Wow, can you believe there are only 34 days left of school! I could not either until somebody told me on Friday and then I had to count for myself. The last day of school is Thursday, May 23 with a 1:00 dismissal. We have alot of learning left to do and students tend to have busy schedules in the spring season. Make sure your child is getting plenty of sleep and coming to school every day. Their success relies on them being in school ready to learn!
If your child is attending the 1st grade music program Friday afternoon be sure to sign them out in the office upon your arrival. They will then be called out shortly before the start of the program and will meet you in the gym. If you'd like your child to remain in class but want to take them home after the program please sign them out upon your arrival and they will be called out at the conclusion of the concert. Mrs. Kloostra will have signout sheets on the office counter for you to put your child's name down on.
The SBL PTO is so excited to be partnering with a new yearbook company called Picaboo for our SBL Primary and Elementary Yearbooks - New Year, New Yearbook! Yearbooks are offered for sale online at SBL Yearbook Store: https://store.shopyearbook.com/sbl-yearbooks. Cost is $16 and orders are due April 20th. Yearbooks will be delivered to schools before the end of school in May! Check out this flyer for more details.
Online orders only and extra yearbooks will not be ordered so order your child's yearbook now if you want them to have one!!
Did You Know:
ISASP assessments are a week away! Third, fourth and fifth grade students will be testing April 15-19th. Your efforts in preparing your student for and supporting your student in this testing process is greatly appreciated. The elementary school staff is working hard to prepare students for the most successful testing experience possible. Here are ways you can help at home:
Do your best to limit appointments and absences during this time. We understand if there is something unavoidable, make-up measures will be in place; however, we appreciate as much consistent attendance during testing blocks as possible. Most of the testing takes place in the morning so if please make appointments in the afternoon the week of testing.
Ensure your student is well rested the nights preceding and during testing.
Ensure your student eats breakfast and is well hydrated before school on testing days.
Talk with your student about the importance of these tests; encourage him/her to take the test seriously and work to his/her fullest potential.
Weekly Snapshot - Specials Days in (4/5th Grade) & (3rd Grade):
Monday 4/8 (4/5th Day 3) & (3rd Day 6)
PTO Meeting @ 7:00 - ES Library
Tuesday, 4/9 (4/5th Day 4) & (3rd Day 1)
Wednesday, 4/10 (4/5th Day 5) & (3rd Day 2)
Wednesday Dismissal
Bus - 2:15
Everybody Else - 2:20
Thursday, 4/11 (4/5th Day 1) & (3rd Day 3)
Friday, 4/12 (4/5th Day 2) & (3rd Day 4)
1st Grade Music Program @ 2:00 - ES Gym
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. 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:
April 15-19 - ISASP Testing Week
April 20 - Yearbook Sales End
April 25 - 5-12 Band Concert @ 7:00 - ES Gym
May 7 - PTO Meeting @ 7:00 pm - ES Library
May 9 - PTO RIF Book Handout @ Elementary
May 9 - School Board Meeting @ 6:00 AM - ES Art Room
May 23 - Last Day of School with 1:00 Dismissal
Music Programs (2:00 in Elementary Gym):
1st Grade - April 12
Kindergarten - May 3
Important Links:
Fluency Passage Practice Week 9
Lunch Menu w/ Specials Days (on website)
April 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)
1st Day School Supplies (purchase for next school year)
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
Spring's greatest joy beyond a doubt is when it brings the children out. ~Edgar Guest