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A Note From Nurse Megan
Happy April Tumalo Families!
Spring on the High Desert is here, and it seems that it is coming in spurts… will it be warm? Will it snow? Spring definitely likes to keep us guessing.
With the transition of seasons, I like to remind families of the importance of layers, extra clothing, hydration, nutrition, and sun protection.
Layers and extra clothing- We all know that here in Central Oregon, it may give us a dusting of snow in the morning and be warm and sunny by the afternoon. Sending appropriate layers with your child/ren can help keep them comfortable during the school day. And as another reminder- I know I sound like a broken record- throwing a change of clothes in your child’s backpack is always a good idea! This can save you from having to make an unexpected trip to the school, whether it’s a bathroom accident, bloody nose, or the fact that your child went puddle jumping at recess!
Water- I see so many students with complaints of headaches as we transition into warmer weather. The culprit is often mild dehydration. Please double check with your student/s before they head off to school to be sure they have a water bottle with them. It never hurts to check in the evening to be sure they are drinking enough water during the day. Please also avoid sending sugary drinks, such as soda or energy drinks, with your student to school. These are great treats on occasion but discouraged during the school day.
Sun Protection- As the weather warms up, please know that you are welcome to send sunscreen as part of your student/s daily necessities. With younger children please help them apply it in the morning before school, but Oregon does allow students to bring sunscreen to school and use it without a permission form. On days when you know that your student may spend an extended time outside, you can always prepare them with lightweight long sleeved clothing and a sun hat.
Breakfast- This is something I personally struggle with in the morning, but I know that getting out of the house with my son and myself fueled well always makes for a better day. I am sharing one of my favorite breakfast secrets with you. My hope is that it inspires you to spend a little time in the kitchen with your child/ren talking about nutrition and making something healthy and delicious.
Happy Spring!
Nurse Megan
On the Go Breakfast Egg Cups
My favorite thing about this recipe is that you can modify it however you want, and it is a great way to use up leftovers. Sometimes I even use phyllo dough to make it more of a mini quiche. Yum!
Ingredients
10 large eggs ½ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional 1 ½ cup diced ham or 8 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled or ½ lb sausage, browned ½ red bell pepper diced 3 tablespoons white onion minced, or 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite blend of shredded cheese ½ cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine eggs, salt, & pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Spray a muffin pan very well with cooking spray or grease with butter. Divide the red pepper, onion, ham/bacon/sausage, and cheese over 12 wells. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese mixture. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until set. Remove from cups and serve warm or let cool completely and refrigerate or freeze.
News from The Gym
Hi Tiger families,
With springtime weather here, it’s time to get out and enjoy some sunshine and outdoor activities! Research has shown that spending time outside together—even just 5 minutes—can yield amazing benefits, such as stress reduction, mood improvement, increased concentration, and a boost in overall well-being. What are some of your family’s favorite outdoor activities?
We have been working on team-building and problem solving recently in PE. All grades worked together to cross the “Toxic River”! Communication, strategizing, and working together were the keys to success!
  
It’s SKATE TIME! Next week students will be lacing up their skates in the gym! All 2nd-5th graders will be learning and practicing inline skating. If your kids have their own protective gear (elbow/knee/wrist pads), or skates, they are encouraged to bring them.
We are also planning a “Tumalo Skate Night” at The Pavilion in Bend….stay tuned! :)
 Congratulations to Mrs. Sterzingers 4th graders for earning the “Golden Shoe Award” and a free PE day last month! Please encourage your kids to bring their safe shoes on PE days!
Keep movin’!
CJ Johnson
Library News
April Showers of snow, rain, or sunshine May bring flowers?
Selecting unique words or using words in a new or different way are some of the techniques that we will explore during the month of April. In the library, April is National Poetry Month. As we learn how poetry is another form of storytelling, students will be hearing, reading, and writing poetry. Stop by the bulletin board later this month to see our POETREE and samples of student work.
April also is National Library Month. We are discussing the many features of public libraries in our community. Meeting spaces, access to computers and the internet, play and creative areas, and quiet reading places are all parts of our library system. Events, displays, and activities take place in our libraries that are open to everyone. Borrowing is not just limited to books. Our students have created lists of things that can be borrowed from the library like movies, music, instruments, activity kits, games, and puzzles. Explore your public library with your student and discover what treasures await to be sampled and shared. We look forward to the opening of the new Redmond library in the fall.
