Puster Families,

The calendar says it's fall even if the weather is still not on board! Next week, we are kicking off October and making fall happen at Puster! Staff and students are invited to wear their fall colors everyday (staff get the added bonus of a jeans week - exciting stuff!). The MOST fall fun will take place on Thursday evening at our Puster PTO Fall Family Fun Night. I've seen the behind the scenes planning and it is going to be SO fun! The deadline to preorder your Hat Creek dinner is TODAY.

Our first Book Fair of the year begins on Monday next week! Please see Mrs. Stewart's message below for shopping and spending details. I'm sure our students could use some fresh reads for the upcoming fall break!

All 4th grade mascot applications are due next week! Please see Mrs. Schirf's note below for details. This is a fun role that is a BIG secret all year long. Mascot identities are finally revealed at the LAST Puster Pride of the year!

Speaking of Puster Pride, we look forward to hosting our first Puster Pride assembly next Friday. Parents of students receiving recognition will receive an invitation from his/her homeroom teacher by the end of the day tomorrow. I will send out a special Fast Pass link for check-in at the beginning of next week.

On a safety related note, we have noticed more and more students waiting at the back courtyard door earlier and earlier. Our doors open at 7:30 a.m. daily unless students are attending a before school activity such as chess club or Starbooks. Please do not drop your child off early and leave. They may wait at the door while you wait in your car until the doors open. Thank you for your help with ensuring our kids are supervised at all times.

Finally, a reminder that tomorrow, 9/29 is a student holiday/teacher planning day. Our campus and office will be closed as staff attend trainings. We look forward to seeing everyone back together on Monday!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Puster Proud,

Holly

MAP Growth testing will be completed at the end of this week. We are looking forward to using the information it provides to meet the needs of our students. On October 4th, we will send home the MAP Growth Family Report with each student. This report will provide you with information about your child’s performance on the assessment. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher or campus administrator. You may also find helpful information in the MAP Growth Parent FAQ and in the MAP Growth FAQ.

School Start Time is 7:50 A.M. Students are expected to be in their seats for the 7:50 bell. Students arriving after 7:50 will be directed to the front office for a tardy slip before going to class.

School End Time is 3:25 P.M.

September

29 - Student Holiday/Teacher Planning Day

October

2-5 - Fall Book Fair

2 - National Custodian Appreciation Day

5 - PTO Fall Family Fun Night, 5:30-8:00

6 - End of Quarter 1

6 - Puster Pride

K-2 8:00-8:45

3-4 9:00-9:45

9-13 - Fall Break, No School

19 - 4th Grade Field Trip

20 - Q1 Report Cards Sent Home

23-27 Red Ribbon Week

23 - 3rd Grade Fold Dancing Performance 5:30 p.m. @ Puster Cafeteria

25 - Starbooks Café, 7:20 a.m. @ Puster Science Lab

26 - Kinder Field Trip

31 - Dress Like a Book Character Day! (Staff and Students)

November

1 - Student Holiday/Teacher Planning Day

Mrs. Grall hit the ground running this year! She exemplifies "well-rounded" and "open to the challenges of learning" on a daily basis. She already has her choir group formed and practicing before school each week. She puts a LOT of work into organizing our yearly 3rd and 4th grade talent show. That is just fraction of all she will do for and with our students this year. We are thankful for her positive energy, solution oriented mindset and amazing talents at Puster!

Leticia works endlessly to keep Puster a clean, safe, and happy place for our staff, students and families. She is quick to respond to needs as they arise on campus and always has the foresight to prepare ahead for events and activities on campus.

Thank you to our Puster PTO for the sweet treats served to our staff recently!

Parents are welcome to visit their child(ren) for lunch any day. We ask that you eat with your child only (no friends) at either a back table in the cafeteria or outside in the courtyard/picnic area. Please follow the check in procedures below when joining us for lunch.

Calling all 4th graders…...If you’ve ever wanted to be a mascot, here is your chance. Mrs. Haynes and Mrs.Schirf need students to serve as our mascot for Puster Pride assemblies, car lines and other special appearances. If you are interested, submit your application by following the directions below. Deadline for applications is Thursday, October 5th, 2023.

In your own handwriting, answer the following questions and turn your responses in to the front office by Thursday, October 5th, 2023..

1. What is the purpose of a mascot?

1. Why should you be chosen to serve as a mascot for Puster Elementary?

Questions? Contact Mrs. Schirf

Good Afternoon Puster Families,

This is your School Marshal, Steven Emory.

I will be teaching the students the AVOID / DENY / DEFEND in the upcoming months.

These 3 techniques are used during an act of violence (Robbery, Hostage situation, workplace violence, active shooter, etc.) so these techniques will serve them through their entire life and will be useful for you as well.

AVOID: Strats with state of mind.

• Pay attention to your surroundings.

• Have an exit plan

• Move away from the threat as quickly as possible

• Create barriers and distance between you and the threat.

DENY: when getting away is difficult or impossible.

• Keep distance between yourself and the threat

• Slow down the threat with barriers

• Turn lights off and dont for get to silence your phone

• Remain out of sight and quiet, hid behind large objects

• Continue to look for an exit.

DEFEND: Your life depends on it.

• If you can't do the first two, prepare to defend yourself

• Be aggressive and committee to your actions

• This is not the time to fight fairly. Don't give your life away.

Do you have a family plan?

This is a plan if something goes wrong, it could be at the store, park, any public place or at home.

Example what would you do if someone was trying to kick in your front door. Would your kids know what to do? Do your kids know what to do during a fire?

Scripting:

This is where you role play scenarios in your head. Preparing yourself for what may happen.

Example if I am at a restaurant I may say if a man with a gun walks in. I will tell my family to exit out the back or to get under the table.

Reference Links:

• I love you guys foundation

• Safety and Security Programs

Thank you for helping us to make Puster a safe environment for our students and staff. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Have a great rest of your week,

Steven Emory,

PES School Marshal

Volunteer & Donate Link

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C48AAAF28A6F85-fall

Hat Creek Dinner PreOrder Link

https://ptopes.membershiptoolkit.com/store/9756

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DA4AF29A4F94-pesstock

Lovejoy Athletics would like to offer up the opportunity for premium parking for all Varsity home football games for the 2023 season. The Leopards will auction off 42 prime parking spaces just west of Leopard Stadium. No more coming early and fighting for that elusive parking space on nights like Leopard Friday or Homecoming - your spot awaits you!

These premium spots are open to any community member who wants to support the school and would appreciate a short walk to the ticket booth on those busy game nights.

To bid, go to the following link:
https://www.32auctions.com/LovejoyFBParking2023

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