Happy Friday, Lil Steamer Families!
Novemer 3, 2023
From the desk of: Principal Hoese
On Wednesday, the Greatest Little Elementary School in the Universe recognized 19 students (one from each homeroom) as Leadworthy Lil Steamers during an assembly. Using our Capturing Kids Hearts October character trait of "Self-direct", each student had shown initiative in setting goals, demonstrating focus in the classroom, and doing the right thing.
K - Zoey Milder, Mallori Wiersema, & Emryn Pettit
1 - Emma Overkamp, Cash Coffey, & Hannah Temple
2 - Lorelai St. Ores, Brayden Martin, Brooks Lashelle, & Jack Houzenga
3 - Penelope Houzenga, Brianna Akins, & Aria Vogt
4 - Braxton Vogel, Kiki Swanson, & Cassia King
5 - Makenna Dykstra, Lukas Smither, & Harper Wilson
Congratulations to our October Leadworthy Lil Steamers! Our November character trait will be "teamwork".
We also appreciate all families who attended parent/teacher conferences this week in support of our Lil Steamers. And a big THANK YOU to our wonderful PTO for providing treats to help our teachers make it through!
Have a great weekend,
JAGH
From the Desk of: AP Parsons
November is a great month to consider all we are thankful for. I'm thankful I get to spend my days in the Greatest Little Elementary School in the Universe, for smiling little faces and big high fives, and for the fantastic staff I work alongside. What are you and your children thankful for? Now is a great time to have that conversation.
Please see the Report to Parents below. It includes six free and easy ideas for helping your children build social and emotional skills. It's amazing how much our young people from watching us.
From the Desk of: Counselor Meumann
Encourage your children to talk to you and express their feelings. Here are some ways that you can help your child learn about and express their feelings:
Identify feelings in others-Provide lots of opportunities to identify feelings in others. You might ask your child to reflect on what someone else may be feeling. Cartoons or picture books are a great way to discuss feelings and help kids learn how to recognize other people’s feelings through facial expressions.
Be a role model-Kids learn about feelings and how to express them appropriately by watching others. Show your child how you’re feeling about different situations and how you deal with those feelings.
Encourage with praise-Praise your child when they talk about their feelings or express them in an appropriate way.
Listen to your child’s feelings-Stay present and resist the urge to make your child’s bad feelings go away. Support your child to identify and express their feelings so they are heard. When feelings are minimized, they will often be expressed in unhealthy ways.
Preschool: An October full of FUN!!!
Halloween Security Checkpoints
Veteran's Day
FES will celebrate Veteran's Day on Friday, November 10.
Students and staff are all encouraged to dress in red, white, and blue!
Substitutes Needed!
EGM Music Festival on November 4!
5th Grade Boys Basketball Signups - Due by Nov. 10!
Winter Booster Clothing Store Open thru Nov. 12!
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Grow Clinton to Host Father/Daughter Dance!
FES Food Drive Nov. 13-17
River Bend Wrestling Club Sign-Ups on November 13!
Downtown Event on November 16!
Santa Paws Comes to Town at Niabi Zoo on December 16 & 17!
Santa Paws is Back!
Holiday cheer abounds when Santa Paws comes to town! Bring the family to our winter wonderland to eat a warm meal, decorate cookies with the elves, make crafts and get a photo with Santa Paws. Then bundle up to see some of Niabi’s winter animals on a special tour!
You can join in on this season of giving by bringing a gift for the animals – take a look at our Amazon wish list.
Your family has two chances to meet Santa Paws!
Breakfast with Santa Paws
Saturday, December 16, 8:30am-10am
Brunch with Santa Paws
Sunday, December 17, 11am-12:30pm
Teacher Amazon Wishlists!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
PTO Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023, 07:00 PM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Early Dismissal
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023, 08:00 AM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
No School - Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, Nov 22, 2023, 08:00 AM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
No School - Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, Nov 23, 2023, 08:00 AM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
No School - Thanksgiving Break
Friday, Nov 24, 2023, 08:00 AM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Fulton Elementary School
Email: jhoese@riverbendschools.net
Website: riverbendschools.org/fes
Location: 1301 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Phone: (815)589-2911
Twitter: @FultonSteamers