John Hay Daily Bulletin

Gym Letter – November 24, 2009

November 24, 2009 · Comments Off

November 2009

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Your child is about to add a spring – or should we say a jump – in their step! For the second year in a row, kindergartners in Seattle Public Schools are receiving jump ropes through a program called JumpUp, an initiative aimed at promoting exercise and developing your child’s awareness about the importance of physical activity. The program is co-sponsored by Seattle Children’s and Treeswing, a local nonprofit working to prevent childhood obesity.

Please visit the website and PRINT A CALENDAR to be filled out and returned to me at school or completed online.

As a parent, you are the most significant role model and champion for your child’s health and fitness. We would like you to challenge your child to jump everyday and log the number of jumps on the calendar provided. When they have filled in 30 days of jumping, they can return their calendars to me, or go directly to the Treeswing website at www.treeswing.org and fill out a form to receive your TOP NOTCH JUMPER certificate.

In order to make sure that the kids actually use their jump ropes – and thus make JumpUp a success – here’s how you can help:

Hang the Challenge Calendar in a place where your child will see it everyday.
Encourage your child to take the challenge.
Spend a few minutes each day playing with your child and helping them with their jump rope skills.
Ask your child to create their own jump rope games. JumpUp gives your child the opportunity to exercise for fun and fitness.

We will have a jump rope unit in PE in the fall to further inspire and teach students the value and skills of jumping rope.

Sincerely, Steve Sturm PE Specialist

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Parents Night Out – Dec. 4th

November 20, 2009 · Comments Off

The last Parent’s Night Out event is December 4th. While you enjoy a date night or just a quiet evening alone, your kids will enjoy dinner, games and a movie! PNO is run by the John Hay 5th graders and their parents to raise money for Camp Islandwood. Time is 6-10pm and costs $30 for one child or $40 per family. Sign up now for the December 4th event. Questions? Call the Volunteer Office at 252-2108.

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The Flu Guide for Parents

November 18, 2009 · Comments Off

From the CDC: a who/what/where/when/why guide to the flu.

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Reminder: Spanish Committee meeting Wednesday 11/18 @7:00pm, we’d love for you to join us

November 17, 2009 · Comments Off

Stephanie Daly-Watson’s house
Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00pm
1126 8th Ave W, Seattle 98119
Call 962-0898 if you get lost.
This first meeting is a great chance to hear about what we do as a committee and to get to know each other. It will be relaxed and fun (we hope!).

All are welcome. Feel free to email johnhayspanish@gmail.com or to call 962-0898 to RSVP.

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Move-a-Thon 2009 – A Huge Success!

November 17, 2009 · Comments Off

Congratulations to John Hay students, family members and friends! This year’s Move-a-Thon has raised $65,647.26! Each one of you did an amazing job of making this happen! Thank you!

Some Move-a-Thon envelopes are still missing. Please check and make sure you have turned yours in!

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Parent/Teacher Conference Reminder

November 17, 2009 · Comments Off

Parent/Teacher Conferences – November 23 – 25

This year John Hay along with other SPS Elementary schools will use a Full Day Conferencing schedule. Students will attend school regular FULL DAYS from November 16^th- November 20th. There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 23^rd– Wednesday, November 25^th. Conferences are scheduled on these three days.

Additionally, please understand that these three days have been specifically put aside for the sole purpose of Parent/Teacher conferences. If you choose not to participate in a conference during these days, teachers will not be expected to provide a make up conference.

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