Chisholm Update

Happy Friday! Needless to say it was a bit of a crazy start to the week with school being canceled on Monday during the threat of severe weather. It's never an easy decision on when to cancel or still have school, but that decision is a little bit easier when weather sirens are going off around town at the same time most students and staff will start to make their way to school. The day we missed on Monday will be made up on April 18th, which was our scheduled April Day holiday.

Turkey Bing, November 15, New Covenant Church - We hope you are able to join us for Turkey Bingo on the 15th from 5:30 to 7:30. Doors will open at 5:00 and the bingo games will begin at 5:30 This event will be held at New Covenant Church located at 2700 S. Boulevard, Edmond OK 73013. This event is also a canned good food drive, so we are asking that you bring a canned good food item for each person, which will be exchanged for a bingo card.

If you would like to help with Turkey Bingo, the PTO is in need of dessert auction items that will also take place this evening. The sign-up genius to help has been added here.

Veterans' Day - Thank you helping our students dress in the colors of the flag this morning as we shared a tribute to all that have or our currently serving in our armed forces. Also, thank you to those that submitted pictures and information on veterans in your family. The link to watch this tribute has been added below to this newsletter.

Chisholm Book Fair - Nov. 11 - 14 - The book fair will take place on our stage in the cafeteria. Please click here for more details. The book fair will be open until 4:30 on Wednesday for any parents that want to shop the fair.

Daybreak Health - Free Family Education Webinar on November 12 from 6-7 pm - It can be hard to understand what your child might be going through. Join this free webinar with Edmond PS and a clinical from Daybreak Health to learn about youth mental health including: Understanding what mental health really means. Recognizing warning signs and symptoms that youth may be struggling with their mental health. Learning strategies for how to respond. Have a Q and A session with a licensed clinician. There is a flyer added below or you can use this link.

I hope you have a great weekend!

Thomas Higdon

Dismissal Reminders

At the end of the day, we ask that early checkouts happen before 3:00. If your student is a 33rd Street Walker, they should live in Old Farm or Thornbrook. If your student is a Spring Hill Walker, they should live in the Springhill Neighborhood or the subsequent neighborhoods that are too close to receive bus transportation. Students that ride a bus will load from the gym once their bus arrives at school. If you need specifics on bus numbers and times please click this link, which will ask you to fill out your address.

Car Riders will need to use the Red Hangtag, which was given out at Meet the Teacher. (If you were unable to attend Meet the Teacher, our office is open 8-3:30 on Wednesday August 14.) Please be sure to make sure this tag is visible to the person out front entering the number by our marquee. Once their number has been entered, students will come out of the building by the first grade hallway and be positioned by one of the concrete bollards numbered 1-6 (please be sure to stay out far enough aways from the bollards so your car door doesn't get dinged). If you don't have your hangtag, you will need to pull in and check your student out from the office. There is a button below that goes through the Car Rider procedures.

Heading North of 33rd on Blvd. you can enter the parking lot (highlighted in green). You will enter the building at the location where the Red Star is located. There is a picture included below outlining where to park and enter the building.

Please bring a canned food item in exchange for a bingo card (1 per person).

November 11 - PTO Meeting 9:00 in the cafeteria

November 11 - 15 - Fall Book Fair - On the stage throughout the week

November 13 - Book fair open to parents until 3:30 to 4:30

November 15 Pioneer Day - 3rd grade

November 15 - Turkey Bingo 5:30 to 7:30 at New Covenant Methodist Church 5:30 to 7:30, doors open at 5:00

8:45 - Our school day begins with announcements. Parents need to sign in late-arriving students.

2:55 - Pre-K Dismissal begins

3:25 - School Dismissal begins

Mon -Fri from 8:00 - 4:00

Website: https://chisholm.edmondschools.net/
Location: 2300 SE 33rd Street
Phone: 405 -340-2950
Facebook: facebook.com/chisholmelementaryedmond