Stowe Newsletter 12/22/23
Winter Break Resources
Duluth Public School buildings will be closed Friday, Dec. 22-Monday, Jan. 1 for Winter Break.
We return to school on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Our community is here to offer connection, care, and support during this time.
Food Support
CHUM Food Shelf: 218-726-0153
Closed 12/25
Damiano Center Meals: 218-722-8708
Breakfast 8:30-9:30 AM everyday
Lunch 11:30-1:00 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Dinner 5:00-6:00 Fri, Sat, Sun
Kids Kitchen 2:30-5:30 meal at 4:30 Mon-Thurs
Kids Kitchen closed Mon 12/25 and Tues 12/26
Ecolibrium3: List of local food resources in Duluth
Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf:
For more info: 218-525-3462
Open 12/26, 12/30, and 1/2 Closed 12/23
Crisis Lines
Call 911 in an emergency
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 for confidential mental health support 24/7 https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/
Warm line: 651-288-0400 or text “Support” to 85511
Crisis line: 218-623-1800, Dial 2 for crisis
Arrowhead Regional Crisis Line: 1-877-772-4724
Trevor Project Crisis Line: LGBTQ+ 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
PAVSA 24/7 Helpline: 218-726-1931
Safe Haven 24/7 Crisis Line: 218-728-6481
AICHO’s Dabinoo’Igan Shelter: 218-722-2247
Health/Wellbeing and Financial Resources
Resourceful: Free online local resource guide
Find free and reduced-cost services like housing assistance, food, transportation, more
United Way: Help with bills, rent, utilities, food
Call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211
Laundry Love: Free laundry
Bring your laundry…quarters and soap provided
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
8:30-11am at Spin City Laundry (232 N Central Ave)
AICHO:
Health Equity Northland:
Insure Duluth: Help with health insurance
ISD 709 Mental Health Information:
Resource links and contact info.
Youth Programs & Recreational Activities
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland: Ages 6-18
Winter Break Hours
12:00-6:00 (Monday-Friday).
Closed: 12/25 & 1/1
Form required: bgcnorth.org/become-a-member/
Free Meals provided during program
Questions? Contact:
Dave Goldberg Branch: Trevor Peterson: 218-491-7025, dgclub@bgcnorth.org
Lincoln Park Branch: Jon Phipps: 218-491-7025, lpclub@bgcnorth.org
Neighborhood Youth Services: Ages 5-18
Winter Break Hours:
12/27-12/29 10:00-4:00 (Wednesday-Friday)
Closed 12/22, 12/25, 12/26, 1/1
Free meals provided during program
Contact: Stephen Sinclair, 218-396-0371, stephen@familyfreedomcenter.org
Register here: https://www.familyfreedomcenter.org/register
Valley Youth Center: Ages 5-18 (720 N Central Ave)
Winter Break Hours: 10:00-6:00
12/22, 12/27, 12/28, 12/29, 12/30
Closed 12/25, 12/26, 1/1
Free Meals provided during program
Contact: 218-464-5071, ext. 104 (VYC Game Room) or Russ Salgy, 218-464-5071, ext. 100, rsalgy@valleyyouthcenters.org
Duluth Public Library
Open 12/27-12/30
Visit duluthlibrary.org/ for program hours & locations
Duluth Parks and Recreation
Sleds available to use for free (when amount of snow permits) at the following parks:
Merritt Park, 4017 W. 7th St.
Lincoln Park, 25th Ave. W. & 5th St. (near Elephant Rock)
Portland Square, 1016 E. 5th St.
Leif Erikson Park, 1301 London Rd.
Morley Heights Park, 112 Morley Parkway
Open Ice Skating at Essentia Duluth Heritage Center
Tuesday 12/26 & Thursday 12/28 9:15-10:15am
Wednesday 12/27 8:30-10am
A limited supply of skates are available to use for free; those who have their own please bring them. Cost: $3 Must register by preceding Friday at https://duluthmn.gov/parks/register
Solstice Luminary Hike Thursday 12/21 at Enger Park Golf Course from 5-8pm: Solstice Luminary Hike | Facebook
New Winter/Spring Program guide is live: parks-brochure-winter-spring-2024-for-web.pdf (duluthmn.gov)
Merry Christmas!
To those who celebrate, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
What We've Been Up To...
Kindergarten Polar Express
Our wonderful library & media specialist, Mr. Schilling, organizes the kindergarten polar express every year. Our kindergarteners read the book, dress up as conductors, presents, and the train, and chug down the track of the school!
Scooter City
The most fun physical education teacher ever, Mrs. Puglisi, set up Scooter City for our students to enjoy before holiday break!
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
January 2: RETURN TO SCHOOL FROM BREAK
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
March 29: PTA Carnival
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!
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.**
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/