LITTLEROCK Elementary School
NEWSLETTER - October 2014
Glenn Spinnie
Principal
The mission of Littlerock Elementary School is to inspire a life-long love of learning by
providing a consistent, safe learning environment where every individual is valued.
Fall is a time of change – things
are changing all around us: leaves
are turning colors, weather is getting
rainy, temperatures are dropping. This
is a great time to reflect on the changes
in your children – getting taller,
developing their personalities, becoming
more independent. Take some time as a
family this month and celebrate the great
changes that are taking place. Have a great
October!
Glenn Spinnie
Littlerock Elementary, Principal
Parent Education 2014-15
Tumwater School District is pleased to offer six classes
this year presented by Candyce Lund Bollinger.
Candyce is a popular local parent educator. She is a
mother of four children, has her own private practice
and also works for South Puget Sound Community College. Parents appreciate the supportive atmosphere in
her classes, as well as the significant knowledge and
insights that she offers.
Parents may attend any or all classes. They are offered
free of charge. RSVP is not required. Childcare is not
provided.
Elementary Level (parents of students grades K-6)
All classes are from 6:30-8:30 PM
Tumwater School District Office Board Room, 621
Linwood Ave. SW
October 14 - Positive Discipline
This workshop is designed to give parents a map and
techniques to facilitate healthy discipline.
12710 Littlerock Rd SW
Littlerock WA 98556
Act Early Release: Dismiss 2:20
3
Act/Early Release: Dismiss 2:20
AM Kindergarten Day
10
Act Early Release: Dismiss 2:20
17
Act/Early Release: Dismiss 2:20
AM Kindergarten Day
24
Act/Early Release: Dismiss 2:20
31
Picture Retake Day
30
Octoberfest—Littlerock Gym
6-8 pm
31
Bring the Family
Littlerock PTO
Invites all families
To the annual
GAMES
Octoberfest!
CANDY
FUN
Friday, October
31st
Littlerock Gym
6—8 pm
Tiger Paw Tuesdays
Store Schedule:
October 7th
October 21st
Lifetouch Picture Retakes
Add it to your
Calendar
Picture Retakes
Thursday
October 30th
SHOES
Littlerock Tigers are:
Safe, Respectful, Responsible & Kind
If your family has students
attending Littlerock who are in
need of shoes, please contact Lee
Giske, school counselor at (360)
709.7250 for more information.
Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer at school, a
school function or on a field trip, please fill
out a new volunteer form for the current
2014-2015 school year.
Once you are approved you will have a badge
placed in the Volunteer drawer!
A rousing thank you to all of our current
and past Littlerock Volunteers.
We appreciate you!
Food Service News
Reminder: The 2014-2015
Free/Reduced applications are good
through October 14th. New 2014-15
applications must be processed by that
date or the student will revert to full
price on October 16th. Applications are
available on line through family access or
at the school office for your convenience.
Cleaning Out Your Closets 0ver Winter Break?
Kids Closet Clothing Drive
Committed to assisting families with clothing needs through school & community involvement
“Kids Helping Kids”
WHEN: Bring in new or gently used CHILDREN’S clothing to your school starting
NOW - - through October 31st, 2014
OR bring them to the District Office.
WHERE: All clothes received will be donated to the Tumwater Kids Closet, run by Tumwater
High School, Black Hills High School, and LINCS Life Skills students.
WHAT: We are asking for clothing items in good condition appropriate for infants through
high school age children. Socks, Underwear, Pants, & Coats are of special need.
HOW: Life Skills students at our high schools and LINCS accept donations for gently used
clothes. They in turn learn skills on how to wash & sort clothes giving them retail experience. The
Kids Closet distributes donated clothes to children of need living in our community anonymously
through school counselor requests & clothing giveaway events hosted in our district where children can shop for clothes.
The next giveaway will be in November at
Michael T. Simmons Elementary.
Tumwater School District is not a sponsor of this event and assumes no responsibility .
Mrs. Dickinson and Quick's class partner reading
a fairy tale as they study genre, fluency, and
expression on a nice fall day!
The Tumwater School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including general expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the
use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a disabled person in its educational programs, activities, or employment procedures and personnel
practices as required by state and federal law.
CONFERENCES
November 3—6
Release Time: 12:05
Watch for information coming home soon to sign up with
your student’s teacher for fall conferences. This is a great time
to meet with your child’s teacher and hear about the wonderful
projects they are working on in class.
Information Corner!
Family Outings
If your family will be
out of town on vacation during the school
year, please submit a letter to Mr. Spinnie
in advance for approval. This ensures your
student will have excused absences during
your vacation.
Littlerock Elementary School
Phone
360.709.7250
Attendance Line
360.709.7290
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Student Pick Up
School Hours
9:05 AM - 3:35 PM
Please remember students should be picked
up no later than 3:45 for safety purposes. After
that time there is no supervision and the office
closes at 4:00 PM. Thank you!
The Tumwater School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including general expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the
use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a disabled person in its educational programs, activities, or employment procedures and personnel
practices as required by state and federal law.