ROCK CONNECTION

Friday, October 31st, at 2:30 PM in the cafeteria (admission at 2:15 PM using the doors at the cafeteria/gym. Go directly to the cafeteria for this event.) Only parents who have made prior arrangements with the teacher may go to the classrooms before the parade.

Preschool

AM Classes - 10:00am

Full Day/PM Classes - 2:00pm (prior to the parade)

K-5th grade

Following parade

Join Mountain View Fellowship’s Trunk or Treat in the Hemphill Middle School rear parking lot starting around 5 p.m. for decorated trunks and treats!

School picture retakes are Thursday, November 6th. You can order online at www.mymjthomas.com using our school’s event code: C624

Retakes are available for:

• Students who were absent on picture day
• New students
• Students who want a retake

Important: If your child wants a retake, they must bring back their original photo package to receive a replacement.

For any questions, please call MJ Thomas Photo at 1-800-219-0199.

We are excited to invite you to our special Thanksgiving Dinner as part of our Strasburg Story on November 20th! This is a wonderful opportunity to share a meal with your child and create lasting memories. To ensure your spot, please sign up using the QR Code by the end of the school day on November 13th. We look forward to celebrating together!

To enjoy dinner, please remember that tickets need to be prepaid and managed through your phone. This is the only way we can accommodate everyone. We kindly ask that all requests are made before the cutoff date of November 13. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you!

We are thrilled to invite you to a special community event featuring nationally recognized speaker Nathan Harmon with Your Life Speaks. During the school day on October 28th , Nathan will be presenting to our students on important topics such as:

• Making good choices

• Kindness is contagious

• The power of truly listening versus just hearing

• Bullying prevention

• What it means to be a real friend

In the evening, parents and community members are invited to hear Nathan’s powerful message as well. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience firsthand what your students are learning and to carry these conversations home.

To help us prepare, please use the QR Code and fill out the RSVP form. Food and drinks will be provided, and child care will be available so families can attend and fully participate.

We hope you’ll join us for this inspiring and meaningful evening with Nathan Harmon—an event designed to strengthen our students, our families, and our community.

TWe are honored to invite all families and community members to join us for our Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 11th at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria.

This special event, presented by our Student Council and Choir Program, will celebrate and recognize the service and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans. We would be especially honored to have any veterans or active-duty service members in attendance as our guests of honor.

Please help us spread the word and encourage the veterans in your life to join us for this meaningful celebration. We look forward to coming together as a school community to show our gratitude and respect.

Students 1st - 5th can stay after school until 5:00 PM for extra homework help on Wednesdays. Homework Club location will be posted on Dojo.

Parents must signup each week for your child to attend. This week's link is https://forms.gle/52vdykJ3EA1MFFRVA

School may be delayed and/or closed during periods of inclement weather or other emergencies. Such a closure will be announced by the Superintendent as early as possible via automated phone message and text message (be sure we have updated phone information), as well as by email or on radio station KOA (850 AM) and local TV stations. Be sure that your family has filled out or updated the emergency contact information.

Remote Learning Plan for Bad Weather Days
As we head into the colder months, please take a moment to review our Remote Learning Plan for snow days or other weather-related closures. Click this link to see how learning will continue from home when school buildings are closed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18us8Irh1BTB9oFbROEuKZQx8umFJIk0ZhW1Dy5SXGS4/edit?tab=t.0

To ensure the safety and comfort of all students during cold weather, we will hold indoor recess when either the actual temperature or the wind chill is below 20°F.

We use the most recent local weather data at the time of recess to make this determination. When temperatures are 20°F or above, students should come prepared to go outside with appropriate winter clothing, including coats, hats, and gloves.

Fresh air and outdoor play are important, but safety comes first—so please make sure your child is dressed for the weather each day.

To keep all students safe and comfortable during bad weather, we will have indoor arrival when temperatures or wind chill drops below 20°F. Please check the sign on the front door to see if your child should enter the school through the front instead of going to the playground.

As we prepare to donate unclaimed items from our Lost & Found, we urge everyone to check the collection one last time! If you've misplaced anything—clothing, accessories, or personal items—please take a moment to stop by and see if it’s waiting for you. We’ll be donating all unclaimed items soon.

The first bell rings at 7:50 AM, and students should line up on the playground to go to their classrooms. If they arrive after this, please have them enter through the front doors.

The tardy bell rings at 7:55 AM, so students should be in their classrooms by then to avoid being marked tardy. Late arrivals must check in at the office to ensure they’re counted present for lunch. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring your student arrives on time.