Nov. 23, 2015

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11-23. 1/2 Day for Elementary. Dismiss at 11:40 am. / Parent Teacher Conferences 12:45 – 3:15 pm. and 5:00 – 7:30 pm.

11.24. 10:30 – 1:30 pm. Fundraiser Prize Winners – Limo Ride & Bowling Alley

11-25. Thanksgiving Break. No School.

11-26. Happy Thanksgiving.

11-27. Thanksgiving Break. No School

11-30. 6:30 pm. Reflections Tea. Cafeteria.

12-3.  6:30 pm. PTA Meeting. Cafeteria

12-8. 3:00 – 5:00 pm. APHS Toy Box Holiday Party / 7:00 pm. Lindemann 4th & 5th Grade Winter Concert. Center for the Arts.

12-10. 7:00 pm. 5th Grade Band Winter Concert. Center for the Arts.

12-11. 6:30 pm. Lindemann – Visit North Pole.

12-14. 7:00 pm. Board of Education Meeting. HS/LGI

12-16. 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm. PTA  Pie Order Pick-up

12-17. 7:00 pm. Elementary Honor Choir and Lindemann Chime Choir Concert. Center for the Arts.

12-18. Last day of classes.

12-19. Winter Break


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Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.

Relax, Rejoice and Rejuvenate.


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FRESH AIR & EXERCISE

Fresh air and exercise have been proven to aid in the physical and educational growth of students. For this reason, our school has an outdoor recess program. It is important that children wear appropriate clothing so they can go outdoors each recess. Generally, if a child is feeling well enough to come to school, he/she can go outside for recess.

Many factors are used to determine outdoor recess. These consist of temperature, wind chill factor, and playground conditions. Students will remain inside if the weather is inclement. If the wind-chill is 20 degrees or above the children will go out for recess. Please be sure your child is prepared to go outside during the cold winter months.


 

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FACEBOOK: LINDEMANN PTA


 

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Hello Parents, Staff, and Community Members,

Allen Park High School students, school organizations, and other district schools are working together to help families in need during the upcoming holiday season by collecting toys, books, and clothing. This year, in addition to the toy boxes, the woods class students are building bookshelves which will be outfitted with fabric storage bins.

As in previous years, we need your help! If you’d like to donate new items, or clean, gently used articles, you may drop them off at any of the district schools’ main offices. Monetary donations are always welcome and will help offset the construction costs as well as supplementing any items not received.

If you know of a local family in need who would appreciate help this holiday  or are asking for some extra help for your own family, please contact Mrs. Jeannette MacDonald, counselor at Allen Park High School macdonald@appublicschools.com or at 313-827-1236. All information will be kept confidential.

We hope that you will consider participating this year to help make the holidays of local families a bit brighter.

 

The annual APHS Toy Drive Party will take place December 8th, from 3-5pm for district students and staff. Join us for cookies and hot chocolate, with a performance by the Jazz Band, as well as visit from Santa! Small donations or unwrapped presents will be accepted at the door. All students are welcome.


 

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Once again Lindemann PTA will be hosting a school wide CHANGE WAR!!  Each Lindemann classroom is being challenged to collect coin donations to help local residents in need of assistance for the holidays. Last year we collected over $3,200.00!! Let’s beat that total this year!!

 Our Change War will start Wednesday, November 18th!!

 A container to collect the change will be placed in each classroom. Tallies will be counted weekly and the class that collects the most money will win a pizza party!  There will be rewards given to the second & third place classrooms, too! There will be a chart in the main hallway tracking how much each classroom has raised.  

This year all monies raised will be divided in half & donated to the Fish and Loaves Community Food Pantry in Taylor, and the Toy Box Campaign sponsored by Allen Park High School.

The last collection day will be Friday, December 11th!!

