SEPTEMBER Huskie Howl
August 22, 2023
NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
It is with immense excitement that I extend a warm welcome to an incredible new school year at Shadow Butte Elementary. As we embark on this journey together, I am thrilled to introduce myself as your new principal. While this role is new to me at Shadow Butte, my roots in our community run deep. I am a true Emmett enthusiast, having grown up, met my husband, watched our children thrive in Emmett schools, and dedicated my entire career to the Emmett School District. Needless to say, my affection for our town knows no bounds.
As I stood on duty, ready to greet our students the other morning, I couldn't help but pause to admire the sprawling fields and the majesty of the Butte. In that moment, I was reminded of the privilege we share in being a part of this remarkable community. Whether you've been here for generations or recently joined our fold, we are all fortunate to call this place home.
Looking ahead, I am genuinely excited to build connections with each of you and get to know your children better. Together, we will form a strong partnership, united in our commitment to nurturing your child's aspirations throughout this academic year. As they embark on the journey to "Grow Their Dreams," please know that I am here to support, guide, and celebrate their progress every step of the way.
Principal Jodie Farnsworth
CALENDAR
September
1 - Early Out Friday 2:20pm
4 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
13 - Afterschool Program Starts
14 - Fall School Pictures
18-22 - Homecoming Week
19 - PTO Meeting 5:30 in the Library
20 - Afterschool Program
22 - Homecoming Parade
27 - Afterschool Program
29 - Class Birthday Celebrations
Looking Ahead...
October 6 - NO SCHOOL
October 12 - Huskie Hustle
October 18-19 - Parent Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL)
October 20 - NO SCHOOL
We are looking for dedicated individuals to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and education in our community! The Emmett School District board is composed of six trustees elected by the public. These are volunteer positions receiving no monetary compensation but fulfilling a vital role that impacts so many. Three of these ESD school board seats are up for election this November.
We deeply appreciate the selfless service of our school board trustees. Serving on the school board is a rewarding volunteer position, as it allows you to contribute directly to the growth and development of our schools and students. If you have a passion for education and a genuine interest in the well-being of our students, we encourage you to consider running for the Emmett School District school board.
The process to become a candidate is simple! Paperwork for candidacy can be obtained at the Emmett School District office--119 N. Wardwell. If interested, please see Angela Mattingly (District Secretary and Clerk of the Board).She is your contact to answer any questions and accept the paperwork when completed. It's a simple process, but the deadline to submit the required paperwork is September 8.
Election day is set for November 7, when our community will cast their votes and decide who will be entrusted with shaping the future of education in our district.
If you're ready to be a positive force in education and make a real difference, we can't wait for you to join the journey as a school board trustee. Let's work together to ensure a bright future for our students and schools.
ATTENDANCE
TRANSPORTATION CHANGES
- If there are changes on how your children will be going home at the end of the day, those changes must be called into the office at 208-365-0877 by 2:50 pm / Fridays 1:45 pm.
- If you need to check out your child during recess, we kindly request that you wait until the recess concludes or arrive before recess. This supports the safety of all students, as our duty staff can then focus on their designated supervision areas without any distractions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Girls Who Code Club
Come learn to code and change the world. Join a Girls Who Code club!
Ms. Collinsworth (the keyboarding teacher) is starting a Girls Who Code Club for girls in 3rd-5th grade. Meetings will be Mondays at lunch. Girls are welcome to bring their lunch to the keyboarding room.
Parent forms are available in the keyboarding room.
Back to School
Now that summer has ended and we are all inside together, we have to work to protect each other.
Please reinforce with your child to take these simple steps to help slow the spread of germs that cause respiratory illness.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or their inner elbow.
- Wash hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer.
- If your child has a respiratory illness, like the flu, limit contact with others as much as possible to help prevent spreading illness. Keep your child home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone, without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.
Hey there! So happy to have you back! Our reading club is gearing up for an amazing start in the second week of September. Keep an eye out for the reading log and information page that will be coming home with your student. And hey, all you awesome Kindergarten and 1st grade parents, there's a special paper headed your way to explain about checking out books for your little ones. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out! mokimball@iss221.net.
Happy Reading,
Mrs. Kimball
Parent Portal
Sign up Today for the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. A Parent Portal Account will give you access to pay for Lunches Online, view Student Attendance, view Student Grades (4th and 5th Grades), and receive School Correspondence. Call the School Office to be signed up and your will receive your User Name and Password to get started then you can download and use the mobile app.
