Louis S. Sheffield Elementary
13333 Lanier Road Jacksonville, FL 32226 904-696-8758
Date: 11-17-09
IMPORTANT DATES:
Early Dismissal - November 18 PTA Catalog items come in – November 18 Vision Screening – November 19 &20 School Advisory Council Meeting – November 19 3rd Grade Parent Night – November 19 Gold and Silver Party – November 20 Studio City Pictures – November 20 and 21 Thanksgiving Break – Nov. 25 – 27 – NO SCHOOL Christmas Craft Show – December 3 Early Dismissal – December 9
Arthur Lauzon, Principal Aszloyn Wakefield, Vice -Principal
A community working together to meet the needs of ALL students!
From the Principal Panther:
PTA CORNER
Remember, we still need volunteers to help our Panthers SEE well. Vision screening is November 19 &20. Please call Kim DiGiorgi to volunteer – 887-6194. Sell your old gold and silver in the Media Center on November 20 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM. You walk away with a little extra holiday cash and the school will also benefit! Studio City will be here taking pictures for the holidays on November 20 and 21. That’s right- the 21st is a Saturday! Look for a flyer soon.
If you look at the calendar of events, you will see that the holidays are officially upon us. We have lots of activities happening at Sheffield this month and into next month.
As the holidays approach, please keep in mind the spirit and meaning of this time of year. This should be a time of caring and kindness that we share with our children. If you have not already started your own holiday traditions, consider doing so this year. I know my grown children still look forward to caroling, hot chocolate and the annual trip to Kuhn’s to look at the holiday decorations. Make special memories of the season special with your family!
Cracker Barrel Pie Fundraiser
The Cracker Barrel Pie Fundraiser has ended. We're hoping for a huge success so the school can purchase an ice machine. Please return all pie orders and money to Ms. Ayers or the front office. The pies will be delivered on Tuesday, November 24th. They can be picked up in the cafeteria at 7:00 A.M. Any pies not picked up before school will be delivered to your child's classroom. Stop at the front office first before going to your child's classroom to get your pies. Thank you to everyone who participated in this fundraiser. We'll let you know in December if we were able to pay for an ice machine.
Craft Show
You're invited! Sheffield is hosting its Fourth Annual Christmas Jewelry and Craft Show on Thursday, December 3rd. It will be held in the Media Center from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Our crafters are Sheffield staff and/or their families. Get your Christmas shopping done without fighting the crowds in the mall or area stores. You'll find something for everyone on your Christmas list. Look for cloth books, wooden novelty banks, necklaces, earrings, ornaments and much more. Enjoy some holiday music and "goodies" while you shop. Mark your calendars for this exciting once a year event.!
TOYS 4 TOTS
It may seem early, but the holiday season is underway! This year Sheffield is going to be a collection site for the Marine's Toys 4 Tots program. In the past, they have helped us provide toys for families in our own school, so we would like to give back this year with so many families in need. Please donate a new, unwrapped toy for a girl or a boy of any age. We will be collecting toys from November 2nd - December 15th in the bin located by the main entrance and are looking forward to helping many families have a good holiday this year!
PROGRESS REPORTS
With the onset of the Parent Portal, we will NO LONGER provide a Progress Report to ALL students. Parents can log on to the Parent Portal site at https://dcps.mygradeportal.com at any time to see their child’s current grades. Remember to use httpsthis is a secure site. We will be sending home a Progress Report for students in danger of receiving a D or F. This report should be signed and returned to the teacher to confirm that you are aware of your child’s situation. If you do not have your username and password for the Parent Portal, please bring a picture ID to the office and we will provide it to you.