Desert Sage News October 8, 2015

Building Responsible Lifelong Learners

PH 350-4020 www.westada.org

Desert Sage Core Values

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Cooperative

Be Safe

Our Desert Sage PTO is off to a

great start and we would love

for you to meet our newly

elected officials:

President-Korey Russell

Vice President-Jen Baker

Secretary-Alisia Ballesteros

Treasurer-Kristina Lizotte

Please join us at our next meeting

Tuesday October 13, at 4:00pm in

the library.

Friday Oct 30 We encourage you to

bring a healthy and

nutritious snack!

Principal ~ Lisa Hahle hahle.lisa@westada.org

Important Dates

Oct 13 ~ PTO Mtg, 4:00pm

Library

Oct 14 ~ Flu Mist Clinic

Oct 15 ~ Operation School Bell

Group 1

Oct 21~ Kindergarten

NO SCHOOL

Oct 22-23 ~ NO SCHOOL K-12

Parent Teacher Conf

Oct 26 ~ Leadership Meeting

Library 8:00AM

Oct 26-30 Red Ribbon Week

Oct 28 ~ Operation School Bell

Group 2

Oct 30 ~ Fall Fun Run

Oct 30 ~ Harvest Parties

FREE FluMist clinic for Students!! FREE!!!

DSE has been selected as one of 10 schools

in the district for the FREE FluMist Clinic

for Students. Our clinic will be on

Wednesday, October 14. Consent forms

will be sent home this week and will need

to be returned no later than Monday, Oct

12.. If consent is not received , your

student will not receive the vaccine. Please

see the attached form for more info.

Our Star Student Character trait for the month of October is: A Few Ways to show Responsibility:

Turn in homework everyday.

Take care of library books.

Walk straight home from school each day.

Do chores at home and at school. Please talk with your child(ren) about other ways they can show responsibility at school and home.

School Hour

1st ~ 5th Grade

9:05am ~ 3:55pm

Kindergarten/WAEI

AM 9:05am-12:05pm

PM 12:55pm-3:55pm

Late Start Wednesday

1st ~ 5th Grade

9:20am ~ 3:55pm,

Kindergarten/WAEI

AM 9:20am ~ 12:15pm

PM 1:05pm ~ 3:55pm

The Fall Fun Run is an activity organized by the Desert Sage PTO to raise funds to support our school. The

money raised will help pay for classroom materials, needed technology, and other identified priorities. This

exciting event encourages our students to be physically active and healthy.

In order for this event to be successful we need your support! Your child will be bringing home a

PLEDGE SHEET

1. The pledge sheet must be returned by Tuesday, October 20th. Please return the sheet even if your

child is not participating.

2. We suggest pledges be obtained from family, friends, and close neighbors. Please do not solicit pledges

from strangers.

3. Sponsors may pledge a “fixed” amount for the student, regardless of the number of laps completed. PTO

has opted to accept pledges this way to avoid the guesswork that comes with per lap pledges and course

distances. Remember, any pledge, no matter how small goes a long way to help out our school.

4. Our 2015 goal is to raise $10,000. This is possible if each student raises just $15.00!

5. Prizes will be awarded to those students who bring in the most pledges!!

We are in need of volunteers to help make our Fall Fun Run a success, If you are able to help please contact

the office and 350-4020. Thank you!

Title I Money

Check out this section of the newsletter every month to find out all of the great ways our school is

using federal funds to support student learning. Last month Title I federal funds were used to purchase instructional materials in reading and/or math for all grade levels.

The National School Lunch Program provides healthy,

low cost or free lunches to more than 31 million kids

every day. It’s the largest child nutrition program in the

nation and ensures that all children have full, happy

tummies all throughout the school year.

To celebrate the National School Lunch Program

(NSLP), President John F. Kennedy established National

School Lunch Week in 1962.

What is in store this year? Prepare for a fun-filled

week of events, activities, and (of course) lots of

delicious healthy food.

When: October 12-16, 2015

Where: School cafeterias

Why: Promote healthy menus and increase student

participation

Theme: School Lunch Snapshot. It’s all about using

social media to support the NSLP, increase community

awareness and encourage participation.

Desert Sage Student Council is

sponsoring a canned food drive to

benefit the Meridian Food Bank.

The Meridian Food Bank is an all

volunteer organization dedicated to

providing emergency food aid to

our neighbors in need. Their ability

to help is determined by the

donations they receive. If you are able to donate,

please send in canned and non-perishable food

during the week of November 2-6. Thank you so

much for your contribution to this wonderful

cause.

