Now-Nov. 8 - Holiday Assistance Requests

October 14-25 - Diaper Drive

October 25 - STMS Spooktacular

October 25-31 - Red Ribbon Week

October 31 - Halloween Parties & Parade

November 5 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day for Teachers

November 7 - Picture Retakes

November 11 - 4th Grade Veterans Day Program

November 20 - PTO Meeting

Do you need help this holiday season? Fill out the form to request assistance from our Star Elementary Giving Tree. Deadline for requests is November 8, 2024.

Scan the QR code or click on the QR code for an online link.

Information will be coming soon for those who would like to donate to the Holiday Assistance Giving Tree!

Star Elementary will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week Friday, October 25 - Thursday, October 31. Each day will have a movie theme, and students can choose to dress up if they would like. No masks and please be sure outfits are appropriate for school and will not distract from learning! Help us celebrate being Drug Free.

Schedule for Thursday, October 31st Parties & Parade:

2:45 - Classroom parties begin

3:15 - Parade begins

3:35ish - Parade ends

3:55 Dismissal

If you are volunteering for a classroom party, or coming to watch the parade, please check in at the office. Be sure to bring your ID for check in to participate in the parties and parade. Those wanting to take a student after the parade must check the child out through the classroom teacher! Please follow these guidelines as they are in place for the safety of our students.

There will be no school for students on Tuesday, November 5. Teachers will be attending Professional Development opportunities and extending their learning.

Picture Retakes will be on Thursday, November 7th. If you missed picture day, would like to retake pictures, or you are new to the school and didn't your picture taken, please be prepared and dress appropriately. You may scan the QR code or click on it for online ordering.

4th grade students will be performing on Monday, November 11th at 10:00am. Our music teacher, Mrs. Benischek, has been working hard with our students to prepare for this performance. More information will be coming as we get closer to the event.

Counselor Caboodle

Hi! My name is Summer Ash. This is my 2nd year at Star Elementary and 4th year as a counselor. Prior to counseling, I was a teacher for 22 years. Over the course of the year, I will be teaching your student(s) lessons approximately once a month during library specials time. I will also be starting small groups for kids who may benefit from a peer group experience. Group topics will be chosen based on need. I have an office in the main hallway where students can drop in or fill out a request slip to see me if they are having a hard day. I love being a school counselor and truly enjoy helping and getting to know students. I am excited for the new school year, and I hope our Star families are too.

Please feel free to contact me at any time via phone or email with questions or concerns. I look forward to meeting you! ash.summer@westada.org or 208-855-4110

Reminder: Please be aware of school arrival and start times. We have many students arriving to school early when there is no supervision. This is a safety concern when students are on the playground before our duties are out and ready to supervise. If your kiddos walk to school, please help guide them on when they should leave the house to arrive to school at the appropriate time. We appreciate your support in keeping our kiddos safe!

Below is a reminder of arrival and start times.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: Arrival is no earlier than 8:45; Bell rings at 9:05; Tardy Bell rings at 9:10

Wednesday: Late start! Arrival is no earlier than 9:00; Bell rings at 9:20; Tardy Bell rings at 9:25

When dropping off your student in the morning, please use the drop-off lane in front of the school (in front of the new addition). Please pull all the way forward to drop your child off between the asphalt drive and the front of the drop-off lane. If students are dropped off as we enter the parking lot, it is a safety concern. Please have everything ready to go and say your goodbyes quickly, otherwise our drop off lane will get backed up onto Star Road. See photo map below.

If you want to walk your child up to the school doors, you will need to park in a parking space or across the street in the park. Please use crosswalks when walking your child across the street and parking lot. All goodbyes will need to be said outside.

When picking up your student at the end of the day, students and parents should have a prearranged and agreed upon location to meet. If you use the pick-up lane (same as the drop-off lane) you must pull all the way forward and remain in your car and meet your student at your car between the asphalt drive and the front of the pick-up lane. Traffic can get backed up all the way to State Street, so we must be diligent in following our procedures. See photo map below.

If you would like to walk up to meet them, please park in a parking space in the school parking lot or in the park across the street. For the safety of our students the city of Star, ACHD, Ada County Sheriff’s Department and the school ask that we do not park on Star Road in front of the school or between the school and the new subdivision immediately to our north.

If you have a change in the way your child(ren) are getting home, please call the office before 3:15pm. The office gets extremely busy at the end of the day, and we cannot guarantee to get a message to students after 3:15pm.

West Ada has revised the Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy. Please read the following information to understand the policy. You can also find the policy through the West Ada website or by clicking this link: View Administrative Regulation 0502.80-AR(1): Cell Phone and Personal Electronic Devices - - AR(01) (eboardsolutions.com)

Purpose: This Administrative Regulation aims to establish robust guidelines for implementing policy 502.80 – Cell Phone and Personal Electronic Devices. It strictly prohibits the use of cell phones and personal electronic devices during instructional periods unless explicitly authorized and mandates that students not have cell phones or other personal electronic devices on their person to minimize distractions and cultivate an undistracted learning atmosphere.

Scope: This regulation is applicable to all students within the West Ada School District.

Devices must be powered off before being placed in the Designated Storage Area. This practice promotes an environment conducive to academic engagement and reduces disruptions. Teachers may opt to designate a responsible student or establish a rotation system for collecting devices, ensuring a smooth and timely process while fostering a sense of accountability among students for their belongings.

Smartwatches and other wearables are specifically exempted from the requirement to be placed in a "Designated Storage Area", but must be powered down during instructional time. Any use of or distractions created as a result of powered wearable devices will be subject to disciplinary action.

Exceptions: Occasionally, teachers may permit the limited use of electronic devices strictly for educational purposes during class/instructional time, provided that clear guidelines are communicated to students. In cases of emergency necessitating immediate access to electronic devices, the teacher may address them on a case-by-case basis, exercising discretion. It's important to note that this Administrative Regulation does not pertain to school-issued tablets or laptops, nor to equipment specified in an individual student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP), English Learning Plan (ELP), 504 Plan, Health Services Plan, or any other health accommodations.

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A new application needs to be submitted each school year. Benefits do not carry over from the previous year.

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