 Let’s Hear The Lindemann Lions Roar!!!!  It’s time to have some fun and open up our piggy banks.  Let’s begin filling up the containers to help raise as much money as we can to help our community feed the less fortunate during this holiday season. (Please keep foreign change, tokens, buttons, etc.)

 

Happy Holidays,

Kelley Carey

Kirsten Baksa

Julie Cooper

Since opening its doors in June 2008, the Fish & Loaves Pantry has assisted more than 4,000 Downriver/ Dearborn Heights households and 13,500 men, women, and children.  We distribute over 1.5 million pounds of food annually. In addition to directly providing food to enrolled clients, Fish & Loaves is committed to increasing the overall resources available to help Downriver families and individuals in need.  With this in mind Fish & Loaves collaborates extensively with other community groups and organizations which share our concern for the well-being of Downriver residents.  Thanks to these community collaborations, Fish & Loaves is able to offer clients supplemental food and household supplies, cooking and nutrition classes, and caseworker services which can help identify other available assistance for Downriver households.

For more information, to volunteer, or to learn more about volunteer opportunities go to: https://www.downriverfishandloaves.org

 

The Toy Box Campaign is sponsored by Allen Park High School students, school organizations, and other district schools. They are working together to help Allen Park families in need during the upcoming holiday season by building wooden toy boxes and filling them with toys, books, and clothing. If you know of a local family in need who would appreciate help this holiday or are asking for some extra help for your own family, please contact Mrs. Jeannette MacDonald, counselor at Allen Park High School:

jeannette.macdonald@apps.k12.mi.us or at 313-827-1236

 


 

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Here is a copy of our Upcoming Events Calendar sponsored by the Lindemann PTA:

11/18: Change Wars Begins (flyer coming home today)

11/20: Visit to the North Pole registrations are due. Cash Only.

11/25-11/27: No School, Happy Thanksgiving!

11/30: Founders Day nominations are due.  Forms can be downloaded from the Lindemann PTA Facebook page or picked up in the School Office. Please send forms in with your child in a sealed envelope marked “Founders Day.”

11/30: Reflections program, 6:30pm  in the Cafeteria.

12/2: Spirit Wear orders are due (flyer coming home soon).

12/3: PTA Meeting 6:30 pm Art Room.

POSTPONED: 12/4: Donuts with Dads breakfast 8-8:30 am in the gym, No RSVP is required. This event has been postponed until further notice.

12/11:  Visit to the North Pole 6:30-8:00pm in the gym.

12/11: Change Wars ends.

12/14: Spirit Wear orders will be in and delivered to your child’s classroom.

12/16: Pie pick up from 3:30-5pm in the Cafeteria.

12/18: “Pie in your face” for contest winners  2-3:30 pm.

12/21-1/5/2016: Christmas Break

No January PTA Meeting

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November 13, 2015

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11.18 – 11.24. Hearing Screening Lindemann.

11-19.  Elementary Report Cards.  /  5:00 – 7:30 pm. Parent Teacher Conferences. 

11-20. AP Lighted Christmas Parade.

11-23. 1/2 Day for Elementary. Dismiss at 11:40 am. /  Parent Teacher Conferences 12:45 – 3:15 pm.  and 5:00 – 7:30 pm.

11.24. 10:30 – 1;30 pm. Fundraiser Prize Winners – Limo Ride & Bowling Alley

11-25. Thanksgiving Break. No School.

11-26. Happy Thanksgiving.

11-27. Thanksgiving Break. No School

11-30. 6:30 pm. Reflections Tea.  Cafeteria.


 

 

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 PTC – Lindemann Elementary School

November 19: 5 – 7:30 PM

November 23: 12:45 – 3:15 PM & 5:00 – 7:30 PM

Parent Teacher Conferences are just around the corner for our parents and students.  This fall, several teachers will be introducing an online scheduling tool called Sign-up Genius.  Other staff members will continue the way we have Traditionally Scheduled our parents.  The teachers were given a choice, both methods are equally effective.  As a staff, we will talk about the pro’s and con’s of each method.  We are always looking for innovative ways to meet the needs of our students and their parents.  As always, if you are unable to make any of the open time slots you are encouraged to contact your child’s teacher.  The staff at Lindemann Elementary School always go above and beyond to accommodate our parents schedules.

