Seymour Newsletter

I hope all of you had an opportunity to spend some quality time with your loved ones over our Holiday Break. As we begin the month of January your students will be finishing up their first semester. Report cards will be sent home on Monday, January 27th.

The start of a new year brings with it renewed energy and enthusiasm and I know that the Seymour staff is eager to work with all of you hand in hand to ensure a successful and fulfilling educational experience for your children.

As we move into the second semester, I would like to stress the importance of your involvement in your child's learning experience at home. Setting aside time for homework, engaging in meaningful conversations about their day, and cultivating a love for reading are integral aspects of reinforcing the lessons learned in the classroom. Your encouragement and support play a significant role in shaping your child's attitude toward learning.

Thank you for working together with us as we continue to try and pursue the absolute best learning experience for your child. Here's to a successful and rewarding second semester, filled with accomplishments, discoveries, and joy!

• January 17th ..Last Day of First Semester
• January 20th ..No School Martin Luther King Day
• January 21st ..First Day of Second Semester
• January 22nd ..Early Dismissal (2:05 Dismissal Time)
• January 24th ..Seymour Lock-In
• January 27th ..Report Cards Sent Home

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The end of the first semester for the 2024-2025 school year is on Friday, January 17th. Report cards will be sent home with students on Monday, January 27th. The second semester will officially begin on Tuesday, January 21st.

There is no school on Monday, January 20th in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. School will resume on Tuesday, January 21st.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming mid-winter break! This year, the break will begin on Friday, February 14th with only a half day of school and dismissal taking place at 12:15 p.m. There is no school on Monday, February 17th.

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Just a quick reminder that all students participate in outdoor recess during the school day. Seymour policy states that all children will go outdoors when the temperature and/ or wind chill is 0 degrees or above. It also states that if a child is well enough to attend school, the child is well enough to participate in all school activities, including recess. Exceptions will be considered for students returning to school from an extended illness of three or more days or those students with a doctor's notice. All other students will be expected to participate in outdoor recess at all times. Please be sure your child has dressed appropriately in a warm coat, hat, mittens and gloves!

Did you know that Seymour Elementary students are given the privilege of checking out a library book every week? This could be a great opportunity for you to have open discussions on the book your student is reading to help them with reading comprehension and understanding. Please take care of these books and be sure to return them each week for a new check out opportunity. Also, we have our Seymour Elementary's Free Little Library located in our foyer where students can take a book that interest them or share a book with other students. If you get a chance check it out.

Thank you to the parents who completed the family survey in November! We greatly appreciate your feedback. Overall, the results were very favorable and positive. The areas where we scored the highest were Institutional Environment (building well-maintained, classrooms clean and organized, etc.), School Safety (feeling secure in the school environment, etc.), and Teaching and Learning (high standards, promoting academic success, etc.). We are grateful that parents recognize the tremendous pride our staff takes in maintaining a safe, positive, and high-expectation learning environment. Thank you!

The area where we scored the lowest, though still a good overall score, was Parent Involvement. As a result, we will continue to explore and offer opportunities for parents to engage more actively in our school community.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Please know that we carefully review this data as we strive for continuous improvement.

Mark Your Calendars!

Join us for our annual Seymour Lock-In on Friday, January 24th, 2025, immediately after school until 6 p.m.

We Need Volunteers!
Events like this are only possible with your help. If you're interested in volunteering, please:

• Email Genie Hengesbach at gmcdonald523@yahoo.com, or
• Fill out the form below and return it to the office.

Your support ensures the success of this exciting event. Thank you for helping make it happen!

VISION:

• To provide a caring, safe, and orderly school community that promotes positive citizenship
• To provide a relevant, meaningful, and engaging educational experience for all students
• To support individuals in attaining their greatest potential
• To strive for continuous improvement