Howell Happenings
May 2024
Principal Posts: News from Mrs. Alexander
- This week is National Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, with Teacher Appreciation Day being Tuesday. I can attest to how hard the Howell staff works for you. They are dedicated to ensuring every student feels loved and welcomed on campus and strive every day to meet students' needs both academically and socially/emotionally. Please take a moment to let them know how much you appreciate them.
- Be sure to register for next school year ASAP! You can register via your ParentVue account; all information rolls over, so be sure to review and update any information. You will need to provide your current proof of residency via ID or mail with your current address. Be sure to include all documents: birth certificate, immunizations, parent ID and proof of residency. You can upload your documents directly to ParentVue or email them to Mrs. Lee, our Attendance Registration Tech. and she can upload for you. If you are not sure of your username and/or password for ParentVue, or you have questions, please contact Mrs. Lee at 520-232-7200.
- The OMA Jamboree is also fast approaching! This is our BIG end of year OMA celebration, and it's important that all students attend because the programs rely on everyone performing. If you don't already have it on your calendar, please mark Friday, May 17, 5:00-7:00. And there will not be an RSVP as I mentioned in last month's newsletter.
- Attention Class of 2031 (fifth grade) families! Promotion information is below.
- Our students have named our baby chicks. Please see the below cute pics for the names reveal!
- We're still in need of gardening supplies, so if you're able to donate any of the following, it would be greatly appreciated:
- aged compost
- vermiculate
- perlite
- coco coir
- seedling trays
- humidity domes
- seed starting pots
- any size pots and planters
- straw bales
- This month's CharacterStrong trait is Creativity: Using your imagination to create something or solve a problem. Be sure to read the below school-wide and grade level newsletters.
Howell Hawks SOAR with 4
We Show respect
We are On time and ready to learn
We Act safely
We are Responsible always
Counselor Connection: News from Ms. Bednar
During the month of April, the kinder through second grades had a lesson about community, and then we've been talking about careers and the variety of things that students can do for work when they grow up. Third through fifth grades have learned about the six different career categories along with the interest and skills that go with each.
Fourth and fifth graders have recently taken the True Colors personality test. Students rate their preferences on a variety of topics and then those numbers are added up to find out what color they are. Each color represents a different personality trait, and those can be matched up with suitable career choices. We discuss how it's important to use your strengths to find a career path you will enjoy. Next week, all classes will continue learning about careers - either with career worksheets or by going on some websites that allow for further career exploration.
Our annual Career Days will be:
Thursday, May 9, for Kinder- 2nd grades. Friday, May 10, for 3rd- 5th grades.
* We are inviting any interested parent, guardian, or family member to speak about their career on either of those days. You can fill out the form that was sent home last Thursday, email me, or leave a message at the front office, 520-232-7200.
Thanks so much!
Kindness Squad: News from Ms. Robles
We are approaching the ending of this school year soon and The Squad has a few things to complete in the coming weeks.
We are supporting one of our own Howell Hawks; Pierrae Jackson. As you might already know there is a GoFundMe page for the specialized adaptive bicycle that he needs. When talking to the kids, they came up with wonderful ideas on how to raise money for this great cause. We will be having a lemonade stand at school on Wednesdays where the Squad kids will be selling lemonade for $1 per cup. We also are having a yard sale on May 10th from 2:45 p.m to 6 p.m. Please send your donations of gently used items to Mrs. Robles or the office by May 8th. Another idea was to have a donation jar in the front office for anyone to contribute as they visit our school. Pierrae and the Squad have planted seeds to have a plant sale the last week of school. All the money raise from these activities will go directly towards his bike.
As we prepare for the upcoming year, the Squad would like to have a banner with “Howell Kindness Squad” to be used for our special events and to welcome students and families on a weekly basis. If you know of a place that can do a banner for us or if you would like to donate towards this, please let us know.
As always, I’m grateful and honored to be a part of this wonderful club!
National Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
We have the BEST Teachers and Staff. Please show them your appreciation this week!
Monday, May 6, 2024, 08:30 AM
Howell Elementary School, North Irving Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
National Teacher Appreciation Day
Be sure to thank your child's teacher for their unwavering dedication and love of our students!
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 08:30 AM
Howell Elementary School, North Irving Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
Kickball Game
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 04:00 PM
Drachman Montessori K-8 Magnet School, South 10th Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
National School Nurse Day
Thank you, Nurse Vanessa and Health Assistant Cheryl, for always caring for our students with love and compassion. We're so fortunate you're Howell Hawks!
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 08:30 AM
Howell Elementary School, North Irving Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
Primary Career Day
Our students in grades K-2 will learn about various career opportunities. If you would like to share your career, there's still time! Please contact Ms. Bednar by calling the front office at 520-232-7200 or emailing her at ilsa.bednar@tusd1.org.
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 09:00 AM
Howell Elementary School, North Irving Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
Get Fit Friday
We can't think of a better way to start the day than playing games! Come join us on the playground for some fun with your student(s)! Thank you to our Student Health Advisory Committee for organizing our Get Fit Fridays.
Friday, May 10, 2024, 08:00 AM
Howell Elementary School, North Irving Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
Intermediate Career Day
Our students in grades 3-5 will learn about various career opportunities. If you would like to share your career, there's still time! Please contact Ms. Bednar by calling the front office at 520-232-7200 or emailing her at ilsa.bednar@tusd1.org.
Friday, May 10, 2024, 09:00 AM
Howell Elementary School, North Irving Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
OMA Jamboree
Please join us to celebrate our OMA fine arts! All grades will be performing, food trucks will be available, and you can enter to win prizes!
Friday, May 17, 2024, 05:00 PM
Howell Elementary School, North Irving Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
National Speech Pathologist Day
Thank you, Mrs. Hauger, for your love and support of our Howell students.
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 08:30 AM
Howell Elementary School, North Irving Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
Spirit Week
Student Council will send a flyer with the week's events. Please join in the fun!
Monday, May 20, 2024, 08:30 AM
Howell Elementary School, North Irving Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
Class of 2031 Promotion Parade & Promotion
Calling all fifth grade families! Join us as we celebrate your student. Our Promotion Parade will begin promptly at 9:00 with the ceremony immediately following.