Howbert Happenings

Howbert Elementary School would like to honor all veterans and active duty service members--along with their Howbert student(s)--with a breakfast, flag ceremony from local Girl Scouts, and presentations from the Howbert students. RSVPs are encouraged so we can plan for food and seating.

Thank you for your service and we look forward to celebrating YOU!

Please take some time to complete the 5 Essential Parent Survey beginning

This completely anonymous, 20-minute survey is designed to give your principal, teachers, and staff a better understanding of how you feel about your school, the school district, and how connected you feel to your child's learning. This information is used by the superintendent, principals, and teachers. It will help us know where we need to improve communication and engagement with you so that we can all be on the same team to support your child. Your name and contact information will never be used and results will be reported directly to the school. We really appreciate your time to help us become better at partnering with you and supporting your child.

Please complete a survey for each of your children that attend Howbert.

WE CURRENTLY HAVE A 16% RESPONSE RATE

The holidays are approaching quickly. Howbert families are encouraged to reach out if they would benefit from some assistance for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and/or other holidays. Please click on the link below and fill out the brief survey and our counselor, Mrs. Lindsay Smith, will be in touch. All requests will remain anonymous. https://forms.office.com/r/YseTyEYyZt

Please respond ASAP so we have time to plan. Assistance will be given on a first come, first served basis but we will share out resources with all family that apply. We want to make sure that this time of year is jolly for EVERYONE!

If you are interested in assisting Howbert families in need, please reach out to the Howbert office at shanda.lloyd@d11.org or 719-328-4210. Thank you!

Click HERE to RSVP

Come join us for a turkey lunch with your student(s) on Thursday November 16th.

Please RSVP by midnight on Tuesday Nov. 7th so that we have time to order the food.

Cost is $5 per person, students eat free. Payment is due by Wed. Nov. 15th.
Cash, or check can be dropped off at the Howbert office. Please have exact amount as change will not be available. OR pay online at https://give.cornerstone.cc/howbert (click "other" for amount, click "other" for designation, and put your name on the "if other" line.)

The menu is sliced turkey with mashed potatoes & gravy, dinner roll, baby carrots, Craisins, and a cookie.

Lunch times:
Kinder & 3rd grades @ 10:50am
1st & 2nd grades @ 11:10am
4th & 5th grades @ 11:30am

We are currently hiring for a Special Education paraprofessional

This is a 7-hour position five days a week.

The special education paraprofessional Assists Special Education/Regular Education teachers to meet the needs of children with special needs with academics, behavior modification, personal hygiene and /or physical/emotional conditions.

If you are interested, please visit the D11 careers page, click on the apply link, and then search for Howbert.

You are also welcome to contact the Howbert front office if you have further questions.

Do you have abandoned sewing projects lurking around your craft room? Mrs. Hamilton in art class would LOVE to take donations of fabric for upcoming lessons. You can bring them to the Howbert office and Ms. Shanda or Ms. Amanda will get them to her. Thank you!

Watch the video below to learn what caring is and how students at one school show they care.

Howbert is seeking volunteers to help with a variety of activities in our school. Each week we will list volunteer opportunities here. There will either be a link to sign up or you can always give the school a call and we'll be happy to help.

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Calling 3rd-5th Grade Families: Staff Luncheon on November 8th - Sign up HERE

NEXT PTO MEETING: November 16th @4:00pm.

Your Howbert PTO is a very active group hosting events for families and supporting our students and staff throughout the year. We would love to have you join our email list (https://forms.gle/yCYhDfJNYBHXYyqE8) to receive our newsletters and other information. We can be found on Facebook at Howbert Elementary School PTO and online at https://howbertpto.wixsite.com/info. If you have any questions please reach out to us at HowbertPTO@gmail.com

Ways you can support our school without spending extra money! 🙂

• King Soopers Community Program: Select Howbert PTO to tie to your loyalty card and the school receives a percentage of the sales!
• Safeway Community Giving Program: reloadable gift card that the school receives 3-5%. Available through our PTO.
• Box Tops: Scan your receipts into the box top app, and turn in any physical box tops to the school.
• American Furniture Warehouse: Mention Howbert Elementary when you purchase and a portion of the profits will come to Howbert!