ROCK CONNECTION

November 5, 2025

As we move into the heart of November, I’m grateful for the partnership we continue to build with our families and community. Our students are showing tremendous growth, and that is a direct reflection of the support, encouragement, and consistency they receive at home and at school. Thank you for staying engaged, attending conferences, and working with us to help every child thrive. We are excited for the events and opportunities coming up this month and appreciate all you do to keep SES such a special place!

One Tribe

Cameron Schiller

Principal

We’ve had an exciting and enriching few weeks at SES! Our school hosted a GT Workshop Event, where gifted and talented students from across the eastern plains came together to challenge themselves, collaborate, and build new skills in a fun and supportive environment. We were also thrilled to welcome the Colorado Ballet for a special in-school performance that brought music, movement, and storytelling to life. In addition, our 5th grade Student Council representatives attended a leadership conference, learning new strategies and representing SES with pride. We also celebrated one of our favorite SES traditions, our Halloween Parade and Classroom Parties. We are so grateful for all the family support that made the day special. It’s been a month full of learning, creativity, and wonderful community moments throughout our school.

As temperatures drop, we want to share a quick reminder about morning arrival procedures. School doors open and playground supervision begins at 7:30 AM. Students should not arrive before this time, as we are unable to provide supervision.

Students are not permitted to wait in the lobby or office before 7:30 AM unless it is indoor arrival. When the temperature is 20°F or above, students will go directly to the playground when they arrive. Please ensure your child comes to school with appropriate winter clothing—coats, hats, and gloves—to stay warm and comfortable.

Thank you for helping us keep students safe and ready for a great day of learning

We are excited to host our annual Holiday Shop! This special tradition gives our students the opportunity to shop for their family and friends with small, meaningful tokens of love and appreciation.

This year, we do not have an active parent group to help support the event, so we are kindly asking for your help. We are looking for volunteers to assist with setting up the shop, as well as helping classrooms shop throughout the school day. Your support ensures that every student can enjoy this experience.

If you are able to volunteer, please sign up using the link below. We are grateful for any time you can give. Thank you for helping make this tradition possible for our students!

Please remember to sign up for volunteer opportunities you must fill out a Parent Volunteer Form that can be found on our website. https://ses.strasburg31j.com/family-resources/ses-volunteer-opportunities

We will be taking unclaimed items from our Lost & Found for donation the week of fall break. We urge everyone to check the collection one last time! If you've misplaced anything—clothing, accessories, or personal items—please take a moment to stop by and see if it’s waiting for you. We’ll be donating all unclaimed items soon.

Veteran's Day Assembly

We are honored to invite all families and community members to join us for our Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 11th at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria.

This special event, presented by our Student Council and Choir Program, will celebrate and recognize the service and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans. We would be especially honored to have any veterans or active-duty service members in attendance as our guests of honor.

Please help us spread the word and encourage the veterans in your life to join us for this meaningful celebration. We look forward to coming together as a school community to show our gratitude and respect.

Thanksgiving Dinner

We are excited to invite you to our special Thanksgiving Dinner as part of our Strasburg Story on November 20th! This is a wonderful opportunity to share a meal with your child and create lasting memories. To ensure your spot, please sign up using the QR Code by the end of the school day on November 13th. We look forward to celebrating together!

QR Code for Thanksgiving Dinner

To enjoy dinner, please remember that tickets need to be prepaid and managed through your phone. This is the only way we can accommodate everyone. We kindly ask that all requests are made before the cutoff date of November 13. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you!

Homework Club Signup

Students 1st - 5th can stay after school until 5:00 PM for extra homework help on Wednesdays. Homework Club location will be posted on Dojo.

Parents must signup each week for your child to attend. This week's link is https://forms.gle/jdbCZbDDqGxvhJ5j7

School Closures/Delays/Early Dismissal/Remote Learning

School may be delayed and/or closed during periods of inclement weather or other emergencies. Such a closure will be announced by the Superintendent as early as possible via automated phone message and text message (be sure we have updated phone information), as well as by email or on radio station KOA (850 AM) and local TV stations. Be sure that your family has filled out or updated the emergency contact information.

Remote Learning Plan for Bad Weather Days
As we head into the colder months, please take a moment to review our Remote Learning Plan for snow days or other weather-related closures. Click this link to see how learning will continue from home when school buildings are closed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18us8Irh1BTB9oFbROEuKZQx8umFJIk0ZhW1Dy5SXGS4/edit?tab=t.0

Cold Weather Recess Policy

To ensure the safety and comfort of all students during cold weather, we will hold indoor recess when either the actual temperature or the wind chill is below 20°F.

We use the most recent local weather data at the time of recess to make this determination. When temperatures are 20°F or above, students should come prepared to go outside with appropriate winter clothing, including coats, hats, and gloves.

Fresh air and outdoor play are important, but safety comes first—so please make sure your child is dressed for the weather each day.

Strasburg 31J will develop resourceful, responsible, and resilient engaged citizens who are empowered in a safe learning environment for all to achieve their full potential in an evolving world.

ROCK CONNECTION