November:

11/7 Family/Teacher Conferences

11/11 No School/Veterans Day Observed

11/27-29 - No School/Thanksgiving Break

In Physical Education, students have been working on cooperation and teamwork. K-2 students worked with partners on throw and catch skills, then in groups of 3 to build "castles" together. Grades 3 and 4 continue to work through team building activities. One photo shows 4th grade students collaborating and making a plan before playing the game, "Capture the Footballs".

In First Grade, we have been learning all about the season of fall! We’ve discussed how the leaves change color, the weather cools and all the different fall activities we can do with our friends and families.

On October 31st, all the first grade classes celebrated the fall season by wearing costumes to school and having class Harvest Parties. The day started with a Costume Parade through the school where students proudly showcased their fantastic costumes. From book characters to fuzzy animals, each child brought their own unique twist to the fall theme. Students read, Spookly the Square Pumpkin and learned how being different is a strength and used candy corn to practice our addition and subtraction strategies to 10. We ended the day with Harvest Parties where we had healthy snacks, a few sweet treats and played fall games!

A huge thank you to all the volunteers and parents who helped make our day extra special! Your support was invaluable, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We look forward to more fun-filled events this year!

FamilyTrips

We understand the importance of education and the role that school plays in your children's development. However, we also believe that family trips offer opportunities for connection, exploration, and making lasting memories together. These experiences can enrich your child's understanding of the world, providing lessons that go beyond the classroom. Balancing school commitments with quality time spent as a family is essential for fostering strong relationships and creating cherished moments.

Please note the excerpt from the district's Attendance Policy below when taking family trips:

Family Trips/Educational Opportunities

The school Principal or his/her designee may also grant an excused absence for family trips, under the following conditions:

1. Parents are required to provide, in writing, a note to the Principal at least two weeks prior to the trip explaining the reason for the absence, including why and for how long the student will be absent due to the trip.
2. The Principal must make a determination and will provide written notification of his/her decision to the parent in advance of the trip.

FAQ's for Free and Reduced Price School Meals

Instructions for Completing the Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals

2024-25 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals - COVER PAGE

2024-25 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals

All volunteers, chaperones, and substitute teachers must complete a background check and be fingerprinted. If you intend to volunteer for any of these opportunities, please contact the district office for an appointment ASAP. If you have already had your fingerprints done through the school in previous years and have volunteered within the last year, you do not need to have them done again.

You will have to complete the two Vector training courses yearly: Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention for Schools (K-12) and Preventing Workplace Harassment for Employees. Follow this link for directions to the online trainings: Training Directions.

Parents may add funds to their students' My School Bucks account. More information regarding My School Bucks can be found on the District's website: https://www.sau26.org/Page/6187. Information can also be found in the beginning of the year paperwork that will be sent home.