It is hard to believe May 1st is this week and there are only 3 Elementary Weekly News emails after this week! Where did the school year go?
Congratualtions to the 5th grade band for their performance at the 5-12 band concert Thursday night. The students have come so far in seven months time. The combined song at the end with all band members was fantastic!! This is a concert I look forward to every year.
The kindergarten music program is this Friday at 2:00 in the elementary gym. If you would like your third, fourth or fifth grader to attend, stop in the office and sign them out. They will be called out of class about 1:50 and will meet you in the gym.
Preorders for this years Elementary Yearbook have ended. If you missed the order, don't panic. You may still order a yearbook from the company, but you will have to pay shipping charges and it will be mailed directly to your home. At the time this email was sent only the primary school yearbook was showing on the company's website so if you go there and do not see the option to purchase an elementary yearbook try again in a day or two. We are working to get the elementary yearbook back on the site to order. SBL Yearbook Store
End of School Year Tips for Parents:
COUNT IT DOWN! Most young children are just beginning to understand the concept of time. So if your child asks: "How many days until the end of school?" You can answer by saying; "Let's count it down and see!" Keeping a countdown can help reduce anxiety and help your child prepare for what is coming after the school year ends.
Weekly Snapshot - Specials Days in (4/5th Grade) & (3rd Grade):
Monday 4/29 (4/5th Day 3) & (3rd Day 3)
Tuesday, 4/30 (4/5th Day 4) & (3rd Day 4)
Wednesday, 5/1 (4/5th Day 5) & (3rd Day 5)
4th Grade End of Year Fast Testing
Wednesday Dismissal
Bus - 2:15
Everybody Else - 2:20
Thursday, 5/2 (4/5th Day 1) & (3rd Day 6)
Friday, 5/3 (4/5th Day 2) & (3rd Day 1)
Kindergarten 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:
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
Important Links:
Fluency Passage Practice Week 12
Lunch Menu w/ Specials Days (on website)
May 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
May is the month of sunshine, blooming flowers, and endless possibilities. ~Unknown