11.3.24 Badger News
Builta School, "We're So Happy You're Here"
Native American History Month-November
PTA Kindness Challenge Fundraiser: November 1 - November 22
Days Off
Please remember there is no school on Monday, November 4 due to a Teacher Institute Day and Tuesday, November 5 due to Election Day.
We will see everyone back at school on Wednesday, November 6.
Last Week at Builta
- PTA held Pumpkin Palooza for Builta students. Everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you to Mrs. Ferraro, the PTA Board and all of the parent volunteers for making this a fun filled event for Builta students.
- Kindergarten held their pumpkin math activity.
- Students did a great job earning blue tickets for making positive behavioral choices. We filled our golden spinner with blue tickets from all classrooms. We held our all school recess for our first quarter PBIS reward.
- The PTA held the kick off assembly for the Kindness Challenge fundraiser.
- 1st-5th grade first quarter report cards are posted in the Parentvue Link. Kindergarten only has the math profile of progress in the Parentvue Link. Kindergarten does not receive a report card for the first quarter.
- Attendance letters for students who have missed 10% or more of the school year, including absences with and without valid cause received an attendance letter.
This Week at Builta
- 11.4: No School-Staff Institute Day
- 11.5: No School-Election Day
Lunch Cart Drop Off Times and Procedures
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Lunches will not be accepted after the cart has been brought into the building.
If a student doesn’t have lunch by their lunch period, we will tell students to get a school lunch from Organic Life.
Please note that regardless of the temperature or weather, lunch drop off will remain outdoors.
We are grateful to our Builta families for supporting and following this new lunch procedure and plan.
Forgotten Items Are Not Accepted for Drop-Off
If your child forgets something at home or in the car, please do not bring it to school.
Please make sure that students come to school with the items that they need including coats and hats.
Forgotten items are not accepted for drop-off.
Teachers will make sure that students have the materials that they need to make it through the day
Cooler Weather and Outdoor Recess
Fall is here along with cooler weather. Please make sure that your children are dressed appropriately for the weather and have their coats, hats, and gloves with them at school. Students go outside for a 30 minute recess everyday.
In IPSD 204, outdoor recess is held when the temperature is 5 Degrees and Above (including the wind chill).
Veterans Day Honor Wall
We know many of you have family members who have served or who are currently serving in the military, and we would like to honor them. If your student has a mother, father, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, cousin, etc. who serves or has served in the military, please decorate & complete the questions on the flier below. Hard copies will also be sent home with students. Have your student return it to school by November 11. Artwork will not be returned to students.
November Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences occur on 11/21 (4:30-8:00) and 11/25 (8:00-3:00 & 4:30-8:00).
Parents will use ParentVUE to sign up for fall parent teacher conferences.
Conference Sign Up Window Opens in ParentVUE: 11/13/2024 at 6:00 am
Conference Sign Up Window Closes: 11/19/2024 at 6:00 pm
Please note:
You will be able to see your appointment in ParentVUE
You can make changes to your appointment between 11.13 and 11.19.
To schedule your conference for elementary:
November Dates
- 11.12: Jump Into Mental Health Assembly for 5th Grade @ 1:30
- 11.13: National Kindness Day
- 11.13-11.19: Parents Sign Up for Parent Teachers Conferences in ParentVUE
- 11.19: Group Picture Day
- 11.20: Middle School Virtual Music Info Night for 5th Grade Parents @6:00 pm
- 11.21: 2nd Grade Cosley Zoo in school field trip
- 11.21: Parent Teacher Conferences (4:30 pm - 8:00 pm)
- 11.25: Parent Teacher Conferences (8:00 am - 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm)-No School
- 11.26-11.29: Thanksgiving Break No School
Parent Holiday/Cultural Displays
Builta School has provided our families with opportunities to share a little about themselves, by putting together displays that represent our families' cultural and holiday celebrations. If you are interested in signing up to decorate the front office hallway display case for an upcoming holiday or cultural recognition, please click on the blue link and complete the form. Parent Cultural/Holiday Display Case
After you sign up, Mrs. Hamilton will contact you to assign you a time frame to set up your display.
Students Should Be in Classroom by the 9:05 Bell & On Wednesday 9:15 Bell
Regular Hours: (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
Doors open at 8:50. Bell rings at 9:05. To be counted as on time, students should be in class and ready to learn by 9:05.
WEDNESDAY School Hours
Arrival on Wednesdays ONLY-Doors open at 9:00. To be counted as on time, students should be in class and ready to learn by 9:15 am.