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Upcoming Events
Jan. 26: Science Fair/Science Night (See Below for Details)
Jan. 28: 2nd Grade to the Lawrence Art Center 11:45-2pm
Feb. 2: 5th Grade Ski Trip / 7:30am - 3:30pm
Eat-N-Earn at Chipotle from 5:00pm – 8:00pm (see flyer)
Feb. 5: Class Pictures
Feb. 9: Site Council 5:30pm/ PTO meeting at 6:30pm
Feb. 12: Valentine Class Parties start at 3:00pm
Feb. 15 thru Feb. 17: Book Fair
Feb. 16: Pancake Dinner 5:00pm
Feb. 19: NO SCHOOL - Recording & Reporting Day
Feb. 24: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:15pm - 8:00pm
Feb. 25: Parent Teacher Conferences 8:15am - 8:00pm
Feb. 26: NO SCHOOL
A note from your principal: Jacquelyn Mickel
State Assessment Schedule 2016 The Kansas State Assessments will look a little different this year. There is a new test format that allows for more authentic testing in smaller chunks of time. That means students will be testing on more days but for shorter time periods. The average length of each session is approximately thirty minutes, although no portion of this assessment is ever timed. Students may take as long as they need. Students will be assessed in reading, writing and math. Fifth gr. will be assessed in science as well. The dates our third, fourth, and fifth grade students will be tested are listed below. Post cards will be sent out with these dates in the next few weeks. Please look for them. Third Grade: Feb. 23 & 29 March 1, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 11, 12, 14, 15 Fourth Grade: Feb. 22 & 29 March 1 April 1, 4, 5, 6, 21, 22, 25 & 26 Fifth Grade: Feb. 22 March 3, 4, 28, 29, 30 April 1, 11, 12, 13, 14
Music Programs for 2016
March 1st: Kindergarten 6:30 p.m. April 19th: 1st Grade 6:30 p.m.
2nd Grade 7:30 p.m.
EAT – N – EARN You’re invited to dinner…
Come join us at Chipotle –
4000 W 6th St. Tuesday, February 2nd between 5:00pm and 8:00pm.
Bring the attached flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Langston Hughes Elementary School PTO.
See what going in the Learning
Commons http://langstonlearningcommons.weebly.com/
See what’s going on in Art:
http://artwithmsbrown.
blogspot.com/
Langston Hughes Science Fair January 26th, 2016
Project set up in multipurpose
room between 4-6pm
Judges view projects from 4:00-6:00pm
Public viewing of displays 6:00-7:00pm
Science Night activities for families
from 6:00-7:30pm in the gym
Questions? Kim Rack, [email protected] or 838-9610 Judges, Thank you for your flexibility - We will see you on Jan. 26th!
Jan.25- Jan.29: Thomas Humphries, Chris Storm,
Chris Phalen, Randy Habiger, Sanjeey Kumar
Feb.1 - Feb.5: Dustin Bennett, Eric Maack,
Matt Coles, Palmer Davidson, Dustin Butler
Please arrive at 8:25am and check in at the office
with your student(s). If you do not have a Watch
D.O.G. shirt, you may borrow one for the day.
Please call 785-832-5890 to sign up to be a Watch Dog.
See what’s going on in Music: http://www.usd497.org/Page/8105
See what’s going on in PE:
http://langstonhughespe.
blogspot.com/
Langston Kindergarten Roundup
Kindergarten Roundup is Thurs., April 7 & Fri., April 8 for kids who will be attending kindergarten next fall.
Please call 785-832-5890 to sign your child up for a round-up session. We will be sending out enrollment packets mid-March.
Children must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2016.
**There will be NO REGULAR KINDERGARTEN CLASSES during those two days.
Join us for a fun family pancake dinner featuring:
Chris Cakes
“Pancakes with an Attitude!” Tuesday, February 16th
5:00 – 7:30pm In the Langston Hughes
Multipurpose Room
Spring Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-Up:
On Feb. 1st we will open Skyward for parents to sign up for conference times. Conferences
are Wed. Feb. 24th & Thurs. Feb. 25th.
