Howbert Happenings!

THIS WEEK

Monday, 15th

• Take Me Outside Day (altered master schedule); 1:00-2:45
• Vex Robotics Club 3rd: 5th grades; 2:50-4pm

Tuesday, 16th

• Raising Cane's Family Night with PTO: 4:00

Wednesday, 17th

• Howbert Guiding Coalition meeting: 3:10-3:50

Thursday, 18th

• PTO meeting: 3:15-4:15

Friday, 19th

NEXT WEEK

Winter Break

Student return to school Wednesday, January 7th.

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

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

https://howbert.d11.org/calendar

The students at Howbert love to be outside. We believe that outside play during recess is beneficial and supports learning in the classroom.

We allow students to play in the snow and dig in the dirt. It is communicated to students that they are not to get excessively dirty or wet. And, if they get wet, they will not be allowed to change clothes (they will dry).

Please help support our guidelines so that students can continue to have fund at recess.

If you have moved or changed your phone number since school started, now is a good time to update your contact information. The district will be sending 2nd quarter report cards home in the mail so having your correct address will be especially important.

Complete this form below AND send in your proof of residency (details attached below). You can email your proof of residency to amandajo.nelson@d11.org or drop it by the office by December 18th to ensure that you receive your child's report card.

Thank you for helping Howbert Elementary plan for the '26-'27 school year!

Please complete THIS FORM only once per family. All Howbert siblings can be submitted on one form.This information assists us in planning staffing for next year and maintaining accurate records. Thank you!

If you have any questions please contact Amanda-Jo at 719-328-4211 or amandajo.nelson@d11.org.

Hello 5th grade families! Believe it or not, the time has come to start planning for middle school!

Please fill out this link Moving up to middle school! – Fill out form to let us know which middle school you are thinking of/planning on having your student attend. If you are debating schools, you are welcome to list multiple on the form.

This does not set anything in stone or guarantee you any enrollment, it only helps me to better coordinate with everyone on the next steps needed to make for a smooth transition. The choice application window opens VERY soon and this will better help me to communicate the next steps to you all. Many schools do end up with a waitlist so I would like to help you get ahead of the game.

Please let me know if you have any questions--my information is below. Thank you! 🙂

Amanda-Jo Nelson

Howbert Registrar & Attendance

Office: 719-328-4200

Direct: 719-328-4211

amandajo.nelson@d11.org

The Howbert Guiding Coalition (SAC) is a team of staff and parents/guardians that meet bi-monthly to learn about what is happening at Howbert Elementary, ask questions, and provide input.

Our 2nd quarter meeting will be on Wednesday, December 17th from 3:10-3:50 in-person at Howbert or online via Webex (click here to join meeting).

We encourage and welcome your partnership in the Guiding Coalition.

Agenda Items:

• Howbert's Unified Improvement Plan (UIP)
• School budget
• Your Input

If your 4th or 5th grader (boy/girl) is interested in trying out for the Howbert Basketball Team, plan on attending the mandatory parent/guardian meeting on:

TBD

You can also attend virtually at: Howbert Basketball Meeting

Tryouts (4th and 5th grade only) - must attend both days

No parents please

• TBD

Goal attendance rate is 95%.

Attendance rate for last week.

December 16, 2025 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
4530 Hilton Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO

Mention the fundraiser at the Restaurant or apply
code RCFUND96 to online or app orders at checkout
and Cane’s will donate 15% of Net Sales
to Howbert Elementary PTO.

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).

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).

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