**PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN UNTIL 12:20PM THAT DAY - PLEASE PLAN AHEAD - IF YOUR STUDENT ARRIVES PAST 12:20 PM, THEY WILL HAVE TO TAKE PHOTOS ON RETAKE DAY**

You should have already received communication from your student's classroom teacher(s) about scheduling conferences. Please double check your voicemail box, spam folder, and your child's take home folder if you have not heard about scheduling yet.

Our specialists that share buildings will be at Stowe the following days if you would like to have a conference with them.

Music - Brittany Roth - Tuesday, October 8th - brittany.roth@isd709.org

Library/Media - Brian Schilling - Thursday, October 10th - brian.schilling@isd709.org

Art - Erin Clark - Thursday, October 10th - erin.clark@isd709.org

There will be NO SCHOOL on the following dates.

Monday, October 14th - Teacher Professional Development

Thursday, October 17th - MEA Break

Friday, October 18th - MEA Break

CONFERENCE DINNER FOR TEACHERS...

We are providing dinner during teacher conferences on Tuesday, October 8th, and Thursday October 10th, and seeking donations. The first night is subs and salads. The second night is leftover subs, salads, and soups, perfect for fall weather. Deserts should also be included on the list. If you would like to donate, you can send an item to school with your student or drop it off.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084EA8AF2AA2F49-51410037-conference

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR...

The book fair will also be open the week of conferences, October 8th- October 11th and we need volunteers to help run the book fair! We have had a little difficulty getting volunteers in the past, so we hope that you will consider helping out so we can continue to do the book fair each year. It will be open during the school hours on Wednesday and Friday and after school during conferences on Tuesday and Thursday

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084EA8AF2AA2F49-51758391-fall

HAPPILY HAUNTED HIKE | TRUNK OR TREAT....

We are also hosting the Happily Haunted Hike Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, October 29th from 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm. It was a huge success last year despite it being cold and raining so we are looking forward to it again this year and crossing our fingers for good weather. Cars will be lined up in the parking lot on the side of the school by the bus doors. The hike will begin at 5 pm and then will end at the parking lot where the trunk or treat will begin at 5:30 pm. I would encourage vehicles to be lined up at 5 pm so you have time to decorate your car. If you need more time you are welcome to come early as well. If you are interested in hosting a vehicle we would love it if you joined this and please share the link with your classroom families as well as we would like to get as many cars as possible. It was so much fun last year and the community seemed to love it!!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084EA8AF2AA2F49-51668426-trunk

Attention parents, grandparents, community members and retired folks! We are excited to announce library volunteer experiences to help support our students' love of reading. Make a positive impact at Stowe Elementary and share your love of books. Tasks include shelving and organizing books, inventory, and creating bulletin boards and displays. If you are interested in volunteering, sign up at the following link https://tinyurl.com/stowelibrary. For more information, contact Mr. Schilling at brian.schilling@isd709.org or 218-336-8700 ext. 1042.

The trip every Stowe student waits for in their elementary career - Wolf Ridge! Our fifth graders went two weeks ago and had a great time.

We celebrated Walk, Bike, Roll to school day this past Wednesday! Thanks for walking with us!

The National Theatre for Children came to Stowe as a part of their "Hazard Heroes" series to teach our student about electrical safety.

Stowe partners with Duluth Kid's Closet to provide clothing and shoes for students in need. If you need a referral for Kid's Closet, please stop by the office (or send an email to kallie.riker@isd709.org). Once a referral is submitted from our end, please expect a call from Kid's Closet to schedule an appointment.

Duluth Public Schools is a proud partner of HDC to provide mental health services in school.

To register your child to receive therapy during school hours, please fill out an HDC referral form in the Stowe office, or send Ms. Riker an email (kallie.riker@isd709.org) to place the referral form in your student's backpack.

After the initial intake at the HDC office (this is an excused absence if it falls during a school day), students can attend following therapy sessions at school.

Please contact the nurse's office at 218-722-3965 ext. 3905. if you have any questions on the required immunizations per MN Law.

October 8 (Tues): Fall Conferences *After School Hours*

October 9 (Weds): PICTURE DAY!

October 10 (Thurs): Fall Conferences *After School Hours*

October 14 (Mon): NO SCHOOL - Teacher PD

October 17 & 18 (Thurs & Fri): NO SCHOOL - MEA Weekend

October 29 (Tues): Happily Haunted Hike & Trunk or Treat *After School Hours*

October 31 (Thurs): Halloween Parade

November 8 (Fri): PICTURE RETAKE DAY!

November 27-29 (Weds-Fri): NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess

December 23 - January 1: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess

St. Louis County Community Action - October Events

Stowe Elementary School

Nathan Anderson, Principal

Kallie Riker, Administrative Assistant

Website: www.isd709.org/stowe-elementary

Location: 715 101st Avenue West, Duluth, MN, USA
Phone: 218.336.8965
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Stowe-Elementary-School/