SIS May Newsletter

Hey SIS Families!

As per usual, the school year simply flies by and before we know it we are reviewing our year, making summer plans, and prepping for a new school year that's just around the corner.

As we look back on our time this year, I always like to celebrate the amazing things our students and staff accomplish! Here's just a little of what we can say we did or shared together.

• We implemented our monthly POD groups...which will now and in the future be referred to as Spartan Squads!
• Celebrated and recognized students who exemplified our monthly focus with our SIS Stand Out Student awards
• Started using MAP assessments to help gauge our learning and growth in math
• Grew as readers, writers, and critical thinkers!
• Welcomed new staff members (Ms. Lu, Mr. Folkerts, Mrs. Mann, and Mrs. Sutton)
• 5th Grade enjoyed a trip to Dan & Debbie's
• 4th Grade visited Fossil Gorge
• Started the second ever in the state Alpha Club (Thank you, Ms. McAtee and Solon Optimist Club!)
• Alpha Club raised $750 on their first ever Bingo Night Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser!
• Celebrated Read Across America Week
• Mrs. Coons offered students the opportunity to participate in Battle of the Books! (one group was a mere 3 points away from breaking into the Top 10!)

and the list goes on! It's been an amazing year and we look forward to finishing strong and welcoming summer fun!

As we prepare for summer, please take a look at all the extra info below. There's Track & Field Day information, summer sports news, and more!

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 23 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 24.

Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle 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 essential group. (Orange, Black, Gray, or White)

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.

2023 4th/5th grade Track and Field Day Volunteers

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

Mrs. Stout is in need of plastic grocery bags. If you have any you are willing to send our way, it would be much appreciated!

Thank you!

We have an excess of items in our lost and found, including several winter coats. You may want to ask your child if he/she has their winter coat and if not, encourage him/her to stop by and grab their items.

From the SIS Library;

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing students with me this year. We have had a great time in Library this year learning together and hopefully checking out some great books! The last day for new book checkouts will be Friday, May 5th. ALL books will be due by Friday, May 19th. If your student has any questions about when they have checked out, they can ask Mrs. Swierczewski and she would be glad to help. If you have any questions about a lost or missing book, you can contact me (March Sutton) through email at msutton@solon.k12.ia.us. Thanks again and keep reading all summer long!

March Sutton - SCSD Library Services Specialist

March Sutton

Library Services Specialist

Solon Community School District

Get all the inside music info HERE!

Join us for the 5th & 6th Grade Band Concert: May 4th @ 5:15pm at the Solon Center for the Arts.

Congratulations to 5th grade students who participated in regional honor bands this spring!

• Bella Bovenmyer, Trombone
• Kleo Burkum, French Horn
• Alex Burns, Alto Saxophone
• Emmitt Hamer, Trombone
• Brayden Hansel, Clarinet
• Otto Shaffer, Trombone

Our 22-23 Yearbooks are ready to be ordered! Orders can be made online or by filling an order form. All orders are due by Thursday, June 1, 2023. To order online, use the online order code below.

Solon is hosting Camp Invention this summer. Attached is a flyer with a little more info on this super exciting camp! There are some pretty cool courses be offered! Camp Invention is open to all current LV and SIS K-5 students. For questions, reach out to Kerri Coons (kcoons@solon.k12.ia.us) and she will be happy to answer your questions.

Camp Invention Registration Info and Link

Join us for Spartan Youth Football Camp.

Our goal is to have a fun football camp where the players learn the fundamentals and safest up to date techniques. Each day we have offense, defense, and special teams sessions. Safe tackling techniques (no live tackling) will also be included in our camp. Each day we conclude with a fun competition.

Checks can be made payable to: Solon Booster Club

(write in memo section “Football”)

Mail in registration by Friday June 2nd to Guarantee a T-shirt. Registrations after June 2nd are not Guaranteed a T-shirt.

Attn: Lucas Stanton, Head Football Coach

600 W. 5th Street, Solon, IA 52333

Find your link to the Registration form HERE.

If you wish to order a school supply pack for your K-5 student, please see the information below. Paper copies were sent home with students in grades K-4 last week. You can also order by visiting: www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks and enter school code: LAK362.

The Iowa Attorney General has supplied our schools with a National Child Identification Program ID kit. If you would like one sent home with your child, please contact the office (sisoffice@solon.k12.ia.us) and we will send one home with your child.

May 1-5: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 15-19: 5th Grade School of the Wild

May 23: SIS Track & Field Day

May 24: SIS Track & Field Day -- RAIN DATE --

May 25: Step Up Day (Early Dismissal)

May 26: Last Day of School for Students

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

Learn more about RedZone's lead here: https://www.redzoneic.com/rzl.cfm or contact:

Mr. Eric Einwalter

(319) 338-8758

Email: eric_einwalter@hotmail.com

See more info below.

Solon Parks & Rec Department is looking for summer umpires. Interested individuals need to be 14 years old or older. If interested, please contact Brodie Bohlen at (319) 624-2499.

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