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Chief Charlo HOWL Newsletter

October 23 (2nd Ed)

Chief CharloHOWL NewsletterOctober 23 (2nd Ed)

Because we reached our Fun Run goal, Principal Gaub and School Counselor, Ms. Rachel, were slimed by students during a recent assembly!!

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FRONT OFFICE NOTES

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Original Works Artwork orders DUE Friday, October 27th

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Teachers will be sending out a Sign-Up Genius link via email on October 26 at 4:00pm for Parent/Teacher Conferences November 8th and 9th.

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Halloween celebrations and school parade - Tuesday, October 31. Parents are invited to view the parade in the gymnasium as students walk through - if attending please arrive in the gym by 1:50pm. * For the safety and ages of our students: please no masks or weapons, no fake blood or gore, all makeup and any hair coloring is done at home. Watch for further Halloween celebration and parade details from teachers.

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** Volunteering in your student's classroom to help with their Halloween celebration, please sign up using the Volunteer Portal. Information and Portal access in below.

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PLEASE stop by the Lost and Found - ALL items left after Parent/Teacher Conferences will be donated.

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** Sack Lunch Notification need for November 9th half day is DUE, Wednesday, November 1st

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October At-A-Glance

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

October 26 - Early out - ALL students dismissed 2:30pm

October 27 - Watch for a Sign-Up Genius link from your student's teacher for November Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 28 - School wide Halloween parade (Parents can observe from the gym), 1:50pm

November 2 - Early out - ALL students dismissed 2:30pm


PTO Events

October 27 - TRUNK or TREAT Event, 6:00-7:00pm (See details and Sign-Up link below)


Planning ahead

November 6-16 - Can the Cats Food and Toiletry Drive

November 8 - School Picture Day (photographer - Little Bear Photography)

November 9 - K-5 dismissed at 11:00am

November 10 - No School

Lunch Menu

Volunteering for Classroom parties and other events

ALL volunteers MUST use the MCPS Volunteer Portal to sign up for ANY school opportunity, including helping with CLASSROOM PARTIES. Please click the button below to register to help in your student's classroom. This is necessary each time there is a celebration in a classroom that needs adult involvement. Thank you for understanding and keeping our students safe!!
Chief Charlo Trunk-or-Treat
Click button above to sign up for a 'trunk spot'. In addition to trunk-or-treating, we will be having a fortune teller, photo booth, lawn games, a dance party, and a vote for the fan favorite trunk (with a prize!). Come join the FUN!!

Counselor's Corner

Meet our Counseling staff here at Chief Charlo.


Brandon Van Arsdale - Intervention Specialist (All grades), Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm


Erika Asay - School Counselor (3rd and 4th grades), Thursdays, 8:00am - 4:00pm


Rachel Gearheart - School Counselor, (All grades), Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm


If you would like to speak with one of our wonderful counseling staff, call our front office at 406-542-4005 to be redirected to them. You can also learn more about them on our school website.

Library Den

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Hello I’m Mary Greil and I am the Chief Charlo Teacher Librarian. I have been a school librarian for the last 18 years and enjoy working with students in the library environment. I feel the most important thing you can do for your child is to spend time with them. This includes reading books together!! We are very fortunate at Chief Charlo Elementary School to have such a beautiful and large library space. I look forward to the students engaging with the technology and books available at our library. I love sharing stories and want to foster a love of reading into all the students here at Chief Charlo.


Please take a minute and look at the CC Library Page with links to books, activities, and games in a kid friendly format. Please feel free to reach out to me with any library or book questions.

See you soon at the library!!!


Mary Greil

406-728-2400 ext 4965

mrgreil@mcpsmt.org

~ Lost and Found ~

As you can see, our Lost and Found is taking over our rails!! Please come in and gather what your student has forgotten to bring home. SO MANY jackets and hoodies are being left on the playgrounds after recesses, especially on the upper playground for higher grades. Putting names in/on items helps them find their owners quickly from our end.


** Any items left on November 10th will be donated to Missoula children in need **

Life Around Chief Charlo

Our K-2 Extended Resource Center loves being silly

1st and 3rd Grade Buddy Classes

Mrs. Avgeris's 1st grade and Mrs. Masters's 3rd graders have fun doing a paper chain challenge...who can build the longest paper chain with only 2 pieces of construction paper and 1 foot of tape?

5th Graders combine Art and Math to create fun creatures while learning about Volume

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Families in Transition (FIT) Program

The Families in Transition (FIT) Program is here to assist Chief Charlo students and families experiencing housing instability (McKinney-Vento Act) and/or economic hardship. FIT works as a bridge between those families, our school and the district staff to empower students to stay in school and remain successful both in school and as lifelong learners. FIT also provides families access to community resources and services.


FIT is here to support your family, because we care about all of our Wolves - BIG and small!!


Coryll Rupert (FIT Coordinator)

406-728-2400, X4983

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McKinney-Vento Assistance Act Information
Click on the above link to learn more about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Chief Charlo FIT Program Information
Click on link above to learn what services are provided through the Chief Charlo FIT Program

Community Resources

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Missoula County Youth Crisis Diversion Project

When your youth or family is in crisis, it is difficult to know what to do or who to call for help. Getting the help you need can be confusing and exhausting. The Youth Crisis Diversion Project can provide a simple guide for navigating through crisis situations, and the community services that may help.


To learn more about how Youth Crisis Diversion Project can help you, press here or call Saint Patrick Hospital at (406) 327-3046.

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Low Income Energy Assistance Program

he Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) assists eligible Montana residents and families with their heating and cooling costs. LIEAP is federally funded through the Department of Health and Human Services. The Federal government establishes funding levels annually.


To learn more about Montana Energy and Weatherization Programs , press here

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Parenting Montana

ParentingMontana.org has tools to help your child manage stress and develop routines in an ever changing environment.


ParentingMontana.org has information and tools for children at every age to address a variety of challenges.


ParentingMontana.org provides easy-to-use tools to support your child’s success from birth through the teen years.


To go to the Parenting Montana website press here

Fall Parenting and Family Classes and Workshops

Lifelong Learning Center
Interested in any of the FREE Parenting classes or workshops listed above, click on the Lifelong Learning Center button to learn how to sign up.

MCPS Information

MCPS Native American Student Services Department
Mission: Help Native American students achieve academically, culturally, and socially to graduate and become successful lifelong learners. Locate your individual school's Native American Specialist and learn about resources available to your child.
MCPS Special Education Department
Mission: To provide an environment which encourages a sense of belonging and supports each child in reaching his or her maximum potential in becoming a participating member of society.
MCPS Main Web page
Forward Thinking, High Achieving - find Schools, Web Connect, Staff Directory, Student Registration, Volunteer Application, and MUCH more.
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CHIEF CHARLO PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)

Current Board Members:

Elyse Johnson, President: chiefcharlopto@gmail.com

Mindy Glenna, Co-Vice President: chiefcharloptovp@gmail.com

Kristen Owens, Co-Vice President: chiefcharloptovp@gmail.com

Annie Harris, Treasurer: chiefcharlotreasurer@gmail.com

Michelle Reilly, Secretary: chiefcharloptosec@gmail.com


Meeting Schedule: Monthly meetings occur the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month in our school library, 6:00-7:00pm. FREE childcare is always available.


Interested in becoming a member? Everyone is welcome! Membership is free due to our amazing sponsors. The Chief Charlo PTO encourages families to join, stay informed, and help out in any way you can. It's never too late to join and be part of the FUN!!


Check us out at http://facebook.com/chiefcharlopto

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