  • If your teacher chose to use the Traditional Method of scheduling, you should have gotten (or will be today) an informational flyer with your child.  Please fill out that form and send it back to your child’s teacher.
  • If your teacher chose to use Sign-up Genius, you should have received an online invitation from the teacher to visit their site and pick an open date and time.  I also sent out an e-blast list to our parents indicating which teachers were participating.
  • I’ve created a Sign-up Genius site for my office as well.  If you would like to visit with me during conferences please visit my Sign-up Genius page and set up an appointment.

Founders Day is a reminder of the important role that the PTA has played throughout our Schools locally and Regionally by supporting  Parent involvement and working on behalf of all children and Families. The Michigan PTA will host its Founders Day celebrations during the month of February by hosting a dinner at the Red Fawn in Allen Park on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.  More info. will come closer to the date. If you would like to nominate someone who you feel deserves to be recognized for all they do within our PTA community, please download the attached nomination forms and turn into the Office no later than 11/30. Please label your envelope “Founders Day.” Voting will take place at our next PTA meeting held on December 3, 6:30 pm in the Cafeteria.

Nomination Forms:

Nomination: Support Personnel 2016

Nomination: Life Member Award 2016

Nomination: Outstanding Student 2016

Nomination: Outstanding Program 2016

Nomination: Outstanding Educator 2016

Nomination: Distinguished Service Award 2016

Nomination: Council Member Award 2016

Nomination: Business Partner Award 2016


THANK YOU on speech bubble price labelsPTA – Family Fun / Roller Skating Party

Over 230 Lindemann Students & Family Members participated last night at our Roller Skating Party!

On behalf of our PTA and staff, Thank you for your support!

You can view more pictures in our FUN PHOTOS tab on this blog.

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Some parents and guardians think that online games are simply a form of entertainment.  However, children also have the chance to exercise important life skills while gaming. They may use their imaginations and employ problem-solving strategies to overcome obstacles. They may also practice their social skills through online interactions with other gamers.

Using instant chat features, forums, and voice-enabled interactions, children can communicate and collaborate with gamers all over the world. Unfortunately, these features can also expose children to people who may not have their best interests in mind.

Risks of Gaming

Many online games have communication features which allow their users to interact anonymously. Some people may take advantage of this anonymity to target children. For example, predators may send inappropriate content or use a game’s communication functions to arrange in-person meetings. Cyberbullies may harass fellow gamers and online scam artists may promise virtual goods in an effort to get credit card information.

Some game consoles allow Internet access as well, so it is important to be aware of their communication features. Predators have sent children inappropriate content through game consoles in attempts to coax them into reciprocating or meeting offline.

Help children game safely

Parental involvement is critical when it comes to helping children game more safely. Take an active interest in the games that your child plays and wants to buy. You can research games’ ratings and content on www.esrb.org. This website is maintained by the Entertainment Software Rating Board which rates thousands of games each year.  

  • Know which safety features are available on the gaming equipment that your child uses—a headset may have voice-masking features, for example.
  • Keep gaming consoles in an easy-to-supervise location and be aware of other places where your child may be accessing games.
  • Tell your child never to give out personal information while gaming or agree to meet anyone outside of the game.
  • Teach your child not to respond to anyone who is being rude or bullying while playing the game.
  • Set rules about how long your child may play, what types of games are appropriate, and who else may participate.
  • Have your child check with you before using a credit or debit card online.
  • Check to see if the games your child plays have reporting features or moderators.

Start a discussion with your child

Use these discussion starters to get an Internet safety conversation going with your children. The more often you talk to them about online safety, the easier it will get, so don’t get discouraged if they don’t respond immediately!

