Mustang Round-Up

April 2025

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Message from Principal Pearson

Dear Howard Families,

I want to share some news with you—this will be my final year as principal at Howard. After a lot of reflection, I’ve made the difficult decision to step away at the end of the school year to pursue a new opportunity for me and my family.

This was not an easy choice because Howard has been such a special place to me. I have truly loved being part of this incredible school community, getting to know your children, and working alongside such a dedicated staff. It has been a privilege to be part of your child’s educational journey, and I’m so grateful for the trust and support you’ve shown me during my time here.

Howard is a wonderful school because of the people—our students, families, and staff who come together every day to create a positive and welcoming environment. I have no doubt that the school will continue to thrive, and I look forward to seeing all the great things that lie ahead for Howard.

Thank you for being such a supportive and engaged community. It has been an honor to serve as your principal, and I will always cherish my time here.

Wishing you all the best,

Deirdre Pearson

Assistant Principal Mrs. Elrod

Dear Families,

I hope you all had a fantastic Spring Break and enjoyed some well-deserved rest! With the weather warming up, it’s the perfect time to get outside, soak up some sunshine, and make the most of the longer days ahead.

As we head into April, I want to remind everyone that consistent attendance is more important than ever. We’re entering the final stretch of the school year, and every day in the classroom helps our students stay on track and finish strong. If your child is feeling under the weather or facing any challenges, please reach out so we can work together to support them.

Let’s make the most of these beautiful spring days, keep up the great work, and continue to prioritize regular school attendance. We’re excited to finish the year strong and encourage everyone to stay engaged and focused as we head toward into the last quarter of this school year.

~Mrs. Elrod

Kindergarten Launch April 9th, 4:00-6:00 pm

Join us, Future Howard Families!

Will your child be five years old by September 1, 2025? It’s time to launch them into kindergarten! Please join us for Kindergarten Launch on Wednesday, April 9th, from 4-6 pm at Howard Elementary.

This night is for parents and future Kinder students so we encourage parents to bring your child for their experience! You will also need to bring your child’s immunization records, birth certificate, and proof of address. If you are unsure which school your child should attend, click here to enter your address and our school finder will tell you!

Kindergarten Launch is a special event for us, as it’s our first interaction with the future faces of our school.

At Kindergarten Launch, you will:

· Intent to Enroll for Kindergarten

· Meet school staff and get your questions answered

· Receive tips on how to help prepare your child for kindergarten

· Get information and sign up for Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

· School Tours starting at 4:30 p.m.

· Enjoy a cookie and goodie bag for future Mustangs!

Important Dates in April:

April 7th -10th Happy Smiles at Howard

Wednesday, April 9th - Kinder Launch 4:00-6:00 p.m

Monday, April 14th - PTO Meeting starting at 2:45 p.m. in the Media Center

April 23rd - Art and Auction Night, more information to come

Friday, April 25th - NO SCHOOL

SEL Spotlight

Hello Howard Families,

Wow, It is already April! I can hardly believe it, Spring is here - Yay! I hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break, and our amazing kiddos were able to get some well deserved fun over the break. In SEL (Social & Emotional Learning) land we will be focusing on Courage during the month of April. Courage is not the lack of fear, it is pushing forward in the face of fear.

When we think about courage, one way to look at it is choosing to do what is right, kind, and helpful even when you do not want to or it is scary. In this SEL unit students will learn how to develop the skills of goal setting, organizing to meet those goals and staying focused to attain those goals. An inspirational person who spoke of staying focused and having the courage to move forward is John Legend, an American singer, songwriter, actor and producer. He said, “ You can be world-changers. Pursue this life with focus and passion and ambition and courage.” You can change the world with the talents that you have if you use courage to show your talents. Showing your talents to the world can be very scary, it takes courage to move past those fears and let the world see what is inside you already. Like the cowardly lion in the Wizard of Oz, courage was already inside him, he just had to believe it. Likewise, courage is already inside us, we just need to believe it!

Have a Marvelous Month,

Mrs. Warner

La Clinica - Happy Smiles at Howard April 7th - 10th

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PTO Corner

PTO Meetings: Our PTO meetings are held on the 2nd Monday monthly. We will now be rotating between 5:15pm and 2:45pm meeting times. Our next meeting will be Monday April 14th at 2:45pm!

Upcoming Events:

- POPCORN IS BACK!!!! We will be selling after school popcorn on the 3rd Friday monthly. Popcorn and water will be $1 each (cash only).

- Bingo Night: The PTO will be hosting a Bingo Night on May 9th! Come join the fun and win cool prizes.

- End of Year Fundraiser: The PTO will be sending more information home on our next fundraiser! Our goal is to raise enough money to install a walking path around the field for the kids!

Yearbook Sales: If you haven’t purchased your yearbook yet, now is the time! Scan the QR Code on the posters at school OR visit the link below and enter our school’s information: Howard Elementary School

Yearbook link: JOSTENS.COM/BUYYEARBK

We Need You! We are always looking for new members to join our team. If you are interested or have any questions, please reach out to the PTO Board via email at: MSDHowardPTO@gmail.com or by cell: Amber Fletcher (President) 541-973-8608 or Kaylee Fugate (Vice President) 541-621-3498.

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