Stowe Newsletter 12/10/23
December 10 - December 22
Stowe Apparels
The online apparel store is OPEN! Order your Bulldog gear at the link below. We are partnering with DSP on Demand and gear is shipped directly to your house.
https://dspondemand.com/collections/stowe-elementary
**Please note - orders are placed through DSP on Demand. If you have questions on shipping, sizes, orders, or anything else, please contact them through their website.**
**Items are not guaranteed to arrive before the Holidays.**
The Giving Tree Pickup - Thursday, December 14
If you signed up for the Giving Tree, gift pickup is on Thursday, December 14th from 7:30AM to 2:30PM. Thank you for the generosity we have received in being able to give to our students, and for Morgan Taus for organizing this for us!
Golden Spoon Contest (PTA) - Friday, December 15
Entry tags will be given to students by their classroom teachers at school.
The Grinch Movie Night (PTA) - Friday, December 15
FROM PTA....
Friday, Dec 15 in the Stowe Gym. Free, fun, family night. We will be showing the 2018 "The Grinch". Doors open at 6pm (Door I). Movie starts at 6:30pm. Concessions will be available for purchase. Please bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on. No outside food or beverages please.
Popcorn Fundraiser - Thank You from PTA!
Countdown to Winter Break
Winter Break is quickly approaching - even though it might not look it with the lack of snow!
There will be one more newsletter going out right before break starts, but put on your calendar early...
There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, December 22nd through January 1st.
After winter break, students return to school on January 2nd, 2024.
Happy Hanukkah!
To those who celebrate, we wish you a joyous Hanukkah!
What We've Been Up To...
5th Grade Spelling Bee
Six of our fifth graders competed in the annual spelling bee. After rounds of increasingly harder words, Annabell P. came out victorious! She will move on to compete at the next round at Lincoln Park Middle.
Melody, Kylisha, Elsa, Brian, Siri, and Annabell were the finalists of both fifth grade classes.
Kylisha and Annabell went neck-and-neck as the top two spellers.
Annabell P., winner.
Hmong New Year
Stowe legend Mr. Vang (Pao) hosted a celebration for Hmong New Year. Our "young" Mr. Vang (Peter), his son, is still working with us at Stowe. Nyob Zoo Xyoo Tshiab!
Kindergarten Scientists
Our kindergarteners learned about owls and their digestive systems by dissecting owl pellets!
Reminders Found in Every Newsletter....
Building Security & School Hours
Parents are required to check in at the main office when arriving at the building. Similar to last year, parents and other visitors will not be allowed inside the building except for special situations or events. In these situations, a sticker visitor badge will be given to you from the office.
We practice a hand-to-hand exchange at the elementary level. If your student is arriving late or is being picked up early, an adult must come into the building with them and sign them out in the office.
School Day Hours
7:30am - Students should not arrive before this time
7:30am - Students are allowed in the building. Parent drop offs head to the main entrance (following Thanksgiving break). Bussed students continue to enter through Door I.
7:45am - Start of the school day.
2:15pm - End of the school day. Students must be on buses or picked up by 2:25.
Information on Tardy and Unexcused:
Students need to be in their classrooms by 7:45.
Students who arrive at their classroom from 7:50 and beyond will be marked tardy.
After so many tardies, unexcused or excessive absences, attendance letters will be mailed out.
A phone call goes to families at 8:45 if attendance has not been reported to the office. Please understand that this is for the safety of your child and for us to know where they are.
Child Care and K.E.Y. Zone Program
K.E.Y. Zone is a high quality, collaborative program of the Duluth Y and Duluth Community Education. They provide supplemental services for grades K-5 for for times when school is not in session. This is a year round service and includes summer and school breaks.
- After school service begins September 6th.
- Families who need care must register with K.E.Y. Zone for their program at www.duluthcommunityed.org.
- Registration must be submitted prior to attending the program.
- Hours of Service: 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (when school is in session)
- Activities include club activities, games & toys, arts & crafts, homework help, outdoor & gym time.
- Snacks are provided each day after school.
Questions?
Contact: 218.336.8965 #7 or communityeducation@isd709.org
For K.E.Y. Zone: 218.336.8900 x2 or mark.connor@isd709.org
IMPORTANT DATES 2023-2024
December 22-January 1: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess
January 15: NO SCHOOL - MLK Holiday
January 22: NO SCHOOL - Semester Break
January 24: Winter Fun Night (After School Hours)
February 6 and February 8: Spring Conferences
February 14: Valentine's Day Glow Dance **TBD**
February 19-23: NO SCHOOL - February Recess
March 21: Kindergarten Meet & Greet
April 1-5: 5th Grade at Starbase
April 15-19: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess
April 25: Culture Night (After School Hours)
May 3: EE Fair
May 27: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Holiday
June 3: Field Day
June 4: End of Year Picnic (After School Hours)
June 6: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Community Activities....
About Us
Nathan Anderson, Principal
Kallie Riker, Administrative Assistant
Website: www.isd709.org/stowe-elementary
Location: 715 101st Avenue West, Duluth, MN, USA
Phone: 218.336.8965
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Stowe-Elementary-School/