Steck Weekly Announcements 09.04.26

Dear Steck Families,

Steck Eagles did a terrific job with our safety drills this week. They were prepared and took the drills very seriously. As we learned about school safety and practiced our drills, we talked about the importance of these skills both at school and in the community. We are so proud of them! Both the Aurora Fire Department and the Aurora Police Department shared high praise for a job well done!

Thank you for attending Curriculum Night. It is always wonderful to see so many families attend. If you were not able to make it, your child's teacher will share information with you.

District 204 Elementary Schools have three early release dates this school year (9/24, 12/15, 2/4). Right At School is a before and after school program at Steck. Even if your child does not regularly attend Right At School, they can attend Right At School on these early release dates. If interested, please register (link here). Please remember to notify the school office (not the teacher) if you are changing dismissal, even for one day.

There is no school on Monday due to Labor Day.

Enjoy the weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. Pohlmann

Upcoming Dates:

09/04 School Picture Day

09/07 No School - Labor Day

09/11 Patriots' Day - Wear RED, WHITE, and BLUE

09/17 PTA General Meeting 7:00 p.m.

09/23 First Grade PE Night 6:30-7:30 p.m.

09/24 Elementary School Early Release Day 1:00 p.m.

09/25 PTA Donuts with Grown Ups

10/02 Picture Retake Day

10/02 PTA Movie Night

Steck Calendar (click here)

Check out the Steck event calendar

Eagle Pride Popsicles

All of our classrooms have learned expectations for different areas of our school. Students completed an Eagle Passport as they visited and learned about each area of our school. When complete, the class celebrates with popsicles. The ingredient list and nutrition label are here. Please let your child's teacher know by September 4 if s/he cannot have the popsicle.

Patriots' Day - September 11

Students and staff are invited to wear RED, WHITE, and BLUE in honor of September 11. Patriots' Day is a special day of remembrance observed in the United States every year on September 11 to honor the people who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks. The day also focuses on courage, unity, and community helpers.

Vision and Hearing Screenings

Starting next week, vision and hearing screenings will be conducted at Steck Elementary. These screening tests are mandated by the Illinois Department of Public Health at specific times during a child’s educational experience. All students in kindergarten and second grade will be screened for vision and hearing. First and third grades are screened for hearing. Selected fourth and fifth graders will be screened for vision and hearing. All students with IEP's will be tested for vision and hearing. If your child wears glasses, please make sure they have them in school with them. If you have any questions, please contact the Steck Health Office at (630) 375-3535.

Steck Chorus

Check out this information for this year's Steck Chorus! Sign up here.

School Picture Day 9/4

School Portrait day will be held on September 4, 2026. Afterwards, you’ll be able to view your images, order packages and select your image for your yearbook (please remember to do so before it’s selected for you), all orders will be delivered to your home. More information can be found here.

To view and order photos from Picture Day: You’ll receive an email when your images are ready to view online. Or, you can search for them at vipis.com shortly after photos are taken. If you need further assistance, contact VIP at support@vipis.com.

Steck's picture retake day is October 2. Any student that is absent on September 4 or requests a retake will participate in retake day.

Steck Activities

Steck Teachers will be offering some before or after school activities this year. More information will be available soon.

Walking Club - after school - grades 3, 4, or 5 - 10/14-11/4 (Mondays and Wednesdays)

Crochet Club - after school - grades 3 & 4 - 9/30-11/4 (Wednesdays)

Robotics Club - after school - grades 4 & 5 - mid-October - mid-March (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Broadcasting Club - before school - grade 5 - dates/times TBD

Chorus - before school - grade 4 - 9/24-12/3 (Thursdays)

Chorus - before school - grade 5 - 2/18-5/13 (Thursdays)

LMC Birthday Book Club

This is a fun way to help your child celebrate their birthday at school. Check out this information from our LMC for a chance to purchase a birthday book.

Volunteer In Our School Library

Love books? Enjoy helping others? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our school library! Whether you're organizing shelves, assisting students, or helping with reading programs, your time makes a difference.

Sign up today and help us keep the library a vibrant, welcoming space for all!

Eagle Cart Donations

At Reba O. Steck Elementary, we use PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), also known as our Eagle I’s, to encourage positive behavior. Students are recognized for being respectful, responsible, safe, and ready.

Students earn Eagle Bucks for following these expectations and can use them to choose fun prizes from our Eagle I Reward Cart.

We are looking for donations to help keep our cart stocked with exciting rewards! We have created an Amazon Wish List so families can easily donate items that will be delivered directly to Steck.

Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/00x7ydaz

Thank you for helping us make positive behavior fun and rewarding for our students!

What is the PTA? Why Should I Join?

Joining the PTA is one of the easiest ways to support your child’s school. Your membership helps fund student enrichment opportunities, family engagement events, teacher appreciation activities, and other programs that benefit ALL students. You don’t have to volunteer to be a member- your membership alone makes a difference!

Please join today! https://steck.givebacks.com/shop

IPPC Coat Drive

Start gathering your new or gently used Winter Coats and Accessories, the IPPC Winter Coat and Boot Drive starts on 9/14.

Keller's Farmstand

Help earn money for the Steck PTA while enjoying Fall Festivities at Keller’s 9/26 and 9/27! Read more here.

Birthday Grams

We are excited to offer birthday grams for the first time this school year. Please see this flyer for details.

Donuts with Grownups

All PTA members are invited to a morning sprinkled with fun! You must be a PTA member to attend. Registration is required. Read more here.

PTA Reflections is Open

Calling all Steck artists! The 2026–2027 PTA Reflections program is now open.

This year's theme is “What My Culture Means to Me.”Students in K–5 can create original projects in dance, film, literature, music, photography, and visual arts.

To enter:

1. Students create their original project. Visit the National PTA Reflections resource page for help creating and entry and for basic entry requirements.

2. Complete the Reflections Entry Form (Local PTA information to be completed by Steck PTA).

3. Print the completed form and sign.

4. Bring the printed form and project to the Steck office by October 9.

If you have any questions, contact Reflections Chair, Tami Bejger, at tamibejger@gmail.com.