Steele Family Newsletter

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/
X: @wearesteele

Instagram: @205steelestars

We are getting close to our next #Shinein205 awards! Help us recognize someone who has gone above and beyond for the students in #205! #Thisis205

Click the link to nominate: https://forms.gle/5vV1qBzhPNzyXSyw6

Kindergarten Music Concert Letter - English, Spanish, French

First Grade Music Concert Letter - English, Spanish, French

Second Grade Music Concert Letter - English, Spanish, French

In addition, we will offer a school concert at 2:45 PM on Monday, December 16, 2024. This will allow for a dress rehearsal and also will allow parents to come that may have to work in the evening. If you are coming during the day, please bring your drivers license so that we can check you in at the main office.

This second quarter will go by just as quickly. Please make sure to check all of the dates below so that you are prepared.

• Dec 16th - K-2 Winter Concert
• Dec 20th - 1 hour early dismissal, End of 2nd Quarter
• Dec 21 - Jan 6th - No School Winter Break

There are times when we have students that will need an extra pair of pants during the school day. If you are cleaning out your closets and have items that could be donated, please let us know or send them in. We would prefer those with elastic waists in sizes 5-8. We currently have plenty of leggings and stretch pants.

As the holiday season approaches, please help us spoil our amazing Steele staff and teachers with a special lunch before winter break.

PTO is asking for volunteers to help show our educators how very appreciated they are!

Items should be dropped off in the office by 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY December 18.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EACAE2EA6FF2-53638516-spreading#/

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Take a look at the "Family Strong" website for more resources for home Family Strong

To fill out the registration form, click on this link, to fill out the form. The forms are also available at the school office.

We tried in October and missed it by a handful. We tried again in November and didn't make it. I believe the third time is the charm. I know that the Steele Stars can do it!!

If you or your company is interested in donating a silent auction item for our Family Fun Bingo Night on January 21, 2025 at Steele School. Below you will find a simple form to complete including pick up/drop off options. Your support truly is greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Shinn, Steele School PTO President, at 309-335-3726

All meetings are held at Steele in the library. Meetings run from 5:30 - 6:30 PM and are typically on the first Monday of the month.

A Google Meet will be set up for those of you that want to attend but cannot be in person.

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jms-yjdu-agj

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 678-487-9512‬ PIN: ‪356 280 867‬#

Quarter 1: August 8 - October 11, 2024

Quarter 2: October 14 - December 20, 2024

Quarter 3: January 6 - March 14, 2025

Quarter 4: March 17 - May 21, 2025*

*unless emergency days are 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