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Healthly TipsHere are some healthy tips for helping us keep a healthy school:Mrs. Myers in our food service department suggests: Studies show the importance of healthy meals. Students with increased intake of fruits and vegetables and lower caloric intake levels of fats were significantly less likely to fail the literacy assessment test.This is from MD Florence in the Journal of School Health. Mrs. Dever, our School Nurse reminds us: Every child likes to feel special and celebrate on his/her birthday. There is, however, a difference in what type of snack you bring to help with this celebration. Our school is full of diversity and in this diverse population some children have special medical concerns when it comes to their diets. Please check with your classroom teacher to find out specific diet considerations, such as no peanut products or finding a treat with low carbohydrate counts. So if your child’s classroom has a specific food allergy please look at food labels and try to avoid items with allergen. The decision between an oatmeal cookie and a chocolate cupcake can be huge when looking at carbohydrates. Carbohydrate counting is essential to diabetic management. So your choice of a cookie, 15-17 grams of carbs compared to a cupcake, 40-50 grams of carbs can be a big difference. (Cookies have about 3 teaspoons of sugar, whereas, cupcakes have more than 10 teaspoons). And, the teachers tell me that cookies make a great treat with less mess!! When choosing a celebration treat, try to be creative with fruits and veggies also. Fruit kabobs, frozen yogurt or apples with caramel—this will also reinforce healthy eating habits for child. Healthy Thoughts from your school nurse.
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Jump For Heart Community Service ProjectJump Rope for Heart is our community service project. This event is in alignment with the National Standards for Physical education and your child will be jumping in their PE class. The Jump for Heart Program helps in the learning of the components of fitness. This year, our school goal is $4,000.00. If everyone donated $5.00, Skyway will reach its goal. If you have any time during the week of February 1-5, come and assist in your child’s PE class time by helping at the snack table, handing out certificates stickers, encouraging you child and their friends. Why not bring your tennis shoes and join in the fun? If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Mrs. Teri Hamilton at 664-8998 or thamilton@cdaschools.org. To find out more about Jump For Heart, click here to watch a video. Pizza Night ChangeWith the sad news that Papa John's Pizza has closed, we were delighted to hear that the Pizza Factory has offered to partner with Skyway for our pizza nights. They have even made it better! Every Thursday you can purchase pizza from the Pizza Factory at Appleway and Highway 95 (where Pizza Shoppe used to be) and 20% of the purchase will be donated to Skyway Elementary PTA! Thank you so much to the Pizza Factory for supporting our school.
Wanted: Volunteers for Cda4KidsCDA4Kids is looking for volunteers (Home Town Heroes) to assist in after school programs. We are looking for mentors to come to the program and share your hobbies, occupations or experiences with kids. Hours are Monday through Thursday 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Here are a few examples of Home Town Heroes activities in the past; cooking, photography, bee keepers, bug collections, dentists, etc. So if you have a great hobby or occupation and want to volunteer give me a call: Lauria Fenn 664-8241 ext.243 CDA4Kids Volunteer Coordinator CDA4Kids is also signed up with Disney for” Give a Day, Get a Day” program so when you volunteer for us you are eligible to receive a free ticket to any of Disney’s parks. You can bring your kids to help volunteer and they are able to get a ticket too! Call the above number for more information.
Spelling Bee WinnersCongratulations to Collin, Maggie, and Kira for taking first place in Skyway's Spelling Bee. The competition was very intense, with close second place winnings going to Brianna, Claire, and Kennedy. Skyway would like to thank Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. Peppin, and Father Roger of St. Pius for volunteering their time to run the Spelling Bee. |
ISAT Practice
Just click on your child's grade level and it will take you from there.
Mrs. Liverman's This and ThatAfter two years of incredible service, Skyway’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) board are searching for new members. Did you know the PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation. For more than 100 years, they have provided support, information and resources to families focused on the health and education of our children. Skyway’s PTA has volunteered hundreds of hours that benefit our students: selling popcorn every Thursday, granting funds to enhance instruction, to purchasing technology for classrooms. Our PTA has worked tirelessly to create and support events such as Spring Fling, Aloha Day, Triple Play Night, and Skate Night. Ideally, new board members will be selected this spring to shadow the current board throughout the remainder of the school year. If you are interested in applying, contact our current PTA President, Janelle Paddock at 659-9148 or orionsmum@hotmail.com. Skyway's MissionSoaring High...Everyone Learning Every Day! Our VisionOur Skyway community, with respect for all, collaborates to ensure all students are inspired to reach their highest potential academically, socially, and emotionally in a safe, fun environment. |
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Our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will be taking ISATs April 12 - May 7. Here is a great link for your child to practice for their tests: 
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Coeur d'Alene,
Idaho 83815
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