The Sanborn Spotlight

Over the last two weeks, GMS students have been busy learning and actively engaging in enjoyable and meaningful activities with their peers. We recently hosted two evening concert celebrations that showcased our students' incredible musical talents. Our 3rd and 4th graders honored Veteran's Day with a heartfelt tribute, while our 5th graders reminded us to cherish the little things in life through their uplifting performance. Both events were a wonderful display of creativity and talent!

Speaking of Veteran's Day, we held a school-wide assembly where our 3rd and 4th graders performed for their peers to recognize and celebrate all veterans.

This past week our students also earned a BINGO celebration by meeting our school-wide attendance goal in October. Students had lots of fun playing BINGO with their peers and the winners took home some pretty cool fall themed pencils and erasers!

This year, District 15 will be implementing eLearning on days with inclement weather. Devices will be sent home, so students can access Google Meets for live virtual instruction should we need to have an inclement weather day.

On Wednesday November 20th, students will bring home their devices, case, and charger including our K-2 students for our practice eLearning day. Please note Sanborn school will still be in session as normal during the day on 11/20 8:25-3:05.

All K-5 students should be expected to complete an online activity at home on their Chromebook to ensure that they are able to log in to their Chromebook at home and connect to their home WiFi. There will be no live virtual instruction after school. Students will practice logging into Google Meets at school on November 20th. At home, we are asking students to engage in a math assignment from our district curriculum, a NewsELA assignment, a SeeSaw activity, something assigned in Google Classroom, or another digital assignment. Teachers will share information specific to their classroom with families.

Teachers will send these directions home to K-2 students if those families need assistance connecting the Chromebook device to their home WiFi. Connect to Wifi (CB)

We understand that reliable internet access is crucial for student success. If your family is experiencing difficulties accessing the internet, please consider submitting a hotspot request. This device will provide your child with a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to connect to the internet from home.

To request a hotspot, please contact your teacher or call our school office.

Get ready, families—this Thursday, 11/21, from 5:30-7:30, we have an evening of fun and excitement planned for Family Night! Enjoy Family Reading Night in Rooms 133 and 134, test your skills with Turkey 2-Ball in the Gym, explore the Book Fair in the Library, and treat yourself to delicious ice cream from the PTA in the MPR. It’s a night you won’t want to miss!

Hearing screening must be provided annually for all school age children grades kindergarten, first, second and third; are in special education class; have been referred by a teacher; or are transfer students. These screening services shall be provided in all public, private, and parochial schools. In lieu of the screening services required, a completed and signed report form, indicating the child had an ear examination by a physician and an audiological evaluation completed by an audiologist within the previous 12 months, is acceptable.

Vision screening must be provided annually for school age children in kindergarten, second and eighth grades; are in special education class; have been referred by a teacher; or are transfer students. Such screening services shall be provided in all public, private and parochial schools. In lieu of the screening services required, a completed and signed report form, indicating that an eye examination by a doctor specializing in diseases of the eye or a licensed optometrist has been administered within the previous 12 months, is acceptable.

The parent or legal guardian of a student may object to hearing or vision screening tests for their children on religious grounds. If a religious objection is made, a written and signed statement from the parent or legal guardian detailing such objections must be presented to the local school authority. Gray M. Sanborn screening date is on 11/20.

All students who fall under the state-mandated screening requirements will be screened unless we have a recent vision or audiological examination or religious objection on file in the health office. Please contact the school's health office with any questions.

It's hard to believe we are already in our final week before conferences and Thanksgiving. As we head into this final week of November together, my team and I would like to express our gratitude for your ongoing support and involvement in our school community. This time of year reminds us to reflect on the people and connections we are most thankful for, and I am truly grateful for the partnership we share in fostering the growth and success of every child at Sanborn. Whether it's your encouragement at home, volunteering your time, supporting our PTA, or engaging with school events, your contributions make a lasting impact. On behalf of the entire GMS staff, I wish you and your family a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and unity.

11/20-Elearning Practice Day

11/20-Hearing and Vision Screenings

11/21-Family Reading Night/Book Fair/ Turkey 2Ball

11/25 and 11/26 Parent Teacher Conferences (No School)

11/27-11/29 Thanksgiving holiday and break (No School)