How do I know if my child is getting enough sleep?

The amount of sleep a child needs varies depending on the individual and certain factors, including the age of the child. Following are some general guidelines:

3-6 Years Old: 10 - 12 hours per day are needed.

Children at this age typically go to bed between 7 and 9 p.m. and wake up around 6 and 8 a.m., just as they did when they were younger. At 3, most children are still napping while at 5, most are not. Naps gradually become shorter as well. New sleep problems do not usually develop after 3 years of age.

7-12 Years Old: 10 - 11 hours per day is needed.

At these ages, with social, school, and family activities, bedtimes gradually become later and later, with most 12-years-olds going to bed at about 9 p.m. There is still a wide range of bedtimes, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., as well as total sleep times, from 9 to 12 hours, although the average is only about 9 hours.

*This information was taken from www.webmd.com on 3/28/11.*

In the spring, with dark mornings and daylight lasting later into the evening, it can be difficult to keep kids on a regular sleep schedule.  It is important for their growth, health,  and learning to do the best we can to make sure they are getting the rest they need.

Dress code reminders

Now that the weather is beginning to warm up, this is a good time to revisit the school dress code.

For the whole policy, please see pg. 9 of the Student Handbook:

• No clothes that are too revealing, such as tank tops, tight clothes, or short shorts.
• Shoes must be worn and flip-flops are discouraged because they offer little or no protection for the feet.
• Clothing or accessories may not have obscene words or pictures and may not reference violence, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.  As always, hats or head scarves of any kind may not be worn in the building.

So, when the warm weather hits, please remember to stick to these guidelines.  Students wearing something inappropriate will be asked to change.

Bikes for books a huge success!

Our K-5 students did a lot of reading to earn “Bikes for Books” tickets.  They had a month to earn up to five tickets per week for chances to win brand new bikes!  Although not all students can win, they gained a lot by doing all of that extra reading.

The Masonic Lodge donated two bikes and two helmets. Napa donated one bike, and Lake Co. Bank donated another one.  So, we had a total of four bikes to give away (two for girls and two for boys).  The local medical clinic also donated two more helmets for the additional bikes. Along with the bikes, 30 books were given away as well.

At the assembly, Ms. Batiuchok announced several successful

community service projects her TEA students have taken on this year. 

They have raised a lot of money for the American Cancer Society and    

UNICEF to name just a couple.

Then, tickets were drawn out for fifteen books at the K-2 level and

fifteen more at the 3-5 level.  Those students tickets were put back into

the drawing for the grand prizes...

Then the moment finally came to draw the names of those four lucky

winners of brand new bikes.

And the winners were: drum roll please……………………………………………...

Dominique Omingo, Gavin Roberts, Nakoda Padilla,

and Olivia

Garland.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS AND WAY TO READ

EVERYONE!

Spring Showcase is coming soon!

Our Spring Showcase will be held on Thurs. April 28th.  The theme

this year is “Stepping Into the Future”.  The event lasts from 4:30-7:30.

Dinner and entertainment will be provided for families in the new

cafeteria from 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Displays and presentations will be set up  around  the schools.

After dinner, dessert and a dedication for Joyce Easter will take place in

the new High School commons.

PLEASE JOIN US!

Alta Care in our Schools

Alta Care is a school-based mental health program.  Alta Care teams are in schools all across Montana, providing therapeutic care while conveniently located in school settings.

We are fortunate to have a new team on board to work with our K-8 students. Felicia Kruh is our Clinical Therapist and Mary Ann Stevens is our Mental Health Assistant. 

Students may be referred for a variety of things, such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD. 

Once a referral is made, the team works with students’ families to decide if Alta Care will best meet their needs.

Alta Care  can be paid for in several ways.  It can be covered  by Medicare, Chip, or private Insurance.  A sliding fee scale is also offered.

Once a student is placed in Alta Care, they will be seen every school day.  The team will work with teachers to decide the best time to meet with their students.  The program also extends into the summer for those who choose to attend.

We are very excited to have this opportunity to provide this service to our students.

The K-8 team will be located in the Middle School for now.  

Welcome Alta Care!