News from the Office- Jan. 26th

• 01/27- Passion Project day!

• 01/26- Birthday Celebrations! (3:15-3:40pm)

• 01/30- Principal Hours (1:30-3:00pm)

• 01/31- HGT/GT Parent Meeting (6:00-7:00pm)

• 02/02- Kindergarten Fieldtrip- Arvada Center

• 02/02- Balarat Parent Information Meeting(4:00-5:00pm)

• 02/03- NO SCHOOL-Assessment day

• 02/08- Spring Class Pictures and Individual Portraits

• 02/09- 3^rd Grade fieldtrip-Arvada Center

• 02/09- Multicultural Night!

• 02/16 & 17- 5^th grade Balarat Overnight Trip

-Buying Individual or Class pictures online?

Log on to mylifetouch.com to order online

Picture Day ID's

Individual Portraits:CG946759Y0

Class Portrait:CG946759G0

-Southmoor Multicultural Night February 9th

Mark your calendar and get ready to join us for a trip around the world – right in the halls of our own school!

There will be many ways and opportunities to participate – by sharing food, traditions, music, crafts and more!

-Multicultural Fashion Show-

Featuring Fashions From Around The World

We are looking for students and adults to participate in the 

Multicultural Fashion Show on Feb. 9th!

Please contact Sara Abdin (sara_abdin@dpsk12.org) if you are interested.

Questions about the event?

Please contact Mr. Stephenson at Farley_Stephenson@dpsk12.org  or

Olga Marlangoutsos at olgamarlan@icloud.com

-Yearbook News

It's not too late to order a YEARBOOK!!

Order online at http://www.balfour.com/colorado/denver/southmoor-elementary-school/ 

There are limited quantities, so reserve yours today!

If you are a parent of a 5th grader and would like to place a 5th grade dedication in the yearbook.

Please pick up a form in the office. Each dedication is $25, bring your checks, made out to SPIE, to the office.

Send your wording (30 characters max) and a digital picture of your student to Jenny at hickman24@hotmail.com 

Do you have any pictures from a school event, class party or just visiting your student for lunch and recess?

Send your pictures to Jenny Bunker at hickman24@hotmail.com.

If you have a lot of pictures to send please share them through dropbox or google drive. 

-PTO wants your input on Fundraising!

With your help, the PTO raises more than $125,000 each year

to supplement the school budget and provide robust educational experiences for all students. 

Please take a moment to respond to a short survey on Fundraising activities and allocation.

Your input will guide PTO in both planning for next year and allocation of this year's dollars.

Thank you!  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y8TZ8FT

-Southmoor Elementary's Visual Arts Newsletter

January 2017

                    

2017 is off to a great start in the art room!  5^th graders are working hard on their rock opera print-making lesson. 

We are getting messy with clay in 3^rd + 4^th grade art.  3^rd graders are creating hearts while 4^th graders make cupcakes.

Kindergarteners are finishing up their Kindergarten Blues project- we are focusing on Pablo Picasso + his blue period. 

We just finished up our LOVE artworks in 1^st grade.  This LOVE project is inspired by Robert Indiana's LOVE sculptures. 

Planets! Planets! Planets!  2^nd graders first 3-D projects are just about done. 

We created our very own Southmoor Galaxy. 

Seeking students who would like to showcase their artwork on the artist of the week

bulletin board Please reach out to me if your child would like to be "Artist of the Week."

Thank you!

Follow Southmoor's art program on Instagram @southmoor.elementary.art

Mrs. Freedberg

-Physical Wellness News

Jump Rope For Heart

Enclosed in your child's Thursday Folder, today, is information about Jump Rope For Heart. 

If your child did not receive or misplaced the information, have them visit with me.

Donation envelopes are due by Friday, February 24^th. 

I appreciate everyone who participates in this

meaningful fundraiser, at any donation level, to support children with congenital heart disease

Live Well,

Joseph Bazzanella

Physical Wellness Education

-Southmoor Needs Donations!

Hello Parents and Community Members,

Southmoor is looking for Makerspace donations.

These items will be used in a variety of projects across all grade levels.

We have 2 donation days coming up: Thursday, Feb 2nd and Thursday, Feb. 16th.

Donations can be dropped off in the library before and after school.

Thank you for your support,

Bridget Connelly

Personalized Learning Coordinator

bridget_connelly@dpsk12.org

Donations we are in need of:

fabric	balloons	Dixie cups	string
rubberbands	Q-tips	cotton balls	tongue depressors
straws	marshmallows	toothpicks	newspapers
oatmeal containers	pipe cleaners	shoe boxes	toilet paper rolls /paper towel rolls

-Girls on the Run will start the week of March 6th 

Girls on the Run inspires girls to a lifetime of self-respect and a healthy lifestyle through an

innovative program that combines training for a 3.1 mile run/walk race with a fun, health education lesson plan.

We will meet Mondays and Wednesdays after school. 

This is open to all (and only) 3^rd through 5^th grade girls with registration opening February 6^th - watch for info coming soon. 

For more information about the program go to www.girlsontherunrockies.org. 

If you have any questions or would like to coach (we need several!),

please contact: GOTFsouthmoor@gmail.com to get in touch with Carrie Jones or Kristi Lamar

-Free Screening

Thomas Jefferson High School is thrilled to extend an invitation to the families at

Southmoor Elementary School for a free screening of

"Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age", a documentary on one of the biggest parenting issues of our time. 

Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 6:00pm 

TJ Auditorium

Free and open to the public

Run time ​68 minutes

Directed by​ Delaney Ruston, M.D. 

Slavens K-8 School recently showed the film and had a tremendous response.

TJ wanted to open it up to a larger audience to share with even more people in our community.

Hope you can join us.

For more information, call TJ PTO Co-President Spring Hericks at 720-878-1352

-Safety at Southmoor

Children occasionally bump their heads. Most of the time, the injury is not severe. Big Bumps can

Occur in a very short time with minor injuries. Damage to the brain is rare. Close observation

For 24-48 hours will alert you to any serious behavior changes. Vomiting and sleepiness are

Common following head injuries.

At Home Care

1. Call your doctor if you are concerned or worries about your child's condition.
2. Call your doctor if any of the "Behavior Changes" noted below are seen.
3. Clean skin scrapes with soap and water.
4. Apply ice packs for 1 hour if swelling occurs.
5. Give only clear liquids for 4-6 hours since vomiting is common after head injuries.
6. Don't give any pain medication. This can mask or hide more serious problems.
7. If the pain is severe enough that you think your child needs pain medication, call your doctor

     immediately.

Behavior Changes Indicating Possible Trouble:

1. Vomiting that happens more than 2 times 24-48 hours after the injury.
2. Persistent Headache( One that lasts more than 2 hours) or a severe headache.
3. Unusual sleepiness.
4. Unsteady walking or weakness
5. Difficulty talking, or speech that doesn't make sense.
6. Complaints of blurred vision or not being able to see.
7. Over the next 6 months, notify your child's doctor if you notice changes in the following

• Difficulty remembering
• Trouble concentrating
• Slowed thinking
• Personality changes

Please remind your child to come to the nurse if they ever have a head injury during the school day.

Let's keep our kids safe!

Sarina Compoz