Howbert Happenings!

THIS WEEK

Monday, 17th

Tuesday, 18th

• Get Your Code On Club: 2:50-4:00

Wednesday, 19th

• Educational Support Professionals Day
• 🌯 Chipotle Fundraiser Night (Garden of the Gods location)

Thursday, 20th

Friday, 21st

• 💥 SPIRIT DAY! Fall Colors Day! – wear red, orange, yellow or brown to celebrate the season
• Substitute Educators Day

NEXT WEEK

🍗 Thanksgiving Break - NO school November 24th-28th

CHECK OUT (AND SUBSCRIBE!) TO THE HOWBERT CALENDAR ONLINE

for up-to-date additions and edits to this list!

https://howbert.d11.org/calendar

If any of your contact information has changed, please update it with Amanda-Jo in the front office so we can reach you in the event of an emergency.

If you have moved, we will need a new proof of residency to update your address. Acceptable documents include a utility, trash, or cable bill, or a deed, lease, or mortgage statement.

Please note that if you have moved outside of our attendance boundary, your student will still remain at Howbert—no worries there! We simply want to ensure your information is current for school communications and mailings.

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda-Jo at Amandajo.Nelson@d11.org or 719-328-4211.

Thank you for helping us keep our records up to date!

We care about our students and families! If your student will be out, please let us know.

• Either call 719-328-4200 or email both amandajo.nelson@d11.org AND shanda.lloyd@d11.org
• Our text line hasn't been reliable lately -- D11 admin is working on getting it fixed by second semester.
• If the absence is for an appointment, a note from that office really helps with attendance records.

• If you know about an upcoming absence, feel free to give us a heads-up in advance.

Please note: the attendance system sends automatic notifications at 8:20 a.m. If you’ve already called in or signed your student in late and still get a message, it just means we’re catching up. Thanks for your patience and understanding!

Vex Robotics Club

Meeting on Mondays, December 1st - May 4th. Grades 3rd - 5th.

Permission slip is due by Nov. 18th.

Download the flyer linked below for more information

Holiday Art Club

December 2, 5, 9. Grades 2nd & 3rd.

Permission slip is due by Nov. 20th.

Goal attendance rate is 95%.

Attendance rate for last week.

Who: All Howbert third and fourth graders

What: Winter Program Performance

When: Thursday, December 11th

• 2 PM School Performance (for students and staff)
• 4 PM Community Performance (for families and friends)

Note: students will remain at school for the community performance. They’ll eat a snack and have a quick rehearsal after the dismissal bell.

Please plan transportation accordingly, as the bus will not be available to take students home after the community performance. Pick up from the performance should be no later than 4:45.

Where: Howbert Elementary Gym

Wear: Howbert colors of blue, white, and/or yellow. Additional winter or holiday accessories are welcome, but not required.

Why: We want to share our musical progress with family and friends.

Please reach out to me with any questions. Thank you for your support of music at Howbert Elementary!

Guac on! Howbert Night at Chipotle is Wednesday, November 19th 4-8pm. Let them take care of dinner that night and 25% of the proceeds will come straight here to Howbert.

Wednesday, November 18th 4-8pm

1370 Garden of the Gods Rd

Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Order online for pick-up with code B94ZPP7 or show the above flyer in the restaurant.

Join us for Howbert's first-ever CRAFT FAIR! The goal of this event is to give students the opportunity to purchase very affordable, high-quality, and awesome gifts for their whole Holiday list (Mom, Dad, siblings, grandparents, dog, teachers...everyone!) while supporting small, local artisans! Students will be encouraged to come up with a list with their families ahead of time (lists will be coming home with students in Thursday folders or see below), and then they will shop during their school day (1:00-2:50pm). Vendors will accept cash only during student shopping times.

Everything will be priced under $10-20 --nothing over $20 for students-- with many items under $5!

Students will be helped to gift wrap everything so it will be a surprise for their families.

Then, after school 2:50-5pm, the Craft Fair will be open to the public! It will be an excellent way to finish up that last-minute shopping. Depending on the vendor, they will accept cash, card and/or Venmo.

We still need YOUR help to make this a success!

• Merry elves needed to help students shop for their families, supervise middle and high school volunteers, gift wrapping, run the Hot Cocoa booth, and more! Click HERE for details and to sign up!
• Gift wrapping donations are needed. Sign up HERE to donate. Thank you!

The staff and students at Howbert love to have volunteers at the school supporting learning. If you would like to volunteer, please speak with the classroom teacher or contact the front office to share with us how you would like to help.

One of the first steps all volunteers must take, is to complete the Colorado Springs School District 11 Volunteer Application. It is best to complete the application at least a week prior to visiting the school to volunteer. Use your full legal name (on ID or driver's license) when completing the application.

Below is the link that will take you directly to the online volunteer application.

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda-Jo in the front office (719-328-4211).

Friday, 12/12 - Howbert PTO Craft Fair: Merry elves needed to help students shop for their families, supervise middle and high school volunteers, gift wrapping, run the Hot Cocoa booth, and more! Click HERE for details and to sign up!

Lunches will be provided for free to all students this year. Each student can choose to bring their own lunch or get one from the school. The lunch menu is located here:

https://www.d11.org/administration/operations/school/food-and-nutrition-services/fnsmenus

1. Click "View Your School's Menu"

2. Find and click Howbert on the "School" Drop-Down

3. On the right-hand side of the screen on the "Menu Plan" drop-down, select 25/26 Elementary Sunbutter Lunch (this just means that we are a school that doesn't serve peanut butter).

Download the flyer below for more information.

Your Howbert Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has evolved from a PTA, which has been active since the 1980s and hosts many of the fun events that Howbert offers! We also facilitate the fundraising efforts for the school. With these we have provided such opportunities as:
-Family Game (BINGO) Nights
-Field Trips Supplies
-Tables & Shade Structures for outdoor classroom spaces
So much more! We are a relaxed organization that gladly welcomes all Howbert community members to join us for meetings, events, and volunteer opportunities. We highly encourage all parents and guardians to get involved at Howbert--it is so rewarding for your students and for YOU!
PTO Contact Info
howbertpto@gmail.com
https://howbertpto.wixsite.com/info https://www.facebook.com/groups/HowbertPTO