SIS Monthly Newsletter

Hey SIS Families!

It's that time of year....when we start putting all the end of the year wrap up plans in motion! What an incredibly fast, busy year of learning we have had!

Before we rush ahead to all the May things, let's have a little year in review!! Here's just a little of what we can say we did or shared together.

• We implemented our new Character Strong guidance curriculum, holding really purposeful Morning Meetings and following up on the monthly guidance lessons!
• Grew as readers, writers, and critical thinkers!
• 5th Grade enjoyed a trip to various Iowa City businesses and learned more about future career opportunities.
• Celebrated Read Across America Week
• Held one of the BEST EVER School-wide Halloween Parties!
• Implemented a building-wide Behavior Interventionist to support students emotional regulation.
• Teachers engaged in PD throughout the year to continue carrying out our Teach-to-Heal initiative.
• All students engaged in reading groups and/or book clubs throughout the year and made some really good progress!
• Implemented building-wide math interventions with Bridges curriculum.
• All students gained and utilized access to Dreambox math software and really grew their math thinking skills!
• 4th & 5th grades learned more about career opportunities from our 8th grade students with our Career Projects afternoon
• Implementation of a School-based Therapist

and the list goes on! It's been an amazing year and there is still so much more to come, including 5th grade's School of the Wild learning, 4th grade's Willowdeen Outdoor Learning Experience, Track & Field Day, and a few fun events to close out the year! (stay tuned!)

Keep reading so you don't miss all the details on what's to come!

Here's to a marvelous May!

Yours in Education,

Mrs. Holtz

Dear Parents,

The Solon Physical Education Department is sponsoring our annual track and field day for SIS students in grades 4-5. The event will be held at Spartan Stadium on Tuesday, May 21 from 11:30-2:50. Friends and families are invited to attend. Sportsmanship, effort, and self-esteem are emphasized. The event promotes physical, social, and cognitive development of children. In the event of threatening weather, officials will determine if it is necessary to postpone the event. The rain date will be Wednesday, May 22.

Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle (preferably one that will keep water cold), a healthy snack, and sunscreen. Tennis shoes and athletic wear are a must. Students are also being asked to wear a t-shirt that corresponds to the color of their classroom.

• 4E/5E: Wear Red
• 4A/5A: Wear Blue
• 4B/5B: Wear Yellow
• 4C/5C: Wear Orange
• 4D/5D: Wear Green

We are in need of parent volunteers for various field events and other jobs throughout the event. We cannot pull off an event like this without volunteers. Please sign up using the sign up genius if you can help.

2024 SIS Track & Field Day Volunteers Sign Up

I am looking forward to a fun and rewarding day for the students.

If you are looking for a more specific field day schedule, please click HERE.

Thank you,

Blake Williams

SIS Physical Education Teacher

As the end of the year gets closer, we are starting our annual inventory. In order to finish before the end of the year, last book check out will be the week of May 6 and ALL books will be due by Friday, May 17th. Please check under beds and in cubbies for all those missing books! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We would love to send all SIS students home for the summer with a gently used “new to them” book for the summer. In order to do so, we are seeking donations of upper elementary age appropriate books in good condition. We will sort the books and our hope is that in May students will be able to “shop” for a new book or two the week before school gets out for the summer. In order to sort the books, we ask that all books be dropped off at the SIS office by Friday, May 3rd. Any questions? Please contact me at msutton@solon.k12.ia.us.

4th Grade Families -- Get all the inside band info HERE!

Congratulations to the following students who were accepted into honor bands this spring. Great job representing Solon!

Coe College Honor Band

Emmy Singsank, Flute

Cai Brock, French Horn

David Allen, Trumpet

Hudson Cronan, Tuba

SEIBA Elementary Honor Band

Sebastian Holmes, Clarinet

Mabel Munson, French Horn

Emma Olsem, Percussion

Save The Date

5th-6th Grade Spring Band Awards Concert

Monday, May 6th @ 5:15pm

Parents and families of Lakeview and Solon Intermediate School students -

Order your school supplies hassle-free for the 2024-2025 school year! The PTO has organized an online school supply order - simply order at the link below. Online orders will go through Friday, May 31st. Supplies will be available to pick up at Solon Intermediate School before school starts in August. More information will be emailed in August regarding pick up.

To order, go to https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/ and enter the school code LAK362

If you have questions, please email Angi McKie at aschumac@gmail.com

Our 23-24 Yearbooks are ready to be ordered! Orders can be made online or by filling an order form. All orders are due by Fri, May 17, 2024. To order online, use the online order code below.

Register for Spartan Youth Football Camp at THIS LINK.

May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 13-17: 5th Grade School of the Wild

May 14: 4th Grade Willowdeen Outdoor Learning Experience

May 21: SIS Track & Field Day

May 22: SIS Track & Field Day -- RAIN DATE --

May 29: Step Up Day (Early Dismissal)

May 30: Last Day of School for Students

Aug. 21: Unpack Your Backpack (4:30 - 6:00 at SIS)

Aug. 23: First Day of 24/25 School Year (Full Day)

Email: mholtz@solon.k12.ia.us
Website: www.solon.k12.ia.us
Location: 200 West 5th Street, Solon, IA, USA
Phone: (319) 624 - 3401
Twitter: @theholtzfamily4