As we gear up for Staff Appreciation Week from May 6th to May 10th, we're excited to highlight the phenomenal work of our dedicated teachers and staff members who go above and beyond every day to support our students' growth and success.

This year, we're inviting our school community and families to join us in showing our gratitude by participating in a special initiative: writing notes of thanks to our exceptional teachers and staff. A simple note of appreciation can go a long way in acknowledging their hard work, dedication, and the positive impact they have on our children's lives.

Whether it's a heartfelt thank-you for their endless encouragement, a note highlighting a memorable moment in the classroom, or a message of appreciation for their unwavering support, every gesture will surely brighten their day and remind them why they chose this profession.

Let's come together as a community to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for our amazing teachers and staff members. Together, we can make this Staff Appreciation Week truly special and unforgettable!

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in celebrating the incredible individuals who make our school a wonderful place to learn and grow.

May

May 1 - Afterschool Program - Last Day Session #6

May 2 - Dough Night

May 2 - 5th Grade Field Trip - Eagle Island State Park

May 3 - School Lunch Hero Day

May 6-10 - National Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6 - National Nurses Appreciation Day

May 8 - 5th Grade Field Trip - Fishing

May 8 - 2nd Grade Field Trip - Lake Lowell

May 7, 9, & 10 - Kindergarten Music Concerts

May 14 - PTO Meeting 5:30

May 15 - Kindergarten Field Trip - Boise Zoo

May 15- 5th Grade visit EMS

MAy 17- Class Birthday Celebrations

May 20 - 1st Grade Field Trip - Boise Zoo

May 21 - Core Value Awards Assembly

May 21 - 5th Grade Celebration 6:30 pm - Gym

May 22 - Field Day

May 24 - Last Day of School

We will have a few yearbooks still available to purchase. Money can be turned into the office on a first come, first serve basis until sold out. Sorry, no holds.

The Little Huskies Preschool is now accepting applications for next year–the 2024-2025 school year. This is a FREE preschool program funded through a grant.

Hurry and secure your spot! Classes fill up, with only 18 students per class and a total of 36 spots available. The application can be downloaded from the district website at the link below

https://www.emmettschools.org/.../little-huskies-preschool

To prevent the “summer slide” and keep students learning this summer, enroll them in a summer reading program at your local library! They can work towards a summer reading goal and earn prizes as they go!

The end of the school year is in sight! This can be a stressful time for some families as students will now be at home or need a place to go while parents are working. Plan simple activities after work to spend time together, things like picnics or walks around the neighborhood. Watch for information on the summer lunch program.

Have a great summer!

Please check at home for any Library Books. All Library Books are Due by May 10th.

Donate your gently used clothes and shoes to the Collection Bin that is located in the Southeast Corner of the Visitor Parking Lot. ECO World will be donating the items to local nonprofits. Our school will receive .04 cents per pound of the items that are donated.

We want your student at school! Attendance is so important to learning. A student who misses a single day loses 20% of the learning from that week.

Here are a few things to remember:

*Call the office or email sbeattendance@isd221.net to excuse your child if they are absent for any reason.

*If your child goes to the doctor, please ask for a note and submit it to the school. A doctor’s note will exempt an absence.

*We appreciate you calling the school and letting us know when your child is sick. While we mark the absence as excused, it is NOT exempt. These absences still count as absences.

• Please call in Transportation Changes to the office @ 208-365-0877 by 2:50 pm / Fridays 1:45 pm.
• If you need to check out your child during recess, we kindly request that you wait until the recess concludes or arrive before recess. This supports the safety of all students, as our duty staff can then focus on their designated supervision areas without any distractions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
  

Sign up Today for the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. A Parent Portal Account will give you access to pay for Lunches Online, view Student Attendance, view Student Grades (4th and 5th Grades), and receive School Correspondence. Call the School Office to be signed up and you will receive your User Name and Password to get started then you can download and use the mobile app.

