The Principal's Notebook

Dear Families,

Our school has been buzzing with excitement, learning, and opportunities to come together as a school community!

A special THANK YOU to our amazing PTCO for providing delicious food and wonderful decorations for our staff! We truly appreciate all they do to support our school and make our staff feel valued.

Our Book Fair was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped encourage a love of reading in our students.

It was also great connecting with so many families during Parent-Teacher Conferences. We appreciate the time you took to meet with teachers and discuss your child's progress. Strong partnerships between home and school make a difference!

Looking ahead, we have a busy October filled with activities and events. We will wrap up the month with Red Ribbon Week, focusing on making healthy choices and being positive role models.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to another great month!

Warmly,

Ms. Brockhaus

🎶 Northwestern MS Music Festival – Tuesday, October 13

Congratulations to Sydney Haselhorst, Cassie McKown, Kamali Bunke, Adelynn Currence, Kinley Haaland, Elise Hoglund, Lucy Scepaniak, Cannon Biegler, and Hayes Roberts on being selected! Students will rehearse in Mellette, followed by a 7:00 PM concert at Northwestern. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students.

🥷 Math Ninjas – Tuesday, October 13

Math Ninjas kick off their first practice this Tuesday! ➗

📚 End of Quarter 1 – Friday, October 16

The first quarter wraps up this Friday! We're excited to celebrate all the learning and growth so far!

🚒 JK/K Fire Station Visit – Monday, October 19

Our youngest learners will visit the fire station to learn about fire safety and meet local firefighters!

👂 Hearing Screenings – Tuesday, October 20

Free hearing screenings will be provided for students in grades K, 1, 4, 7, and 11, along with other students needing screenings.

🔢 7th & 8th Grade MATHCOUNTS – Wednesday, October 21

Our math competitors will head to Aberdeen Christian to put their problem-solving skills to the test! Good luck! 🧮

🎺 Jamestown Concert Band – Thursday, October 22

Students in grades 5–12 will have the opportunity to enjoy a special band performance at 2:00 PM in the Arena! 🎶

🎨 STEM Club Coloring Contest – Due Friday, October 23

Elementary students are invited to participate! Completed coloring sheets are due October 23, with winners announced October 30. 🎃

❤️ Red Ribbon Week – October 26–31

We'll celebrate healthy, drug-free choices with fun activities throughout the week! Stay tuned for more details!

📸 Picture Retakes – Tuesday, October 27

Missed picture day or need a retake? Get those smiles ready! 😁

🧮 6th Grade MATHCOUNTS – Wednesday, October 28

Our 6th grade math competitors will travel to Warner for a day of fun math challenges. Good luck!

🎻 All-State Orchestra – Friday, October 30

Best of luck to our talented musicians participating in All-State Orchestra! We're proud of you! 🎶

We’re excited to share a FREE resource available to all Warner families! Through our partnership with the Cook Center for Human Connection, families now have access to ParentGuidance.org, a free, confidential website filled with helpful tools and resources created by licensed therapists and mental health professionals.

From anxiety and bullying to emotional regulation, social media, grief, and everyday parenting challenges, there’s something for everyone! Families can explore on-demand courses, live webinars, parent coaching, Ask a Therapist, and much more.

Parenting isn't always easy, but you don't have to figure everything out on your own! We encourage all families to explore these valuable resources!

Each month, we’ll highlight a topic or resource from ParentGuidance.org that can help families navigate the ups and downs of raising kids. From managing big emotions and building confidence to navigating friendships, technology, and everyday challenges, we’ll share practical tips and helpful resources you can use at home.

Navigating Grief Together: Supporting Our Children

Click the image to access the free course!

Check back each month for a new topic and tools to support your family!

Our Monarch Volleyball Pink Out Night was a great success! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped raise funds for individuals and families facing cancer or serious illness.

A special thank you to Sophie Olson, Jami Heinrich, Addisyn Heinrich, Avery Bierman, Charlie Finnesand, Raelynn Fees, DeeAnn Job, Kaydence Vetter, and Katie Glasford for donating their hair this year!

Thank you also to Hallie McKown, Lindsy Baum, and Jessica Moser for volunteering their time to cut hair and add pink extensions!

Anyone still interested in donating hair can contact Mrs. McNeil before donations are sent in late November.

There’s always something happening at Warner School! From classroom activities and special events to athletics and community involvement, our Monarchs have been busy! Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community members who help make these opportunities possible. We love seeing our Monarch pride shine throughout the school! 💙🤍

Looking for important school information? Visit the Warner School website or download the Warner School App to stay connected all year long.

You'll find:

• 📅 School calendars
• 📝 Forms and documents
• 📰 News and announcements
• 📚 Handbooks and important resources
• 🏫 Upcoming events and more

The website and app are the easiest ways to stay up to date with everything happening at Warner School!

We've been enjoying some beautiful fall weather lately, but we know those colder days are coming! This time of year can be tricky, with chilly mornings and much warmer temperatures by afternoon recess. Please make sure students come to school prepared with layers and appropriate outdoor gear so they can stay comfortable throughout the day. As temperatures change, we'll follow our recess clothing guidelines to help keep everyone warm!

Warner School will be collecting pop tabs this year to support the Ronald McDonald House! ❤️ We’re also looking for empty laundry pod containers to use for collecting tabs. If you have any, please drop them off at the library.

🍕 Class Contest: The class that collects the most pop tabs by the end of the school year will earn a pizza party! Start saving those tabs!

💻 Infinite Campus Parent Portal – End of Quarter Reminder!

The first quarter ends Friday, October 16! This is a great time to log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to check your child's grades, missing assignments, and overall progress.

If you need help accessing your account or have questions, please contact the school office. Pam Lane will be happy to assist you!

🏫 Attendance Matters
Every school day counts! Whenever possible, please schedule vacations and appointments during school breaks. Regular attendance helps students stay engaged and keeps learning on track. If your child will be absent, please notify the office and teacher as early as possible.

🍎Position Opening: Elementary Aide

Warner School District is looking for an Elementary Aide to join our team!