Howbert Happenings

Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee (GTAC)

Are you a parent of a gifted child or a community member committed to gifted education? We invite you to join the Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee.

Our goal is for each school to be represented by at least one parent or community member liaison.

We are asking GTAC Representatives to share their passion for the well-being of our gifted children through attending all four GTAC meetings this year.

Though we are looking for at least one representative per school, anyone is welcome to attend the meetings. We welcome your involvement.

GTAC meets 5:30-6:30 via WebEx

Thursday, September 9 Meeting Link Meeting topic: Gifted Education Monitoring (GEM)

Thursday, November 4 Meeting Link Meeting topic: Gifted Identification

Thursday, February 3 Meeting Link

Thursday, April 14 Meeting Link

If you are interested in serving on the committee, please communicate your interest to the Gifted Resource Teacher at grace.herrera@d11.org.

If you would like to propose agenda items, click here.

From the health room...

*If your child has been diagnosed with a condition that may effect them at school such as:

Allergies
Asthma
Skin Conditions

We highly recommend that you provide us with a doctor's note so that their symptoms may not be treated as something more serious.

*Please make sure you fill out and return the Health Information Form that came home in Thursday folders.

*Please continue to monitor your child's health each morning before they arrive at school.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we keep our kids safe and healthy! :)

Attention Bus Families!

We have been told by transportation that some bus stops and times may have changed from last year. Please visit this page on the D11 site and plug in your home address to see information about your child's bus stop.

HELP YOUR SCHOOL BY APPLYING FOR SCHOOL MEALS

Free and Reduced Meal applications help fund your school; and if you qualify, you might be eligible for Pandemic EBT benefits this spring! Apply online by clicking the following link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/ or visit your school website or office to apply today!

(There are no immigration requirements for school meals and they are NOT part of public charge.)

Families should ensure that address, phone and email information is correct in the parent portals and make any corrections either in your portal or by contacting your school office.