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SIMPSON NEWS

Simpson Elementary School: October 2024 Edition

SIMPSON NEWSSimpson Elementary School: October 2024 Edition

October is National School Principals’ Month!

Thank you, Mr. Cady, for all you do for the staff, students, and community of Montesano!

Bulldogs of the Month

Each month, Simpson students focus on developing specific character traits. Students learn what it looks like to exhibit these traits and are recognized for demonstrating them inside and outside of the classroom. September's character trait was "positivity." Congratulations to September's Bulldogs of the Month: Karson O., Logan N., Audrey E., Adison C., McKenna L., Nora R., Adelynn M., Scarlett Z., Zayleigh O., Melanie C., Avery J., Rosaly C., Alexis A., Tyson J., Aynslee M., Ryan S., and Emily W.


Students will focus on "respect" as the character trait for the month of October.

Lunch Menu

Halloween

The Great ShakeOut

At 10:17 a.m. on 10/17, Simpson students will participate in The Great ShakeOut to practice how to protect themselves during an earthquake. In most situations, if you feel shaking or get an earthquake alert, immediately: DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON. Click here to learn more about earthquake safety.

PTO Family Fun Night

The Montesano PTO is hosting a Glow Party Family Fun Night on Thursday, October 24, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Simpson Elementary School. There will be music, games, a costume contest, face painting, and more! Visit the Montesano PTO Facebook page for more details!

School Pictures are Ready!

School pictures are now available! View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login using these details:

  • SIMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Event Code: FE107824
  • Skyward Student ID

Bring a Jacket!

The weather is changing and mornings can be quite chilly! Please make sure your child brings a jacket or coat with them to school. Students spend time outside daily, even on rainy days, unless there is severe inclement weather.

Attendance Reporting

If your child is absent, please excuse the absence in one of the following ways:

  • Report the absence online via Skyward Family Access;
  • Email the school office;
  • Call the school office at 360-249-4331.


All absences should be excused within 24 hours. Acceptable excuses for student absences include: illness, medical/dental appointments, family emergency, bereavement, and religious occasions. Other reasons may be excused at the discretion of the school principal.


There is more emphasis by Grays Harbor County Juvenile Court to focus on truancy petitions for younger school age children than in previous years. If your child is struggling to come to school on a regular basis, please reach out to the school office or your child's teacher so we can work together to improve attendance.

November Conferences

Parent/teacher conferences will take place November 5, 6, 7, and 8. There will be early release on these days to allow for conference appointments. These meetings will be an opportunity to discuss your child's progress with his/her teacher. More information will be sent home soon.

Dates to Remember

October 11:

No School, Teacher Training Day


October 17:

The Great Shakeout


November 1:

Early Release, 12:10 p.m.


November 5-8:

Early Release, 12:10 p.m. - Parent/Teacher Conferences


November 11:

No School, Veterans Day


November 20:

Picture Retake Day & Class Pictures


November 27:

Early Release, 12:10 p.m.


November 28-29:

No School, Thanksgiving Break

Contact Us

Phone: 360-249-4331

Fax: 360-841-7528

Location: 519 West Simpson Avenue Montesano, WA 98563

Email: simpsonskyward@monteschools.org

Website: www.http://www.monteschools.org/simpson-elementary

Simpson Elementary School