Ferdinand Elementary Newsletter

September 27, 2024

Message from Mrs. Winkler

It’s hard to believe that we just finished the last full week of September, and we only have a few weeks left in the first nine weeks of school!

Next week, we will be holding our parent-teacher conferences, and we’re looking forward to the opportunity to meet with you. These conferences will allow us to discuss your child’s strengths and set goals for the rest of the school year.

We’re also continuing to enjoy reading Wonder aloud as a school. It has been powerful to learn about Auggie’s journey as he attends school for the first time, and how he faces and handles the challenges of being treated differently. This shared experience is sparking important conversations about kindness, empathy, and courage.

We’re also excited to announce that the book fair will be open during our parent-teacher conferences Monday and Wednesday evening! Students will also have the chance to shop during their library classes throughout the week. If any parents would be available to help out Ms. Lytle with the book fair during the day on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, let me know! She could use some extra hands especially from 10:00 on during those days. Send me an email kerri.winkler@sedubois.k12.in.us if you are willing and let me know what day or time would work for you to help!

Additionally, we’re wrapping up our PTO fundraiser. A huge thank you to everyone who has been selling and helping us raise money! Order forms and money is due Wednesday. Your support makes it possible for us to provide the best experiences for our students and staff.

As we move into October, we’re excited to continue watching our students grow and succeed. Have a wonderful weekend and try to stay dry!

Mrs. Kerri Winkler

Tails by the Pound: Poems and Stories Featuring Dogs and Cats from the Dubois County (Indiana) Humane Society, and Illustrated by Local Kids

This book is a tribute to shelter dogs and cats. Poems and stories herein include a fantastic finder of lost dogs, a king who must rescue a cherished family member from evil magic, a poem asking what weird and crazy things cats might do, and a whimsical story about furry critters escaping the she...

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Reminders for the Week of September 30

Homecoming Dress Up Days

Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser is Due Monday

Our PTO fundraiser is due Monday, September 30th. Thank you to all of our families for their help in raising money so that our PTO can continue to provide supplies and experiences for our students! This money helps pay for field trips, our assemblies, our 9 week celebrations, breakfast with buddies, surprises for our teachers and students, and many other things throughout the year! We greatly appreciate all the support!

Picture Day is Thursday

Wonder Discussion

Here are a few questions you might ask your child about our schoolwide read aloud book.

1) Auggie often talks about how people react to his appearance. Why do you think people are so focused on how he looks rather than who he is?

2) How can we learn to see past appearances when meeting new people?

3) When Mr. Tushman gives Auggie a tour of the school, he meets Jack, Julian, and Charlotte. How do each of them treat Auggie differently? What do you think of the way they treat Auggie?

If you and your family would like to read the book at home here is a breakdown of where will be in the book throughout the first semester.'

By the end of the week around page..

October 11th 123

October 25th 148

November 8th 195

November 22nd 242

December 6th 293

December 17th 310

Finish the last week before break

Attendance Matters

Safe Visitor Information - Come to School with Your Drivers License

Note from Mrs. Hauser

As the Spanish and ENL teacher for the Southeast Dubois County Schools, I feel it is important to share that this week kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. Spanish and English students will be learning about the many Hispanic Americans who have contributed so much to our great nation. I have listed a few notable Hispanic Americans as well.

What is Hispanic Heritage Month?

National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

Famous Hispanic Americans

Sonia Sotomayor - (Supreme Court Justice)