Bella Mente Family Newsletter 10-16-17

Bella Mente Charter
Oct 17, 2017
5 min read

Dear Parents,

Short Term Independent Study

When requesting a short term independent study contract, please give ample advance notice so that the teacher will have enough time to plan and provide meaningful assignments during your absence. It is recommended in our handbook that you give ten days advance notice for any planned absence. While we understand that this much advanced notice may not be available in the event of emergencies, it is always appreciated when absences are planned ahead of time. Thank you for your cooperation.

Estudio Independiente a Corto Plazo

Cuando usted pide un contrato de estudio independiente, por favor denos aviso con amplia antelación para que los maestro tendrán tiempo suficiente para planificar y proporcionar asignaciones significativas durante su ausencia. En nuestro manual se recomienda que los Padres 10 días de preaviso para cualquier ausencia planificada. Si bien comprendemos que en caso de emergencias este aviso muy avanzado no puede estar disponsible, siempre se agradece cuando las ausencias son planificadas de antemano. Gracias por su cooperación.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Any time children come together, such as the beginning of the school year, head lice cases commonly increase. Please encourage your child not to share or trade personal items such as hats, combs, brushes, headbands or jackets. Please make sure to check your child’s head weekly for lice and/or nits (eggs). If you find head lice on your child, please treat them before sending them back to school and continue to examine all family members regularly. For more information on head lice or its treatment, please feel free to contact your school’s health office.

Estimados padres de familia y tutores,

Siempre que los niños se reúnen, ya sea al principio del año escolar, normalmente aumentan los casos de piojos en la cabeza. Por favor dígale a su hijo que no comparta o cambie artículos personales como gorros, peines, cepillos, diademas o chamarras. Por favor revise la cabeza de su hijo cada semana para detectar piojos y/o liendres (huevos). El contacto directo de cabeza con cabeza es el método habitual de transmisión. Si encuentra piojos en la cabeza de su hijo, por favor empiece un tratamiento antes de que regrese a la escuela y sigue examinando periódicamente a todos los miembros de la familia. Para más información sobre piojos y tratamientos para eliminarlos, por favor comuníquese con toda libertad a la oficina de salud de su escuela.

Our annual Fall Festival was held on Saturday and it was a great success!

Thank you to Diana Harton and Mercedes Ferguson, our Fall Festival Chairs!

Thank you to our Sponsors - BMW of Vista, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, and Diana Harton Real Estate, Coldwell Banker

Earthquake Preparedness - The Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill

This week, millions of people will participate in the The Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill. Here at Bella Mente, our students will have our drill on Friday. We will simulate an earthquake and direct the students to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON.

Experts tell us that during an earthquake, it is best not to move immediately, but to protect yourself as best as possible right where you are. Earthquakes occur without warning and may be so violent that you cannot run or crawl. Likely, you will be knocked to the ground. You will never know if the initial jolt will turn out to be the start of the "big one". You should Drop, Cover and Hold On immediately!

Additionally, studies reveal that injuries and deaths caused by earthquakes in the United States over the last several decades, indicate that you are much more likely to be injured by falling and flying objects (lamps, book cases, glass, TVs, etc.) than to die in a collapsed building. Therefore Drop, Cover and Hold On offers the best overall level of protection in most situations

Discuss the material that is included for you in this hyperlink with your family. Ask you student about what they learned and what they should do in an earthquake at home, in a shopping center, etc.

Jamba Juice Fundraiser

When:: Every Thursday

Cost:: $2

Flavors:: Strawberry Whirl or Mega Mango (both dairy free)

Where:: Dismissal

**This is a PTO Fundraiser**

Reminders

School Hours

Monday-Thursday

Primary 9:00-2:45

Lower 8:25- 2:55

Upper 8:15-3:10

Adol 8:15- 3:10

Friday

Primary 9:00-11:45

Lower 8:25-11:55

Upper 8:15-12:10

Adol 8:15-3:10

Front Office Hours: 8am-4pm Monday-Friday

If you have yet to visit our year round forms page, we highly encourage you to visit the link and view all of the attachments. Information regarding bell schedule, supply lists, uniforms, donations, and more can be found at Forms and Downloads

Registration

Please make sure that your registration forms have been completed and submitted to the front office. Registration is mandatory.

Uniforms

Uniforms can be ordered via our webstore. All uniform orders that are placed in August will be received by the end of September. Orders will be processed every 2 months starting September.

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications

Applications were processed. You will receive an approval or a denial letter within 10 school days via email. Fees on orderlunches.com will be updated accordingly.

Lunch Orders

https://topnotchcatering.orderlunches.com/access.php

School Code: BMC1

Create an account. Once an account is created then you will need to assign a teacher to your student.

Mr. Hank's Corner

This week I would like to just keep it simple by giving a few quick tips to keep your child healthy and coming to school.

Wash your hands frequently. Not only is this a Montessori practical life lesson and one that is stressed in the nutrition lab but something that should be practiced both in school and at home on a daily basis.
Eat those leafy greens such as kale, chard, arugula. Green vegetables are also a major source of iron and calcium for any diet. Swiss chard and spinach are not considered good sources of calcium, due to their high content of oxalic acid. Green leafy vegetables are rich in beta-carotene, which can also be converted into vitamin A, and also improve immune function.
Get plenty of rest. Too many children stay up too late each night causing them to be tired during the day and not able to focus.
Hydration. Drink plenty of water because it increases energy & relieves fatigue. Since your brain is mostly water, drinking it helps you think, focus and concentrate better and be more alert. As an added bonus, your energy levels are boosted. Add some lemon and basil to make your water fun.

Here is a great quick read written about my mentor Alice Waters. There are some great Montessori references in the article. It is so amazing to see so many of the children here at BMMA turn to eating better foods such as the zucchini muffins we made in class this week as well as wanting to come either to garden to work or the nutrition lab to wash dishes. Yes, I did say wash dishes. Here is the link to the article.

https://www.alternet.org/food/alice-waters-interview-farm-table#.WeN8xqqyYbA.facebook

For the recipe go to our website later this week. The children said it was “Yum!”

Upcoming Events

Please click on the link below to see details about upcoming events at Bella Mente:

School Calendar of Events

PTO Events

Keep up to date on all the happenings with your Parent Teacher Organization! Park playdates, dineouts, science night, game night, and more! Make sure you get our emails by signing up today!

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