Happy Friday, Lil Steamer Families!
October 14, 2022
From the desk of: Principal Hoese
Lil Steamer Families --
THE CAPTAINS ARE HERE!!!
Our big reveal on Wednesday had so many surprises for our students. First, students noticed that teachers were dressed very oddly in the colors of blue, green, orange, and yellow. They then started the school day with an all-school assembly in the gymnasium with each corner elaborately decorated with the colors that the teachers were wearing. It was then they learned that all of the faculty were the Captains!
Next, the students learned who the "graffiti artist" was over the past several weeks. During that time students had found various clues and had numerous theories as to who it could be. School resource officer Leitzen brought a masked person to the stage in handcuffs. Upon removing the mask, we learned it was none other than our beloved night custodian John Dail, affectionately nicknamed Papa John! When asked if he had anything to say for himself, he stated "And I would have gotten away with it if it wasn't for you meddling kids!" The Lil Steamers roared at the Scooby Doo reference and SRO Leitzen took him away.
It was amazing to hear our students echo "Good morning" back as we started our assembly. Without prompting, all students were able to recite the core components of our behavior pledge of "Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be Kind" in unison. And after I told students and staff "And if nobody has told you they love you today, I'm telling you, Mr. Hoese loves you!" it melted my heart to hear them shout back with "And GOOOOOO STEAMERS!!!" with fingers pointed in the air as an homage to our daily morning announcements.
We then explained that today was House Day and students would be sorted into 4 different houses, in a similar fashion like in the Harry Potter novels. However, our Houses would be unique to our community. Those four Houses would be Anchor House (yellow), Bridge House (green), River House (blue), and Wheel House (orange). Students would receive their individual summons scrolls, learn what House they would be in, and then meet their new friends and receive a House bandana and medallion necklace.
Follow a brief dance party, Houses with students from grade K through 5 would then participate in a day of activities, relationship building, teamwork, and fun. Houses would also eat together.
Moving forward, the House system is our introduction to a positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) initiative in which students earn daily points for positive behavior to spend on various incentives. This will start on Monday, October 17 with students being able to earn 10 points per day (4 points in the AM, 4 points in the PM, and 2 points during specials). Those points can then be spent on various things at the school store: small toys, knick knacks, water bottles, lunch with their preferred teacher, take Rocco for a walk, go for a ride in the SRO squad car, participate in the morning announcements, and many more!
In addition, as students earn points individually they earn points for their respective Houses. This allows the Houses to compete against one another for positive behavior for the opportunity to earn top secret House prizes!
The day was such a positive and engaging experience for our students. I can't wait to share more about our House System and special days as the year progresses!
JAGH
P.S. Rocco and I were summoned to the Bridge House!
House Day Video!
From the desk of: School Counselor Mrs. Meumann
Our SEL announcements on Thankful Thursday asked students to think about one way they could make someone’s day better or easier. I would encourage you to ask your child what they could do to make someone’s day better.
Mrs. Tegeler's Room
Thank you Moby Max!
Congrats to the students in 2B who reached their first Moby Max goal of the year!! They all earned slime for working so hard on their foundational reading and math knowledge!! They are already on their way to their 2nd goal!!
Way To Go!!
Basketball Rec League
Band and Chorus
Music Festival Opportunity (for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders)!
Students can choose which type of music they would like to learn about and participate in. Students who are interested should return the permission slip and $10 (checks made out to FES) by Wednesday, Oct 5th.
Physical Education Class
Just a reminder that students need to have PE shoes for class in order to participate. Hey Dudes, Crocs, sandals, boots, etc… are not allowed.
Lunch and Breakfast Menus
Upcoming Important Dates
#SteamerNation Friday!
Friday, Oct 21, 2022, 08:00 AM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
FES Has Talent Luncheon
Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022, 11:00 AM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Halloween Parade
Friday, Oct 28, 2022, 01:45 PM
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