Howbert Happenings
Week of March 8 - 12
Teacher Work Days - March 8th & 9th
📆Back to 5-Days In-Person Learning📅
Due to continuously improving COVID data in our county, increasing vaccine availability, and our ongoing prudent safety practices within the District, we are planning to return K-12 students to school five-days per week at the start of the fourth quarter, March 10, 2021. Preschool will continue on the four-day schedule.
It is thanks to our diligent work to keep our students, staff members, and buildings safe that we are able to make this very critical step forward. The District’s and Board’s desire since last spring has always been to open our schools fully to provide in-person learning, as safely as possible, which is key to academic success. We look forward to making this move and welcoming our students back to in-person learning. Thank you.
In Appreciation,
Dr. Michael Thomas
Superintendent
CSSD11
We want *you* to work at Howbert!
- Howbert is now hiring for a Building Technician! The building tech is a full time position and performs maintenance and minor repairs to help keep Howbert up and running smoothly. Follow THIS LINK for more information on this and other D11 job openings...
- Howbert is also looking for someone to fill a part-time position working in classrooms and with small groups teaching reading concepts in the mornings. Some experience working with students is preferable. If you are interested, please contact Cyndy Tatum, Teacher and Learning Coach: 719.328.4200
We can't wait to welcome YOU to our Howbert Family!
🏀Sports Creating Strong Elementary Students⚽
If you are interested, we have a D11 employee trying to write her dissertation. Here is the link where you can read a letter from her and see if you would like to participate...
PTO Meeting
💚💚💚St. Patrick's Day💚💚💚
Howbert Huddle Family Night
You're invited to a virtual Family Night Thursday evening, April 15th at 5:30pm. You will get to:
- Chat with our principals
- Check out happenings & events around the school
- Meet some Howbert teachers
- Take part in a Q & A session
The Huddle will be a casual, open house style meeting--come when you can, leave when you need. We would love to see you there!
Follow THIS LINK to attend the meeting. It may be easiest if you can log on from from your child's D11 iPad or Chromebook. If it asks for a password it is howbert
https://cssd11.webex.com/cssd11/j.php?MTID=mc9008a0160d6c66227a1e2802043407e
🐝Enrolling for 2021-2022 school year!🐝
The Outdoor Learning School is now enrolling for Fall!
Visit d11.org/enrollment - "To enroll your student click here" OR "Apply to school of choice..." if we are not your home school.
If you have any questions please contact our registrar, Mrs. Amanda-Jo, 719-328-4211 or amandajo.nelson@d11.org.
We can't wait to welcome new Hornets to our hive!
🏠Have you moved? Changed phones?📞
You can fill out a change of address form at d11.org/enrollment - click "I need to update my address".
If you have any questions please contact our office, Mrs. Amanda-Jo and Mrs. Shanda at 719-328-4200 or amandajo.nelson@d11.org.
🌲Catamount - Outdoor Learning🌱
Our partnership with the Catamount Institute is one exciting way that Howbert promotes an outdoor learning experience! Please take a moment to check out their website for more information on this program. https://www.catamountinstitute.org/
Upcoming Catamount Sessions...
1st Grade: March 16, 30 & April 6 10:00-11:00am
2nd Grade: March 16, 30 & April 6 12:00-2:00pm
Don't forget to wear good 👟shoes and dress in 🧥layers on Catamount days!
Please note that, unfortunately, in order to keep cohorts together this is for in-person students ONLY. Online students will receive Catamount lessons and activities in Schoology. Also, in order to keep our groups small and ensure social distancing, parents/families of in-person students are not permitted on Catamount field trips on those days. Thank you for your understanding!
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.
📞Contact Us!📱
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm
School Hours:
Monday - Friday 8am - 2:30pm
Email addresses:
Principal Ramsey: manuel.ramsey@d11.org
Principal Hollenbeck: missy.hollenbeck@d11.org
Attendance: amandajo.nelson@d11.org
Front Office: shanda.lloyd@d11.org
Counselor: melissa.lindsay@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