HOA IS A NUT-FREE CAMPUS We have a number of students at HOA that have life threatening peanut/nut allergies. Prevention is the best approach. We ask your cooperation in not sending any class treats or snacks containing peanut/nut products to school with your child. Please let me know if you have any questions about this, thank you so much for your cooperation.
NEW NEWS*****************************************************************
OUTDOOR SCHOOL Outdoor School is next week! Sixth grade parents, please have your students at HOA between 8:30-8:45 on Monday, October 21, packed and ready to go. We will return to HOA on Wednesday, October 23, at 1:00. Now is the time to let me know if you have any specific questions or concerns for your student. I will also be sending an additional email today with more specific information to families whose students are attending Outdoor School.
WEDNESDAY WANTS AND NEEDS (NEW!)
-Dollar Tree rectangular table cloths, no color preference (Messy Art)
-Dessert size paper plates, no color preference (Messy Art)
Wednesday Wants and Needs items can be left on Mrs. Kellar's desk.
PICTURE RETAKES If your student needs school picture retakes, or needs to get their school picture taken, our retake day is Tuesday, October 30. Our picture day ID is FO749105Q1, place your online orders at mylifetouch.com, or pick up an order packet here at school.
OCTOBER 31/HALLOWEEN Elementary students are able to wear costumes to HOA on Thursday, October 31, as long as they are safe and school appropriate. Please do not bring any fake weapons like bows and arrows, guns, swords, etc, and please refrain from adding any blood and gore to your costume. In addition, we ask that students not wear masks or anything that will interfere with line of sight. Please let me know if you have any questions.
FACEBOOK GROUP I'm incredibly sorry that we are still having trouble connecting you all with our private group on Facebook. I think I've found a work around. I can tag someone in a comment and then invite you to be a part of the group. If you are on Facebook but not in the group, and would like to be, please reply and let me know and I will send the invite. Cross your fingers, I hope this works!
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE******************************************************
Monday, October 21
8:30 6th graders arrive for Outdoor School!
12:00-1:00 PE, Grades 3-6
Tuesday, October 22
11:00-12:00 Messy Art, Grades 3-6 (at capacity, no new students)
12:00-1:00 PE, Grades 3-6
1:00-1:45 Student Success Club
Wednesday, October 23
9:30-11:00 Advanced Engineering Club, Grades 4-8
11:00-12:00 Engineering Club, Grades 3-8
12:00-1:00 PE, Grades 3-6
1:00-2:00 Clogging Club
1:00 6th graders return from Outdoor School!
Thursday, October 24
10:00-11:00 Chess Club, Grades 3-8
11:00-12:00 PE, Grades 3-8
UPCOMING DATES:
October 21-23 Outdoor School!
October 29 Fall Fun Friend-zy! 2:00-4:00 HOA gym
October 30 Picture Retakes
November 18 Parent Connect Meeting (note that this is the 3rd Monday of Nov)
November 19 Field Trip, Grades 3-6 (will need chaperones, more info coming!)
OLD NEWS*****************************************************************
DISTRICT POLICY FOR VISITORS ON CAMPUS Parents and other adults are always welcome in the building. Please enter through the main doors and check in at the main office. All other doors are to remain locked during the school day. All visitors are required to wear visitor identification tags when on our campus during a school day. As a courtesy to staff, please provide advanced notification if you wish to visit classes. You do not need to sign in if you are only here for drop-off/pick-up.
MRS. KELLAR'S STEAM CLASS This year, STEAM Class will be on Monday's from 10:00-12:00, and we will alternate between 3rd-4th grades one week, and 5th-6th the next week, and so on. If you have students in both classes and want them to be in the same class, please message me. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. There will be two main objectives for this class, exposure to STEAM concepts and having fun with friends! Each class, we will do some type of fun, hands-on, group project related to a STEAM concept. In addition, the last 20-30 minutes of class will be lunch/snack time and I will be reading aloud to them. When packing lunches/snacks for your student, please remember that we are a nut free campus. Please let me know if you have any questions about this. I will include a schedule below for the STEAM Class for the next few months.
MRS. KELLAR'S STEAM CLASS SCHEDULE:
October 21 STEAM CLASS CANCELLED DUE TO OUTDOOR SCHOOL
October 28 5th-6th Class
November 4 3rd-4th Class
November 18 5th-6th Class
November 25 3rd-4th Class
December 2 5th-6th Class
December 9 3rd-4th Class
December 16 5th-6th Class
TAG If you think your child may qualify for TAG services, and want information about the referral and identification process, please contact: Casy Burnsed, [email protected].
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Here is the link to the district's volunteer application. Approved applications are good for two years. https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/Page/163
MRS. KELLAR'S OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 9:00-3:00. If you would like one-on-one meeting with me, please email me so we can set something up.
I hope you are all having a great week!