Riedl’s Roundup Celebrating Learning!

This month we continue to celebrate the success of our students in a variety of ways! This week was Character Counts Week and we have been celebrating great character. In addition, we have celebrated individual student learning gains as we conclude Quarter 1 and begin Quarter 2. And most importantly, we have been in communication with our families on the successes and areas of opportunity of our students.

Grade cards arrived home on Monday in a new way. Forging ahead, although as a “mama” this was quite difficult for even me, we are now viewing grade cards electronically. Who would have ever thought! But as we continue to keep up with our digital natives (our students), we have to make sure that we are to utilizing the tools that make sense in the world we live! Thank you for your patience, flexibility and willingness to move forward and be active in these times as we transition to new ways of communication! Although we embrace “moving forward” in our approach with communication, we understand the importance of ongoing communication between educators and parents. It is critical in our journey together as partners in education. Be assured that we will continue to connect with our families through email, phone calls, and conferences!

With the arrival of grade cards, I would like to challenge you this week to do some reflection with your child(ren)! Talk about how they feel as a learner, how they feel they are doing in school... not just academically, but socially and emotionally. Today’s learning looks and feels much different than our learning did growing up! I have given you just a few thoughts to begin the conversations… Enjoy!

First, find out what he/she likes best about school, what subject area they feel they excel in or an area where they feel like they need support. Look at their work and ask specific questions. This allows you to understand the scope of your child’s learning and how to connect this information with information gained during conference time. Do this with loving care so they don’t feel you are looking for the things they are doing wrong, but focusing on what they are doing well.

Second, it is a great time to set a goal with your child. We constantly set goals for ourselves as adults. Think how we feel when we achieve those goals; our students are no different. Set an attainable goal with your child that focuses on what they do well. Let your child be creative, but specific on what they would like to see for themselves this year. Maybe they want to finish a chapter book in a week. Maybe they will commit to doing their homework without an argument. Although these goals seem simple, they will make a great difference in your child’s learning. Just the commitment alone makes a difference!

A continued thank you goes to all our families for your constant involvement, support, and encouragement you provide to our students every day. The saying, “it takes a village to raise a child,” has never been as important as it is today. With the increased level of rigor expected of our students to be our leaders of tomorrow, it takes “all of us” to educate our children, today, tomorrow, and forever! Set your goals, attain to the end, and achieve EXCELLENCE! This is the commitment of a high quality learning community as an “Engaged, Active Learner!”

Forward Learning,

Amanda L. Riedl, Learning Leader

Important Dates

October Responsibility

10/30—Character Counts

Celebration, 9:30 AM

November Citizenship

11/2– 11/20—Student Council

Food Drive

11/4—PTA Board Mtg, 9 AM

11/13—Fall Carnival 5:30-8:30 PM

11/11—Veterans Day, No School

11/17—SAC Mtg., 4 PM

11/20—Character Counts

Celebration, 9:30 AM

11/26-27—Thanksgiving Break

December All Pillars

12/2—PTA Board Mtg, 9 AM

12/18—2nd quarter ends

12/18—Early Release

12/21-1/5—Winter Break

October 29, 2015

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Please support our business partners!

November 3, 2015 For more information on the Half Cent Referendum:

www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/halfcentsalestax/

We will be donating items left in the

lost and found on October 30. If you

are missing an item, please stop by the

front office before October 30th.

Student Council Food Drive

November 2-November 20

It’s that time of year, when Student Council holds its annual FOOD DRIVE. All non-perishable food collected will be donated to St. Francis House in St. Augustine, the only homeless shelter in our area. Through our

donations they are able to provide hot meals and food baskets to families and individuals in need. With our generosity we can help brighten someone’s day.

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department

YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINICS

Basketball enthusiast’s ages 9 to 14 years old are

invited to participate in an eight week

developmental clinic designed to enhance player’s

skills prior to the youth basketball league in March. We have two former Flagler College basketball

players instructing these clinics. Clinics will run November 16 to

January 30 and the cost is $30. For more information and to register

visit www.sjcfl.us/youth no later than November 13.

PHONE CALLS FROM SANTA

He’s making a list and checking it twice, he’s going to find out

who’s naughty or nice! Parents, you'll be able to sign your child up

for their own personalized phone call from Santa. Make sure your

little one isn’t left out of the fun as the Recreation Department hosts their annual Phone Calls from Santa event. Registration will begin

online www.sjcfl.us/youth 11/16-12/4, calls will be made

December 8-11 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Congratulations to our 1st quarter 5th grade Honor Roll students! (3rd and 4th grade honor roll students will be listed in next week’s newsletter)

5th grade A Honor Roll Alexa Keiser, Abbigail Knight, William Manaute Barry, Maria Montgomery, Melanie Thomas, Allison Brown, Autumn West, Mason Carmicle, Stephen Wells, Faith West, Sara Clayton, Alexander Heider, Ava Heinz, Ashley Kirkwood, Luke Leadbetter, Emily Han, Nick Leonard, Dylan Ramos, Lana Dodson, Bergan Hall, Audrey Kirkwood, Ariel Rademeyer, Tristan Stroud, Lucas Swanson, Aidan Tay, Nghia Tran, Baylee Dixon, Cody Dubose, Natalie Plambeck, Olivia Wheeler, Chase Goodson, Jake Larson, Matthew Mitchell, Claire Warner

5th grade A/B Honor Roll Ryley Robie, Payton Southall, Alejandro Spurlock, Rani Mehta, Tren Bertke, Kamryn Burnell, Isabella Dominguez, Evan Glebe, Harrison Heacox, Camrin Malle, Meera Puthukkudy, Preston Rankin, Ethan Sands, Kyara Santana-Silva, Yoseph Wegner, Seydina Ba, Riley Barker, Julia Bradford, Ethan Campbell, Enrique Castillo, Catelyn Crawford, Hannah Crowley, Savannah Deloney, Peter Leone, Marielisa Ordonez-Hernandez, Hannah Pound , Bailey Astor, Ava Dobbins, Jenna Hernandez, Davis Houk, Ethan Jahr, Johnicia Mitchell, VJ Pass, Natalie Pollenschultz, Luis Spurlock, Bailey Surridge, Brendan Williamson, Tyler Dorsey, Sarah Hall, Mia Holloway, Karla Lopez-Meza, Wyatt McCann, Musa Shaban, Sophia Vaughn, Kaleb Harris, Kylee McStine, Jayden Cole, Kaeden George, Elizabeth Hayes, Anthony Harris, Savannah Klett, Julia Roy, Ashley Paredes , Rida Tasnim, Lewis Vandevender, Will Brengle, Mason Confer, Lanny Estremera, Jayhr Galarza Ruiz, Jacob Rodriquez, Travis Salmon, Sarah Samanamud, Ansley Shoemaker, Cameron Solomon, Ryan Sulhoff, Ava Surage, Emma Brackett, Wyatt Brown, Quinten Dye, Luke Gockley, Kristin McKay, Claudia Muekay, Anakin Pillay, Isabella Quinn, Walker Harvill, Tyler Powers, Jake Wadsworth

CBC Baseball Spring Tryouts November 7

We are excited to announce our spring tryouts November 7, 2015. Please register your player at the link below. Players will need to bring all equipment to the tryout. Concessions will be open. All players are welcome. If you have questions reach out to your age appropriate coach.

www.creeksbaseballclub.com/events/tryouts-nov-7th/

Mill Creek Elementary is SAILing

into Action -

Students and Staff Active

In Learning!