Homecroft Elementary School
News and Family Updates
September 16, 2022
It's a foggy Friday afternoon! We had inside recess today given the rain, which put a "damper" on the day....Pun intended!
We would like to thank you for supporting our school with the fundraiser! We are almost to our goal and the generosity of our families is greatly appreciated. We will host the Fun Run next Wednesday, we are still working on the specific times for grade levels to run. Parents are welcome to come watch/cheer our kids on!
We are hoping that your family will considering a pledge/donation per lap.
Enjoy the upcoming weekend and please take a moment to review all the info below!
Best Regards,
Tom Cawcutt
Principal
Dates to Note
Sep 21....Homecroft Fundraiser Fun Run
Sep 22...Girl Scouting event (Homecroft Cafeteria, evening - 5:30)
Oct 3 -7...Grade 5 gone to Starbase
Oct 13...Apple Crunch Day
Oct 13 & 18th Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct 20-21...No School (MEA)
Oct 26...Homecroft Picture day
Nov 7...No School (Staff Development)
Nov 21...Picture Retake Day
Nov 24-25...No School (Thanksgiving)
School Nutrition
We realize each situation is different and your information is kept confidential.
Harvest Fest - Monday-Friday, next week!
We will have a table in the main hall for anyone who wishes to display their harvested goods Monday- Friday next week! (Please bring early in the week and there will be labels for name and grade)
Was it so good you ate it already?!? No worries, if you have a photo that will do! Just make sure to have a name and grade on it!
For all those back yard gardeners, show us what you got!
School Forest Update
Big cheers to all of you who are supporting our students' return to school this fall!
The kiddos are growing & changing all the time, and so is our School Forest! A team of volunteer families has recently reclaimed and protected this sweet outdoor learning resource, readying it for students to experience our local ecosystem in person.
In a snapshot, here are a few resources available to you, courtesy of the PTA's School Forest Committee:
+About 1 acre of forested land across the big field, with trail system & outdoor classroom
+Outdoor Education Field Guide, Map & Points of Interest (updates coming soon; see attached for map!)
+Classroom set of clipboards for outdoor learning materials
+Plenty of mud boots of all sizes
+Classroom set of snowshoes
+Books & printed materials in the school library & the Forest Library
+Parent volunteers who are nature enthusiasts!
Up & coming outdoor learning opportunities:
+Adopt-a-Tree tags for all classes
+Continued planting efforts to re-forest with baby trees
+optional Outdoor Classroom Day - Nov 3
Please be in touch if you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback for how we can support you as teachers, staff, or students! You can email: rebekah.a.johnson@gmail.com
We appreciate you all!
-the School Forest Committee
School Forest Seating Area
School Forest Trail
The "work crew"
PTA - We need YOU
The Mission of the PTA
- To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children.
- To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children.
- To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.
The Purpose of the PTA
- To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.
- To raise the standards of home life.
- To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.
- To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.
- To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.
We will placing our calendar of events, membership forms, and other resources here: https://www.isd709.org/homecroft-elementary/about-us/homecroft-pta"
Homecroft Spirit Wear
Hello Homecroft Hornet families! I am excited to bring some new spirit gear styles this year! I took all the feedback from last year and tried to improve the process. As you will notice, we now have an online store! We have both youth and adult sizes options. The t-shirts/long sleeve shirts are from Bella and Canvas and are possibly the softest shirts I own! If you don't have a Bella and Canvas shirt, now is your opportunity! Please make sure to click the item as there may be more colors/styles offered. If using your phone, you need to open the item and then select the color, size, personalization.
As requested, size charts are also included with the item!
Please remember, all sales are final. The online store will close on 10/10/22. We hope to have items in about 3 weeks following.
Happy shopping!
If your child tests positive for Covid...
* fill out the Covid reporting form HERE
* Call the office and state COVID and the first absent day. You do not need to call in every day after that.
* Your child will need to be absent for 5 days. (the test day is DAY 0, the next day is DAY 1, your child can come back to school on Day 6).
* A mask is required for DAYS 6-10, if they are feeling better and back in school.
If you have questions please call the health office 336-8865 ext 2556 or ext 3134
Duluth East Girls Youth Basketball
We are also hosting a Fall Skills Academy for girls in grades 3-8. No prior basketball experience necessary. Sessions are held at Ordean East Middle School on Monday and Wednesday evenings starting September 26 and running through October 26 (no session during MEA week) . Cost is $120. For more details and to register, visit: https://dulutheastgirlsbasketball.sportngin.com/register/form/032095815
Thank you,
Rhonda Witzman
Duluth East Girls Basketball
Youth Travel Teams Coordinator