Principal's Message (March. 2010)
Jason Theler, Principal (Current Monthly Messages)
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    "Take 5" and "Kids Cash" Fundraiser: We have only had limited interest in the "Take 5" and "Kids Cash" cards we are offering as this year's school fundraiser.  I hope this is because it has slipped your mind or because we have not communicated well enough.  HOwever, I realize that times are tough and your family may not be abel to participate.  Nevertheless, I hope you will reconsider, and if possilbe, support this fundraiser.  The absolute LAST DAY we can accept orders is on Thursday, March 4th.  You may come and purchase them directly, or send money with your child to the office.  Make checks payable to Lindon Elementary.  Here are few things about this fundraiser that make it one of the best fundraiser that make it one of the best fundraising options out there.
    "Walk to School Day" Survey: Several months ago, as part of Green Ribbon (Safety) Week, we held a "Walk to School Day" that encouraged parents to accompany their children as they walked or biked to school.  This allowed paretns the chance to get a better understanding of safety issues and relay them to the school.  Below are several peices of data the School Community Council gleaned from the surveys you filled out (we receiced about 100 surveys).

1. The cards only cost $5.00 and will pay for themselves with just two or three uses.
2. The school earns $3.00 for each card.  That's a 60% return to the school.
3. All of the participatg merchants are located close by (American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Orem, and Provo.)
4. The cards are good for an entire year (expiration is March 2011).
5. All of the proceeds will be used to upgrade needed technology in the classrooms (video projectors, document cameras, and SMART boards).

     We encourage parents of our community to recognize the crisis/respite nursery as a free resource that is available to you.  The purpose of our Center is to help children and families build strong and healthy relationships.  The nursery provides support to families who are in need of crisis or respite care.  Some resons that parents commonly schedule nursery time are:

• Doctor's appointments or therapy appointments
• Looking for employment or housing
• Going through a divorce (legal appointments)
• Time-out (basic break time): this is a 3-hour break offered to all parents once a week.  Parents can use this time however they want: date night, lunch break, errands, attending activities at your child's school, taking a nap, or any other "me time."

     The nursery is available for children ages 0 - 11.  Regular hours are weekdays 9 am - 9 pm and Saturdays 9 am - 6 pm.  Scheduling must be done in advance, and is subject to availability.  The nursery is not for use as a daycare during work or school.  In order to start using the nursery, all you need to do is fill out our paperwork.  You can pick up a packet from our agency, or download it from our website.  contact the Nursery Coordinator, Jill Weiser, at 801-229-1181 or jweiser@utahvalleyfamilysupport.org for more info.