SIMPSON NEWS
Simpson Elementary School: October 2023 Edition
Sporting Event Expectations
Message from MHS Administration:
We hope that everyone can enjoy watching and cheering on the Monte Bulldogs at tonight's football game. We have a few reminders we want to reiterate to parents:
- Please do not bring footballs to the game. Students are not allowed to play catch/football during the game.
- Please stay in appropriate areas. Students are not to play games like hide and seek near the trees.
- Please throw garbage away in the receptacles. Let's respect our grounds and keep them looking great!
Thank you for your partnership in reinforcing these expectations for this football game and other sporting events in the future.
Hat Day Fridays!
Congratulations to the newly elected ASB officers! Their first order of business is to once again host Hat Day Fridays. Every Friday, students may pay the suggested donation of $1.00 to wear a hat at school. All money raised will be deposited into the Simpson ASB fund, which in turn is used to pay for student activities and rewards.
Bulldogs of the Month
Each month, Simpson students focus on developing specific character traits. Students learn what it looks like to exhibit these traits and are recognized for demonstrating them inside and outside of the classroom. September's character trait was "positivity." Congratulations to September's Bulldogs of the Month: Ashley W., Paisley S., Liliana S., Hudson B., Scarlett Z., Alexis A., Ayanna N., Melanie C., Jordan B., Elaine M., Aynslee M., Zarek V., Savannah S., Sarafina H., Eden W., Evelyn C., and Charlie L.
Students will focus on "respect" as the character trait for the month of October.
PTO Family Fun Night
The Montesano PTO is hosting a Glow Party Family Fun Night on Thursday, October 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Simpson Elementary School. There will be music, games, a costume contest, face painting, and more! Visit the Montesano PTO Facebook page for more details!
Halloween
November Conferences
Parent/teacher conferences will take place November 6, 7, 8, and 9. There will be early release on these days to allow for conference appointments. These meetings will be an opportunity to discuss your child's progress with his/her teacher. More information will be sent home soon.
Attendance Reporting
If your child is absent, please excuse the absence in one of the following ways:
- Report the absence online via Skyward Family Access;
- Email the school office;
- Call the school office at 360-249-4331.
All absences must be excused within 24 hours. Acceptable excuses for student absences include: illness, medical/dental appointments, family emergency, bereavement, and religious occasions. Other reasons may be excused at the discretion of the school principal.
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school – and themselves. Start building the habit of good attendance now so they learn right away that school is important. Good attendance will help children do well in school, and eventually in college and in the workplace. Visit www.attendanceworks.org for more information.
Lost & Found
Is your child missing a sweatshirt, jacket, or lunch box? Your child can look for their lost item before or after school on the lost & found rack outside the library. It is very helpful to clearly label personal belongings with your child's name so that lost items may be returned promptly.
Lunch Menu
Dates to Remember
October 13:
No School, Teacher Training Day
November 3:
Early Release, 12:10 p.m.
November 6-9:
Early Release, 12:10 p.m. - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 10:
No School, Veterans Day
November 16:
Picture Retake Day
November 22:
Early Release, 12:10 p.m.
November 23-24:
No School, Thanksgiving Break
Contact Us
Phone: 360-249-4331
Fax: 360-841-7528
Location: 519 West Simpson Avenue Montesano, WA 98563