Howbert Happenings

Do you know how important the PTO is to the staff, students, and families at Howbert?

• The PTO raises needed money for the school. The PTO leverages their organizational power to coordinate volunteers and plan and execute fundraising efforts. These fundraisers pay for everything from field trips, outdoor learning spaces like our amphitheatre, and other instructional items teachers request through the PTO grant program.
• Parent involvement benefits students. The PTO brings parents into schools, allowing for “face time” with other parents, teachers, administrative staff, and sometimes students other than their kids. These interactions allow parents to provide better support for their kids in the place where they spend the most time.
• PTOs strengthen school-community relationships. PTOs often form the link between a school and the community at large. By opening the lines of communication between school staff and families or caregivers, these groups create a space for schools and communities to work together to achieve common goals.
  

I encourage you all to get involved with the Howbert PTO. A good way to start is to attend just one of the PTO meetings. They are held monthly and the next meeting is Thursday, Sept. 12th, 3:30-4:30 at Howbert Elementary.

Howbert Elementary will gather on 27th Street, just south of Colorado Ave. We will be third in line behind Chipeta and Trailblazer.

Students and families are encouraged to wear Howbert attire and students can walk, ride a bike, or scooter.

The Howbert Guiding Coalition (SAC) is a team of staff and parents/guardians that meet bi-monthly to learn about what is happening at Howbert Elementary, ask questions, and provide input.

Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, September 25th from 4:00-5:00 in-person at Howbert or online via Webex (click here to join meeting).

We encourage and welcome your partnership in the Guiding Coalition.

This section of the newsletter will communicate possible upcoming after school clubs and activities students will have the opportunity to sign-up for.

The information flyers and sign-ups will be included in the Howbert Thursday Folders.

You can always contact the office if you have questions about an after school club or activity.

4th-8th Grade Basketball

The Coronado Cougars Feeder Girls Basketball Program will begin its inaugural season

for 4th – 8th grade girls. This program is designed to assist in preparing student-athletes

from the Colorado Springs West Metro Area in skill development, understanding

basketball rules, and sportsmanship.

See the attached flyer for more information including dates and fees.

The staff and students at Howbert love to have volunteers at the school supporting learning. If you would like to volunteer, please speak with the classroom teacher or contact the front office to share with us how you would like to help.

One of the first steps all volunteers must take, is to complete the Colorado Springs School District 11 Volunteer Application.

It is best to complete the application prior to visiting the school to volunteer.

Below is the link that will take you directly to the online volunteer application.

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Jo in the front office (719-328-4211).

🔽SIGN UP USING THE LINKS BELOW🔽

Monday & Tuesday, September 9 & 10th - Health Screening: https://bit.ly/HowbertHealth2024

Friday, September 27th - WAT volunteer link: https://bit.ly/2024WAT

Howbert Elementary School PTO

1023 N. 31st St.

Colorado Springs, CO 80904

719-328-4200

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!