March 24, 202

 Fox and Bear Community

March 24, 2023

The children have started their timeline work this week.  They have been excited to choose a person to research and to formulate their timelines.  Ask your child about the black strip and history of the hand lessons that they received this week. 

Many of our students have been struggling to stay awake at school recently.  Please be aware of how much sleep our little darlings actually need.  The following information comes from Nemours Children's Hospital:

How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?

How much sleep kids need varies by age. While every child is different, experts recommend:

• infants (0–3 months): 14–17 hours, including naps
• infants (4–12 months: 12–16 hours, including naps
• toddlers (1–2 years): 11–14 hours, including naps
• preschool (3–5 years): 10–13 hours, including naps
• school-age (6–13 years): 9–12 hours
• teens (14–17 years): 8–10 hours

How Can I Tell if My Child Isn’t Getting Enough Sleep?

A child who isn’t getting enough sleep may:

• fall asleep during the day
• be hyperactive (especially younger children)
• have trouble paying attention
• struggle with school work  
• be cranky, whiny, irritable, or moody
• have behavior problems

What Can Help Kids Sleep?

For kids of all ages, set up a bedtime routine that encourages good sleep habits. These tips can help kids ease into a good night's sleep:

• Stick to a regular bedtime. You can give your kids a heads-up 30 minutes and then 10 minutes beforehand.
• Encourage older kids and teens to set a bedtime that allows for the full hours of sleep needed at their age. A bedtime routine could include washing up and brushing teeth, reading a book, or listening to quiet music.
• Turn off all screens (TV, computers, phones, tablets, and video games) at least 1 hour before bedtime. Consider removing all devices from your child’s bedroom.

Fox and Bear Wish List

Guinea Pig Food

Guinea Pig Hay

Guinea Pig Bedding

Dates to Remember

March 25          Family Engagement Meeting 9:30

March 30          Science Night

 

March 31          Donation Dress Down Day $1

April 3-7           Spring Break-No School

May 5                Field Day

Field Day is May 5th.

Field day t-shirts can now be ordered through School Cash Online. These t-shirts can be worn throughout the school year on Fridays (Ellis spirit days).

If you have not yet registered or added your student to your account on School Cash Online, click here for instructions on how to do so.

Coach Lesley will also accept cash or check (made payable to Ellis Montessori Academy), but you MUST include student name, t-shirt size, and their teacher's name (see prices in the chart below).

Deadline to purchase is March 30th.

Questions? Contact Coach Lesley (lesley.corley@sccpss.com).

Support At Home/Homework

READ DAILY!!

Please encourage your child to read 20 minutes each day with you or independently.

Work Completion

If your child does not complete classroom work in a timely fashion they will be asked to complete this work at home as "Homework".

I-ready/Amira   (Please encourage 30 minutes 2x weekly)

Children can log into their Classlink account from any device by:

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