STEM Elementary Newsletter

October 11, 2024

Mark Your Calendars!

October 13: Waukesha Unlocked 10 am to 4 pm

October 14-18: Unity Week! (See Below)

October 17 & 22: Parent Teacher Conferences (by appointment - click here for sign up)

October 14-18: Book Fair (see below for hours sign up)

October 18: Fall Dance (see below for details and volunteer sign up)

October 21: Picture Make Ups 8:15-9:45 AM If your child has not had a picture taken already, it will be taken then. Ordering information will be given out at the time of pictures.

If a picture was already taken, but a retake is needed, please let your teacher know so your child can be sent for pictures. Please return the original picture package to the photographer at the time of pictures. The same package will be ordered with the new image. New packages will not be received unless the original package is returned.

Please contact School and Sport Pics Customer Service with any questions 262-780-2901 or customerservice@schoolandsportpics.com

Click here for the 2024-25 School District of Waukesha Calendar

News & Updates

Pickup Reminder/Request

Please plan and discuss pickup time with your student(s) before school. We have had a large increase in calls and emails during the day with pickup changes, which is causing learning interruptions in the classrooms. When students do not know who is picking them up or where, it causes them anxiety during the school day and confusion at pickup time. If emergencies arise that change your plans, you must notify the office before 2:30 pm so that we can update your student and necessary staff. Thank you for helping us keep students focused on learning!

Shoeboxes wanted!

Kindergarten is in need of shoeboxes for their annual animal habitat diorama project! If you have empty shoeboxes (preferably the kind where the lid and bottom are attached), we would love them!

Load the Lounge & Stock the Fridge for Conference Cuisine

Parent teacher conferences are coming! Please help show teachers our appreciation for their extra time on those days by stocking the lounge with grab & go food items and soft drinks. Non-perishable items can be dropped off in the lobby anytime between now and October 17. If you would like to provide perishable options such as fruit, sandwiches or desserts, please drop those off the morning of October 17th.

Book Fair Hours

Monday October 14: Class previews only, no sales

Tuesday October 15: Sales open 8 am to 3:30 pm

Wednesday October 16: Sales open 8 am to 3:30 pm

Thursday October 17: Sales open 8 am to 6:30 pm

Friday October 18: Last chance sales open 8 am to 10 am only

**Please note, if you are stopping in to purchase books during the school day you will need a photo ID to check in at the office. Students will not be pulled from class to attend the book fair with parents. If sending money with your student, s/he will be able to make purchases at the teacher's discretion. Please remember Scholastic sales are not tax exempt, so tax will be added to all purchases. Click here if you would like to sign up to volunteer.

Recorder (Music 3-5th grade) Reminder

Dear 3rd, 4th & 5th grade parents,

If your child will be in "Rocking Recorders" would you be so kind as to return the sheet that was sent home, along with any payment. The payment of $10 is only needed if your child wants to purchase a new recorder. You also have the options of: 1.) Bringing one from home, or 2.) Using a thoroughly cleaned one from school. Recorder class will start on Monday, October 28th. Thank you.

STEM Family Volunteers & Social Coordinators

Glow Dance is Almost Here!

Our Glow Dance is very quickly approaching. Thanks to all you amazing people who have volunteered to help on the evening of Friday, October 18th!

We are still in need of volunteers for the games/activities - sadly, if we are not able to fill those slots then there will be no games/activities for the kiddos to do that evening.

Also, I am looking for (4-5) 5th graders to help me out that evening with a fundraiser. They will be selling large glow sticks. The proceeds from this fundraiser go straight to their 5th grade celebration in the Spring!

MakerSpace Request

Our MakerSpace could use donations of paint. Donations can be dropped off in the front lobby.

STEMShare

We are pleased to offer our STEMShare program to families who need it. STEMShare provides healthy, kid-friendly foods to participating students at the end of each school week. If your family would benefit from a supplemental food bag each Friday, please click here and complete the request form (this information is kept strictly confidential).

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