The new school year is in full swing, and it's been fantastic to see everyone back in action. Our FastBridge district screeners for both reading and math are almost complete, and we’re excited to dive into the new ELA curriculum, Amplify CKLA. Students are already exploring a variety of genres, and it's always such a joy to witness their growth throughout the year.

September is a busy month with so much happening, and there are a few new changes along the way. Be sure to read through the newsletter to stay updated on important dates and hear from our wonderful staff.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out or stop by the office. We are here for you!

Here's to a fantastic school year!

Mrs. Stapp

"And, so together, they created a school they loved.”

Sept. 2: Labor Day- NO SCHOOL

Sept 4: PTO Meeting

BOE Room at 12pm

Sept 13: Field Day

Sept 16: BOE Meeting

BOE Room at 7pm

Sept 17: National IT Professional's Day

Sept 17: PTO Fundraiser Begins

Sept 18: PTO Shirt pick-up

6pm-8pm

Sept 18-20: Hearing, Vision, & Dental Screenings

Sept 24: Picture Day📸🧑‍🦱

Sept 25: Donuts with Grownups

Sept 25: Birthday Lunch in the Cafeteria

Sept 26: Grandparents’ Tea- Kindergarten

Sept 27: Staff Development- NO SCHOOL

Coming Up....

Oct. 2: School Custodian Appreciation Day

Oct. 9: Picture Retakes

Oct. 10: End of 1st Quarter

Oct. 11: Staff Work Day- NO SCHOOL

Oct. 16: National Boss' Day

Oct. 18: Staff Development: NO SCHOOL

Oct. 21: BOE Meeting

Oct. 21-25: Scholastic Book Fair

Oct. 22: Wichita Children's Theater Performance

Oct. 24: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-7:30pm

Oct. 25: Parent/Teacher Conferences 8am-4pm

Oct. 30: Birthday Lunch in the Cafeteria

Oct. 31: Kindergarten Pumpkin decorating

Oct. 31: Halloween Parade @2:45pm

• Dream vacation: Alaska
• When I was in grade school: Marge Moos was the school nurse
• Who inspires me the most: my kids :)
• My Favorite restaurant: Panera Bread
• On weekends I like to: Garden and bake/can
• My Favorite movie: Remember the Titans
• My Hidden talent is: love to make birthday cakes
• I cheer for the: Chiefs!

• Dream vacation: Turks and Caicos
• When I was in grade school: always being excited for Christmas break
• Who inspires me the most: my grandad!
• My favorite restaurant: Qdoba
• On the weekends: I like to spend with my boyfriend and friends
• My favorite movie: the sound of freedom
• My hidden talent: sometimes shake my eyes
• I cheer for the: The Colby Eagles

• Where would you go for a dream vacation: Maldives
• When I was in grade school: I wanted to play college basketball
• Who inspires me the most: My kids
• My Favorite restaurant: Anything if i don't have to cook
• On weekends I like to: Stay home
• My Favorite movie: Any good action/adventure movie
• My Hidden talent is: Juggling
• I cheer for the: Tarheels

• Where would you go for a Dream vacation: A secluded cabin on a lake
• When I was in grade school....not sure
• Who inspires me the most...not sure
• My Favorite restaurant....wherever everyone else wants to go
• On weekends I like to: Spend time with my family
• My Favorite movie: I prefer documentaries
• My Hidden talent is...not sure
• I cheer for the: K-State Wildcats

• Where would you go for a Dream vacation: Paris
• When I was in grade school....: I wanted to be a teacher
• Who inspires me the most...: My mom, she is the absolute best!!
• My Favorite restaurant....: Cheddars
• On weekends I like to....: Spend time with my family
• My Favorite movie....: In The Dark ( TV Show)
• My Hidden talent is...: Dancing
• I cheer for the...: Kansas City Chiefs

• Dream vacation: Bahamas
• When I in was in grade school: I was homeschooled by my mother
• Who inspires me the most: My fiancé
• My favorite restaurant: Sonic
• One the weekends: Stay home with my fiancé
• My favorite movie: Spider Man- Into The Spider Verse
• My hidden talent is: My drawing skills
• I cheer for the: Eagles

As you help your child make new friends, learn new concepts, and try new things, there are also some steps you can take to keep them healthy. This is important not only to prevent illness in your child, but also to make sure they attend as many school days as possible. Below are some tips to help keep your child healthy and learning this school year.

Protecting Physical Health

We have started teaching Second Step Curriculum in classrooms.

Second Step is a social emotional curriculum that has the goal to build success for students kindergarten through fourth grade. .”The programs help children learn social-emotional skills such as responsible decision-making, working together to solve problems, managing strong emotions, and getting along with others. These skills can help children succeed academically and socially.” The team is so excited to get to spend time each week in every classroom. Be sure to pay attention to Class Dojo for follow up HomeLink activities parents can do with their children to help reinforce these important concepts.

