Purdy Elementary School News

Hard to believe we have entered into our last month of the school year! This has been a GREAT year filled with learning, growing, friendships and the making of lasting memories!

Just a reminder, our last day of school is on May 29th at 3:00 PM. We have many end of the school year events coming up! Please be sure to mark your calendars with the events below.

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming May 6-10! Our teachers are so dedicated, caring and knowledgeable and we appreciate all they do!

Early Dismissal on May 13th- dismissal at 1:30 PM.

Purdy Palooza is coming up fast! An email was sent asking for volunteers. In case you missed it, and you can give some time on May 17th, please sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4FAEA72AA5FA7-49313171-palooza

Palooza runs from 12:45 PM- 3:00 PM and is an afternoon field day for students!

Our 4th and 5th grade Annual Track Meet will be on May 23rd. More information will be coming!

We will also honor our 5th graders on May 29th as we send them off to the middle school! This will take place at 1:30 PM on May 29th, 5th grade families are welcome to attend this send off!

Don't forget SUMMER SCHOOL runs from June 10-July 12! You can still sign up! Here is a link!

https://www.fortschools.org/summerschool

We are partnering with EduKit this year as an OPTION for families to purchase school supplies. There is an EduKit box priced out for each grade level, and if you choose, you can purchase your child's school supply box and it will be delivered to school during the first week of school next year. The box has all the school supplies for the year. Again, this is simply an option for families. The flyer below will be coming home soon with the information for ordering.

24-25 School Registration is July 15-19, 2024. School starts on September 4th, 2024 next year. The Open House will be September 10 (due to construction). Have a WONDERFUL summer!

Attention all 4th grade families, orchestra sign-up for the 2024-25 school year is happening May 7th, 3:30-6:30 at Fort Atkinson Middle School in the orchestra room. (First door on your left after entering the main doors by the office.) Students will be able to try out the string instruments, determine the correct size, and rent the instrument they will be playing in the fall. Please remember to also sign up for the Beginning Orchestra camp through the summer school website to get a head start on learning! Contact Andrea Haffelder at haffeldera@fortschools.org for more information.

The 5th Grade Band and Orchestra Spring Concert is Tuesday, May 21st. 2024 at 6:00 pm at the FAHS Performing Arts Center. In preparation, there will be an all-district band rehearsal on Friday, May 17th, and a separate orchestra rehearsal also on Friday, May 17th. Additionally, there will be a combined rehearsal for band and orchestra the day of the 21st, so please send those band and orchestra instruments to school on those days. All students should report to the band and orchestra rooms in the music pod by 5:40 pm for the concert on the 21st. Attire should be their 5th Grade Band and Orchestra t-shirts with dark pants. See you there!

Thank you to Officer Enger and our 5th grade teachers for their work with our 5th grade students in our DARE program. 5th graders recently celebrated their DARE graduation and we know you will make GOOD choices moving forward!

Congratulations to several of our students on their awards at the Fort Atkinson Regional Science Fair!

**Max Fojut (Kindergarten) earned a 3rd place finish for his "Color-Changing Flower" project in the K-1 division.

**Corbin Schneider (Grade 2) won a first place for his "Garbage Hunt" project in the 2nd-3rd division.

**Mason Poston (Grade 2) won a 5th place finish for his "Lettuce Grow" project in the 2nd-3rd division.

**Adler Schneider (Grade 4) won a 2nd place finish for his project "My Efficient Dish Scraper" project in the 4th-5th division.

Way to go Purdy Panthers! So PROUD of YOU!

Our students learned about Earth Day on Monday, April 22, 2024. Here a few Kindergarten pics!

Special thanks to our Band and Orchestra Director, Mrs. Haffelder, Choir Director, Ms. Hein and our Art Instructor, Mrs. Hill! Fine Arts Night was simply amazing!! Our students shared their talents and gifts and we were all impressed!

Students have been enjoying the beautiful Purdy Library spaces! New lighting and new carpeting make a welcoming space for all students to learn and grow (and curl up with a good book!)

Special thanks to Mrs. Barrels for collaborating with Mrs. Hahn-Hammer's class to learn about coding/STEAM activities!

In honor of Administrative Assistant's Day, we wish to thank our School Secretary, Ms. Judy McDonald, and office helpers; Ms. Sue Deuster and Ms. Kris Hofer! Thank you for all you do to make our school run smoothly, and for all your care and love in the office!

May

1- Fourth Grade Field Trip to Kutz Farm (8- 10-11:30am)

2- Fifth Grade Field Trip to MS-8:30-10:30 a.m.

3- Purdy Pride Day-Assembly

8- PTO Meeting -IMC 6:00-7:00

4th & 5th Grade Archery Nationals Louisville Kentucky-all day

9- 4th & 5th Grade Archery Nationals Louisville Kentucky-all day

10- 4th & 5th Grade Archery Nationals Louisville Kentucky-all day, 1st Grade to Geology Museum and zoo (8:15 am -2:30 PM), Safety Patrol Luncheon/McDonald’s

13- Early Release- DISMISS at 1:30 PM

17- Band and Orchestra Practice, Purdy Palooza 12:45-3:00 PM

21- Band /Orchestra 11:40-1:00 FAHS, Elementary Spring Band Concert 6-7:00pm

23- 4th and 5th Track Meet-FAHS (4th 8:10-11:30 -eating after, 5th 11:10-2:30- eating before)

24- Safety Patrol Trip to Timber Ridge (8:00 AM-2:30 PM)

27- Memorial Day Holiday-No Classes

29- End Fourth Quarter, 5th Grade Send off 1:30 PM

Email: kilarm@fortschools.org
Phone: 920-563-7822