Rib Lake Elementary March 2018 Newsletter Mark Your Calendars March 15...School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. March 19...3rd gr. Healthy Smiles check March 22...4th gr. Wax Museum 1-2 p.m. March 23...NO SCHOOL - Solo Ensemble March 23...Family Movie Night - 6:30 p.m. March 28...End of Qtr. 3 March 29...Kindergarten Play 9:30 a.m. March 29...12:15 p.m. Dismissal March 30...NO SCHOOL April 2...NO SCHOOL April 5...2nd gr. Mini Medic trip April 12...School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. April 17...Spring Picture Day April 17...Kindergarten Graduation Picture Day April 24...4th gr. Field Trip April 27...12:15 p.m. Dismissal Jon Dallmann, Principal Dollars for Scholars Congratulations to the 4th grade class for raising the most money for our Dollars for Scholars Penny Wars. RLES was r aising money to suppor t our Rib Lake seniors who will be attending a two year tech school or four year college. We hope that this helps the students see the importance of investing in the community that we live in. Once again this year, the 5th grade students will be reading through the scholarship applications to determine the recipient or recipients of the award. Two fifth graders will also be presenting the scholarship/s to the recipient/s on awards night. Thank you to all that sent money in with their student! The 4th graders are celebrating their Dollars for Scholars Penny Wars win with a sledding party! Family Movie Night We have a variety of Redmen clothing and items including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, polos, hats, and stadium seats that would make great Easter gifts for your student. If you would like to take a look at these items, please stop by the elementary school and check out the display case! When: Fr iday, Mar ch 23r d Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: Elementar y School gym Fee: Fr ee (Ther e will be snacks available for purchase or bring your own snacks!) Please join us for the movie Coco!
PINK EYE Pink eye is one of the most common and treatable eye conditions in children and adults; about 3 million cases of pink eye occur in the United States each year. Treatment is not always needed and the course of treatment depends on the underlying cause. What is pink eye? Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, involves inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, clear tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye, or sclera. The inflammation makes blood vessels more visible, giving the eye a pink or reddish appearance. The affected eye(s) may be painful, itchy or have a burning sensation. The eyes can also tear or have a discharge that forms a crust during sleep causing the eyes to be stuck shut in the morning. It may feel like you have something in your eye(s) and you may be sensitive to bright light. What causes pink eye? Pink eye is most often caused by bacterial or viral infections. Allergic reactions or exposure to irritants such as contact lenses and solution, cosmetics or chlorine can also cause pink eye. How is pink eye treated? Most cases of pink eye are mild and will resolve on their own without prescription treatment. In many cases, symptom relief can be achieved by using artificial tears for the dryness and cold packs for the inflammation. (Artificial tears can be purchased without a doctor s prescription.) However, you should seek medical attention if you have any of following symptoms: Moderate to severe pain in the eye(s) Vision problems, such as sensitivity to light or blurred vision, that do not improve when any discharge present is wiped from the eye(s) Intense redness in the eye(s) Symptoms that become worse or persist when severe viral conjunctivitis is suspected What can prevent pink eye? Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis are highly contagious and can be easily spread from person to person. Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious. If you or someone around you has infectious (viral or bacterial) conjunctivitis, limit its spread by following these steps: Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. And wash up immediately if you ve touched an affected person s eyes, linens or clothes (for example, when caring for a child who has pink eye). If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes. If you have conjunctivitis, wash any discharge from around the eyes several times a day. Do not use the same eye drop dispenser/bottle for infected and non-infected eyes even for the same person. Avoid sharing articles like towels, blankets, and pillowcases. Clean your eyeglasses. Clean, store, and replace your contact lenses as instructed by your eye health professional. Do not share eye makeup, face makeup, makeup brushes, contact lenses or containers, or eyeglasses. The Wisconsin Childhood Communicable Diseases guidelines say student(s) with viral or bacterial pink eye will be excluded from school only if they have a fever, behavior change or are unable to avoid touching their eyes. If you have questions about Pink Eye, contact the District Nurse at jlemaster@riblake.k12.wi.us or calling 715-427-3222 x.357.
Read Across America Week Celebrating Dr. Seuss by having teachers, several members of the community, and the RLHS Seniors read us books! We thank everyone for taking the time to come and read to our elementary students!
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Sharon Robinson, daughter of Jackie Robinson The 5th grade enjoyed a trip to Medford Middle School to listen to Sharon Robinson speak. Sharon is the daughter of Jackie Robinson and is a motivational speaker. B reakout Boxes: The Rib Lake School District Library was recently able to purchase a set of six Breakout Boxes for the district. For anyone unfamiliar with Breakout Boxes, they are a way to turn classrooms into educationally based Escape Rooms. The 5th Graders along with the Middle School CLC students were able to try out an escape room at the Rib Lake Public Library where they solved The Curse of the Mummy. They all had such a great time that we wanted all of our students to get a chance to try this style of learning. When attempting to Breakout, students work together to solve puzzles, follow clues, and ultimately open a locked box. There are hundreds of games available in all subject areas and for all ages from Kindergarten through High School. These games can be used to teach new skills or review skills already learned in a fun and exciting way. We ve had quite a bit of interest in these boxes already. Team Anderson at the Elementary recently completed a Breakout on European Explorers, and teachers at the Middle and High Schools are preparing Breakouts for their classes as well.