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Birthdays
We love to celebrate students in a way that allows student learning to continue, and does not disrupt the academic environment. Please check with individual teachers for their classroom policies, and communicate with them if you are planning to bring in something to share with classmates, as there may be food allergies among students. Food needs to be store bought, and preferably small and easily distributed. We appreciate healthy treats, and will likely save any sugary snacks for the moments just prior to dismissal. Parties, excessive treats, and balloons are not allowed at school. Please note this is purely optional and NOT a requirement.
We will not distribute birthday party invitations unless each student in the class receives one.
Bus drivers rely on students to listen to and follow their directions when taking the bus to and from school. Doing so helps keep everyone safe, and makes the bus a more enjoyable experience. Families can help reinforce this expectation at home! Students benefit from consistent messages from school to home. Some things to talk with your child about and even practice together at home are:
- Listening the first time and not talking while an adult is talking.
- Knowing and following the bus rules.
- Entering and exiting the bus safely.
- Asking questions only when the bus is stopped and not arguing with the driver.
Thank you for supporting safe transportation for your student and their peers!
Let me know if you have questions or if I can help with bus concerns.
Rachel Sarver
Greetings! My name is Megan Moga, and I am the reading specialist here at Grant Watts Elementary. My primary role is to work with students who may need support in academic areas. Recently, my team and I have been assessing students and getting to know their strengths and areas of need. If you are curious about how your student performed, please email me at the address below.
We have also officially moved into the modular building and started reading groups. We are off to a great start!
Happy reading,
Megan Moga
Grant Watts Reading Specialist
mmoga@scappoose.k12.or.us
It’s that time, Grant Watts… the Book Fair begins on Monday! We’ll kick off the fair with Family Night on Monday from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. Bring the whole family to shop the fair and participate in some special Family Night giveaways! Starting on Tuesday, the students will have the opportunity to shop during their class’ regular library visit and at recess each day. You can visit our Book Fair homepage now to preview the fair, shop online, or set up an ewallet for cash-free shopping. (Pro tip: share your student’s ewallet with faraway family & friends so they can share fair $$ with your student!) Remember, we need your help to make the Book Fair a success. You can sign up to volunteer* at bit.ly/GWEfairvol and earn $5 to shop the fair. You can also donate money to GWE’s Share the Fair campaign and help students in need to purchase a forever book. *Fair volunteers must have a completed background check with SSD.
Winter Wreath Sale
Wreaths, garland, and centerpieces from Sherwood Farms are now for sale. A portion of proceeds go to SEPO and into classrooms. Orders are due by Wednesday, November 4th.
Please either order online here or hand in your order form to the office at your school.
Orders will be available for pick up in early December, or for a $5 donation we offer delivery within the Scappoose and Warren area.