Please open this link for directions: http://www.usd497.org/Domain/13
Feb. 15 – 17th: Look for more information about our
upcoming book fair and pancake feed coming soon.
Candid pictures needed for yearbook!
We are collecting candid pictures to possibly be used in the Yearbook. Candid pictures may include pictures of parties, music programs, field trips, special events, etc. Pictures that include at least 3 kiddos are fantastic! Higher resolution pictures work the best Please email pictures to Angela Randall [email protected] or submit online directly to Lifetouch: community.lifetouch.com (access code is MAPBHF). Please label all pictures with grade and teacher. Thanks in advance! Yearbook Committee
PTO News:
Please join us for our next PTO meeting on February 9th at 6:30 in the library. Bring along the kids for free childcare and an activity Box Tops: We are collecting box tops again. Use the attached Form to attach them to and return. The Carnival Committee Meeting: There will be a meeting Monday, January 25th at 6:30pm in the library for all carnival subcommittee chairs. We look forward to seeing you there. Sarah Hoskinson – PTO President 785-979-1690 / [email protected]
Marathon Club News: Marathon Club will resume again in the spring and
you can start participation in the club anytime once you sign up.
Keep an eye out for the spring starting date! See ya on the trail!
**ATTENTION 5th graders and families**
Next Committee Meeting is February 23rd at 6:30pm (You do not have to be on the committee to attend - all fifth grade parents are welcome!!) For 5th grade recognition ceremony/memory book, we are asking all 5th grade students to email the following to (Kristel Lewis) [email protected]:
A baby or little kid picture (vertical and close-up is preferred).
A current picture - this can be their school picture or a candid shot of them doing their favorite activity (vertical and close-up is preferred).
Format can be jpeg, pdf or tiff. Please make sure we can see their faces
clearly. Digital images should be emailed
to [email protected] (Kristel Lewis).
*** The kids look forward to this part of the recognition ceremony and we want to make sure every fifth grader has photos ;) Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
Langston Hughes would like to continue to thank our Business Partners for all they do to support our school: Dillons, HyVee, Truity Credit Union and The University National Bank
January Winter Weather Safety
January can be beautiful with snow, but snow presents its own set of challenges for walkers and
bikers. Talk with your children about the challenges that slick roads present and help model safe behavior for them as we get through the winter months.
Tips for winter walking and biking safety to share with your child: Snow and ice build-up can make sidewalks slippery. Anticipate ice and be cautious on untreated surfaces
to prevent falls.
Use crosswalks whenever possible. Snow plows frequently lead to mounds of snow on corners, making walkers and bikers less visible to drivers. Crossing at designated crosswalks increase safety for walkers and bikers.
Wear warm and waterproof shoes when possible. Melting snow makes for cold feet.
Be visible and wear bright colors. There is limited daylight in the winter so make certain other people can see you.
When possible, use a lamp on bicycles to increase your visibility.
Choose routes that you are likely to be visible to other people to help keep you safe.
Keep your eyes and ears open and be aware of your surroundings in the event that you have to get out of the way. Snow accumulation can muffle sounds of approaching vehicles. Hats and scarves further muffle noise, so make certain you can still hear what is going on around you.
Tips for drivers: Clear windows and mirrors completely for visibility.
Be aware of pedestrians and bikers.
Start and stop slowly.
Come to full stops at intersections and look both ways, especially in school zones. Additional resources: Safe Driving tips: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/SafeDriving.pdf Winter Safety Tips: https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-
tips/pages/Winter-Safety-Tips.aspx Pedestrian Safety for drivers: http://www.hsrc.unc.edu/safety_info/pedestrian/safety_tips.cfm Tips for Pedestrian Safety: http://exchange.aaa.com/safety/pedestrian-safety/tips-pedestrian-
safety/#.VaLziflViko
