As predicted, we are in the midst of a cold snap that includes very frigid air temperatures and wind chills. Please note that school arrival will continue to be indoors indefinitely, as we typically do during the winter season.
In addition, as stated in our parent handbook, we will typically have the students go outside for recess when the weather permits. We have a WeatherBug system on our site, so we will always have the most accurate weather information (see below if you'd like to learn how to access that). If the temperature or windchill are at dangerous levels, we will keep the students indoors for recess. Unless we know in advance of the weather conditions, we often make this call right around 12:00 p.m.
So please, I would recommend that you send your student or students with all the proper attire at the beginning of the week so they can have it handy at school in case they go outside. This is what I do with my own child. They can always bring it home on the weekends if you direct them to do so. I would also recommend sending some dry socks and pants in the event that they may accidentally get wet while playing outside. Please remember, feel free to give me or Mrs. Greenwood a call if you need any help acquiring snow pants or boots. We can help you with that, and we will keep that confidential.
We want to keep the kids safe, but we also want them to have some fun and blow off some steam, since their school days can seem longer in the winter months. Thank you for your cooperation.
NAEP: (for fourth grade families only)...
- I have sent a letter home regarding the NAEP assessment. Next Wednesday, January 30, all Terrace 4th grade students will take the NAEP. You can read more about it in the letter that was sent home. If you have any questions, please click here or contact me.
Please read the following reminders:
School Volunteer Info:
Attention Volunteers! Please fill out the online volunteer application if you do not currently have one on file. In order to volunteer at school during the day or at any school function (field trips, popcorn day, etc), you must have an application on file. If you are not sure if you have completed one, please email Mrs. Lopatka at [email protected], and she can check for you. You may also apply online at the following website by clicking here.
Arrival Parking Lot Safety: Families should drive through the front circle to drop off students. The parking lot IS NOT a place to drop off students. If you feel you need to park and walk your child to his or her line, please park on Westgate to do so. The safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority above all else.
Dismissal Parking Lot Safety: Please remember that the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our #1 priority. After school you are welcome park your car in a designated spot in our lot and walk to the front to pick up your child. Or, you may drive through the front circle and pick up your child in the pickup line. DO NOT double park your car in the lot and ask your child to run over to your car. I have personally seen students do this and nearly get hit by a car in the lot. Please listen to and work with our traffic supervisors. We need you working together with us to ensure students and staff are safe. Thank you so much.
WeatherBug:
Please download the WeatherBug app and set Terrace as your home page. Here are the directions to download:
- Open the app, and tap the WeatherBug icon in the upper left corner to expose the main app menu.
- Select “Sign in”
- At the bottom of the login screen, tap “Sign up” and either login using your Facebook account or by creating a WeatherBug account.
- Then go back into the main app menu and select “Communities”
- Tap “Terrace Elementary School” – the plus sign should turn into a check mark – hit “Close”
- You should see the Terrace Elementary School Community card.
Internet Safety:
Families, as your children are getting older and are having more exposure online, a host of questions can arise about Internet safety. If you would like to learn more about what your children may be doing or what you can do as a parent/caregiver to protect them, please click here to read more.
Additional Notes:
- If you are on Facebook and would like to see what is going on at Terrace, be sure to check out the Terrace Facebook page. Pictures are regularly posted to better give you an insight into all the great things that go on at school each and every day. Remember to click the "like" button so our updates appear regularly on your feed. Or, under the school address near the top left of this page, you can click Facebook, and it will direct you straight to the page.
- It is important for us to have a current email address and phone number for you at all times. If you want to ensure that you receive emails and notifications from Terrace and D62, please make sure our office has your most current email and phone numbers on file. If you send us your contact information, I ask that you please write very neatly so we can make sure we are entering the correct information in our student information system.