When pulling up in the pick up line DO NOT exit the car, if your student needs extra help, park in the lot closest to the school. This is safest method for all students and keeps the traffic flowing and from gathering on Idaho Blvd.

We ask that parents not park in the staff parking that is located on the corner of Idaho and Mesa so students and parents are not crossing traffic and in between moving cars.

Thanks again for helping us keep our students safe!

• Email the PTO at ptoshadowbutte@gmail.com with any curiosities or suggestions you have.
• Stay up to date with PTO volunteer opportunities and event reminders on our social platforms.
• Sign up to receive text messages from the PTO for events, activities, reminders, and more!
• Check our webpage on the Shadow Butte website as a resource for getting involved.

Join our PTO texting platform through Remind to receive texts for updates & more!

Stay in the loop with all things PTO! Get instant updates, event reminders, and exciting news delivered straight to your phone.

Want to play a key role in shaping the future of our school's community?

The Shadow Butte PTO is looking for dedicated individuals to join our leadership team for the 2024-2025 school year!

Positions Available:

President

Lead the PTO in its mission to support the school, oversee meetings, and coordinate with the school admin team.

Vice President

Assist the President in their duties and step in when needed, while also taking on special projects as assigned.

Secretary

Keep accurate records of PTO meetings and activities, manage communication, and handle correspondence.

Treasurer

Manage the organization's finances, including budgeting, record-keeping, and financial reporting.

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Develop and implement strategies to promote PTO events, initiatives, and fundraisers, while also managing social media and other communication channels.

If you're passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you! Reach out to the PTO at ptoshadowbutte@gmail.com or direct message us and let us know you're interested. We'll be taking nominations at our May PTO Board meeting!

Penny Wars is coming to an end soon!

How it Works:

• Penny Wars is a competition between all the grades through a change drive (proceeds go back to the SB PTO). Labeled jugs will be in the foyer of the school labeled by the class grades.
• Each penny is worth 1 point. Students can also add dollar bills to increase the points.
• Silver coins are worth negative points according to their value. These are put in the jars of other classes with the goal of neutralizing the points they gained from their pennies, i.e., quarter = -25 points.
• During the war and at the end, the PTO adds up how many pennies are in each jar and then subtracts the value of silver coins in the same jar.

The class with the highest total points, after the silver coins have been subtracted, is deemed the winner. The winning class will get an ice cream party.

Shadow Butte students can sell Dutch Bros gift cards to celebrate this new business in town!

The student with the most monetary sales will win a Nintendo Switch donated by Valor Health!

20% of all gift cards sold will be donated to the Shadow Butte PTO!

Can't make it in person?

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Join by phone

(US) +1 316-512-3693

PIN: 558990286

Calling all Shadow Butte pizza-loving parents!

Mark your calendars for our next Dough Night!

By indulging in your favorite pizza, you're not only treating your taste buds but also supporting the PTO. Yep, you read that right – 5% of the proceeds of the sales go directly back to our fantastic PTO, helping to fund exciting initiatives and activities for our awesome Huskies!

Since September 2023-March 2024 Dough Night has raised $1,059.07 for the PTO!🍕

Did you know Box Tops are still a thing?!

Take your Box Tops game to the next level and say goodbye to snipping and clipping and say hello to the improved way to fundraise with virtual Box Tops!

Step 1: Hop onto your smartphone or tablet and download the Box Top app on the App Store or through Google Play.

Step 2: Choose Shadow Butte as your school.

Step 3: Scan your store receipt (the app will automatically identify participating products and instantly add cash to Shadow Butte's earnings online).

Each participating product you purchase means more Box Tops earned for the Shadow Butte PTO. It's like turning your groceries into gold for our school.

Together, we can turn everyday receipts into extraordinary opportunities for our kids with the funds we raise collectively. For more assistance, check out these resources:

• Box Tops website: https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/how-to-earn
• About Box Tops video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh94b2BvFK4
• How to scan video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-bNcykyK5Y

The PTO is selling Huskie shirts and hats. Just drop into the office and let them know you're interested in purchasing items.