A Piece From The Principal's Puzzle

OctoberOctober

26 - 30 Red Ribbon Week

31 - Fall Festival

November

6 - Veterans' Breakfast

11 - Veterans' Day (NO SCHOOL)

18 - Progress Reports

23 - 27 - Thanksgiving Holidays (NO SCHOOL)

December

17 - PTA Holiday Program for Grades K & 1

18 - 1/2 Day Students & End of Grading Period

Digital devices are an important part of our world, and they can be appealing to children for educational or informal purposes such as gaming. To assist families with striking a healthy balance, it is recommended that families create a media plan for their family using a few questions:

• What devices do I want my child to have access to?

• Where will devices be allowed and where will they be off-limits?

• How much time will my child be allowed to use them?

• Will the same rules apply during weekends and school breaks?

• What content is appropriate for my child to access?

• How will I maintain consistency?

• What consequences will there be for misusing devices?

• What example am I setting through my own use of technology?

Source: Ways Parents Can Manage Kids' Technology Use, QuickTip Brochure, The Parent Institute.

Join us for a fun-filled morning of games, activities, food, and community fun before heading out for trick-or-treating that evening!

Admission & Wristbands

• Admission is $10 per child for a festival wristband.
• Skip the line and pre-purchase your wristbands so you’re ready for all the fun!

Purchase wristbands here:
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/0028c16f-f2e6-4595-8077-b65ccfb7eba0/shop/items/28e517c423b9

Concessions: Enjoy a $5 hot dog meal that includes a hot dog, chips, and a drink!

Festival Fun: There’s something for everyone! Enjoy putt-putt, a dunk tank, bounce houses, Sno Depot, plenty of carnival games, and so much more!

Silent Auction: Don’t miss our amazing silent auction featuring incredible items and experiences!

Volunteers Needed!

We are still looking for volunteers to help run games and activities. Your support helps make this wonderful community event possible!

Sign up to volunteer here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B49ADAB2EAAFF2-66008000-fall

Donations Needed!

• We are collecting items from our Amazon Wish List, canned drinks, and candy (no chocolate). Every donation helps make our festival a success!
• Canned drinks and candy (no chocolate) can be sent through carline or dropped off at the front office by October 30.

Shop our Amazon Wish List here:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2PKOSWQ0P5WN3

Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

• Last but not least, don’t forget to decorate a pumpkin for our annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Get creative and show off your Panther spirit!
• Please label your pumpkin with your child’s name and grade and bring it to the front office on October 30.
• Prizes will be awarded for each grade level, Best Overall, and Most Creative!

Don't forget ALL students at Blossomwood are welcome to a FREE breakfast and lunch from our cafeteria.

• If your child would like a breakfast, please remind them to come directly to the cafeteria upon arrival. We serve breakfast from 7:30 to 7:50 am which allows students to be in their classroom ready to learn at 8:00 am.
• If you have questions about your child’s account, please email our cafeteria manager Ms. Petty at mirtha.petty@hsv-k12.org.

If you would like to volunteer and become more involved at Blossomwood, please reach out to our parent coordinator, Ms. Chelsea Clay. She will be glad to help find a role just for you! In fact, part of her role as parent coordinator includes establishing a parent advisory committee, hosting parent events, leading parent trainings, building relationships with all parents in our school, and acting as a liaison between the parent community and the school.

Email - Chelsea.Clay@hsv-k12.org