Spring break was busy for many families and if your student has missing library books, maybe the hunt for those did not take place. No worries! We have lots of time to enjoy books and find those copies that are hiding in the couch, behind the bed, in the car under the seat, or sitting in plain sight, avoiding the backpack. As of today, we have 179 books overdue! That seems like a lot, and it is, but with your help, I am confident that most will be returned. If a book is lost, damaged, or just cannot be returned, there are a number of ways to clear the student account. Please contact Mrs. Hitchcock for ideas that will work for your family. Records of missing library books do follow students as they move on to new schools, creating a fine that may be a surprise when it is time to graduate. If you are curious about if your student has a late book, please reach out to ask. Each week at library time students are notified about missing books.
TUMALO PTC NEWS
Please join us for our next PTC Meeting on Wednesday, April 10th @ 4:30 in the library at Tumalo School.
All are welcome!!
Read A Thon
We are trying to finish up our Read a Thon and would love to have all donations in by the end of next week, April 15th. Remember, each grade will have 2 winners; the student that read the most, and the student that collected the most donations. We also have a classroom party to award to the class that turns in their donations first.
If you need to know what is outstanding for your student just call the office and we can let you know.
Thanks again for your support.
Auction Classroom Baskets
We are starting to collect donations for our auction baskets (items or cash). Each grade has a basket theme:
Kindergarten: Gardening 1st: Arts and Crafts 2nd: Summer Fun
3rd: Survival
4th: Cooking
5th: Family Fun Night
Please start shopping for fun items to help fill up your student's grade level "basket" (wheelbarrow). 
We are also working on grade level projects that will be auctioned off at the live auction. We are asking each family to donate $5 per class to help offset the cost of the projects. Please send cash as we have no way to cash checks for purchasing our supplies.
BONUS**
We are going to have a U of O Duck and OSU Beaver basket to raffle off as well. Please look for your favorite Duck or Beaver goodies to add to the basket. We have done this in the past and we have been able to gather some really fun, unique items. Support your team and share the Duck and Beaver spirit!
Donuts with Grownups
A huge thank you to Jason Adams with Amnis Opes Institue for hosting our last Donuts with Grownups get-together. Thank you, Jason! We appreciate your generosity!!
We look forward to seeing you all next Wednesday at our next Donuts with Grownups!
Daily Schedule
Redmond School District will continue our School Improvement Wednesdays. This is valuable professional development time which allows teachers to improve their skills and provide higher quality instruction to their children.
Mon, Tue, Thur, & Fri:K-5th grades 8:45-3:25 pm
School Improvement Wednesdays:K-5th grades 8:45-2:25
Please try to take advantage of School Improvement Wednesdays to schedule doctor and dentist appointments after 2:35
Drop off
Buses begin dropping off at 8:45 a.m. in the back of the school. Staff will be there to greet students. Parent drop-off begins at 8:45 a.m. in front of the school. Please follow the directional signage for a safe drop-off.
Pick up
- Kindergarten will be escorted to their pickup location at 3:20 pm (2:20 pm on Wednesdays)
- Parent pick-up begins at 3:25 p.m. (2:25 on Wednesdays). in front of the school. Please follow the directional signage for a safe pickup.
- Grades 2-5 will be dismissed at 3:25 p.m. and escorted to their pickup location. Wednesday pickup will be one hour earlier.
Volunteering
Parents who are interested in volunteering at Tumalo School can go to the Redmond School District website to fill out the online application. Once processed these are good for a year. Please call if you need to know your expiration date. Doing this early is helpful in the event you want to attend a field trip, etc
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- Please do not drop off your students until 8:45. There is no adult supervision before 8:45. Please wait until you see an adult before letting your students out of the car.
- Please share with your students their plan for after school, daily. If you need to make changes to the after-school plan, please call the office no later than 2:30.
- Please be respectful of the staff parking lot as well. We have some staff arriving/leaving during the drop-off and pickup times. Please do not block the parking lot.
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Lost and Found is overflowing, please stop by and check it while you are in the building. Also, please remember to write your students' names on all their personal items such as lunchboxes, jackets, sweatshirts, hats...etc. It helps us get their item back to them once it's found.
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