What's Hatching in October?

Greetings Albion Families,

Can anyone else believe it’s almost October?! We hope you know how grateful we are to have each and every one of you as an essential part of our school family.

Already, we've seen our students dive into learning with enthusiasm and determination. It's truly inspiring to witness their growth and potential, and we're excited about the bright futures they're building.

Please remember, education is not something that happens solely within the school walls. It's a partnership between home and school. Your involvement and collaboration are invaluable in shaping the educational journey of your child. We encourage you to stay engaged, attend school events, and reach out whenever you have questions or ideas to share.

As we navigate this new school year, please know that we're here to support your child's growth and development every step of the way. Together, we can make this academic year a remarkable one.

Warm Regards,

Mrs. Angela Conway

October 3rd

• BOE meeting (7:00pm in Conference Room A)
• K,2,3 Picture Day

October 5th

• PreK,1,4,5 Picture Day

October 5th

• K-5 Open House (5:00pm-7:00pm)
• PTA will be sponsoring a mini-book fair during the Open House in the ES cafeteria

October 9th

• Columbus/Indigenous People's Day - NO SCHOOL

October 10th-13th

• Fire Safety Week

October 26th

• Family Fun Night (see flier below)

October 23rd-27th

• Red Ribbon Week

KaleidoscopeME™ is a curriculum, community, and an interactive platform that develops the five core competencies of social-emotional learning: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. Research shows that with these skills, students build the emotional intelligence and mental health essential to thriving both academically and socially.

We are excited to announce that this year, we will begin to introduce and incorporate Stephen Covey's "7 Habits of Happy Kids" into our curriculum and daily school life.

Stephen Covey's "7 Habits of Happy Kids" is a powerful framework that empowers students with essential life skills, fostering personal growth and character development. We believe that these habits are not only valuable for their academic success but also for their overall well-being and happiness.

Here's a quick overview of the 7 Habits:

1. Be Proactive: Encourages students to take responsibility for their actions and choices, helping them develop a sense of control over their lives.

2. Begin with the End in Mind: Teaches students to set goals and have a clear vision of what they want to achieve, both academically and personally.

3. Put First Things First: Emphasizes prioritizing important tasks and managing time effectively.

4. Think Win-Win: Encourages a mindset of collaboration and seeking mutually beneficial solutions, promoting positive relationships.

5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood: Promotes active listening and empathy, enhancing communication skills.

6. Synergize: Teaches the value of working together as a team, valuing diverse perspectives, and achieving more collectively.

7. Sharpen the Saw: Focuses on self-care and balance in life to maintain physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

More information will be provided to families throughout the school year as we introduce a new habit each month. Enjoy the overview video below (slightly robotic...but informational!)

Allison Howard - 5th Grade Teacher

Desiree Barber - 5th Grade Teacher

Hannah Dills - 4th Grade Teacher

Ryan Gilbert - 4th Grade Teacher

Kailey Winans - 3rd Grade Special Ed Teacher

Madison Pratt - Kindergarten Teacher
Wynter Dumont - ELL Teacher

Melissa McGregor - Nurse

Brenda Ray - Nurse

Chasity Taylor - Nurse's Aide

Rebekah Cruz - Teacher Aide

Stephanie Preston - Teacher Aide

Anya Groth - Teacher Aide

Stacie Castricone - Teacher Aide

Giovaneth Kirsch - Teacher Aide

I’d like to recognize this quarter's Safety Patrol members. These students are 5th graders that were selected to be on the safety patrol team because they have shown their teachers that they are responsible and will be good role models for all of our Albion students. On September 13th, these students took a safety oath and were sworn into their position by our school resource officer, Deputy Prawel!

Cali Wright

Mason Rotthoff

Lily Bringenberg

Giuliana Liuzzi

Lukas Snyder

Maelynn Taylor

Kelbie Woodard

Alexis Stinson

Hudson Armer

Elizabeth Colmenaro

Autumn Morici

Addison Colburn

Karleigh Murphy

Annie (Hosannah) Curfman

Kyra Lusk

Chase Nellist

Ethan Olles

Mikey Madison

Maci Conn

Hayden Sanders

Eli Johnson

Kyler Bennett

Elliott Pettit

Oliver Beyrle

First graders in Mrs. Simpsons' class are working hard to master reading and spelling words. They can listen to words, count the number of phonemes, find the letters that represent those phonemes, and then build those words on their whiteboards! Way to go scholars!

Be on the lookout for a letter that is coming home in regards to your child's WIN time :)

Our second graders learned about tall tale characters and then enjoyed some yummy flapjacks. They were quite surprised when "Paul Bunyan" stopped by looking for his Ox, Babe!

Fourth graders in Mr. Gilbert's class have been learning about a variety of inventors. They also had the chance to work as a group to interview these "inventors" of the past and create skits to showcase their understanding of the importance of certain inventions that we use everyday!

Everyone loves to hear a good story! Click on the video below and enjoy the book...Enemy Pie!

• Written by: Derek Munson
• Illustrated by: Tara Calahan King
• Published by: Chronicle Books

It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became Enemy Number One. Luckily, Dad has a surefire way to get rid of enemies - Enemy Pie.

Starting October 1st, all families will be expected to use the PikMyKid app in order to pick up their child from either the car line or the walk-up line at dismissal.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to ensure our dismissal process continues to run as safe and smoothly as possible.

Just a few reminders that can assist our office staff during the dismissal process:

• Please make your pickup selection (car line or walk up line) on the Pikmykid app no later than 2:00pm. The app will not allow for changes after this time.
• If you selected the walker line or car line on the app and decide last minute you want to change the mode of pick up, this change cannot be honored after 2:00pm, because students are sorted by the mode you selected before being dismissed and are in separate parts of the building.
• Please be sure to delegate the appropriate pick-up person on the app or be prepared with the student's Pikmykid security number code.
• The office staff uses the app daily to determine what mode you have selected. If you initially requested multiple dates for a pickup selection and something changes, please be sure to adjust those dates on the app before 2:00pm.
• Only announce for the students that you are picking up that day, do not include students who were absent or who may have left early.
• If your child needs to be buckled into their car seat, we ask that you please assist them as quickly and safely as you can. This will help ease traffic congestion and help the line continue to flow.
• To keep the line of cars moving, please move forward to the next available space when it is safe to do so. Your child may not be released until you have moved up to the next available spot.
• If you select to use the "walker" option, please wait in your vehicle until 3:15pm. Do not congregate in the dismissal area once you have picked up your child(ren), as this will slow down the process for those waiting to pick up their child.

**Please do your best to stay with one pick-up mode (car line or walk up line) throughout the school year. The day-to-day consistency helps students feel comfortable and confident with where they are supposed to be during the dismissal process.**

If you need assistance navigating the Pikmykid app, please call the Main Office at 589-2030.

Are your child's items looking for their way back home?

Please take a scroll through the photos below to see if something looks familiar.

If you notice your child's item, please connect with the Main Office and we will return to the rightful owner!

We encourage you to clearly label your child's belongings so that the items can be returned to you.

If you are interested in joining the PTA or would like to get some information on what the PTA does for our District, please feel free to email Crystal Hand at clhand4@gmail.com

Next meeting is October 12th held at the Elementary School in the multi-purpose room at 6:00pm.

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