Howbert Happenings
December 11, 2022
Principal Post
Guiding Coalition (SAC) Meetings
The Howbert Guiding Coalition (SAC) is a team of staff and parents/guardians that meet monthly to learn about what is happening at Howbert Elementary, ask questions, and provide input.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, December 15th from 5:00-6:00 in-person at Howbert or online via Webex (click here to join meeting).
We encourage and welcome your partnership in the Guiding Coalition.
PTO Meeting
The Parent Teacher Organization will meet on Thursday, December 15th at 4pm. This will be in-person here at the school as well as on WebEx by following THIS LINK.
Never been to a PTO meeting? All Howbert families and community members are welcome! We value your input during these meetings and it is a great way to get more involved and learn more about your child's school! We hope to see you there!
Theme Day - Colorado Through Time
On Friday, December 16th, Howbert Elementary will have its 2nd quarter theme day.
The topic for this theme day is, "Colorado Through Time".
There will be several guest at the school sharing their knowledge. They include:
Rock Ledge Ranch
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
History Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society
We are thankful for the hard work and planning that Mrs. Schott and Mrs. Tatum have done to bring this special day of learning to the students at Howbert Elementary!
Thank You Broyles Family!
The staff are very thankful for the refrigerator donated to the school by the Broyles family.
š§£Lost & Foundš§¤
Are you missing a mitten? Have a lost lunchbox? Make sure to check the LOST & FOUND! It is overflowing with coats, hats, gloves, and more. Hopefully you will be reunited with a long lost item!
***Over Winter Break we will donate any items that are not claimed.*** Please check the lost & found before we leave for break on December 16th.
Concrete Improvements
Concrete improvements have been completed!
ADA access to the amphitheater
Preschool/kindergarten playground path
Sidewalks behind school
Howbert Elementary is looking for . . .
- Special Education EA (full-time) - visit D11 Careers
- Recess supervisors - contact the front office 328-4200
- Interventionists/tutor - contact Cyndy Tatum cynthia.tatum@d11.org
- Crossing-guard - contact the front office 328-4200
š¤VOLUNTEERS WANTEDš¤
Howbert is seeking volunteers to help with a variety of activities in our school. Each week, we will list volunteer opportunities here. There will either be a link to sign up or you can always give the school a call and we'll be happy to help.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- JANUARY 30th & 31st - VISION & HEARING SCREENINGS - Our nurses will need helpers to facilitate Vision & Hearing screenings for students. This will include being a "runner" to retrieve students from classrooms as well as helping to administer the tests. Sign-Up here http://bit.ly/3EKo03x
Please make sure to fill out THIS FORM prior to signing up. You only need to fill this out once. Once completed, call the Howbert office at 719-328-4200 and we will get you all set up!
ā¤The gift of your time is priceless to our studentsā¤
Random Acts of Kindness
Inclusiveness is including others, inviting them in, and welcoming them with open arms.
Inclusiveness At Home Activities
The activities below can be used to support families by talking openly about inclusiveness --
what it means to you, what it means for your family, and how you
actively work to include each other.
Howbert Parent Teacher Organization
For information about our PTO please visit their website at https://howbertpto.wixsite.com/info and make sure to follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/HowbertPTO/