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Pontiac News

February 2, 2017

Pontiac NewsFebruary 2, 2017

Respecting Diversity - From the Desk of Dr. Barber, school principal

Today more than ever children interact with people of differing ethnicities, religions, and cultures. Their circle of friends, their schoolmates, and their athletic teams are much more diverse than those of even a generation ago. The person who learns to be open to differences will have more opportunities in education, business, and many other aspects of life.

Your child's success depends on being able to understand, appreciate, and includes others.


Parents who understand the 7 Habits come to realize that the 7 Habits encourage and welcome inclusiveness and respect for diversity as well as having integrity to one’s own beliefs:


Habit 1: Be Proactive  You’re in Charge: Take responsibility for your thoughts and actions.

Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind  Have a Plan: Know what you want and what you value and believe.

Habit 3: Put First Things First  Work First, Then Play: Live by your values and beliefs.

Habit 4: Think Win-Win  Everyone Can Win: Think mutual benefit with others.

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood  Listen Before You Talk: Seek to understand others and to be understood by others.

Habit 6: Synergize  Together is Better: Creatively cooperate with others. Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw  Balance Feels Best: Continuously renew your body, brain, heart, and soul.


When parents encourage learning and living the 7 Habits they are teaching their children to respect diversity while always acting with integrity to their own principles and values.

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Important Dates


2/6 Deadline to Purchase Circus Dance Tickets

2/10 PTO Daddy - Daughter Dance

2/11 Lego Team @ RPL 11am - 1pm

2/16 SIC Meeting 7:45am

2/17 Early dismissal @ 11:30am


February Lunch Menu

https://goo.gl/57xKt8

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Columbia Food Share

Pontiac Elementary has an exciting opportunity for ALL families. Columbia Food Share is a REAL box of food filled with 12-15 varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers. The box retails for $40-60! Families may purchase the box for $20. Those families receiving SNAP may purchase the box for $10 using their EBT card. Boxes will be available for pick up twice a month, Wednesday, during car riders. All orders and payment is due the Friday before delivery no later than noon.


For more information and/or to order a box please contact Kimberly Fleischer at 699-2700 ext. 81678 or foodshareorder@gmail.com

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Pontiac Readers Club Challenge

Mrs. Haltiwanger is looking for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who love to read. Students will read the SC Children's Book Award Nominees and enjoy some healthy competition between teams. Please see Mrs, Haltiwanger or Ms. Sears for an application. Applications need to be turned in by Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Our first meeting will be Thursday, February 9, 2017 @ 7:45 am in the media center.