As we step into the festive month of December, I am delighted to share a moment of great pride and admiration for three outstanding members of our student council, Aubrey, Faris, and Maycie. Recently, these exceptional students were asked to represent our school at a school board meeting, showcasing not only their leadership skills but also the remarkable qualities that define the spirit of Shadow Butte. Their commitment, poise, and bravery were truly commendable, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of witnessing their presentation. I am immensely proud of these young leaders and grateful for the positive impact they continue to make within our school community.

Principal Jodie Farnsworth

We had a great turnout for our STEAM Night. Thank you to all the Parents, Students and Staff that joined us in the learning fun.

Thank you to Mr. Conte for the great performance. 5th Grade Students did an awesome job! Thank you to families and community that came out to support Shadow Butte.

DECEMBER

December 6 - Afterschool Program, pickup by 5:30

December 9 - Winter Dance 6:00 - 7:30 Gym

December 13 - Afterschool Program, pickup by 5:30

December 14 - 1st & 2nd Grade Concert, 2:15 Gym

December 15 - Class Birthday Celebrations , 1:30

December 18 - Core Value Awards Assembly

December 19 - PTO Meeting, 5:30 Library

December 20 - Afterschool Program - Last Day Session #3

December 21 - End of 2nd Quarter

December 21 - Christmas Sing Along, 10:40 Gym

December 21 - Class Christmas Parties

December 22 - January 5- Christmas Break

Looking Ahead...

January 8 - School Resumes for Students

January 10 - Afterschool Program First Day Session #4

January 15 - NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Jr.

January 16 - Chocolate Fundraiser Kickoff

World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Starting January 16th

More information to come...

Children thrive on consistency, structure, and predictability. Develop a morning routine that looks the same each day to help get you and your kids out the door with a smile!

The holidays can be a stressful time for many people. I want to present you with some ideas you can try to help make your holidays this year less stressful and more meaningful.

1. Create simple family traditions (reading a holiday story together, enjoy your favorite holiday movie together, drive around town and enjoy the holiday lights, etc)

2. Buy fewer gifts and give more experiences (a fishing trip together, parent/child date night, serve each other)

3. Make handmade gifts for each other.

4. Cultivate gratitude by talking about what you are thankful for, writing Thank-You cards for someone

5. Find a way to volunteer as a family. This could be as simple as helping a neighbor or as big as visiting the pet shelter and playing with the animals.

I hope these ideas will help your family enjoy the holiday season more and create new memories together.

Hooray for our reading stars who scored a book by submitting their logs! November logs are due by December 6th for a chance at a free book, and everyone gets a library prize for turning in a log! December logs went out the week of November 27th, if your student needs a new one, feel free to ask. For any questions, drop me a line at mokimball@ids221.net. Happy reading!

Come learn to code and change the world. Join a Girls Who Code club!

Ms. Collinsworth (the keyboarding teacher) is starting a Girls Who Code Club for girls in 3rd-5th grade. Meetings will be Mondays at lunch. Girls are welcome to bring their lunch to the keyboarding room.

Parent forms are available in the keyboarding room.

Donate your gently used clothes and shoes to the Collection Bin that is located in the Southeast Corner of the Visitor Parking Lot. ECO World will be donating the items to local nonprofits. Our school will receive .04 cents per pound of the items that are donated.

Attendance is super important to ensure students are learning grade level concepts. Please bring students on time and every day. Call the office or email sbeattendance@isd221.net to excuse your child if they are absent for any reason. If doctor appointments are necessary during the school day, please bring a doctor's note for our records. We really appreciate your help!

• If there are changes on how your children will be going home at the end of the day, those changes must be called into the office at 208-365-0877 by 2:50 pm / Fridays 1:45 pm.
• If you need to check out your child during recess, we kindly request that you wait until the recess concludes or arrive before recess. This supports the safety of all students, as our duty staff can then focus on their designated supervision areas without any distractions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
  

Sign up Today for the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. A Parent Portal Account will give you access to pay for Lunches Online, view Student Attendance, view Student Grades (4th and 5th Grades), and receive School Correspondence. Call the School Office to be signed up and your will receive your User Name and Password to get started then you can download and use the mobile app.

When pulling up in the pick up line DO NOT exit the car, if your student needs extra help, park in the lot closest to the school. This is safest method for all students and keeps the traffic flowing and from gathering on Idaho Blvd.

We ask that parents not park in the staff parking that is located on the corner of Idaho and Mesa so students and parents are not crossing traffic and in between moving cars.

Thanks again for helping us keep our students safe!

• Email the PTO at ptoshadowbutte@gmail.com with any curiosities or suggestions you have.
• Stay up to date with PTO volunteer opportunities and event reminders on our social platforms.
• Sign up to receive text messages from the PTO for events, activities, reminders, and more!
• Check our webpage on the Shadow Butte website as a resource for getting involved.

Join our PTO texting platform through Remind to receive texts for updates & more!

Stay in the loop with all things PTO! Get instant updates, event reminders, and exciting news delivered straight to your phone.

Can't make it in person?

Join us virtually through Google Meet:

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Join by phone

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Calling all Shadow Butte pizza-loving parents!

Mark your calendars to order Domino's on December 7th!

By indulging in your favorite pizza, you're not only treating your taste buds but also supporting the PTO. Yep, you read that right – 5% of the proceeds of the sales go directly back to our fantastic PTO, helping to fund exciting initiatives and activities for our awesome Huskies!

Did you know Box Tops are still a thing?!

Take your Box Tops game to the next level and say goodbye to snipping and clipping and say hello to the improved way to fundraise with virtual Box Tops!

Step 1: Hop onto your smartphone or tablet and download the Box Top app on the App Store or through Google Play.

Step 2: Choose Shadow Butte as your school.

Step 3: Scan your store receipt (the app will automatically identify participating products and instantly add cash to Shadow Butte's earnings online).

Each participating product you purchase means more Box Tops earned for the Shadow Butte PTO. It's like turning your groceries into gold for our school.

Together, we can turn everyday receipts into extraordinary opportunities for our kids with the funds we raise collectively. For more assistance, check out these resources:

• Box Tops website: https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/how-to-earn
• About Box Tops video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh94b2BvFK4
• How to scan video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-bNcykyK5Y

Buy Huskie Gear at Shadow Butte!

The PTO is selling Huskie shirts and hats. Just drop into the office and let them know you're interested in purchasing items.