November Steeby Newsletter

Important Upcoming Dates

Nov. 4: Picture retakes

Nov. 9 - 13: Book Fair, daytime shopping for students

Nov. 11 and 12: Book Fair community shopping 3-7pm; Parent Teacher conferences 4-6:30

Nov. 11, 12, and 13: Half Days, 11:45 dismissal

Nov. 16: Dental Clinic

Nov. 19, 20: Third grade field trips to Charlton Park

Nov. 24: Second grade field trip to Grand Rapids Public Musuem

Nov. 25 - 27: No school, Thanksgiving Break

Half-Days

Thanksgiving

Book Fair!

Book fair sneak-peek previews for classrooms, scheduled by teachers will take place the week before.

The book fair will be open for shopping from Monday Nov 9 - Friday morning Nov 13 with daytime shopping hours for students who bring money or have eWallets (plan for taxes when purchases are made!). Conference days on Nov. 11 and 12 will have shopping hours of 3pm - 7pm.

Steeby Book Fair website

Digital Book Fair Flyer

Halloween Highlight!

Pictures are from the parade to the Laurels!

Principal's Spotlight

Dear Steeby Families,

As we welcome November and approach the end of our first 12 weeks of school, we have so much to celebrate! Throughout this long fall stretch, our students and staff have persevered through challenges, built routines, and worked hard to learn and grow. I am proud of their efforts and grateful for your continued support as we wrap up our first trimester.

This month, our Capturing Kids’ Hearts Leadworthy character trait is teamwork. We will practice listening to one another, sharing ideas, encouraging others, and doing our part to reach a common goal. Whether students are working with a partner, playing at recess, or helping in the classroom, each day brings opportunities to be a great teammate.

At home, you can reinforce teamwork by preparing a meal together, sharing household responsibilities, or playing a game that requires cooperation. Ask your child, “How were you a good teammate today?” Thank you for being such an important part of our Steeby team and for partnering with us to help every student succeed!

Warmly,
Mrs. Bailey, Principal

Lunch Menu

Breakfast and Lunch Website

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

Hand2Hand (weekend food) permission form

Raising Readers, Growing Minds

Hello WUS families!! How can we give our kids field trip experiences when we are bust and don't have the option to leave the house? Virtual Field Trips!

Take your family on a virtual field trip to some of America's favorite destinations. From national parks and museums to wildlife preserves and nature sites, there's something for everyone!

NATIONAL PARKS

Virtual location: nps.gov

This site is a great launching pad for your national parks journey, with an overview of the most spectacular natural and historical spots in the United States. You can search for parks by location, activity, or topic. To plan your visit from the home page, go to "Find a Park." Select a state from the map , then choose the park you want to visit from the list.

**Must see: Joshua Tree National Park

WILDLIFE SITES

Virtual location: doi.gov

Check out their four amazing wildlife cams- the gray seal cam at Seal Island National WIldlife Refuge in Maine; the Kelp Cam at Channel Islands National Park off Southern California's Anacapa Island; the Bear Cam at Katmai National Park in Alaska; and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

MUSEUMS

Virtual location: si.edu

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research facility. It includes museums of art and design, history and culture, and science and nature, and its website offers incredible resources and opportunities to learn online. From the home page, choose "Learn" then "For Students."

We would love to hear about your experience or provide you with more valuable virtual experiences!

WUS Elementary Literacy Coaches

Jenn Boeve

boevej@waylandunion.org

Jill Terrell

terrellj@waylandunion.org

Nurse News - From our district nurse

Hello, Wayland Union Parents!

I am pleased to say that the annual flu clinic was a success! Thank you to everyone who participated & I wish you all a healthy respiratory virus season.

I hope you were all able to check out the new Health Services webpage! Please continue to reach out if you have any questions or concerns for your students' health & well-being.

DATE CHANGE!