  • Can we play some of your favorite games together?
  •  How do you respond if someone bothers you while you are gaming?
  •  How much do you let people know about you while gaming?
  •  What kinds of people do you game with?
  •  Do you feel safe while you are gaming online? Why or why not?

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A note from Mrs. Karen Simpson (PTA Chairperson – Mileage Club) .

The kids had a great time participating. 

It was an awesome turn out with the number of students that participated. And also one lunch aide and teacher.

2672 Miles and 10688 laps
594 chains
2313 single foot charms
335 double foot charms

Overall winner for Class:
Ms. Soranno, 5th grade: 912 laps and 228 miles

Second place class goes to Mrs. Dixon’s class with 211 miles.
It was always so nice seeing Mrs. Dixon walking with the kids and encouraging them.

Top 3 students:
1st place: Calvin Town, 73 laps and 18.25 miles; Bartnick 4th
2nd place: Lidia Cappelletti, 72 laps and 18 miles; Soranno 5th
3rd place: Santana Villarreal; 71 laps and 17.75 miles; Soranno 5th

Congratulations to our top 3 winners.

Calvin received a $25 gift card to Sky Zone
Lidia received a $15 gift card to MJR
Santana received a $10 gift card to Subway


November 4, 2015

 

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11-9.  7:00 pm. Board of Education Mtg.  APHS/LGI

11.12. 3rd grade program-The People of the Three Fires.  /  6 – 8 pm Roller Skating Party – PTA.

11-13. End of 1st Quarter.

11.18 – 11.24. Hearing Screening Lindemann.

11-19.  Elementary Report Cards.  /  5:00 – 7:30 pm. Parent Teacher Conferences. 

11-20. AP Lighted Christmas Parade.

11-23. 1/2 Day for Elementary. Dismiss at 11:40 am. /  Parent Teacher Conferences 12:45 – 3:15 pm.  and 5:00 – 7:30 pm.

11.24. 10:30 – 1;30 pm. Fundraiser Prize Winners – Limo Ride & Bowling Alley

11-25. Thanksgiving Break. No School.

11-26. Happy Thanksgiving.

11-27. Thanksgiving Break. No School

11-30. 6:30 pm. Reflections Tea.  Cafeteria.


 

On behalf of the staff and students of Lindemann Elementary School,  I would like to say THANK YOU to our Allen Park Rotary Club for their generous donation of 100+ books to our first grade students.  Today, representatives from the Rotary Club visited our classes, read a book to our students and donated a book to each child.  Here is a note that was placed in each book for our parents:

Dear 1st Grade Parent,

This book is a gift for your son/daughter from the Allen Park Rotary Club. The purpose of this gift is to promote the enjoyment of reading to our area’s first graders. The first grade book this fall is The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School by Laura Murray.

The Rotary Club of Allen Park is part of the world’s largest international service organization. With projects such as “Reading with Rotary:, our membership strives not only to be involved in their community but to also live up to the Rotarian’s motto of “Service Above Self”. For further information on the Rotary Club of Allen Park, you may contact Annette Prevaux at 313-389-3937.

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On behalf of the entire staff at Lindemann Elementary School I would like to congratulate our district Art Department.  Wow, what a show!  Our district art staff showcased student work from K-12th grade and our Lindemann students were well represented!  As the building principal, I could not be any prouder Miss Trapani and our art students.


 

SCHOOL SKATE PARTY

LINDEMANN PTA

Fun For The Whole Family!

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015

6:00 pm -8:00 pm.

Lincoln Park Skating Center

1419 Southfield Rd. Lincoln Park, 48146


 

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PBIS – SMENCILS

ON SALE FRIDAY MORNINGS

As part of our continued implementation of positive behavior support at Lindemann, we will be selling Smencils for $1.00.  Please help support our initiative. The money raised will be used towards the purchase of incentive prizes for the students.