Feel free to read and learn more about Second Step! at https://www.secondstep.org/families

Mrs. Hamilton & Mrs. Hailey

Kindergarten

Kindergarten is excited to have Grandparents Tea again this school year. This has been an annual event that invited grandparents into our classrooms to meet the teacher and classmates. You don't want to miss it on September 26th!

1st Grade

We are thrilled to kick off the year with our new reading curriculum and can't wait to see the progress our students will make! We're starting with an exciting unit on Fables, where students will learn valuable lessons through these classic stories.

We look forward to a year of growth and discovery!

2nd Grade

We are super excited about our new team this year and would like to give a warm welcome to Bre Slipke and Shirley Arnberger! Our second graders are also loving the new CKLA Amplify curriculum. Not only are we enjoying it, but the students seem to be really engaged as well.

So far, we've been reviewing first grade skills, such as vowel and consonant sounds, to help our students become more fluent readers. We've had a great time exploring Fairy Tales and are now diving into Tall Tales. The students are getting the chance to listen to quality stories and discuss the components that make up each genre.

We're currently assessing students to best serve their reading needs, and it's truly been a fun adventure for everyone! We look forward to the months ahead and watching the incredible growth our students will make.

3rd Grade

September is going to be an exciting month for our third graders! We’ll be diving into cursive handwriting, enhancing math fluency in preparation for multiplication, and exploring animal traits and how they survive in their environments. It’s going to be a fun-filled month packed with unique third-grade experiences!

Keep an eye out for the first reading calendar, which will be coming home in clear "kiwi" bags soon!

Thank you for your continued support!

4th Grade

We’re excited to share that our fourth graders are diving into a new ELA unit all about the Middle Ages! They’ll explore fascinating aspects of this historical period, and we can’t wait to see their curiosity grow. In science, we’ll be investigating the concepts of momentum and force, engaging students in hands-on activities that make learning fun and meaningful.

It’s going to be a fantastic month of discovery and learning!

Colby Elementary is replacing the annual spring field day with a Fall Field Day.

Fall Field Day will be held on Friday, September 13th. This is a fun filled and

active day that the students look forward to every year.

During the month of September, Kindergarten through 2nd grade will focus on a

unit called “Building a Foundation” that incorporates locomotor skills and movement

concepts.

The 3rd and 4th graders will participate in a football unit. The students will

work on throwing, receiving, punting, and flag pulling skills.

Looking forward to another fun filled school year!

Mr. Miller

We’ve had a wonderful start to the school year, establishing our routines and diving into some exciting music lessons! Kindergarten through Third Grades are currently working on rhythms and exploring our classroom instruments. Meanwhile, Fourth Grade students will soon begin learning the fundamentals of playing the recorder.

I’m looking forward to a fun and musical year ahead!

The ESOL Department has been busy supporting our students in the classroom! Our three dedicated ESOL aides are working hard to help students navigate the English-speaking world, and we’re grateful for their efforts. Miss Abby, Mr. Martin, and Miss Savannah are providing invaluable support at the Grade School, and we feel fortunate to have them on our team!

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a successful year ahead.

I hope you all had a fantastic summer!

I enjoyed plenty of sunshine, pool days, and, of course, creating art! I was thrilled to see so many wonderful comments about your children's artwork displayed at the Prairie Museum and the 4H building at the Fair.

If your child’s art was kept over the summer, please feel free to stop by my classroom to pick it up. I’m excited for a year full of creativity, fun, and imagination.

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to another great year with your young artists!

Kindergarten, First, and Second Grades will enjoy both Activity Days and Book Days in the library! Activity Days will be on either Monday or Tuesday, depending on whether it's an "A" week or "B" week. During Activity Days, we'll read a book and engage in a related activity that ties into our lesson. Book Days will be on either Wednesday or Thursday, when students can check out one book from the library. They will have the book for a week and can exchange it for a new storybook on their next Book Day.

Third and Fourth Grades will start checking out two library books in September! One book will be their "reading" book, which is a chapter book at their reading level. The second book will be a "fun" book, which can be either a graphic novel or a nonfiction book. Alternatively, students may choose to check out two reading books.

Coming Soon: The Fall Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for October 21-25. Stay tuned for more details!

Sometimes the time in the cafeteria can be rushed. When sending packed lunches with your child that need to be heated, please consider ones that require less than 1 minute of microwave time.

Cafeteria Reminders....

We are a NUT SAFE school.

Breakfast for our Kindergarten - 4th Grade students is served until 8am. Be sure your child arrives with plenty of time to eat.

We are no longer selling milk cards. If your child would like to purchase a milk or an extra milk, student accounts will be charged by purchase.

No meals purchased at fast food outlets are to be consumed at mealtime in the cafeteria. If a food outlet items is brought to school it MUST NOT be brought to school in original containers.

Caffeinated beverages are NOT allowed in sack lunches or to be consumed in the cafeteria at any time

Email: hstapp@colbyeagles.org
Website: https://www.colbyeagles.org/o/colbyes
Location: 210 North Grant Avenue, Colby, KS, USA
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