Thanks again to Kelly and Rob Pipich for hosting the 4th Grade Parent Social this past Saturday!
Please remember to check out the Amazon Wish List for items to donate to the 4th Grade Hayfair Basket. The theme of the basket is Snow Days. Please do not feel obligated to choose from the Amazon list. Any item donated will be greatly appreciated! Please remember to register for Hayfair if your family will be attending. The link to register is below.
Tomorrow is a Parent Council meeting- 8:30am at 672 Conestoga. These are usually 30 minute meetings.
I. Messages for Lower School Parents:
o Lower School Assemblies are almost every Wednesday in the Buck at 1:10pm. All parents are welcome to attend. Carol Hillman will add to AIS-On calendar. Next Leadership Assembly is Oct 16th launching Communication & Listening.
o No change with Halloween parade- will be held on 10/31 from 1:30-2:45pm
o Buddy Bench ambassador program will begin (grades 1-4)
o PALS program to launch, run by Ms. Beaman: Upper School volunteers are matched to a lower school buddy. LS Homeroom teacher may nominate a student and why they should be nominated. Trying to match students with shared experiences.
o MAP testing completed. These tests are used to help determine if a student needs a specialist - notified around parent teacher conference.
o Learning Specialist position has been narrowed to a few finalists
o As a reminder, dismissal changes must be submitted to Carol Hillman before noon
o Receptionist area does not open until 7:30am
o October 10th is picture retake. Notify Carol Hillman for a retake
II. Hayfair:
Friday, November 1st 3-6pm. HAYFAIR is the kick-off event for AIS/EA Day Spirit Week and will include free family-friendly activities, a silent auction and live music. The event is open to the entire community. Many of the activities like square dancing, corn hole and pumpkin ring toss will be free of charge and some will have a cost associated with them like the special attractions and baked goods booth! It is important that every family attending this event make a reservation.
III. Upcoming Dates:
October 17&18: Fall Parent Teacher Conferences, 10/18 no classes
October 30: 4th Grade Parent Transition Coffee
October 31: LS Halloween Parade 1:30-2:45
November 1: Hayfair 3:00-6:00pm
November 4-8th: Spirit Week
November 4th: LS Health Screenings
November 13th: Owlidays, Eagle Village Shops
