Howbert Happenings
September 19, 2021
Messages from Principal Lefere
Hobert's Star Party
- Thanks to all the families that attended the spectacular Star Party! And a big thanks goes out to Lisa Schott for organizing the event and the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society for supporting. You may be thinking the same thing as me, "Let's do this again!"
Student Illness and Symptoms
- If your child develops any symptoms and you are not sure if he/she should attend school, please contact our front office. We would be happy to help determine if your child can attend school or if it would be best to stay home. We want to keep students safe and we want them to attend school when possible.
- Please follow any quarantine return to school dates. If you are unsure of your child's return after a quarantine period, please contact the office.
From the Howbert PTO...
The Walk-A-Thon is the only fundraiser we do each year & 100% of the money comes to Howbert!
In the past we have used this to:
- Fund the shade-structure on the playground
- Purchase picnic tables for student use
- Help with family nights at Howbert like Art Focus Night and Game Night
- Buy snacks for students in need
- Buy laptops, iPads, software and other technology for students
- Fund field trips and presenters for students
- Purchase art, music and PE equipment
- Host Staff and Community Luncheons
As you can see, the money we raise is well used! Your student should have brought home a Walk-A-Thon envelope home with more information and dates. We appreciate your support of Howbert and our students. We really have the BEST community!
PTO MEETINGS
The Howbert PTO meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 4pm. We will be meeting in-person but will also have a virtual option for those that would prefer to attend on WebEx. Our next meeting is on Thursday, October 14th at 4pm.
We would love to see you at the meetings! It is a great way to share your thoughts, hear about happenings in the school and support the Howbert staff and students. And you don't have to commit to anything! Come to as many or as few meetings as works for you and your schedule.
Community Cafe: Creating Ecosystems of Equity
Please join the D11 Department of Equity and Inclusion to discuss the results of our equity audit findings. We will also discuss the strategies necessary to create ecosystems of equity. All meetings will begin at 5:30 pm at the following locations and dates:
- Palmer High School - September 23
- Coronado High School - September 30
- Mitchell High School - October 5
- Doherty High School - October 21
- Roy J. Wasson Academic Campus - November 4
Meetings will also be available virtually via Webex. For more information about the meetings and how to join with Webex, please see the attached flyer and go to www.d11.org/equity.
Thank you.
Attachments:
messages/attachments/b79d8c6134482f8ffc3dfd9cdb2df1f1/2021EquityCommunityCafes.pdf (62.1 KB)
No Child Left Inside
Colorado Parks & Wildlife is hosting "No Child Left Inside"
Saturday, September 25: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Calling all kids!
No Child Left Inside is a movement to encourage children to get outside in nature. They are going to have all different activity stations for kids to experience the outdoors. They will have archery, sidewalk chalk mural, pinecone birdfeeder making, crayon leaf rubbing, animal tracks, campsite setup with s'more station and more! Come join the fun and tell others!
Audience: All Ages
Location:
410 JL Ranch Heights Colorado Springs, CO 80926
410 JL Ranch Heights Colorado Springs, CO 80926
Cheyenne Mountain
Programs are free, parks pass required on all vehicles. ($9/daily, $80/annual, or $120/family annual)
https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/pages/calendar.aspx?calid=10310
Colorado Parks & Wildlife - Calendar
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. CPW issues hunting and fishing licenses, conducts research to improve wildlife management activities, protects high priority wildlife.
📞Howbert Contact Info📱
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm
School Hours:
Monday - Friday 8am - 2:30pm
Email addresses:
Principal: tobin.lefere@d11.org
Attendance: amandajo.nelson@d11.org
Front Office: shanda.lloyd@d11.org
Tech Help: lisa.schott@d11.org
Website: d11.org/howbert
Location: 1023 North 31st Street, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Phone: 719-328-4200
Facebook: facebook.com/howbertelementary
Twitter: @howberthornet