SEPTEMBER

• Wed. Sept 4th - PICTURE DAY (more info below)
• Tues. Sept. 10th Curriculum Night (Kinder, 1st, and 2nd Grade) 6:30-7:30 PM
• Tues. Sept. 10th PTO Meeting immediately following Curriculum Night (more info below)
• Wed. Sept. 11th Curriculum Night (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade) 6:30-7:30 PM
• Wed. Sept 25th EARLY RELEASE - Student Dismissal at 2:35pm
• Fri. Sept. 27th PTO's Level Up Family Fun Night 6-7:30 PM (more info below)
  

OCTOBER

• Tues. Oct 1st PTO fundraising Dine out at Culvers (see more information below)

• Tues. Oct 8th - PTO Meeting 7:00pm in the LRC
• Wed. Oct 9th - Tekakwitha Woods Walk during PE
• Thurs. Oct 10th Parent Teacher Conferences
• Fri. Oct 11th - Parent Teacher Conferences
• Mon. Oct 14th - Columbus Day - NO SCHOOL
• Sat. Oct 19th Run Club 5K at Mount Saint Mary Park 8:00 am
• Sat. Oct 19th PTO Trunk or Treat 1:00-3:00pm
• Thurs Oct 24th - PICTURE RETAKES
• Wed. Oct 30th - Early Release - 2:35 DISMISSAL

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Picture Day is 09/04/2024, mark your calendar! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Ordering online is easy, click this link

• Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade: Tuesday, Sept. 10th 6:30-7:30
• 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade: Wednesday, Sept. 11th 6:30-7:30

Our teachers are excited to welcome all parents/guardians into the school and classrooms so that you can learn more about what will take place in your child's grade level and classroom this school year. Each teacher or grade level team will have two rounds of their presentation. This will allow you to visit multiple classrooms if you have children in different grades.

• Presentation A: 6:30-6:55

• Presentation B: 7:00-7:25

Be sure to arrive at a time that allows you to engage in one or the other presentation.

The presentations are designed for parents/guardians. We would encourage you to use any childcare at home; however, please don't let that stop you from coming. We will have staff-supervised play and crafts available in the gym and half of the cafeteria.

See you all next week!

**Families Helping Families: Building a Community of Kindness**

At Anderson School, we've witnessed something truly special: families helping families, neighbors supporting one another, and adults teaching children the value of generosity. These acts of kindness are what make our Anderson community so unique. Now, we have a chance to add a little extra "sweetness" to our Sunshine Fund.

**What is the Sunshine Fund?**

The Sunshine Fund is a lifeline for Anderson families in need. Whether it's providing a child with new shoes, school supplies, or winter essentials like coats, gloves, and hats, this fund makes a tangible difference. It also helps families who have recently welcomed foster children into their homes, offering support with necessities like sheets, towels, clothing, and toiletries. The Sunshine Fund is all about the Anderson community coming together to lift one another up.

**How Can You Contribute?**

There are a couple of easy and fun ways to get involved:

1. **Donate via Pushcoin:** Starting this Friday, September 6th, you can contribute directly to the Sunshine Fund through a Pushcoin link. (Checks can also be made out to CUSD 303 and add Anderson Sunshine Fund on the memo line.)

2. **Host a Lemonade Stand:** Get the kids involved by setting up a lemonade stand in your neighborhood. Click here to sign up and receive a free lemonade stand kit, generously donated by local organizations and ministries. The kit includes a lemonade mix, cups, a pitcher, a stirring stick, and a customizable poster. Imagine every street corner filled with lemonade stands, each one contributing to the Anderson Community Sunshine Fund.

Together, we can continue to build a community where kindness flourishes and families support one another.

The purpose of this Google Form is to help Anderson School families connect by collecting and organizing contact information that you may want to share with other families. We often receive requests from parents looking to connect with others in their child's class for organizing playdates, planning birthday parties, or sending thank you notes.

Please take a moment to fill out the questions below. You can share as much or as little information as you're comfortable with. The details you provide will be compiled into a view-only spreadsheet that will be accessible to all Anderson School families.

We're barking with excitement to share some fantastic news with our Anderson families! Prepare for tails wagging and hearts melting because we're welcoming a very special returning guest to our school – Andy Agador Spartacus, a certified therapy dog from Pet Partners, along with his wonderful handler, Janine!

Starting this Friday, September 6th and every Friday thereafter, Andy and Janine will be hanging out in our LRC for teachers and students to visit. Students will have the delightful opportunity to spend time with Andy in a cozy reading corner, where they can snuggle up with a good book and share the joy of reading with their furry friend.

We're hoping to create a warm and inviting environment where as many students as possible can connect and engage with Andy over the coming months. However, we understand that some families may have concerns, such as allergies. If you prefer your child not to have any interaction with Andy, please email Mr. Jarot at nathan.jarot@d303.org.

Mark your calendars because Andy's first visit is scheduled for Friday, September 6! Get ready for some paws-itively wonderful moments at Anderson Elementary!

This site is new this school year and has a lot of helpful information to stay connected with all things Anderson PTO.

The PTO would like to thank all the families who made it to our picnic last week! The weather was perfect, the kids all had fun, and Mr. Jarot spoke a lot about the genuine joy our students showed coming back to school. Please join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10 right after curriculum night. We would love to see you there!

It’s a new school year so we have new Anderson spirit wear for you! Please order by 9/15 using the link below and make sure to put your student’s name in the special instructions box. Part of the proceeds will go directly back to the Anderson PTO as well. So, show your school spirit while helping to support Anderson and the PTO! Thank you!

https://www.companycasuals.com/AndersonElementary/start.jsp

Always feel free to call our school office with any question... big or small. (331)228-3300

or

Email the Principal, Mr. Jarot, at nathan.jarot@d303.org

We are happy to help!

Email: nathan.jarot@d303.org
Website: https://anderson.d303.org/
Location: 35W071 Villa Maria Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-3300