I am thrilled to announce an exciting milestone approaching in our school journey! On Monday, February 12th, we will commemorate our 100th day of school, a momentous occasion filled with joy and achievement. To make this day even more special, we invite our students to embrace their inner centenarians by dressing up as if they're 100 years old. It's sure to be a day filled with laughter, creativity, and fond memories. We encourage you to capture these priceless moments and share them with us. Please send your photos to kdixon@isd221.net, and next month, we'll feature them in our newsletter for the entire school community to relish. Your support in nurturing your child's educational journey means the world to us, and infusing it with some fun along the way makes it even more enriching. Thank you for being part of this wonderful celebration!

Principal Jodie Farnsworth

FEBRUARY

February 1 - Domino's Dough Night

February 2 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development

February 6-10 - National School Counseling Week

February 7 - Afterschool Program - Session #4

February 7 - Chocolate Fundraiser Money Due

February 8 - 100th Day of School

February 12 - 16 - Kindness Week

February 14 - Afterschool Program - Last Day of Session #4

February 19 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day

February 20 - PTO Meeting 5:30

February 21 - Afterschool Program - First Day Session #5

February 23 - Class Birthday Celebrations 1:30

February 28 - Afterschool Program

February 28 - Wagon's Ho

Looking Ahead...

March 1 - Literacy Night 5:30 - 7:30 pm

March 6 - Afterschool Program

March 7 - Domino's Dough Night

Money is now Due for the Chocolate Fundraiser. Please get any remaining balances taken care of ASAP!

Thank you for all the support with this Fundraiser. More details to come of our final count...

Teaching your child body safety rules is a critical preventative measure against child abuse. Teach them the difference between safe and unsafe touch, safe and unsafe secrets, and who are safe people they can go to for help and support.

Kindness Week is February 12-16 this year. The American Psychological Association states that acts of generosity benefit not only the recipients but also the happiness and well-being of the person offering kindness.

Everyday during announcements our students are given a kind action they can perform that day. It is never anything big or elaborate, just something they can do to try to make someone's day better. During Kindness Week this year, try something to show kindness to those around you. Here are 10 random acts of kindness you could do:

1. Offer to help a neighbor with chores or errands.

2. Pay for someone's meal or coffee.

3. Leave a kind note for someone to find.

4. Volunteer at a local charity, homeless shelter, animal shelter, or other nonprofit organization.

5. Donate items to a shelter or food bank.

6. Offer to give someone a ride or help with transportation.

7. Listen and offer support to someone who needs it.

8. Compliment a stranger and make them smile.

9. Hold the door open for someone or offer assistance when their hands are full.

10. Write a positive review or recommendation for a local business or service provider.

February Reading Logs have been sent home! We are doing a fun twist for this month. We invite you to join your child in the joy of reading, whether you read to them or listen to their reading. Let's nurture a love for reading together because what better way to enjoy stories and spark a love for books than with your loved ones by your side! Happy reading adventures!

Reminder:

Roaring Readers are due by March 12th

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.

Attendance is very important to ensure students are learning grade level concepts. Please bring students on time and every day. Call the office or email sbeattendance@isd221.net to excuse your child if they are absent for any reason. If doctor appointments are necessary during the school day, please bring a doctor's note for our records. We appreciate your help!

• If there are changes on how your children will be going home at the end of the day, those changes must be called into the office at 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.

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Calling all Shadow Butte pizza-loving parents!

Mark your calendars for our next Dough Night on Thursday, February 1st!

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!

Last month we made $651! 🍕

5th Grade Celebration 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

We are so excited for our 2nd annual 5th Grade Celebration on May 21st.

5th grade parents, be on the lookout for more information in the coming months!

Last month we made $96.10! 🥫

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

Buy Huskie Gear at Shadow Butte!

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