October 2026

I just LOVE this time of year! The cooler weather has finally made its way in!

It has been so fun to watch everyone settle into the school year. I love seeing those little lightbulb moments when a new skill suddenly clicks, and it makes me just as happy to see friendships beginning to grow and blossom throughout the building.

One of my favorite things about fall is having a few more reasons to slow down and enjoy time together as a family. There are so many fun things happening around Tulsa and Broken Arrow this season—from pumpkin patches and the Tulsa State Fair to HallowZOOeen at the Tulsa Zoo.

Whether you head out for a big fall adventure or just spend an evening outside enjoying the cooler weather, I hope your family finds a little time to make some sweet memories together. Those are often the moments our kiddos remember most! 🎃🍂

Love,

Mrs. Hundley

One of our school goals is helping children recognize and build their own name. Knowing their name helps children develop important early literacy skills, including letter recognition, letter order, and understanding that letters have meaning.

Try these simple activities at home this month:

🔎 Name Hunt
Write your child’s name on a piece of paper. Have them look for the letters in their name on cereal boxes, signs, books, magazines, or around the house.

🧩 Build My Name
Write each letter of your child’s name on a separate piece of paper, sticky note, or bottle cap. Mix up the letters and help your child put them back in the correct order.

🍪 Make It With What You Have
Build your child’s name using Play-Doh, cereal pieces, blocks, LEGO bricks, sticks, buttons, or other small items around the house.

👆 Trace My Name
Write your child’s name in large letters and let them trace it with their finger. For extra fun, try tracing in shaving cream, sand, flour, or rice.

👏 Name Cheer
Say your child’s name and cheer each letter together:
“M-A-Y-A — MAYA!”
Clap, stomp, or jump for each letter.

⭐ Family Tip: Start with helping your child recognize their whole name and the first letter of their name. As they become more confident, encourage them to notice and name the other letters and put them in order.

Most importantly, keep it fun! Just a few minutes of playful practice each day can make a big difference.

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 6th and Monday, October 12th.

You will sign up directly with your child's teacher for a conference time. This is a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress so far this school year. We kindly ask that you make every effort to attend.

Thank you for your continued support!

We are rocking and rolling with our fundraiser!!

Monday, October 5th- Order forms (packets with order forms and money collected) are to be turned back in to the school

Monday, October 12th- online ordering ends.

Monday, November 9th-Items are delivered to school (if they chose school delivery) for parents to pick up.

Fall pictures can be viewed and purchased online using the QR code that was sent home with your student. If you have any questions regarding your child's pictures, please call 918-687-7311 to speak with a Ruth Kelly representative.

On Friday, October 30th, students are invited to dress as their favorite book character for school. Your child may bring the book where their chosen character appears as well!

SAFETY REMINDER:

No masks or props that are violent in nature will be allowed.

October 6th- Parent Teacher Conferences (Night 1)

October 7th- Ms. Melody's Story Time

• Ms. Melody visits our school every month for story time!

• Participate by mentioning Aspen Creek ECC at the register or applying the mobile code (RCFUND96) to online or Raising Cane's app orders. (raisingcanes.com)

October 12th- Parent Teacher Conferences (Night 2)

October 14th-17th- Fall Break (No School)

October 21st- Kids on the Block Puppet Show

• This puppet show helps our students learn about the difference between a bully and mean behaviors. They learn the definition of bullying, how to identify it, and how to report it. They also learn about stranger danger.