Dear Parents, Students, and Community Members:

As we welcome October, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the tremendous support and collaboration that made the start of this school year so successful. From our dedicated teachers and staff to our enthusiastic students and supportive families, it has truly been a collective effort, and we are thrilled with how the year has begun. A strong start to the school year was no small task, and from preparing classrooms to organizing events, a lot of energy and passion went into creating a warm and welcoming environment for your children. Our teachers have already begun building strong relationships with their students, laying the foundation for a year full of growth and discovery. We have seen wonderful participation in our new school year, and it’s clear that our students are eager to learn and engage.

As we move further into fall, there are many exciting events to look forward to, which you will find listed in this newsletter. Thank you for your support at home, and please look for ParentSquare updates about events that will be happening at school. We look forward to helping your child prepare for the future and thank you for sending us your children each day. We truly appreciate all you do at home to partner with
us in educating your children.

Respectfully,

Andrea J. Hanselman
Elementary Principal

Elementary Student Picture Days October 2-3

Upstate Images will be here to take individual student pictures of all students in grades Pre-K-5 on Thursday, October 2 and Friday, October 3. All students will have a portrait taken for school records, and you may purchase a package of prints if you desire. Package information was sent home in September. 

Parent-Teacher Conferences

The first quarter marking period officially ends Wednesday, November 5. Fall parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled for all elementary students, PK – 5. There are a number of things parents can expect at a parent-teacher conference. There should be a two-way conversation. You will have an opportunity to learn about your child at school and you can tell the teacher about your child at home. The emphasis will
be on your child’s learning so be sure to review your child’s work before the conference and be prepared to find out how he/she can do even better. You should hear about things your child does well in school, as well as areas for improvement.

We appreciate the time you take out of your busy day to attend conferences. We look forward to seeing you at school in November. Please take time to visit the Book Fair while you are in school for a conference.

Fall parent-teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 19, Thursday, November 20, and Monday, November 24, 2025. Lunch will be served for K-8 students on conference days. Pre-K parent conferences are scheduled for all day Wednesday, November 19, Thursday, November 20, and Monday, November 24. Neither morning nor afternoon PK students will attend school on any of these days.

Every parent is urged to make an appointment with each child’s elementary teacher. Teachers will make special arrangements for working parents who are unable to meet on the designated days. Scheduling information will be sent home in late October.

The Book Fair Is Coming!

We are pleased to announce that the elementary school PTO will sponsor a Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, November 17 through Friday, November 21. Hundreds of new books, both hardcover and paperback, will be on sale. There will be books on many subjects, both fiction and non-fiction, and for all reading levels and ages. In addition, books of interest to parents and teachers are included in the fair. Books can be purchased any time during the school day by students in the north wing “breezeway.” In addition, we will have special evening hours 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19 so that parents can enjoy browsing and buying. Thank you for supporting the PTO..