Steele Family Newsletter

August 21, 2023

Week of October 9, 2023

CUSD #205 2023-2024 School Year Calendar

Click the headline above to see the calendar for all of the District #205 schools. This will help you stay up-to-date on days off, early release days and much more.

Important Upcoming Dates this Month

October 12th - 1 hour early dismissal (End of 1st Quarter)
October 13th - No School (Teacher's Institute)
October 16th - 20th - No School (Fall Break)
October 24th & 26th - Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30 - 7:00 PM
October 31st - Fall Parties

Please use this sign up to provide snacks for our teachers during parent teacher conference night Tuesday, October 24 and Thursday, October 26. Mrs. Coate will provide the main course dinner one night and PTO will provide it the other night. We are asking for volunteers to bring sides, drinks, and desserts.

Snacks can be dropped off anytime during the day, but should be dropped off by 4:00 PM at the latest. Thank you for showing our teachers your appreciation with some yummy snacks!

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Parent Teacher Conference Sign Ups

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 24th and Thursday, October 26th from 4:00 - 7:30 PM each night. Letters are going home for you to sign up for your preference of time. Please make sure those are returned as soon as possible so we can schedule everyone appropriately. Thank you!

Congratulations to our Students of the Week Winners Last Week!

These students were nominated by their teachers for exemplifying our CHAMPS expectations throughout the building. They are shining bright as Steele Stars!

October's character education theme is Self- Control

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Kindness is the quality or state of being kind. It is so important. The last few years we have endured such hate. We must get back to kindness. Give KINDNESS because you can. Do not judge. Learn other cultures because if you don’t you will never know what wonderful people can be in your life. Be RESPECTFUL to all people. Why? Because the world needs more people who are. And there is no one better to do this than ALL OF US!! Join us in solidarity to stop bullying and cyberbullying! Make it the day that bullying prevention is heard around the world! End the Hate... Change the Culture! Students will engage in activities this month to spread kindness everywhere.

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Congratulations to last week's Attendance Award Winners. Thank you again to Judy's Family Cafe for providing a certificate for a free breakfast!

Hip, Hip Hooray, You've Won Breakfast at Judy's Cafe!

Meet our Fourth Team: Mrs. Vaela, Mrs. Golden, Mr. Orellana, Mrs. Orellana, Mrs. Riner

Click here to follow the Steele Elementary PTO page!

This button will take you to Facebook.

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Notes from the Oct. 4th PTO meeting.

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Steele Family & PTO Events for the 23-24 School Year

Galesburg 205 Breakfast and Lunch Menus

THis button will take you to the District Food Service Page.

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Report Card Information

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Quarter 1: August 10 - October 12, 2023

Quarter 2: October 24 - December 20, 2023

Quarter 3: January 9 - March 14, 2024

Quarter 4: March 18 - May 23, 2024*

*May 30 - June 5 are emergency days if needed

How do we grade at the elementary level? We use a standards-based report card instead of a report card with letter grades. Elementary report cards are issued at the end of each grading period. They are intended to give an evaluation of the scholastic achievement and work habits of each child. Parents should examine all cards carefully since each child is rated not only on academic progress, but also progress in development of social attitudes and work habits.

We use a 4,3,2,1 system to assess a student's mastery of standards.

4 = Exceeding State and District Standards

3 = Meeting State and District Standards

2 = Approaching State and District Standards

1 = Not Meeting State and District Standards

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Shine in #205

CUSD #205 is kicking off “Shine in #205” for the 2023-2024 school year. The program is aimed to provide recognition for district employees who go the extra mile for students in #205. Each month there will be two staff members selected from the nominations. Parents, Guardians, Co-Workers, Community members are all welcome to nominate a CUSD

#205 staff member.

Click here to nominate a #205 staff member: https://forms.gle/dKxYFirU2qxCt53H8

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Steele Elementary School

Mrs. Coate, Principal

Mrs. Grice, Dean of Students

Mrs. Knuth, Nurse

Mrs. Hickey, Family Engagement

Mrs. Mowen, Outreach

Mrs. Fones and Ms. Patch, Front Office Assistants

Email: kcoate@galesburg205.org
Website: https://steele.galesburg205.org/
Location: 1480 West Main Street, Galesburg, IL, USA
Phone: (309)973-2016
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steele205/
Twitter: @wearesteele

Virtual Backpack for Galesburg 205

Click the headline above to visit our virtual backpack to learn about opportunities and activities available in the area for the children.

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