The Howl
Chief Charlo Elementary School News
Principal's Notes
February 2019
Dear Wolfpack Families,
We are off to a great start returning from winter break. Students and teachers are hard at work, and doing some wonderful things in the classroom. I am looking forward to this month’s Sock Hop. I hope to see you there.
As a friendly reminder, we recognize the mornings can sometimes be hectic, but please do whatever you can to ensure that your students arrive to school on time. A student who arrives 5-10 minutes late misses the initial directions and discussion of the day’s events. This puts your child behind before they have even started. The last bell rings at 8:30 a.m. Additionally, please try to call in your child if he/she is sick. Your help with this is greatly appreciated.
What is new in STEAM!
Chief Charlo continues to implement a STEAM focus across the curriculum. Here are some STEAM activities happening across the grade levels in January and February:
· January STEAM challenge Assembly
· Project Lead the Way Science modules
· Classroom STEAM challenges
· Community Art residents teaching math and literacy through movement
Save the Date:
· STEAM NIGHT - April 10th
o This will be our inaugural STEAM night event to showcase all things STEAM
§ More information to follow
Important Dates in February
February 11th –No School. District professional development day
February 18th –No school. Presidents Day
February 22nd –Sock Hop
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
March 6th and 7th –Teachers will be sending home sign up information later this month
Also, please remember when dropping off or picking up students to park in the parking lot or on a designated side street area. We want to continue to avoid cars double-parking or holding up traffic moving through the parking lot or the bus loop. Thank you for your continued support in making our parking lot and bus loop as safe as possible.
For the month of February, we are celebrating “20 days of Kindness”. Each day, we display “acts of kindness” on boards across the building. Please be sure to ask your child the “Act of the day”. This is a great way to continue to spread respect, appreciation and support in our community.
Please be sure to sign in at the front desk when visiting classrooms or signing out your children. With the exception of the front door, all other doors in our school are locked at all times. This allows us to know who is in the building and that your children are safe. Being with your child(ren) every day is a privilege, and keeping them safe is our top priority.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Sock Hop on February 22nd.
Vincent Giammona
Principal
Chief Charlo: February at a Glance
Monday, February 11th - No School - Professional Development Day
Monday, February 18th - No School - President's Day
Friday, February 22nd - Sock Hop - 6-9pm
CLICK HERE for the MCPS School Year Calendar:
Library Corner
February is the “I Love to Read” month. Check out our fiction section, which has many exciting action books. These fiction books are adventure Fiction and usually have the main character fighting against nature or traveling on a long journey. Some of our Adventure stories include: Zathura: A Space Adventure by Chris Van Allsburg, Binky the Space Cat by Ashley Spires, The Volcano of Fire by Geronimo Stilton, Dangerous Waters: An Adventure on the Titanic by Gregory Mone, On Track for Treasure by Wendy McClure, Rescue Josh McGuire by Ben Mikaelsen, 13 Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, and Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.
Box Tops! Box Tops! Box Tops! The class competition has begun. From Jan 26th until February 22nd students can submit box tops to win a classroom pizza party. Just glue or tape 10 box tops on any 8 x 11 ½ piece of paper and bring it into the library or for larger groups of box tops put 50 box tops into a sandwich size Ziploc baggie. All box tops will be counted and the winners announced Feb 28th.
Chief Charlo Book Fair The spring book fair is coming so mark your calendars now for March 5th, 6th and 7th during parent teacher conferences!
See you soon at the Library!
Mary Greil
Chief Charlo Elementary
Teacher Librarian
406-728-2400 ext 4965
FAMILIES IN TRANSITION (FIT)
Lifelong Learning Center - February Parenting and Family Classes
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
PTO Events for 2018/19 School Year
Join us for these FUN events that benefit your school! 100% of all money raised is allocated to services, events and needs of Chief Charlo students and staff.
Jog-A-Thon
Original Works
Craft Fair
Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Bingo Night
Spirit Week & Sock Hop
STEAM Showcase Night
BBQ Basket Fundraiser
...want to know more details and be part of more FUN?
Follow YOUR PTO on Facebook (Chief Charlo PTO) or on Instagram: ChiefCharloPTO for the most up-to-date information and communication
YOUR Parent Teacher Organization 2018/19
Join us for the next PTO meeting - FREE Child Care!!!
NEXT MEETING DAY: Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Chief Charlo Lunchroom
2018-2019 Current Board Members:
Kara Cook, President chiefcharlopto@gmail.com
Jeff Avgeris, Vice President Krash197@gmail.com
Jacob Mortensen, Treasurer chiefcharlotreasurer@gmail.com
Jennifer Owen, Secretary jeowen08@gmail.com
Meeting Schedule: We meet the first TUESDAY of each month in the lunchroom. Meetings start at 6:30pm and childcare is free!
Interested in becoming a member?Everyone is welcome! It's never too late to join! The Chief Charlo PTO encourages families to join, stay informed, and help out in any way you can. Please contact us at chiefcharlopto@gmail.com or follow our social media outlets on Facebook or Instagram for more information. Membership is free due to our amazing sponsors.