October 2023

• October 2: Board Meeting
  
• October 4: Half Day for Elementary Students
• October 4: School Counselor Assembly- Career Readiness
• October 11: Half Day All Students
  
• October 18: Half Day for Elementary Students
• October 20: Charter Day- No school
  
• October 25: Half Day All Students

For the 2023-24 school year, Agora’s Elementary School is continuing Student of the Month awards. Our Students of the Month will exemplify the Four Bees, have strong attendance, strong engagement, and a strong work ethic. These students will consistently try hard and never give up.

Teachers will be recognizing students in their homerooms for this award.

Students of the month will be awarded a special certificate, a phone call home, a special lunchtime invitation celebrating their achievement, and SPOTLIGHTED here in the Agora Pulse!

We invite you to join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3:15 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. in the OLS.

Your student will engage in creating themed monthly crafts including drawing, painting,

sculpting, crafting, gallery walks and more!

Please click HERE to sign up for the Kindergarten- 2nd Grade Arts & Crafts Club!

The club is run by our Elementary School National Honor Society Students.

If you have questions, please reach out to Katie Wright (kwright@agora.org)

You’re invited to create with us! Bring your imagination and your ideas.

We look forward to creating with you!

Grades 3-5 Arts & Craft club will meet on the second Thursday of each month from

3:15pm-3:45pm in the OLS!

To sign up, please click HERE !

Gamers club is where we meet to discuss a variety of games . We cover many different game genres. Last year we had Board Games, Roblox, Minecraft, Chess, Checkers, and more!

I wonder what we are going to explore this year...

The club will meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 3:15 PM.

Click HERE to sign up!

Please click on link HERE to learn more about how your Grade 3-5 student can join the 2023-24 Elementary School Yearbook Club.

Dear Elementary School Families,

October is here, bringing with it the crisp air of autumn, colorful transformations, and the promise of exciting learning adventures. Here at Agora, we are excited to embark on a month filled with learning, creativity, and community spirit.

Throughout October, our students will be diving into their studies, exploring new concepts, and embracing the joys of discovery. Our dedicated teachers are committed to fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment.

We encourage students to participate in our various school clubs and extracurricular activities. These opportunities provide students with a chance to develop new skills, make lasting friendships, and build a strong sense of belonging within our school community.

As the leaves change outside, let's also remember to nurture the growth and development of our young minds inside the classroom. Together, we can ensure that this October is a month of growth, achievement, and memorable experiences for all.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. Let's make October an extraordinary chapter in their academic journey!

Warmly,

We're so looking forward to working with the fantastic Elementary School Students again this school year. Please click on the title above to get a glimpse at how the counselors plan to support your children this school year. Do not hesitate to reach out to us.

We hope you've been working on getting into a healthy routine for the school year. If you need any tips or tricks along the way, let us know. Now that a new season is here, try to remember to take time throughout your day to enjoy the changes in weather. During breaks and after school, take a walk or a break outdoors. Breathe in the fall air, welcome the shorter days and cooler temperatures, and enjoy the new colors all around us.

Some other tips for a healthy and successful new season:

1. Stay active

2. Stay hydrated

3. Wash your hands

4. Keep up the nutritious meals

5. Get into a healthy routine

Sincerely,

Did you know October is National Cookbook Month? Spending time preparing meals with your children is a great way to bond while building literacy skills!

• Agora’s Virtual Book Store is always open! Agora always receives at least 15% of sales, which funds regional literacy events around the state. Grow your home library while supporting literacy across Agora!
• Agora’s mobile library is on the go again this year! Reach out to your family coach for more details on where and when you can borrow books.