Homyak Family Newsletter

Dear Homyak Families,

We have another exciting week ahead at Homyak! With a short week for our students, let's make it a 3-for-3 attendance week! As a reminder, there will be no school for students on Thursday, October 15, or Friday, October 16. Every day of learning matters, so let's make these three days count by ensuring our Huskies are present, on time, and ready to learn! Also, Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! If you haven't already scheduled your conference, please take a moment to do so. These conversations are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your child's progress, discuss areas for growth, and strengthen our partnership in supporting their success.

Our Sleeping Husky Fundraiser is officially underway, and it's been exciting to see our school community come together to support our students! Every donation brings us one step closer to our fundraising goals, and we appreciate everyone who has contributed so far. A special shout-out to our current fundraising leaders: Kindergarten is leading the grade-level competition, and Mrs. Hart's class is leading the classroom competition! There's still time for other grades and classrooms to take the lead, so let's keep the momentum going! Be sure to check out the fundraiser information below and help us spread the word.

We're also excited to announce our First Annual Gobble Wobble Ball, sponsored by our PTSA! This promises to be a fun-filled event and another great opportunity to bring our Husky families together for an evening of laughter, connection, and community. Please see the flyer below for more details. We hope to see you there!

As always, thank you for your continued support and for being such an important part of our Homyak family. Let's make these three days count and have another fantastic week!

Warmly,

Dr. Cory Carter
Principal, Homyak PK-8

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We're excited for our upcoming Trunk or Treat celebration on the afternoon of October 29th! We invite Homyak families to join the fun by decorating their vehicles and handing out candy to our Huskies. If you're interested in participating, please sign up using the Google document linked below so we can plan accordingly. Thank you for helping us make this a fun and memorable event for our students! Click here to sign up!

We're getting excited for our upcoming Trunk or Treat celebration and need your help to make it a fun and memorable event for our Huskies! We're asking families who are able to donate bags of individually wrapped candy to help us prepare for the festivities. Donations can be dropped off at the school's main office. Thank you for your generosity!

Thank you to all of our families who helped make this year’s Homyak Fun Run a great experience for our students! We are always looking for ways to improve our events and make them better, safer, and even more exciting for our Huskies. We invite families to take a few minutes to complete our Fun Run Feedback Survey and share what went well and what we can improve for next year. Your feedback will be shared with our Fun Run Committee, led by Mrs. India, as they review this year’s event and begin thinking about the future. [Click here to complete the Fun Run Feedback Survey] Thank you for helping us continue to improve our school events!

Our October Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on Wednesday, October 14 from 4:00–8:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 15 from 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. We look forward to connecting with families to discuss your child’s progress, strengths, and areas for continued growth. Conferences are an important opportunity for families and teachers to work together and ensure students have the support they need to be successful. Please use the appropriate link below to sign up for a conference time that works best for your family.

Preschool - 2nd Grade

3rd - 5th Grades

Middle School

Homyak PTSA’s Sleeping Husky Fundraiser is officially underway, and the more money we raise, the more Homyak teachers will be sleeping on the roof! From October 3–29, every donation, no matter the amount, helps support field trips, classroom events, student celebrations, and other great opportunities for our Huskies. There are plenty of reasons to join the fun, including student prizes, a party for the top fundraising grade level, and a special Principal’s Prize for the class that raises the most! We’ll share milestone updates throughout the month as we reveal which teachers have earned a night on the roof. Don’t sleep on this one, Huskies. Let’s see how many teachers we can get on that roof! 🐾🏠💤

Dear Families,

We’re grateful to all the families who have reached out and expressed interest in our Washington, D.C., and New York trip in summer 2027. Because of the continued interest, we’re extending the enrollment deadline and $150 discount through Monday, September 28th. Families who enroll by this date with a $95 enrollment fee will receive $150 off.

Enroll here: https://www.efexploreamerica.com/tour-website/3106976NB

After enrolling, families will have access to an individual fundraising page and can apply for EF’s Explorer Scholarship. You can also learn more about payment plans, what’s included, and student safety at www.efexploreamerica.com.

Questions? Contact EF’s Traveler Support Team through online chat at www.efexploreamerica.com/contact-us or call 888-333-9756.

We hope your student can join us and be a part of this inaugural year and new tradition! Please contact Lonna if you have additional questions.

