Steck Weekly Announcements 10.23.26

Dear Steck Families,

It's hard to believe the end of first quarter is here and it's report card time. This is a great time to review your child's progress, celebrate successes, and talk about areas of growth.

District 204 provides elementary report cards through ParentVUE. Beginning October 23 at 4:00 p.m., you can view your child's elementary school report card through ParentVUE. After you log into your ParentVUE account, you will find the Report Card tab on the left. If you need assistance, please call the Steck office (630.375.3500). You can view the report card grading information here. This is also available through ParentVUE.

As always, our doors are open to you. Please contact your child's teacher with any questions or concerns at report card time and throughout the school year.

Enjoy the weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. Pohlmann

Upcoming Dates:

10/23 No School - Institute Day

10/23 Quarter 1 Report Cards available in ParentVUE after 4 p.m.

10/24 PTA Trunk or Treat 3:00-4:30 p.m.

10/30 Fall Dress Up Day

10/30 Fall Parade 2:00 p.m. (weather permitting)

10/30 PTA Fall Party 2:15-3:15 p.m.

11/02 No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences

11/03 No School - General Election

11/09-11/13 Fall Book Fair

11/11 Veterans Day - wear red, white, and blue

11/11 Fall Book Fair Family Night 3:45-6:00 p.m.

11/12 5th Grade Family Night - Taste of Steck

11/19 PTA General Meeting

11/23-11/27 No School - Thanksgiving Break

11/30 5th Grade Prelude Parent Meeting for Fischer Middle School Music 7:00 p.m. @ Fischer

Thank you to the Steck PTA for providing our Fall Party activities and snack (pretzels and M&M's) on Friday, October 30. Snack ingredients and labels can be viewed here. Please notify your child's teacher by Wednesday, October 28 if s/he cannot have the snack. Thank you!

At this week’s meeting, the Board of Education approved the secure entry vestibule at Steck as part of the Safer, Stronger 204 capital program. Similar to previous secure vestibule projects, this work will occur over the summer following the 2026-27 school year. While the original Master Facility Plan included plans for an addition at Steck this summer, those plans are on hold for now as the district continues to evaluate budgets, enrollment projections, and construction feasibility.

Check out this district news regarding student attendance.

We are adding more positive vibes to our morning arrival with music. From time to time we are playing music to start the day off right. Students will be able to enjoy some tunes outside and inside as they arrive in the morning.

Do you want to win a Book Fair gift card? Then enter this year's pumpkin decorating contest. We invite all ages to decorate a pumpkin like their favorite book character. It's easy and fun for the whole family! Prizes will be given. Information is here.

Steck’s Fall Book Fair is coming! The fair will be held in the LMC from Monday, November 9th to Friday, November 13th. Family night is November 11th. Here’s what you need to know…

Students are invited to participate in our "Fall Dress Up Day". This day is designed to include all students and will include some fun, fall-themed activities in classrooms. Students can wear something fancy, a Halloween costume, Steck wear/school colors (navy/white), or something else. Students should be able to participate in the normal school day schedule with whatever they wear; attire should be something that can be worn to school and worn throughout the day. As always, clothing should be appropriate for school and not be a disruption to learning. Clothing and costumes that are not appropriate for elementary school will not be allowed during the school day. Students will not have time to change into another outfit or costume while at school. Costume masks, makeup, and accessories should be left at home. No part of a costume should include any look-alike weapon or depict violence. Costumes should not need to be plugged in or battery operated. Please save those extra touches for outside of school.

We are going to continue our tradition with a Fall Parade on October 31 at 2:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Families are welcome to visit Steck to watch the outdoor parade. We recommend walking to Steck or parking in the street due to limited parking in our lot. We ask that visitors spread out while here viewing the parade. The parade route is here. We will start at door 1 and go toward McCoy, around the back of the building, and back in door 12. Please find a spot that is comfortable for you anywhere on the parade route. Our parade is closely supervised by staff.

When the parade is over, students, staff, and PTA party volunteers return to classrooms for the Fall Party. All others visitors are asked to leave at that time. The PTA Fall Party includes fall-themed activities and a snack.

Joining the PTA is one of the easiest ways to support your child’s school. Your membership helps fund student enrichment opportunities, family engagement events, teacher appreciation activities, and other programs that benefit ALL students. You don’t have to volunteer to be a member- your membership alone makes a difference!

Please join today! https://steck.givebacks.com/shop

We are excited to offer birthday grams for the first time this school year. Please see this flyer for details.

Support the Steck PTA at Big Apple Bagel on October 24 from 7am-1pm. Enjoy a delicious bagel and consider donating a nonperishable food or hygiene item to help our community.

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/SteckPTA?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Instagram:

https://instagram.com/steckpta?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Website: https://www.ipsd.org/steck
Location: 460 Inverness Drive, Aurora, IL, USA
Phone: 630.375.3500

Fax: 630.375.3501

X/Twitter: @steckeagles