SIGSBEE SCOOP

 October 24- October 28

Respect, Responsibility, Resilience

PURPLE PINKIE DAY on TUESDAY

The three Rotary Clubs of Key West (Sunrise, Noon, Sunset) have joined forces once again to raise awareness and collect funds to battle polio across the world. Every school in Key West participated in Purple Pinkie Day last year, where we exchanged $1 (or more) donations for students to have their left pinkie stained with Gentian Violet.   We were able to raise $575 at Sigsbee (2,875 children vaccinated).

Gentian Violet is what is used to identify children across the world when they receive the vaccine. It is now a symbol also used to raise awareness about this crippling disease.   Our students will NOT be vaccinated!  They are just making a donation and getting their pinkies dyed.

In order to have their pinkie dyed, students MUST have a signed permission slip. Permission slips were sent home on Friday. If a child does not have a permission slip or wants to make a donation without having their pinky dyed, we will gladly accept. Students are encouraged to bring more than $1 and to WEAR PURPLE for our school photos. Note: Only one pinkie will be dyed regardless of the amount donated. 

Students should return their permission slip and donation to their classroom teacher or bring it to the Rotary checkpoint on Tuesday.  Please read below for where students should go:

Middle School Students 7:30-8:00 AM  Back Picnic Tables

Grade 5 students 8:00-8:15 AM  Back Picnic Tables (will be brought over by teachers)

Grade 4 students 8:30-9:00 AM  Front Hut (will be brought over by teachers)

K-2 students 7:45-8:05 AM Front Hut (please bring your child to the Hut with their donation and slip)

K-5 COSTUME PARADE MONDAY, OCTOBER 31st

2:15-2:45 (front circle)

Our annual costume parade will take place on October 31st. The parade starts around the front circle area where we conduct morning carline. The parade will start promptly at 2:15 PM. You are welcome to stop by (and certainly dress up if you like) to join us in some old fashioned fun! Please make sure to stand behind the seated classes (around the perimeter) so we have a safe and clear parade route and bring your cameras!  If you wish to take your child home after the parade, please be sure to sign out with the classroom teacher. The parade should be over by 2:45 PM. We thank you in advance for your support in helping your child follow the rules about costumes.  

Teachers will send information about specific costume guidelines for each grade level.  General guidelines are listed below.

 COSTUME GUIDELINES

 Costumes are not allowed to have any  dangerous objects (i.e. toy swords, toy guns, chains, skates, or spray cans) . Please leave all accessories at home.

Students should wear school clothes under the costume so they can participate at recess.  Students should be able to manipulate their own costumes so that they can use the bathroom.

Please make sure young children in costume before the parade, are able to

sit and learn without distraction.

Costumes should not be too scary (so that our younger students are not frightened). No

blood or gore.  No masks or costumes that cover the head.

Costumes should be appropriate length (not too short, too tight, or see-through).

Costumes should not include things on the hands or face that would interfere with sight.

Shoes must be safe (no slippers or high heels)

Face masks should not be worn.

Please leave the candy at home.

*Any student with a costume that does not meet the guidelines will be asked to remove it.

Monday, October 24: 
5th grade Wading Trips: Groupers (10:30-11:30)/Seahorses (12:30-1:30)/Sea Turtles (2:00-3:00)
Minecraft Mania Monday (3:00-4:30)
Girl Scouts (3:30-5:00)

Tuesday, October 25: 
PURPLE PINKIE DAY (bring $1 and your permission slip to eradicate polio)
Ecology Club (3:15-4:00)
Everglades Parent Meeting (grade 5) 5:30-6:30

Wednesday, October 26: 
Parent Conferences

Thursday, October 27: 
7th Grade Swim Trip
Sunshine Book Club (3:15-4:00)
Middle School Halloween Dance (grades 6-8) 6:30-8:30

Friday, October 29 :  NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS: Professional Day
                                   (Child care available: see below)

The 8th grade class is offering child care for school-aged children on next week's Professional Day for teachers, October 28th.  The cost is $20/half-day (4 hours) or $35/full-day (8 hours).  There is a 10% discount for every additional sibling.  Only students with reservations are guaranteed a spot.  

Students should bring a healthy lunch and healthy snack.  Child care will take place in the cafeteria and will include: arts & crafts, games, Lego building, short film clips, and recess. 

Students will be guided by eighth grade students with parents/staff supervision.
Your child's reservation will not be confirmed until payment is received.  You will receive an email confirmation.  There must be at least 10 students registered for this service to be provided.

The link to sign up: https://goo.gl/forms/95c8nHxP1y8TaSes2

At the Greene Street Localtion