May 11, 2021

News From the Nest... Gehlen Catholic Elementary

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Calendar

Friday, May 14

Bring a snack as part of

“Spring Training”

Elementary Office: 712-546-4181 Ext. 243 Fax: 712-546-9384

BIRDS School Behavior Expectations

Be positive

Imitate Jesus

Respect yourself and others

Do your best

Show responsibility

Let’s celebrate with our BIRDS!

BIRDS’ Classes of the Week: 2S, 2W, 5N, 5S, 6C

These classes may wear comfy bottoms and Gehlen

Catholic t-shirts on Thursday, May 13 and enjoy 5 extra

recess minutes.

Living the Good News everyday as we...

…crown Mary, Our Mother. ….hit it out of the park with reading, reading, reading. …give our best during these final weeks of school. ... appreciate being in school all year.

BIRDS’ Students of the Week:

TK– Sophia K.– Showing responsibility KKB-Akon A.– Doing her best KPB– Carson R.- Being positive 1L– Baylen S.– Imitating Jesus 2S– Grace A.– Respect self and others 3CS-Carson K.-Being positive 5N–Geneva C.– Imitating Jesus 5S–Brea S.-Doing her best 6C-Mason S.-Showing responsibility

Spring

Training!

“Spring Training,” a 3 week reading challenge

has begun!

On Friday, May 14 all students may bring their

sunglasses and a concession

stand snack to enjoy while reading outside!

Please, NO food

containing or made in a factory with peanuts.

Last day of School 2021

Wednesday, May 26 PreK-6 Dismissal

at 3:20

Buses will run.

Hats off to the

BIRDS’ Staff

Members of the Week:

Mrs. Linda Coulter

Then Feed Just One

Not only did our students feed one, the TK-12 students

packed 147,960 meals

this year.

Thanks to all who contributed funds to cover the cost of the

food.

Thanks to students who worked so

well to provide for

others who are in

need.

May 11, 2021

Chirps from the Counselor…

Jessica Brady, PreK-6 School Counselor 712-546-4181 Ext. 241 jbrady@gehlencatholic.org

Then Feed Just One—Packing 147,960 Meals

Respecting Differences

Students in preschool and TK have been identifying things that are the same and different about each other. Students are learning that they are alike in

many ways and that they must be kind to everyone despite differences. Please consider the following ideas if your child approaches you with questions about

their own differences or differences from others.

Be Respectful of Feelings – One of the most important lessons in regards to respecting and accepting diversity is that while we all may appear to be different on the outside, we are all made up of the same things on the inside. It doesn’t matter if we are an adult or a child, all have feelings that can get hurt when teased or insulted. Helping children understand that we all have differences and feelings is the key to guiding our children to respect and accept diversity.

Embrace Differences – Our differences are what make us unique. Let your child know that what sets them apart is something to be proud of and embrace! Our uniqueness is a gift from God.

Use It As A Learning Opportunity –When your child comes home with a question about someone or something they saw, don’t be afraid to talk to them about it. Use it as a learning opportunity for both of you.

Set A Good Example – Be mindful of jokes, slurs, and your attitude towards others. Often, children repeat what they hear from their friends and family members even if they don’t understand or know what it means.

May 11, 2021

Celebrating our Teacher Heroes—Teacher Appreciation Week!

May 11, 2021

The Le Mars American Legion sponsors the Poppy Poster contest annually as part of National Poppy Week to honor men and women of the armed services. Cathy Popp of the Legion Auxiliary recognized the top 3 winners in the contest among 6th grade participants:

1st Place: Kenadee S. 2nd Place: Joceyln R-D. 3rd Place: Halle W.

Kenadee’s poster will move onto district competition. Congratulations, girls!

Poppy Poster Winners

More Super Heroes

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Even more super heroes!

May 11, 2021

2021 YOUTH ART EXHIBIT

Gehlen Catholic

K-6 Student Artwork exhibited at the

Le Mars Art Center 200 Central Ave. SE

May 8—June 4, 2021

Gehlen Catholic’s “Meet & Greet” Artist Reception

Saturday, May 8 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Le Mars Art Center is Open to the Public

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 1:00—5:00 p.m. Thursday 1:00—7:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00—4:00 p.m. (Closed Sunday & Monday)

Celebrate and Experience the

Amazing Creativity of our

GEHLEN CATHOLIC STUDENTS

(Masks Recommended)