Elementary Newsletter September 19th 2022
This week marks the Fall Equinox. While the temperatures are still reminding us of those summer days, the sun sets a little earlier each day. This week will mark the official end of summer and we enter a time of change for our season. It also marks a change in our school year. We are still building relationships and finishing initial baseline assessments, but are now engaging in richer curriculum and learning. I have been proud of the stakeholders of this building. Students have been working hard. Teachers have been going the extra mile to support our students. Families have been wonderful partners in this whole process. I am excited to see continued growth in the coming weeks!
Policy remindersThis was sent out last week, but please adhere to the following building policies:
At arrival time for the Elementary Building we are asking families to let their kids walk in on their own. You are able to enter the front to discuss something with the office or nurse, but to empower our kids to navigate their building while also alleviating congestion, we ask that you no longer walk your student to the cafeteria or classroom.
Please do not drop your kids off unattended before 8:00 in the morning. Our doors open at that time.
Please do not block or park in handicap spots. We need these spots to be clear for those who have tagged cars.
Fundraiser
The TJ's Pizza fundraiser forms are due today! Get those in if you haven't already!
Library News
There is a new government benefit to help families afford internet service. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), provides eligible households with a discount on internet services and devices. You qualify if you (or someone in your household) participates in at least one of these programs:
Free and reduced-price school lunch
Medicaid, WIC, SNAP, EBT
SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance
Lifeline
And more
OR
Your household income is at or below a certain amount (e.g. $55,500/year for a family of four, $27,180/year for an individual).
Click on the link www.GetMyInternet.org to find out more or to apply!
Upcoming Dates
September 6-September 22: DRA Window
September 23: PD Day - NO SCHOOL for students
October 6-10: Fall Break - NO SCHOOL
October 11: 5:30p Family Night Smoking Barrels - 5641 S Kingshighway
October 19: End of 1st Quarter
October 22: Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat
Please see the attached flyers for upcoming events as well!
Thanks and have a great week!
--
Tyson Strickler
Elementary School Principal
Supporting the curious and empowered learner since 2000
National School of Character