Cecil D. Andrus Elementary
"Leading the Way to a Better World"
Counselor Corner:
Student Support Groups: Starting in January, Mrs. Dalos will be offering the following groups for students who need support in specific areas.
Friendship Skills
Grief/Loss
Divorce
Managing Feeling of Anxiety (3rd-5th Grade)
Please email Mrs. Dalos if you would like your child to participate in a group. Most groups will be held twice a week for three weeks during lunch recess.
Natalie Dalos, Andrus Counselor
Email: dalos.natalie@westada.org
Office phone: 208-350-4212
From Previous Newsletters:
Health Office Request for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Students
School Clothing Kits
We are asking that each kindergartener and first grader have a Ziplock bag with the following seasonally appropriate items kept in their backpack: 1 clean pair of underwear, 1 clean pair of socks, 1 pair of bottoms, and 1 shirt.
These items may be used in the event that your child spills during snack or lunchtime, doesn’t make it to the bathroom in time, or gets soiled while out at recess. This is especially important for those in any grade who may still have accidents.
Thank you 😊
The Health Office
West Ada District Art Show
The West Ada District Art Show 2022-2023 is underway! Kindergarten to 5th grade are encouraged to participate! Andrus Artists' entries are due on Friday, March 3, 2023. Information for submissions is being sent home by your student's teachers the last week of October or the first week of November. Please follow the directions closely so that your student's artwork qualifies for the School Choice award. The student's art that is selected will then be sent on for display and judging at the District Art Show. School Choice Winners and their families will receive an invitation for a reception to be held at the District Service Center on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
We are excited to see what our Andrus Artists create for this year's District Art Show! Please contact Karla Morton (morton.karla@westada.org) with your questions.
Please label coats/jackets!
Our lost and found is filling up with coats. It your child's name is on the tag, we can get clothing back to them. If your family is missing something, please remind your child(ren) to check the lost and found.
See Tell Now
Please see the attached information regarding the student threat reporting system.
West Ada Student Handbooks
Student Handbooks | West Ada School District
PTA Information
We’re looking for one or two parents to help with the yearbook! Reach out to ptaandrus@gmail.com to learn more!
Andrus Elementary Wishlist
From the Nurse's Office
We are in need of all sizes of kid's clothes and shoes. We could also use new packages of kids underwear. If you have any items to donate, please send/bring them to the nurse's office. We appreciate your support!
Safety Reminder
Please remember to check in at the office if you would like to be on the playground with your kids before and/or after school.
Student Drop-off and Pickup
Thank you for pulling forward before dropping off and picking up your child(ren.) Also, please remember to stay in your vehicles during this time. Kids also need to be exiting your vehicle from the passenger side for safety.
School Nutrition
Please visit the West Ada Nutrition page for information about the lunch program and/or to add money to lunch accounts. You may also bring lunch money to the school.
School Nutrition | West Ada School District
Transportation
We are still seeing some challenges with transportation. Thank you for your continued patience with this. Please don't hesitate to contact Cascade Transportation with questions and/or concerns at 208-229-8500. We have received information that Cascade Transportation was directing parents to call their individual schools with questions and/or concerns. This direction was incorrect. Cascade is handling questions and concerns regarding bussing.
School Hours
M, T, TH, F
9:05am-3:55pm
Wednesday
9:20am-3:55pm
Recess Schedule
Morning
K-2 10:00-10:15 am
3-5 10:20-10:35 am
Afternoon
K-2 2:00-2:15 pm
3-5 2:20-2:35 pm
Lunch Schedule
Kindergarten 11:40am-12:05pm
1st Grade 11:55am-12:40pm
2nd Grade 12:00pm-12:45pm
3rd Grade 12:05pm-12:50pm
4th Grade 11:45am-12:30pm
5th Grade 11:50am-12:35pm
Checking Out Your Child
Driver's licenses will be scanned when a child is being picked up early from school. If the adult picking up the child is not designated in Power School as someone who is able to do so, your child will not be able to leave with them. Please be sure you have indicated who is able to check your child out of school.
Students cannot be checked out during recess times. We are happy to have your child come to the office before or after their recess time for checkout. This is an additional safety measure that will be in place this year.
Safety Access System: Our safety system is fully installed and operational. All perimeter doors to our building will remained locked. To enter our building, please come to the main office doors, press the "Call" button, and wait for the door to be unlocked for you.
In addition, all interior doors will remain closed and locked during the school day. We are fortunate to have additional safety measures in place to keep everyone safe at Andrus Elementary!
Spirit Day Thursdays!
Staff and kids are encouraged to show their school/college spirit every Thursday!
Late Start Wednesdays: Teachers will be collaborating in their Professional Learning Communities on Wednesday mornings for the 2022-2023 school year. Please remember our students can be on campus anytime after 9:05 a.m, when supervision is available.
Upcoming Dates
Mark Your Calendars!
West Ada School District calendar: District Calendar | West Ada School District
November
8- Voting at Andrus Elementary Gym
10- Subway Day
15-Andrus Night at Zupas!
21-25 Thanksgiving Break
28-Dec.3 Scholastic Book Fair
December
2-3 Scholastic Book Fair
2- 2nd Grade Music Program, "An All-American Christmas" at 3:00pm in Andrus Gym
3-Before School-"Holidays Around the World"
7-No School-District Collaboration
20-Robin Didriksen's last day-HAPPY RETIREMENT!
21-Winter Break Begins
January
3-School Resumes
Cecil D. Andrus Elementary
Email: andrus.danielle@westada.org
Website: https://www.westada.org/o/andrus
Location: 6100 North Park Meadow Way, Boise, ID, USA
Phone: 208-350-4210
Facebook: www.facebook.com/andruselementary