Just a reminder we do not have school tomorrow, Monday, February 19, as it is a professional developement day for staff. We will see the students back on Tuesday!
PTO's Cone Park event that was scheduled for February 26th is canceled due to Cone Park closing for the season. Watch for other upcoming events on the PTOs Facebook Page, Sergeant Bluff-Luton PTO.
Did You Know:
5 Important Facts About Parent Involvement:
- Parent involvement boosts student achievement.
- Parent involvement is actually a better predictor of academic success than standardized tests.
- Parent involvement is defines as "any variety of activiteis that allow parents to participate in the eudcaitonal process."
- Parent involvement declines as students age.
- Teachers and schools can overcome barriers to parent involvement by reaching out and building trusting relationships.
How can you support your child's educational journey?
- Communicate with teachers to understand your child's progress and areas of improvement and ask how you can support your child at home.
- Set learning goals with your child to foster motivation and responsibility.
- Encourage reading at home to cultivate a love for reading. Read with them and discuss what they are reading.
- Create a study schedule to establish a consistent study routine to promote discipline and time management skills.
Weekly Snapshot - Specials Days in (4/5th Grade) & (3rd Grade):
Monday 2/19
- No School - Professional Development Day
- President's Day
Tuesday, 2/20 (4/5th Day 2) & (3rd Day 3)
Wednesday, 2/21 (4/5th Day 3 & (3rd Day 4)
- Wednesday Dismissal
- Bus - 2:15
- Everybody Else - 2:20
Thursday, 2/22 (4/5th Day 4) & (3rd Day 5)
Friday, 2/23 (4/5th Day 5) & (3rd Day 6)
Weekly Reminders:
1. Please notify the office if your student will be late or absent, by 8:45am. If we do not receive a call, voicemail or email, then Mrs. Kloostra will call you. We must account for all students absent from school. Contact the office by email kloossus@sblschools.com or phone 712-943-5563 option 2.
2. If your child is leaving early from school, they will not be called to the office until you arrive. This way we keep them in class as long as possible in the event you are running late to pick them up. Advance notice to the office will help us locate your student more quickly. Coming 5 minutes early will also help get your child out the door on time when leaving early.
3. If your child goes to The Warrior Y Club after school and will not be going on a given day, please call and let them know. A reminder the Warrior Y Club will be closed on late start and early out days.
4. At times seconds may be served during lunch. Seconds and extra milk or milk with cold lunch is not covered under the free or reduced lunch program. Students must have money in their accounts for those extra items.
5. Breakfast is served from 7:45-8:10. The bell rings at 8:10 and school begins at 8:15. Students are counted tardy if they are not in their classroom at 8:15.
6. Winter is here so it is time to start sending a coat, hat and gloves to school daily with your child as the temperatures fluctate from morning to afternoon and day to day. When there is snow on the ground students will also need boots and snowpants. If you need assistance getting any of these items for your child, please contact Mrs. Lindberg at lindbshe@sblschools.com.
7. TeamMates Mentoring Program is open to students in grades 3-12. Mentors are always needed to help make this program a success. If you or somebody you know is interested in being a mentor sign up here. If you would like to sign up your child to have a mentor contact Mrs. Lindberg.
Times to Note:
7:30 - Front Doors Open
7:50-8:10 - Breakfast
8:10 - Bell Rings
8:15 - School Begins (Tardy at 8:15)
11:15 - 5th Lunch
11:50 - 4th Lunch
12:30 - 3rd Lunch
3:15 - Bus Dismissal
3:25 - Dismissal
2:15 - Wednesday Bus Dismissal
2:20 - Wednesday Dismissal
Upcoming Events:
Feburary 19 - No School - Professional Development Day
February 29-March 1 - Hearing Screening (3rd grade & new students)
March 1 - 3rd Grade Music Program @ 2:00 - ES Gym
March 4 - Yearbook Sales Begin (New Company this year!)
March 7 - School Board Meeting @ 6:00 am - ES Art Room
March 7 - PTO Meeting @ 7:00 - ES Library
March 13 - District Advisory Committee Meeting @ 4:30 - HS Lecture Hall
March 15 - 2nd Grade Program @ 2:00 - ES Gym
March 18 & 19 - Parent Teacher Conferences
March 25-April 2 - No School
No School Days:
February 19 - No School
March 25-April 2 - No School - Spring Break
Music Programs (2:00 in Elementary Gym):
3rd Grade - March 1 2nd Grade - March 15 1st Grade - April 12 Kindergarten - May 3
Important Links:
Fluency Passage Practice Week 3
Lunch Menu w/ Specials Days (on website)
February Lunch Calendar (printable)
- 3rd Grade Specials Designated in the Box
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary Facebook
Specials Schedule (updated with new 3rd grade specials schedule)
Purchase Varsity Athletic Tickets (Go Bound)
Don't forget we collect these items:
- Box Tops - Download the Box Tops App to earn money for our school!
- Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House - will be picked up monthly by National Honor Society Students
- Hy-Vee Receipts
- Casey's Rewards - Cash for Classrooms - Download the App to earn money for our school!
These items can be sent to school anytime with your child and put in the appropriate collection drawers by the office.
The Warrior Way Pledge:
Our Learning Community will be
Respectful
Responsible
and Safe
It's the Warrior Way!
Be Kind,
Dr. McCrory
Education is a shared committment between dedicated teachers, motivated students and enthusiastic parents with high expectations. ~Bob Beauprez