Howbert Happenings
September 25, 2022
π΅ π΅ π΅ π΅ COUNT DAY - OCTOBER 3RD π΅ π΅ π΅ π΅
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Howbert Walk-A-Thon
Howbert Elementary School PTO is in its 9th year of sponsoring a fundraiser that promotes healthy living and school spirit. 100% of the funds raised will help support various educational programs at the school such as classroom materials, outdoor learning supplies/experiences, technology, field trips, and other student and staff school related needs. An all-school assembly will be held on Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 1:40 PM. This assembly will educate students about gathering monetary donations safely for the event, where the money will be spent, and will be the kick-off of the 2-week fundraising window.
Our goal is to raise over $19,000 to support Howbert Elementary. Our big ticket purchase this year will be $5000 to go towards a sensory garden in the front of the school!
On Friday, September 30, 2022, our Walk-A-Thon will be held from 8:45-9:30 AM.
We ask that every student wear a certain colored shirt so we know what grade we're cheering for and so our all-school picture looks extra awesome!
Pre-School - White
Kindergarten - Purple
1st Grade - Blue
2nd Grade - Green
3rd Grade - Red
4th Grade - Yellow
5th Grade - Orange
We will also host a pizza lunch from Louieβs Pizza for every student that raises over $75 and are planning a whole school assembly featuring Cool Science!
If you would like to show your support by donating a prize, gathering donations, or joining us on the day of the walk, please contact Amanda-Jo Nelson at HowbertPTO@gmail.com.
KISS-N-GO STUDENT DROP-OFF LANE
Permission slips for the Exotic Pets Club are due back Monday, Sept. 26th!
Student Count Day
Our staffing and programming depend on your student being counted on count day. Count Day is precisely what it sounds like. It is totaling the student population at each school. The more students in attendance on Oct. 3, 2022, the more teachers, support staff, and programs we are able to maintain and build at our school. Your childβs attendance in school is important every day, especially on Oct. 3, 2022. This is the day districts are asked to report all students who are actively enrolled and attending classes through their district. By simply attending school on that day, your child can help us continue building on our great school community. We ask that you avoid this day for any appointments that may keep your student from attending school so we may Count You IN!
2022 Cool Science Festival
Looking for a fun family activity? Join Cool Science at a variety of events around town starting 9/24 (Cool Science Carnival day is Saturday, October 1). You can find the schedule of events on the Cool Science website: https://www.coolscience.org/cool-science-festival-schedule.html
Howbert Elementary is looking for . . .
- Recess supervisors - contact the front office 328-4200
- 2nd grade educational assistant (4 hours a day) - visit: https://www.d11.org/jobs
- Crossing-guard - contact the front office 328-4200
Random Acts of Kindness
Spreading Kindness and Love with a Rock Garden
This past week students have been creating kindness rocks in their art classes for Howbert's Kindness Garden. Keep your eye out for the Kindness rocks (located on Howbert's front lawn). Student's may take a rock for inspiration!