Mrs. Manzanares Message

Dear Elementary Families,

As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to cool, we are starting to see all the signs of fall around STEM. With cooler mornings becoming part of our daily routine, please remember to send your child to school with a jacket or warm layer each day.

We encourage families to label all jackets and outerwear with their child’s first and last name so we can quickly return misplaced items. Our lost and found is beginning to fill up, so please stop by the elementary lobby to look for any missing belongings. All unclaimed items will be cleared out and donated after Friday, October 9, as part of our fall break building cleanup. Thank you for helping us reconnect these items with their owners!

Snack Reminder:

Just a friendly reminder that students have multiple opportunities throughout the day to eat a snack. We’ve noticed that some students are getting hungry before the end of the day, so please consider packing more than one snack to help keep them fueled and ready to learn.

Picture Makeup Day — Tuesday, October 6

Students who did not have their picture taken at the beginning of the school year—or who need a retake—will have another opportunity on the morning of Tuesday, October 6.

Parent-Teacher Conference Week — October 5–9

October 5–9 will be our Parent-Teacher Conference Week. We look forward to connecting with families and sharing information about your child’s learning, growth, and experiences at school.

Please watch for communication from your child’s teacher regarding conference details and sign-up information.

As a reminder, there will be no after-school clubs during conference week.

Early Release — Friday, October 9

Early-release dismissal times are:

• Grades K–1: 11:20 a.m.

• Grades 2–5: 11:30 a.m.

• Grades 6–12: 11:55 a.m.
  
  

Please make sure your family has a plan in place for the early dismissal.

Fall Break — October 12–16

We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a wonderful fall break filled with opportunities to relax, recharge, and spend time with family and friends.

We are grateful for the wonderful energy our students bring to school each day. We hope everyone has a safe, restful, and joyful fall break and returns ready for all the exciting learning and experiences ahead!

In Partnership,

Jessica Manzanares
Elementary Principal