September Steeby Newsletter

Important Upcoming Dates

Sept 4: No school

Sept 7: No school, Labor Day

Sept 14: Picture day

Sept 14: WEPA meeting, 6:30pm, Steeby Library

Online Picture Ordering

Principal's Spotlight

Welcome Back, Steeby Families!

We are so excited to welcome our Wildcats back for another amazing year at Steeby! We’re looking forward to a year filled with fun, growth, learning, and exciting adventures together!

Our September character trait is Empathy—understanding how others may be feeling and showing them that we care. We can’t wait to see our students putting empathy into action while being safe, responsible, and respectful throughout our school. And don’t forget—those positive choices are great ways for them to earn Dojo points!

Families, thank you for being such an important part of your child’s success. Helping your Wildcat get plenty of sleep, making time for reading at home, and asking them to share their Good Things from the day are simple but powerful ways to support them throughout 2nd and 3rd grade.

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead. We are so glad you’re here!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Bailey, Principal

Lunch Menu

Breakfast and Lunch Website

Hand2Hand (weekend food) permission form

Steeby Building - Key Information

Find drop off and pick up procedures, early pick process, calendars, and other year-long relevant information below!

Key Information Reference 26-27

Raising Readers, Growing Minds

Nurse News - From our district nurse

Hello, Wayland Union Parents!

My name is Nurse Sarah & I am so excited to welcome you to the newest section of your newsletter! I started as Wayland’s District Nurse in March of this year & have been loving getting to know your students. In this space, I hope to provide families with monthly updates regarding the health of our students & happenings in our school community.

Stay Healthy,

Sarah Sharp MPH, BSN, RN

Wayland Union District Nurse

schoolnurse@waylandunion.org

Opportunities

2026-2027 WEPA Meetings!!!

Virtual Link: https://calendar.app.google/9CQZV9hoS243d6gq6

Come as you are! Kids are welcome!

Wildcat Store Volunteer Sign Up Link

Get ready, Wildcats — our newest passive fundraiser has officially arrived at Steeby Elementary, and our entire community can take part every single day!

Our Steeby Clothes & Shoes Recycling Bin is now on-site and ready for donations!

You’ll find the collection bin outside the west 2nd grade entrance (in the grass area facing the church), making it easy and convenient for families to donate during daily drop-off and pick-up.

Here’s the exciting part:

We can collect new, gently used, worn out, and even completely tattered clothes and shoes.
Clothing items are recycled into animal bedding.
Shoes — in ANY condition — are pelletized and transformed into playground materials.
And for every pound collected, Steeby earns money to support our students!

That means cleaning out closets can directly support our Wildcats. Woo hoo!

The company services the bin weekly (or sooner if needed) and the bin includes clear signage about acceptable donations along with a built-in monitoring system to help prevent overflow.

Easy. Clean. Efficient.

This is one of those simple “set it and forget it” opportunities that allows families to give back just by decluttering at home. It’s sustainable, community-driven, and directly benefits our students and school.

Thank you for helping us make a positive impact — one bag at a time! Go Wildcats!