Community Connection

Veterans' Library "Reading Café" hosted its grand opening during the last week of September. The only items on the menu in this unique café were books, books and more books, but the students "ate" them up! Grades 3-5 were able to participate in a "book tasting" which was a new way to introduce students to various genres and create interest in new books.

One of our 4th grade students said, "The thing I enjoyed most was getting to read all kinds of books that I normally wouldn't choose." Another student shared, "I 100% recommend and also, the service was awesome!"

"We were overwhelmed by the positive things our students had to say in their reviews. We will definitely bring back the "Reading Café" in the future," says Mrs. Gerard. For the month of October, our library crew plans to continue exploring genres with students more in depth as well as continuing education about ways to use the library.

• Tuesday, October 3, Fall Picture Day!

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• Thursday, October 5, PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Library, childcare provided
• Wednesday, October 11, Watch D.O.G.S. Kick-off, 6:00-6:45 p.m. meal and childcare provided
• Thursday, October 19, Fundraiser Pick up, 3:30-5:00 p.m., art room.
• PTO Treat Night, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 20, End of 1st Quarter
• Monday, October 23, Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Tuesday, October 24, Parent/Teacher Conferences -Your child's teacher will be communicating with your regarding schedules for these evenings.
• Thursday, October 26, BIRTHDAY LUNCH! An informational sheet will be distributed to those students celebrating October birthdays.
• Friday, October 27, NO SCHOOL
• Monday, October 30, NO SCHOOL

On Wednesday, October 11 at 6:00 p.m., we will host our annual Watch D.O.G.S. kick off event! This program is a great opportunity for male family members to be involved in your child's school. It provides a glimpse into your child's school day, allows for additional positive male role models and brings joy to all! The evening will be a short informational session. Dinner will be provided as well as childcare. We hope to see you there!

Learning to read environmental print is a critical pre-literacy skill. Point out the print that surrounds you. Read and talk about the words you see in the world around you. There’s lots to read—signs, recipes, cereal boxes, instruction manuals, bus schedules, news, maps, and menus. Use daily opportunities such as time spent in the car, on a walk, or at the store to intentionally point out letters and words around you.

Our annual PTO Treat Night is Thursday, October 19, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Come one, come all and show off those costumes while roaming our halls for treats. We will have a costume contest starting at 6:15. *A flyer will be coming home with additional information for this event. If you can donate a bag of candy, your name will go in for a drawing for some great gift cards!

As we strive to find a variety of ways to celebrate our students' accomplishments, we'll be starting this month celebrating students who have excellent attendance, 95% or higher. We will recognize these students monthly at our celebration assemblies.

Infinite Campus is our new parent/student information portal. This is where you'll be able to view grades, lunch balances, etc. You should have received an email from communications@hannibal60.com to update your contact information. This email will direct you how to create a login for the system and access your student's information. If you did not receive the email, please contact the school so we can confirm the correct email address.