Homyak has partnered up with Treering as our yearbook provider. We have some great improvements this year including 10% off early bird special.

• Soft covers $22.64 (before special)
• Hard cover $29.00 (before special)

Some great add ons include:

• personalize a 2 free page layout for your student due by April 2,2027
• order a yearbook even after the deadline April 23,2027 (orders after this date will be mailed to family address)
• free 8th grade dedication for families

Go to: treering.com/validate

Enter school code: 101787002614812

If you have any questions about the yearbook, please email our yearbook sponsor: ksanders@weld8.org

Families, please remember that students in Kindergarten through 5th grade should bring a snack from home each day for their designated classroom snack time. We also welcome snack donations to help ensure that every student has access to a snack when needed. Donations of individually packaged, snacks can be sent with your child or dropped off at the school office. Thank you for helping us keep our Huskies fueled, focused, and ready to learn.

As part of our ongoing commitment to school safety, we encourage families to review the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) with their students. The SRP provides clear, consistent language and actions for students and staff to follow during different situations, including Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. Familiarity with these procedures helps ensure our entire school community knows what to do and can respond calmly and appropriately during an emergency.

No school for students Thursday and Friday

Monday, October 12th

• N/A

Tuesday, October 13th

• Hearing and Vision screening @ 8am

Wednesday, October 14th

• Hearing and vision screening @ 8am
• Parent teacher conferences & Book Fair @ 4pm

Thursday, October 15th

• No school for students
• Parent teacher conferences & Book Fair @ 8am

Friday, October 16th

• No school for students and staff

Saturday, October 17th

• N/A

Sunday, October 18th

• N/A

Monday, October 12th

Practices

• 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM MS Boys Basketball Practices All Levels - Main MS Gym - No ELO's will start on Monday October 19

Games:

• N/A (See below)

Other Events:

• Fall League Basketball in the MS Main gym from 6 PM - 9 PM (Please set gym for games)

Tuesday, October 13th

Practices:

• 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM MS Boys Basketball Practices All Levels - Main MS Gym - No ELO's will start on Monday October 19

Games:

• N/A

Wednesday, October 14th

Practices:

• 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM MS Boys Basketball Practices All Levels - Main MS Gym - No ELO's will start on Monday October 19

• N/A

• Fall League Basketball in the MS Main gym from 6 PM - 9 PM

Thursday, October 15th

Practices: ·

• 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM MS Boys Basketball Practices All Levels - Main MS Gym - No ELO's will start on Monday October 19

Games:

• No Games

Friday, October 16th - No School for Students or Staff.

Practices:

• Up to Basketball Coaches - no school 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM MS Boys Basketball Practices All Levels - Main MS Gym

• None

SATURDAY October 17

• No Events Planned

Please note: Beginning the week of October 5, students will begin using their individual PIN numbers when receiving meals in the cafeteria. Please know that students’ first meals will continue to be free; the new system simply helps track the meals served each day. Second meals will cost $1.00. As students get used to the new process, lunch lines may move a little slower, and we appreciate everyone’s patience during the transition.

Our cafeteria staff works hard to follow the posted daily menu and will continue to do their best to serve meals as planned.

Homyak families are always welcome to join their student for lunch! We love having families in our building and encourage you to stop by when you are able. Please see the lunch times below to plan your visit.

Homyak PK-8 follows a PK-8 school calendar, which may differ from calendars used by other schools in the district. To avoid confusion, please use this calendar as your primary reference for important school dates, including the first and last day of school, holidays, professional development days, early release days, parent-teacher conferences, and other key events.

We encourage all families to review the calendar carefully and refer to it throughout the school year when planning appointments, vacations, and other activities. Keeping this calendar handy will help ensure you stay informed and up to date on everything happening at Homyak.

As we begin the new school year, we ask that all families carefully review the District's updated Dress Code Policy, Student Cell Phone & Personal Technology Device Policy, and Student Transportation Policy. These policies have been revised and contain important information regarding student expectations, the appropriate use of personal electronic devices, and transportation procedures.

Policy JICJ: Student Use of Cellphones and Other Personal Technology Devices

Policy JICA: Student Dress Code

Policy EEA: Student Transportation

Email: homyakptsa@gmail.com for additional information