Stowe Parents/Caregivers,

We had a wonderful first week back to school at Stowe! The kids' energy and smiles are a powerful motivator and reminder of the importance of our jobs as educators. Students are settling into their new classrooms and routines, and teachers are working tirelessly to help them ease into these transitions.

I’m looking forward to what the new year has in store for the Bulldogs. Being a principal at Stowe for just over a year has been so rewarding. Each day, I find myself prouder of our students, families, and staff. Stowe is a place where everyone should feel a sense of belonging- I will continue to work hard to make this a reality for all in our school community.

As they say, “it takes a village,” and I’m so privileged to be part of the Stowe “village,” and thank you for entrusting your children with us. Together, I know we will continue to make positive impacts for our kids.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Nathan Anderson

• 7:30 AM - This is the earliest students can arrive in school (besides crossing guards). There is no supervision for students before this time, and the doors to their classrooms are locked.
• 7:30 AM - Doors open for students.
• 7:30 - 7:45 AM - 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders can grab breakfast from the cafeteria. Younger grades attend breakfast with their classrooms.
• 7:45 AM - Students should be standing in their classroom.
• 7:50 AM - Students are marked tardy at this time and must check in through the office.
• 2:15 PM - Students are dismissed from their classrooms to the busses and pickup.

The Fruit, Flower, and Vegetable Show has been a tradition for over 60 years here at Stowe. To celebrate our growing season in Northern Minnesota, we encourage all students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 to enter displays of Fruit, Flowers and/or Vegetables that students, friends, or family have grown in the area. Every year, each child takes great pride in whatever they bring, so please encourage them to enter something in the show. Students will be able to view the show with their classmates during the school day.

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE AT SCHOOL BEFORE 8:30AM FRIDAY.

If you do not have a garden to harvest from, feel free to have your student creatively decorate a store-bought item. Students, showcase your artistry!

If your student has a large entry, please assist them in bringing it in on Friday morning. We do have extra entry tags available in the lobby morning of.

Stowe partners with Duluth Kid's Closet to provide clothing and shoes for students in need. If you need a referral for Kid's Closet, please stop by the office (or send an email to kallie.riker@isd709.org). Once a referral is submitted from our end, please expect a call from Kid's Closet to schedule an appointment.

Duluth Public Schools is a proud partner of HDC to provide mental health services in school.

To register your child to receive therapy during school hours, please fill out an HDC referral form in the Stowe office, or send Ms. Riker an email (kallie.riker@isd709.org) to place the referral form in your student's backpack.

After the initial intake at the HDC office (this is an excused absence if it falls during a school day), students can attend following therapy sessions at school.

Please contact the nurse's office at 218-722-3965 ext. 3905. if you have any questions on the required immunizations per MN Law.

Girls on the Run practices begin this week! If your student is interested in joining, please send an email to Ms. Tokarczyk at karen.tokarczyk@isd709.org.

All 3rd-5th grade girls and non-binary kids are welcome at Girls on the Run Minnesota. We use the power of being active to prepare kids with critical life skills, like decision making and conflict resolution. Kids who join our program are able to improve their confidence, character, connection, and care.

Throughout our school, you will now see Ozaawibinesiik, the gold finch. She is the keeper of the Ojibwe language. Any place you see her, she will give you a translation of the room students are entering! Students, how many places can you spot Ozaawibinesiik?

Nathan Anderson, Principal

Kallie Riker, Administrative Assistant

Website: www.isd709.org/stowe-elementary

Location: 715 101st Avenue West, Duluth, MN, USA
Phone: 218.336.8965
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Stowe-Elementary-School/