Steele Family Newsletter

Mrs. Coate, Principal

Mrs. Grice, Dean of Students

Mrs. Knuth, Nurse

Mrs. Hickey, Family Engagement

Mrs. Mowen, Outreach

Mrs. Fones and Ms. Patch, Front Office Assistants

Email: kcoate@galesburg205.org
Website: https://steele.galesburg205.org/
Location: 1480 West Main Street, Galesburg, IL, USA
Phone: (309)973-2016
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steele205/
X: @wearesteele

Instagram: @205steelestars

This week we are celebrating spirit week in honor of Galesburg High School Homecoming Week. The students are not required to participate, but it does build excitement and helps us come together as a school community. Monday is Pajama Day, Tuesday is Dress Your Best Day, Wednesday is Red, White & Blue Day, Thursday is Favorite Sport/Activity Day, and Friday is Steele/Galesburg Color Day.

We will have picture day on Tuesday and all classrooms should be able to get their picture taken before they head out to recess, PE, and lunch. You do not have to order pictures ahead of time. A proof will come home first and then you are able to order them through the website.

Our first behavior reward day was a success. Over 95% of our students were able to participate in chalk drawings all over our sidewalks on August 30th. Since we currently have 554 students, we were so proud that the vast majority of our students were able to demonstrate expectations. We will have another reward day on September 30th.

Our first family fun night will be on September 19th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. We will have a variety of games and activities for you to participate in around the school, You don't want to miss it!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Coate

Each family will get a PTO Family Event magnet to put on their refrigerator courtesy of the PTO. Some of these went home on Friday last week and others will come home this week.

If you do not get one, please reach out to the office so we can send one home.

Hip, Hip, Hooray! You have won breakfast at Judy's Cafe! We are so fortunate to partner with Judy's Family Cafe in Galesburg for our weekly attendance prizes. Judy graciously donates a free breakfast to each one of our winners every week! Teachers will pick one student per week that has been at school all week long and has shown up ready to learn.

Judy's Family Cafe 1195 N. Broad Street, Galesburg https://www.facebook.com/judysfamilycafe

Congratulations to our weekly attendance winners!

August 19-23, 2024

August 26 - 30, 2024

Congratulations to our students that were nominated by their bus driver for showing safety on the bus!

August 19-23, 2024

August 26-30, 2024

Congratulations to our students that were recognized for following our Steele Star behavior expectations.

August 19-23, 2024

August 26 - 30, 2024

Congratulations to our students that were recognized for exemplifying the character trait of the month. We focused on Cooperation in August.

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Take a look at the "Family Strong" website for more resources for home FamilyStrong

Board Policy 6:250-The Board of Education encourages the use of resource persons and volunteers to: (1) increase students' educational attainment; (2) provide enrichment experiences for students; (3) increase the effective utilization of staff time and skills; (4) give more individual attention to students; and (5) promote greater community involvement.

All adult volunteer applicants, including field trip chaperones, must complete the online application and wait for clearance prior to volunteering or chaperoning. Please click the button below to begin the application process. The application needs to be completed accurately and in its entirety. You will be asked to renew this clearance annually. Complete volunteer application

You will be contacted after your application is submitted and reviewed. If you have questions, please contact Amy Pickrel, apickrel@galesburg205.org, 309-973-2118.

All meetings are held at Steele in the library. Meetings run from 5:30 - 6:30 PM and are typically on the first Monday of the month.

A Google Meet will be set up for those of you that want to attend but cannot be in person.

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jms-yjdu-agj

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 678-487-9512‬ PIN: ‪356 280 867‬#

Quarter 1: August 8 - October 11, 2024

Quarter 2: October 14 - December 20, 2024

Quarter 3: January 6 - March 14, 2025

Quarter 4: March 17 - May 21, 2025*

*unless emergency days are needed

How do we grade at the elementary level? We use a standards-based report card instead of a report card with letter grades. Elementary report cards are issued at the end of each grading period. They are intended to give an evaluation of the scholastic achievement and work habits of each child. Parents should examine all cards carefully since each child is rated not only on academic progress, but also progress in development of social attitudes and work habits.

We use a 4,3,2,1 system to assess a student's mastery of standards.

4 = Exceeding State and District Standards

3 = Meeting State and District Standards

2 = Approaching State and District Standards

1 = Not Meeting State and District Standards