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Friday, November 1st- 5th Grade Social
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Wednesday, November 6th- Sunday, November 10th- Scholastic Book Fair
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Thursday, November 7th and Friday, November 8th- No School Parent Teacher Conferences
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Monday, November 11th- No School - Veteran's Day
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Friday, November 15th- 6th Grade Social
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Wednesday, November 27th- Friday, November 29th- No School - Thanksgiving Break
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COUNSELING
A MESSAGE FROM OUR COUNSELORS
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The Character Trait for the Month of November is Gratitude!
One way to think about Gratitude is “choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives.” Practicing Gratitude can increase our well-being and our happiness.
- Character Strong Newsletter
Classroom Lesson this month!
OHI Counselors will be going into classrooms this month to talk with students about Mental Health Hygiene (5th Grade) and Suicide Prevention (6th Grade). The lessons will also include content regarding grief and loss.
The emphasis of these lessons is on healthy coping strategies and seeking support for yourself or someone you care about.
Please reach out to your student’s counselor if you have specific questions!
Military Family Appreciation Month!
November is also Military Family Appreciation month! We just want to say thank you to all of our military members and their families!
One great resource available to our military families is Jamie Thompson, the NASWI School Liaison. She is available to assist military families with local school resources, military and community resources as well as deployment support. Jamie can be reached at jaime.l.thompson10.naf@us.navy.mil or nasw.sl@us.navy.mil
Military and Family Life Counseling- Additionally, Kathi Zellers is our Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC). She provides students with free, confidential support at Oak Harbor Intermediate School on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mrs. Zellers does require a permission slip that can be located here. She can also be reached at (360) 279- 5386.
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ATTENDANCE IS IMPORATANT!
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OHI’s attendance goal this year is 95%
Our average daily attendance is 91% YTD
Doing well in school pays off
- A high school graduate makes, on average, $1 million more than a dropout over a lifetime.
- On average people who graduate from a 4-year college earn about $26,000 more per year than people who only graduate high school
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NURSING
A MESSAGE FROM OUR NURSES
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10 Ways to Help Your Child Get a Better Night’s Sleep
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It’s normal for kids and teens to go through phases where they struggle to get a good night’s sleep. Sometimes, working on healthy sleep habits — also known as sleep hygiene — is enough to help them get better sleep. Everyone can benefit from working on sleep hygiene, especially kids and teens with insomnia. |
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Follow a bedtime routine. This might include activities like taking a warm bath or shower, listening to relaxing music, drinking chamomile tea, deep breathing, or light stretching. Anything that helps your child unwind and feel calm could work, and the routine could just be one or two activities.
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Limit bright lights and electronics at night. Try to use dim, warm-colored lights in the evening, such as dimmable lights that have soft or warm bulbs. Limit bright lights and blue light from electronic devices, and use the “night setting” if the device has one. Experts recommend putting any screens away at least an hour before bedtime.
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Aim for a regular sleep schedule. Going to bed and waking up at around the same times each day helps reset the circadian rhythm, or the body’s internal clock. This allows melatonin (a sleep hormone) to be released at the right time in the evening. Unless kids are sick or sleep-deprived, it’s best if they don’t sleep in more than an extra half hour on weekends and holidays.
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Keep the bedroom cool, dark, and quiet. If there’s noise and light that can’t be avoided, try giving your child earplugs and a sleep mask. Run an air conditioner or a fan to keep the room cool (unless your child sleeps better in a warm room).
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Plan for enough time in bed. School-age kids need about 9–12 hours of sleep per night, while teens need about 8–10 hours. Note: Some kids and teens need more sleep than others, so those who are often tired may not be staying in bed long enough.
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Get some sunlight soon after waking up. Seeing sunlight (or any bright light) shortly after waking up lets your brain know it’s time to slow its melatonin production and start getting ready for daytime. If you live in a place that doesn’t get much sunlight, consider giving your child a bright lamp to turn on after waking up.
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Avoid caffeine. Experts recommend that young children not have caffeine. Teens can have a small amount (no more than 100 mg or 1 cup of coffee per day), but it’s best for everyone not to have any after around 3 p.m.
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Limit naps. Unless your child really needs to catch up on sleep (such as when recovering from illness or injury), it’s best to avoid daytime naps. Napping during the day most likely will keep kids up at night because they probably won’t feel very sleepy.
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Get some exercise during the day. Exercise has been shown to help people sleep better at night, as long as it happens before the evening. (Evening exercise can disrupt sleep.) Any activity that gets your child’s heart rate up for at least 30–60 minutes during the day could result in better sleep.
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Get out of bed when all else fails. When kids and teens are still wide awake after lying in bed for 30 minutes, or feeling anxious or frustrated, getting out of bed is actually a good idea. The bed is a place to feel relaxed and sleepy, not a place for tossing and turning. If they get out of bed and do something relaxing or boring, it can help bring about a feeling of sleepiness.
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When trying these new habits, choose just one or two to start and add more as they become routine. Overwhelming kids with a long to-do list may cause stress and they're not likely to stick with it. Let your child decide what seems doable for now, and make the changes gradually.
If your child follows these tips but still can’t get enough sleep, talk to the doctor. Many sleep conditions. like obstructive sleep apnea, need specific treatments to improve. In the meantime, avoid giving your child melatonin, herbal supplements, or other sleep medicine unless the doctor recommends them, as they can cause negative side effects in children and teens.
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UPCOMING PTA EVENTS
November 6th-10th: Scholastic Book Fair
November 6th: Cookie Wednesday
November 20th: Cookie Wednesday
PTA Meeting: November 20th at 4:15pm
November 1st-30th: Membership Drive
Oct 30th- Nov 30th: Spirit Store Open
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
One of OHI PTA’s biggest events, the Scholastic Book Fair will be held WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2024 in the OHI Library, and will run 8:30am 7:00pm (Wednesday/Thursday) and 8:30am-6:00pm (Friday-Sunday). Volunteers are needed to assist shoppers, help traffic flow, keep displays maintained, and complete sales transactions. Shifts available daily 8:30am -11:30am, 11:30am - 2:30pm, & 2:30pm - 6:00pm; please click here to sign up.
FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
We need you! OHI PTA has many benefits, specifically helping our OHI students! To encourage membership, the PTA will be awarding a pizza party to the 5th & 6th grade class with the most PTA memberships! Please be sure to list your student’s teacher when joining to receive credit. Your student can become a member too! Click here to join!
WE'VE GOT SPIRIT!
Our Spirit Wear store is now open until November 30! Get your gear here! November Spirit Wear Days are:
Fri Nov 1, Wed Nov 6, Fri Nov 15, Fri Nov 22, and Wed Nov 26.
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The ASB students are busy getting everything ready for their upcoming "Hollywood" Socials!
Friday, Nov. 1st - 5th Grade Social
Friday, Nov. 15th - 6th Grade Social
The socials will take place 5:00-6:15pm in the OHI gym and cafeteria.
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