OCTOBER

• Sat. Oct 19th Run Club 5K at Mount Saint Mary Park 8:00 am
• Sat. Oct 19th PTO Trunk or Treat 1:00-3:00pm
• Thurs Oct 24th - PICTURE RETAKES
• Wed. Oct 30th - Early Release - 2:35 DISMISSAL
• Thurs. October 31st - Halloween Parade and room parties

NOVEMBER:

• Tues. Nov 5th - Election Day - NO SCHOOL
• Fri. Nov 8th - End of First Trimester
• Tues. Nov 12th - PTO Meeting at 7:00 in the LRC
• Wed. Nov 13th - Tekakwitha Woods Walk during PE
• Wed. Nov 20th - Report Cards available in HAC
• Wed. Nov 20th EARLY RELEASE at 2:35pm
• Mon Nov 25th - Fri Nov 29th - THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL

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**COSTUME PARADE**

Join us on Thursday, October 31st, from 2:00 to 2:20 PM for Anderson School’s Halloween Costume Parade—a fun-filled celebration of all things fall! If your child would like to participate, they are welcome to bring a simple costume to school. Teachers will provide time for students to change before the parade begins. Please ensure that costumes are easy for your child to put on by themselves and can fit comfortably through doorways. Large inflatable costumes are not permitted; save those for trick-or-treating at home. Also, please avoid any violent or frightening themes—no blood, guts, weapons, or scary wounds—as we want to be mindful of our younger students who may be sensitive to certain costumes.

Parents, guardians, and grandparents are invited to join the fun! The parade will make its way outside to the back of the school, with cones marking the route. We look forward to seeing you there, ready for an overload of cuteness!

**CLASSROOM PARTIES**

After the parade, each classroom will celebrate the hard work students have put in since the start of the school year with a party on Thursday, October 31st (approximately 2:40–3:20 PM, though times may vary by grade level). Teachers may request parent volunteers to help plan, host, or assist during the event. Look for details from your child’s teacher regarding party plans. For safety and smooth dismissal, we strongly encourage all students to use their regular transportation home.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

• Please remember that all volunteers must bring a current driver’s license or state ID to comply with D303's security check procedures before entering the building.
• Only volunteers who have signed up with the teacher are permitted to attend the party—this is not an "open house" event.
• If you prefer that your child not participate in the costume parade or classroom party, simply inform their teacher. We will have a fun alternative activity available in the library for them.

We can’t wait for a day of fun, creativity, and community celebration!

Premier Martial Arts is teaming up with Anderson Elementary to offer an introduction to martial arts Karate Club!

KARATE CLUB is an 8-week afterschool program and will cover:

• Focus and Concentration
• Respect and Discipline
• Physical Fitness
• Character Development
• Confidence

Wednesdays: Nov, 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18. Jan. 8, 15 (3:25-4:25 PM) Anderson Gym

Our mission is to empower children's lives THROUGH using martial arts. Tracking character development as well as physical fitness the true goal is to teach them life lessons that will improve their schoolwork and relationships at home.

Karate Club Registration is $75:

• Includes all 8 weeks
• Uniform T-Shirt
• Uniform Belt
• Belt Test/Graduation Ceremony hosted at Premier Martial Arts where students will get their certificate and break a board in front of their family!

*Registration is only open to Anderson Elementary students

This site is new this school year and has a lot of helpful information to stay connected with all things Anderson PTO.

Let's show Mr. Jarot had truly great he is! Have you student(s) print this out (simply click on the image), decorate it, and turn it in to the main office any time this month.

Looking for an easy way to volunteer? Click on the link to see how you can help make this year's Trunk or Treat event the very best for our families!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45ADAD22A6FA7-44443127-trunk?useFullSite=true#/

Interested in participating in the trunk decorating contest?

We would love for more families to sign up their cars for our Trunk or Treat event in a couple weeks as we only have a handful so far! You decorate your trunk and we provide the candy. You can have a simple game at your trunk or you can just have a cool decoration! And you can still enjoy the event; you don’t need to stay at your trunk the whole time. You can feel free to walk around to trunk or treat anytime with your family and just leave a bowl of candy out at your car! Sign up with the google doc below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBoUCDoq9247dswu7PGjnQpcwhBwaaRFY37d8Z7w_dc7PK7g/viewform

Always feel free to call our school office with any question... big or small. (331)228-3300

or

Email the Principal, Mr. Jarot, at nathan.jarot@d303.org

We are happy to help!

Email: nathan.jarot@d303.org
Website: https://anderson.d303.org/
Location: 35W071 Villa Maria Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-3300