From the Principal: Mr. Meyers
Sand Lake Families,
As we make it through our final snowstorm (maybe?), we are anxious to see the spring weather and the many exciting things happening at our schools. March brings many opportunities for our students to showcase their progress and talents with each of you. We are excited to have you here at Sand Lake for our upcoming conferences and concerts.
During the conferences, teachers will discuss student progress, strengths, daily work habits, assessment results, interaction with classmates and areas for improvement. Time will also be provided for parents to ask questions. It would be beneficial to discuss with your child how they feel their school experience is going prior to attending the conference. This information can be communicated to your child’s teacher about what is going well, as well as what type of assistance your child might need. We have great students here at Sand Lake and this can be an opportunity for you and your family to celebrate your child’s progress!
Please also know that our students are preparing for their Forward exams this month if they are in third, fourth, and fifth grade. While this is just one measure of a student’s progress, it does provide important indicators for students and our school. We encourage you to follow communication from your child’s teacher about their testing schedule and ensure that students are filled with positive affirmations, plenty of sleep, and nutritious snacks in advance of testing days!
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to seeing each of you next week as well.
In Partnership,
Matt Meyers
From the School Counselor: Mrs. Lamprecht
From the Music Teacher: Mrs. Heerts
Our Upcoming Concert Dates are:
- March 6: 1st grade concert, Meow, @ 6p.m. and 5th grade A Journey Through Time @ 7 p.m.
- March: 18: Kindergarten Amazing Animals @ 6pm and 3rd grade Education Rocks @ 7p.m.
Mrs. Heerts
You can also shop the online book fair through October 18th here:
From the Health Office: Emily Hanes BSN, RN
National Sleep Awareness Week starts March 9, 2025
Sleep is a vital need, essential to a child’s health and growth. Sleep promotes alertness, memory and performance. Children who get enough sleep are more likely to function better and are less prone to behavioral problems and moodiness. That is why it is important for parents to start early and help their children develop good sleep habits. Each child is different and has different sleep needs, but the chart presents the recommended hours of sleep by child’s age, including naps for children up to five years of age.
How much sleep should my child get?
The promotion of regular sleep is known as sleep hygiene. Here are some simple sleep hygiene tips:
- The #1 tip for good sleeping habits in children is to follow a nightly routine. A bedtime ritual makes it easier for your child to relax, fall asleep, and sleep through the night.
- Go to bed at the same time each night, and rise at the same time each morning.
- Sleep in a quiet, dark, and relaxing environment, which is neither too hot nor too cold.
- Make your bed comfortable and use it only for sleeping and not for other activities, such as reading, watching TV, or listening to music.
- Remove all TVs, computers, and other electronics from the bedroom.
- Avoid physical activity within a few hours of bedtime.
- Avoid large meals before bedtime.
Courtesy of https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.html
From the Sand Lake PTG:
Parent-Teacher Conferences are approaching!
Help us show some appreciation and show off your tasty talents!
On March 11th & 13th, we will need desserts to help replenish staff energy! If you'd like to provide a treat for Parent-Teacher conferences, you can find a sign up link here. The Sand Lake PTG is also working with Midway Deli to offer the staff dinner during the March 11th conference night. Thank you Midway Deli for being an affordable option of healthy food for our teachers and staff!
We are also having another Toppers restaurant fundraiser on March 18, to spare you having to make dinner on a concert night! The details are listed below.
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook for quick invites and updates to various activities and opportunities: Sand Lake Elementary PTG. You can also reach out to us at any time at sandlakeptg@gmail.com if you have questions.
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook for quick invites and updates to various activities and opportunities: Sand Lake Elementary PTG. You can also reach out to us at any time at sandlakeptg@gmail.com if you have questions.
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