Steele Family Newsletter

Mrs. Grice, Dean of Students

Mrs. Knuth, Nurse

Mrs. Hickey, Family Engagement

Mrs. Mowen, Outreach

Mrs. Fones and Ms. Patch, Front Office Assistants

Email: kcoate@galesburg205.org
Website: https://steele.galesburg205.org/
Location: 1480 West Main Street, Galesburg, IL, USA
Phone: (309)973-2016
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steele205/
X: @wearesteele

Instagram: @205steelestars

Upcoming Important Dates

• March 24th - PTO Culver’s Night

• March 24th - State Testing Assembly for 3rd and 4th grade

• March 25 - April 4th - State testing (one test a day)

• April 6th - PTO Meeting 5:30 PM

• April 9th - Family Roller Skating Night 5-7:30 PM

• April 11th - 4th Grade Ag Fair at Knox County Fairgrounds

• April 18th - No School Good Friday

• April 21st - No School Easter Monday

• April 22nd - Future Kindergarteners Open House 5:30 -6:30 PM

• April 23rd - Erin's Law Presentations

• April 23rd - 4th Grade Field Trip to the Orpheum

• April 23rd - F7M Bank Presentations to 2nd grade

• April 28th - Monthly Behavior Incentive

• May 1st - Kindergarten Field Trip to Discovery Depot

• May 2nd - 2nd & 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Orpheum

• May 2nd - Lunch Hero Day

• May 5th - 9th - Staff Appreciation Week

• May 5th - 1st Grade Environmental Day to Lake Storey

• May 5th - PTO Meeting 5:30 PM

• May 9th - FFA Ag Fair at GHS

• May 14th - Steele Family Carnival 5 - 7PM

• May 26th - No School Memorial Day

• May 27th - Monthly Behavior Incentive, Last Day of School*

Steele Families, your feedback is important to us! Please take a moment to fill out this short survey from the Illinois State Board of Education. If we are able to get to 20% response rate, we are able to see the data you are providing. We are currently at 18%. You can scan the QR code or click on the link to take you to the survey in the attachment.

We are constantly striving to do our best and improve our practices. Your input is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Coate

https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login

Sign Up to Volunteer at Culver's Night

If you would like to volunteer at our Culver's night please use the link below to sign up. Thank you for your support!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EACAE2EA6FF2-55501406-steele#/

Who: Steele Stars

What : No Tardies in the month of March.

Where: In class and ready to learn at 9:00 am everyday.

When: All 16 days in March

Teachers will give each student a month of March chart to keep track of during the month by placing a star on the calendar. As the days pass and you are on time you will earn a star. Those students with all sixteen stars at the end of the month will earn a prize.

All students are welcome to participate in our dress up days.

Our students raised $126 for Boots and Blessings on Friday, March 14, 2025. Thank you to our student council members for organizing this dress up day event!

Please check your parent access to see a copy of your child's report card. If you are having trouble, please contact the office at 309-973-2016.

Attention, all incoming Kindergarten Families! We're thrilled to invite you to the Kindergarten Open House on April 22 at King, Silas Willard, and Steele. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your new principal and teachers, explore the school, and learn about the amazing experiences waiting for you. Join us for an exciting evening with information about what it means to be part of our kindergarten family. Your adventure is just beginning, and we can't wait to see all the bright, eager faces ready to make new friends and embark on this educational journey! Mark your calendars and get ready for a fun-filled event! #Thisis205 #ThisisKingSchool #SilasWildcats #WeareSteele

This month is all about Perseverance. One way to think about Perseverance is “pushing yourself through challenges and obstacles.” We all experience challenges in our lives. We all have moments when we feel like we can’t do it or that we want to give up on a big task. It is important to develop tools that help us work through those challenges in order to grow in those moments instead of giving up. How might you practice Perseverance as a family this month?

Have some fun connecting as a family this month while practicing Perseverance. Here are 2 “PurposeFull Pursuits” you can complete together!

1. Consistency is hard. Have each person in the family commit to 1 thing they will do each day this week. Maybe it is flossing, drinking a certain amount of water, getting to bed at a certain time, limiting screen time, or exercising. Create a place where each person can tally their progress and see who can keep their streak going the longest!
2. Here’s a fun challenge: Can you fit your whole body through an index card? While it sounds impossible, with the correct folding and cutting technique, you can make it happen! Give each family member a 4x6 index card and a pair of scissors. Ready for the answer? You can find the directions and solution online by searching: “Fit Your Body Through an Index Card.”

Family Newsletters

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Take a look at the "Family Strong" website for more resources for home Family Strong

Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Galesburg 205 app! The same district app now offers class streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Parents and Guardians, look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app! Our teachers have begun posting on Rooms and we will phase out Class Dojo by the end of the year.

Download for Android: https://aptg.co/qXnSys

Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/DLrldC

These students have been selected by their teacher for their attendance and positive attitude for the week. They received a free breakfast from Judy's Family Cafe. We are so proud of them!

These students were nominated by their classroom teacher for showing Steele's behavior expectations for the week. We are so proud of them!

We are getting close to our next #Shinein205 awards! Help us recognize someone who has gone above and beyond for the students in #205! #Thisis205

Click the link to nominate: https://forms.gle/5vV1qBzhPNzyXSyw6

All meetings are held at Steele in the library. Meetings run from 5:30 - 6:30 PM and are typically on the first Monday of the month.

A Google Meet will be set up for those of you that want to attend but cannot be in person.

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jms-yjdu-agj

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 678-487-9512‬ PIN: ‪356 280 867‬#

Quarter 1: August 8 - October 11, 2024

Quarter 2: October 14 - December 20, 2024

Quarter 3: January 6 - March 14, 2025

Quarter 4: March 17 - May 21, 2025*

*unless emergency days are needed

How do we grade at the elementary level? We use a standards-based report card instead of a report card with letter grades. Elementary report cards are issued at the end of each grading period. They are intended to give an evaluation of the scholastic achievement and work habits of each child. Parents should examine all cards carefully since each child is rated not only on academic progress, but also progress in development of social attitudes and work habits.

We use a 4,3,2,1 system to assess a student's mastery of standards.

4 = Exceeding State and District Standards

3 = Meeting State and District Standards

2 = Approaching State and District Standards

1 = Not Meeting State and District Standards