all  existing  e-­‐cigarettes  from  regulation.        Congratulations  to  the  following  students  who  won  prizes  for  correctly  answering  CAST’s  daily  GREAT  AMERICAN  SMOKEOUT  questions:      High  School:    Dante  Labriciossa;  Emily  Hayes;  Kimberley  Melck;  McKenna  Canale;  and  Samantha  Gwalthney.      Middle   School:     Nathaly   Vazquez-­‐Rosas;   Luis   Martinez;   Zachary   Rothbell;   Sonya  Savini;  and  Lindsay  Yuen.          FLU  SHOTS – Do you still need a flu shot? It’s not too late. Influenza  can  occur  at  any  time.  In  recent  seasons,  most  infections  have  occurred  in  January  and  February.  Getting  vaccinated  in  December  will  still  be  beneficial.  Most  people  6  months  of  age  and  older  should  get  flu  vaccine  every  year!    You  can  get  a  flu  shot  at  the  Norristown  Health  Center,  1430  DeKalb  Street,  Norristown,  PA  19404.        Mondays  —  children  under  19  years  old  by  appointment  only  (times  vary),  please  call  for  an  appointment    Tuesdays  —  all  ages  on  a  walk-­‐in  basis  from  9:00am-­‐3:00pm      CAST   COMMUNITY   MEETING   –   Celebrating   our   Community   Volunteers!  Join  us  for  cake  and  conversation  on  Wednesday,  December  9th  at  6:30  and  help   us   celebrate   the   volunteers  who   helped   in   the   past   year.   Our   grant  requires  community   support  and  volunteers.     If   you’d   like   to  volunteer  or  share  ideas  about  preventing  teen  substance  use  and  violence,  please  join  us!    The  meeting  will  be  held  in  the  High  School  LGI.        

Have  a  safe  and  happy  holiday  season!        

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