Howbert Happenings!

THIS WEEK

Monday, 5th

• No School: Teacher Work Day

Tuesday, 6th

• No School: Professional Learning Day

Wednesday, 7th

• STUDENTS RETURN!
• Basketball Parent/Guardian Meeting (Mandatory) 3:00-3:30pm

Thursday, 8th

Friday, 9th

• Basketball Try-Outs: Girls 3:00-4:15 pm, Boys 4:15-5:30 pm

NEXT WEEK

Monday, 12th

• VEX Robotics Club: 2:50-4:00
• Basketball practice: 2:50-4:00

Tuesday, 13th

• Random Acts of Kindness Assembly: 7:55

Wednesday, 14th

Thursday, 15th

• Basketball practice: 2:50-4:00
• PTO Meeting: 3:15

Friday, 16th

CHECK OUT (AND SUBSCRIBE!) TO THE HOWBERT CALENDAR ONLINE

for up-to-date additions and edits to this list!

https://howbert.d11.org/calendar

If your 4th or 5th grader (boy/girl) is interested in trying out for the Howbert Basketball Team, plan on attending the mandatory parent/guardian meeting on:

Wednesday, January 3:00-3:30 at Howbert.

You can also attend virtually at: Howbert Basketball Meeting

Tryouts (4th and 5th grade only) - Friday, January 9th

No parents please

• Girls: 3:00-4:15
• Boys: 4:15-5:30

District 11's school choice open enrollment has begun. If you will have a new student attending Howbert, we welcome you to enroll today for next year.

If you know someone who will have a new student attending elementary school or may be looking at other school options, please let them know your families experience at Howbert. Parents trust other parents and Howbert families are our greatest advocates.

If you have moved or changed your phone number since school started, now is a good time to update your contact information. The district will be sending 2nd quarter report cards home in the mail so having your correct address will be especially important.

Complete this form below AND send in your proof of residency (details attached below). You can email your proof of residency to amandajo.nelson@d11.org or drop it by the office by December 18th to ensure that you receive your child's report card.

Thank you for helping Howbert Elementary plan for the '26-'27 school year!

Please complete THIS FORM only once per family. All Howbert siblings can be submitted on one form.This information assists us in planning staffing for next year and maintaining accurate records. Thank you!

If you have any questions please contact Amanda-Jo at 719-328-4211 or amandajo.nelson@d11.org.

Hello 5th grade families! Believe it or not, the time has come to start planning for middle school!

Please fill out this link Moving up to middle school! – Fill out form to let us know which middle school you are thinking of/planning on having your student attend. If you are debating schools, you are welcome to list multiple on the form.

This does not set anything in stone or guarantee you any enrollment, it only helps me to better coordinate with everyone on the next steps needed to make for a smooth transition. The choice application window opens VERY soon and this will better help me to communicate the next steps to you all. Many schools do end up with a waitlist so I would like to help you get ahead of the game.

Please let me know if you have any questions--my information is below. Thank you! 🙂

Amanda-Jo Nelson

Howbert Registrar & Attendance

Office: 719-328-4200

Direct: 719-328-4211

amandajo.nelson@d11.org

Identifying Gifted Students: The Naglieri General Ability Tests will be held for Howbert 2nd graders in January on the following dates:

January 12th 9:00am

January 13th 9:00am

January 20th 9:00am

Please read the letter below for more details.

Goal attendance rate is 95%.

Attendance rate for last week.

School Dance - January 23rd. More details coming!

The staff and students at Howbert love to have volunteers at the school supporting learning. If you would like to volunteer, please speak with the classroom teacher or contact the front office to share with us how you would like to help.

One of the first steps all volunteers must take, is to complete the Colorado Springs School District 11 Volunteer Application. It is best to complete the application at least a week prior to visiting the school to volunteer. Use your full legal name (on ID or driver's license) when completing the application.

Below is the link that will take you directly to the online volunteer application.

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda-Jo in the front office (719-328-4211).

Lunches will be provided for free to all students this year. Each student can choose to bring their own lunch or get one from the school. The lunch menu is located here:

https://www.d11.org/administration/operations/school/food-and-nutrition-services/fnsmenus

1. Click "View Your School's Menu"

2. Find and click Howbert on the "School" Drop-Down

3. On the right-hand side of the screen on the "Menu Plan" drop-down, select 25/26 Elementary Sunbutter Lunch (this just means that we are a school that doesn't serve peanut butter).

Your Howbert Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has evolved from a PTA, which has been active since the 1980s and hosts many of the fun events that Howbert offers! We also facilitate the fundraising efforts for the school. With these we have provided such opportunities as:
-Family Game (BINGO) Nights
-Field Trips Supplies
-Tables & Shade Structures for outdoor classroom spaces
So much more! We are a relaxed organization that gladly welcomes all Howbert community members to join us for meetings, events, and volunteer opportunities. We highly encourage all parents and guardians to get involved at Howbert--it is so rewarding for your students and for YOU!
PTO Contact Info
howbertpto@gmail.com
https://howbertpto.wixsite.com/info https://www.facebook.com/groups/HowbertPTO