January 15, 2009

Greetings everyone.  I was so sorry to hear the weather report this AM, a minus 8 degrees!  Wow!  Then I realized we wouldn't have school.  I would much rather have school everyday.  But, of course I would not want any children to get frostbite walking to school or waiting for the bus.  I believe that the weather is going to improve tomorrow and even be in the fifties next week! Good ol' Missouri weather - constantly changing.

Since we didn't have school today. All before and after school activities are canceled, including Falcons in Flight (the tutoring program) BasketBall practice, and KinderKlub (club for 5 year old preschoolers).

Kudos to the Noyes Sixth Graders. . . . .Your behavior and participation when you went on the field trip to the EmPower Plant was excellent!  Way to Go!  You make us proud!

Also, I need to remind you that tomorrow, January 16th we do have an early out at 1:10, no school Monday, January 19th (Martin Luther King Day), no school Tuesday, January 20th (for staff professional development)  and our Honor Roll Assemblies will be next Friday, January 23, 2009.

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Welcome to staff, students, parents and other blog visitors!  Hopefully this blog will provide current information for anyone interested in Noyes Elementary School.

Today, January 14, 2009, the main topic of concern is the bitterly cold weather.  On days when the temperature/wind chill is below 32 degrees, students do not have regular recess outside.  Some teachers of the older students will take them outside for a few minutes, if they have proper dress.  Most teachers have an "indoor" recess, where students play quiet games and visit.

Today when we arrived at school the temperature was 18 degrees with a very brisk wind.  The forecast says it will continue to be cold throughout the day and get even colder tonight.  Noyes students will not be outside for any recess time. 

The SJSD policy on canceling school because of cold weather.  "The temperature must be 0 degrees with a negative 20 wind chill."  The decision is made early in the morning.  Watch Channel 41 for details or check the SJSD web page.