Gator Gazette

As we welcome the fall season, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for a wonderful start to the school year. September was filled with excitement, learning, and new beginnings, and I am so proud of how our students have settled in. Thank you to all the parents, guardians, and staff who have supported our efforts in making this transition smooth and successful.

October brings new opportunities for growth, both academically and personally. This month, we will be focusing on building strong relationships, both in the classroom and beyond. We believe that fostering connections is key to creating a positive and productive learning environment for all.

As always, communication remains at the forefront of our priorities, and we encourage you to stay engaged with what’s happening at school. Together, we are building a school environment where every child feels safe, supported, and excited to learn. Thank you for your continued involvement in our school community!

Wishing everyone a fantastic October!

Midge Simmons

Principal

We are so proud to have Jamie Ball recognized and named as the Elementary 2024 District Teacher of the Year! Congratulations!

The Student Leadership Team is formed and ready for duty and fun! In the month of October, students will be learning about the importance of communication as it relates to leadership. We will be covering three types of communication: written, verbal, and nonverbal. In November they will be visiting the Homestead Senior Living facility to play volleyball with the residents. We look forward to how our SLT 'takes the lead'!

In mid-October, our 3rd-5th grade students will take the Interim Assessments. These assessments provide valuable insights into students' academic progress and help teachers tailor instruction in preparation for the Kansas State Assessments in the spring.

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 22nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 24th from 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Teachers will be sending out sign-up times, so please watch for this communication from your child's teacher. Scheduling in advance will ensure ample time to discuss your child's progress, celebrate their achievements, and collaborate on strategies for continued growth. We encourage all parents to attend and partner with us in supporting student success.

The Grandview Elementary Quarter 1 K-5 Award Assembly will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd at 2:00 p.m. This event celebrates the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our students during the first quarter. We warmly invite parents and families of award recipients to join us in recognizing these accomplishments and supporting our students' continued growth. Your presence will make the celebration even more special as we honor excellence and encourage positive development.

Back Row: Taylor Burt, Case Rickard, Blake Nitsche, Ellis McVay, Hallie Jeffrey

Front Row: Blake Dunbar, Noah McVay, Annabelle Todd, Bentley Reynolds, and Aliauna Cook

Each month, we recognize one Grandview Staff member and anyone associated with the school may nominate a staff member. Please help us congratulate Mrs. Amanda Wear, Building Aide as our October Staff of the Month.

If you would like to nominate a staff member for November, please click on the following link: November Staff Member of the Month Nomination Form Nominations are due Wednesday, October 30th.

The First Quarter Award Assembly was scheduled for October 16th, but has been changed to Wednesday, October 23rd at 2:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We hope knowing well in advance will allow for any preparations parents who may need to make arrangements. We appreciate your understanding.

We have found an error in the USD490 printed wall calendar and District Online Calendar which states our classroom Halloween celebrations will be at 2:00pm. This is not correct. They will be at 2:30pm on Thursday, October 31st.

Grandview Elementary Annual Halloween Parade will be at 8:30am.

Halloween Classroom Parties will be at 2:30pm.

Please see the USD490 eNews for information regarding Communication Channels. The district provides a great chart explaining all the ways district communication is distributed.

Also, in this publication is information regarding ParentSquare. If you have not signed up for the ParentSquare App, please do so as this is the new platform for us to share information, especially emergency information. Elementary schools will still be utilizing Class Dojo, but we will be transitioning to ParentSquare by next school year.

10/1: PTO Meeting (5:30pm); Site Council (630pm)

10/2: College/Career Wear Wednesday; Splash (Davis)

10/3: 4th Grade to Butler County Agriculture Day

10/7: Fire Prevention Week; Excite Rehearsal

10/8: DARE (5th grade)

10/9: Splash (Davis)

10/10: End of First Quarter; Fire Prevention Assembly @ 1:00pm; KSU Extension (Schainost)

10/11: No School: Professional Development Day

10/14-10/18: National School Lunch Week

10/14: No School-Professional Development Day; Columbus Day; Indigenous People's Day

10/15: DARE (5th Grade); Student Leadership Meeting

10/16: College/Career Wear Wednesday; 2nd grade Splash (Davis)

10/17: PreK to Walter's Pumpkin Patch; Extension Lesson (Davis)

10/18: Kdg to Walter's Pumpkin Patch; Gator Families

10/21-10/25: National School Bus Safety Week

10/22: DARE (5th Grade); Parent/Teacher Conferences

10/23: Red Ribbon Day; Vision Screenings; 2nd Grade to Splash (Davis); Quarter 1 K-5 Award Assembly

10/24: No School-Parent/Teacher Conferences; School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

10/25: No School

10/28-11/1: Pennies by the Pound

10/28: Excite Rehearsal

10/29: DARE (5th Grade)

10/30: 2nd Grade Splash (Schainost)

10/31: K-5 Halloween Parade (8:30am); K-5 Halloween Parties (2:30pm); PreK/ECE Halloween Parade (8:30am/12:45pm), Parties (10:30am/2:30pm)

11/1: No School-Professional Development Day

Not only does Grandview Elementary use Class Dojo, but we post on our website, Facebook, and Twitter. Be sure to check out these links to keep up-to-date on all our news, happenings, and events.

Below, you will find links to our monthly Breakfast and Lunch Menus.

2702 N Country Club Rd

El Dorado, KS 67042

Phone: 316-322-4830