Counselor’s Corner Operation School Bell Desert Sage will be going to Operation School Bell in October. Operation School Bell provides students in grades K – 5 with new clothes, a gift card for one pair of shoes, a hygiene kit, and a winter coat. I have 20 open spots left. First come, first served! Student Support Groups I am currently taking teacher and parent referrals for lunch time student support groups on the topics of friendship/social skills and anger management. If you believe your child in grades 1 through 5 would benefit from some instruction in either of these areas, please contact me at the school. Deadline to register your child for either of these groups is October 12th. Responsibility Ask your child what this month’s character education trait is and they should tell you, “Responsibility.” Each month we will profile a new character education trait at Desert Sage and students demonstrating that trait will be nominated for student of the month. Along with the character education trait, students are learning about values that fall under that trait. Taking personal responsibility for one’s choices and actions is a developmental skill that is important for children to master. Parents can help by allowing children to make their own mistakes and guiding them to solving the problem, but not solving the problem for them. When we continually rescue children from problem situations, or protect them from the problem in the first place, we create youth (and adults) dependent on someone else to always “fix” things. We all want our children to grow up and become self-sufficient, successful adults, capable of living on their own and making responsible choices for themselves. To find out more about building that skill in your children, check out the Parenting with Love and Logic classes offered this month at Cecil Andrus Elementary. You can register with the school counselor, Judy Herman, by calling 350-4210. For more information, or to sign up for any of these programs, please contact me, Mrs. Fischer, at 350-4020, or email to fischer.erin@westada.org

No Cost Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Clinic for Students

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

As part of our yearly wellness initiative, we are excited to offer Desert Sage

students this important step in influenza protection for FREE! We are one

of only 10 schools in the district to have the opportunity to participate

again this year.

FluMist (intranasal live influenza vaccine) will be the only vaccine

provided (no needles)

FluMist vaccine will only be provided to students with parental

consent.

Parental consent forms will be sent home Tuesday , October 6th and

Wednesday, October 7th. Please answer all questions on the form

and sign and date. Parents will be notified if student is not eligible for

FluMist. Criteria is based on answers to questions asked on the

consent form.

To receive FluMist consents must be returned by

Monday, October, 12th. CONSENTS RECEIVED AFTER

THAT DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED . FluMist vaccine is being provided to us FREE of charge by the

Vaccines For Children (VFC) program. VFC requires that consent

forms ask if the child has health insurance but insurance is not billed.

Thank You,

Nurse Maureen (208-350-4020)

Brunch Lunch (French Toast & Sausage Patty) or Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Sweet Potato Krinkles Sliced Peaches Spring Mix Salad

No School – State Inservice

Chicken Patty with Country Gravy or Pizza Pasta Bake Corn Fresh Apple Stars Spring Mix Salad Garlic Round

“Let’s be Frank” Hot Dog or Snapchat with Sloppy Joe Selfie Sweet Potato Krinkles Peppy Pineapple Bites #sensationalspringmixsalad

Enchilada Lasagna or Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl Applesauce Vegetable Medley Spring Mix Salad

Twitter Taquitos or Sizzling Sweet & Sour Meatballs & Rice Corn for “Cool Kids” Fresh Fruit Cup #yum #sensationalspringmixsalad

Galaxy Pizza or Chicken Patty on Bun Northwest Veg Medley Fresh Fruit Cup Spring Mix Salad

Southwest Chicken Flauta or Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks Corn Marinara Sauce Cup Salsa Cup RIPS 100% Fruit Slushie

LEGISLATOR’S LUNCH: Hashtag Hamburger or #notyourmama’s BBQ Pork Sandwich Talkin’ Tator Tots #sensationalspringmixsalad Fruit Salad #yum RIPS Slammin’ Slushie

Mini Corn Dogs or Mexican Parfait Green Beans BBQ Beans RIPS 100% Fruit Slushie

No School – Parent Teacher Conferences

Check-In Chicken Parmesan & Breadstick or Tag Your Taco Salad Bloggin’ Baby Carrots Bubbly BBQ Baked Beans Perfect Peach Cup

Finger Steaks or Spaghetti with Garlic Rounds Green Beans BBQ Beans Spring Mix Salad Fresh Fruit Cup

No School – State Inservice

Nachos or Chicken Taco Ole’ Baby Carrots Fresh Pears Spring Mix Salad

Like My Pepperoni Wedge Pizza? or Social Media Soup (chicken noodle or tomato) & Say Cheese! Toasted Sandwich #eatmyveggies Cup ‘Mazing Mandarin Oranges #sensationalspringmixsalad

No School

Elementary Lunch

Menu - Traditional

Contains Pork

Contains Fish

Meatless Option

USDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.

MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS SEASONAL FRUIT AND

VEGETABLES.

DAILY MENUS ARE POSTED IN THE CAFETERIA.

WE OFFER F/F CHOCOLATE, F/F STRAWBERRY, 1% WHITE & F/F

WHITE MILK AT ALL MEALS

The largest pumpkin ever weighed was 2,032 lbs. in 2013!

News!

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH! PIZZA AND PIZZA-LIKE

ENTREES HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK IS

OCT. 12-16 SCHOOL LUNCH SNAPSHOT!

PREPARE FOR A FUN-FILLED WEEK OF EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND (OF

COURSE) LOTS OF DELICIOUS HEALTHY FOOD

Social Media Explained: Twitter: Hey! I’m eating a #_______ Facebook: I like to eat __________ Instagram: Here’s a cool photo of _______ YouTube: Watch me as I eat __________ This is how you eat _________ Pinterest: Here’s a recipe for ________ Snapchat: Saw the _____? Now it’s gone!

Revised 9/28/15

Brunch Lunch (French Toast & Sausage Patty) or Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Sweet Potato Krinkles Sliced Peaches Spring Mix Salad

Southwest Chicken Flauta or Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks Corn Marinara Sauce Cup Salsa Cup RIPS 100% Fruit Slushie

Finger Steaks or Spaghetti with Garlic Rounds Green Beans BBQ Beans Spring Mix Salad Fresh Fruit Cup

Nachos or Chicken Taco Ole’ Baby Carrots Fresh Pears Spring Mix Salad

Enchilada Lasagna or Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl Applesauce Vegetable Medley Spring Mix Salad

Presents the

A 4 Week Wrestling Program for K-5 Athletes!

►8 One-hour sessions of instruction with high school wrestlers

►Improvement of balance and body awareness

►1 Tournament competition with awards for participants

►Learn the basic fundamentals of wrestling

►Patriot Reserves T-shirt and Centennial Wrestling Poster

►1 on 1 instruction with top high school wrestlers and coaches

►Improve athleticism—practice athletic techniques

►Free entrance to all Centennial home matches for athletes

►Folkstyle Membership to national USA Wrestling

►Dual Match Competitions against other teams

One free Adult entrance to a home match

►FUN and great exercise!

Fee: Pre-registration is $65. Day-of registration is $75

When: Tuesday & Thursday nights. October 20st—Nov 14th (note: there will not be practice October

22nd due to parent teacher conferences)

Please, write down or make a copy of the start times and dates for

your calendar. Time: K-2nd Grade Division: 6-7pm, 3rd-5th Grade Division: 7-8pm (Age Group Exceptions for siblings)

Where: Upper South Gym & Centennial Wrestling Room

Register now so you don’t miss out on this fun and exciting learning opportunity!

Please FILL OUT BOTH SIDES of the form and mail in with payment by OCTOBER 16th to:

Centennial Wrestling 12400 W. McMillan Rd. Boise, ID 83713

(For Questions call 855-4250 ext. 1220 or email moon.sean@westada.org)

Make checks payable to: Centennial Wrestling or CHS Wrestling.

Patriot Reserves Waiver and Release from Liability

Wrestling is a full contact sport that has risk of bodily injury associated with it. As a parent I understand and

acknowledge the dangers that no amount of care, caution, training, expertise or supervision can eliminate. I

herby authorize the directors of the “Patriot Reserves” to act for me in accordance with their best judgment in

case of any emergency. I also forever release, discharge and covenant not to sue the “Patriot Reserves” or its

volunteers, employees, and members. I also affirm that I do have insurance for my athlete.

______________________________ _______________________________ ____________

(Signature of parent or legal guardian) (Print Name) (Date)

______________________________ ______________________________

(Relationship to Athlete) (Athlete Name)

--------------------Please FILL OUT BOTH SIDES and mail in by Oct. 16th----------------------------

------------------------------------------Please FILL OUT and mail in by Oct. 16th--------------------------------

First Name: ______________________________________________

Middle Name: ____________________________________________

Last Name: _____________________________________________

Gender: ______________

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): ______________________________

Street Address: ___________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________________ Zip Code: _________________________

Phone Number (required): _________________________________

Parent 1 First & Last Name: ____________________________________________

Parent 1 e-mail Address: ____________________________________________________________

Parent 2 First & Last Name: _____________________________________________

Parent 2 e-mail Address: ____________________________________________________________

Grade: ________ Elementary School:

Approximate Weight: __________________________

Years Wrestling: ______________________________

T-Shirt Size: _________________________________