Steele Family Newsletter

Mrs. Grice, Dean of Students

Mrs. Knuth, Nurse

Mrs. Hickey, Family Engagement

Mrs. Mowen, Outreach

Mrs. Fones and Ms. Patch, Front Office Assistants

Email: kcoate@galesburg205.org
Website: https://steele.galesburg205.org/
Location: 1480 West Main Street, Galesburg, IL, USA
Phone: (309)973-2016
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steele205/
X: @wearesteele

Instagram: @205steelestars

Thank you to all of the students, families, and staff that participated in our dress up days. It is so fun to see everyone with school spirit. Sports day is one of my favorite days because I can represent my favorite college football team - Ohio State Buckeyes. I only have a few people that cheer on with me and one of them is Chloe. We have taken a picture every year together.

We have our first PTO meeting of the year on Monday, September 16th at 5:30 PM in the library. This is a great place to meet other parents and help the school. In addition, our first family fun night will be on September 19th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. We will have a variety of games and activities for you to participate in around the school.

This Monday we will also welcome Matt Wilhelm to our school. I saw him perform a few years ago and his message, as well as his talents, were amazing. We believe in spreading an anti-bullying message consistently throughout the school year. We are very grateful for the donation that allows Matt to visit us.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Coate

Due to a generous donation from the Chorale Dynamics/GPSF, 205 has chosen to bring Matt Wilhelm to our schools for an anti-bullying presentation.

Please learn more about Matt HERE.

Monday, September 16th

9:30 - 10:15 4th and 2nd grade

10:30 - 11:15 Kinder, 1st and 3rd

The Steele School PTO's first meeting is on Monday at 5:30 in the library. We will have childcare available for school aged children. Also, everyone that attends will get a Scooters coupon! The September PTO newsletter is attached as well as this year's family events.

We look forward to meeting you all and hope to see you on Monday!

If you know anyone that would be interested in helping with child care here is the sign up link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/.../8050B4EACAE2EA6FF2...

If you are unable to join us in person here is the Google Meet info:

Steele School PTO Meeting

Monday, September 16 · 5:30 – 6:30pm

Time zone: America/Chicago

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jms-yjdu-agj

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 678-487-9512‬ PIN: ‪356 280 867‬#

The students will leave by 9:30 AM and return at 2 PM.

School tours Include:

Hip, Hip, Hooray! You have won breakfast at Judy's Cafe! We are so fortunate to partner with Judy's Family Cafe in Galesburg for our weekly attendance prizes. Judy graciously donates a free breakfast to each one of our winners every week! Teachers will pick one student per week that has been at school all week long and has shown up ready to learn.

Judy's Family Cafe 1195 N. Broad Street, Galesburg https://www.facebook.com/judysfamilycafe

Congratulations to our weekly attendance winners!

September 2-6 , 2024

Congratulations to our students that were nominated by their bus driver for showing safety on the bus!

September 2-6 , 2024

Congratulations to our students that were recognized for following our Steele Star behavior expectations.

September 2-6 , 2024

The kids played Connect Four with their spelling words today. They did a great job with voice level, playing fair, and being good sports.

This month we are focusing on what respect means and how we show that for our Social Emotional goal! Raising our hands when wanting to give an answer verses shouting out, listening with our eyes and ears when someone is speaking, and applauding our speakers after they are done are just a couple ways we are showing respect in the classroom ❤️❤️❤️ Great job first graders!!!!!!

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Take a look at the "Family Strong" website for more resources for home FamilyStrong

Board Policy 6:250-The Board of Education encourages the use of resource persons and volunteers to: (1) increase students' educational attainment; (2) provide enrichment experiences for students; (3) increase the effective utilization of staff time and skills; (4) give more individual attention to students; and (5) promote greater community involvement.

All adult volunteer applicants, including field trip chaperones, must complete the online application and wait for clearance prior to volunteering or chaperoning. Please click the button below to begin the application process. The application needs to be completed accurately and in its entirety. You will be asked to renew this clearance annually. Complete volunteer application

You will be contacted after your application is submitted and reviewed. If you have questions, please contact Amy Pickrel, apickrel@galesburg205.org, 309-973-2118.

All meetings are held at Steele in the library. Meetings run from 5:30 - 6:30 PM and are typically on the first Monday of the month.

A Google Meet will be set up for those of you that want to attend but cannot be in person.

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jms-yjdu-agj

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 678-487-9512‬ PIN: ‪356 280 867‬#

Quarter 1: August 8 - October 11, 2024

Quarter 2: October 14 - December 20, 2024

Quarter 3: January 6 - March 14, 2025

Quarter 4: March 17 - May 21, 2025*

*unless emergency days are needed

How do we grade at the elementary level? We use a standards-based report card instead of a report card with letter grades. Elementary report cards are issued at the end of each grading period. They are intended to give an evaluation of the scholastic achievement and work habits of each child. Parents should examine all cards carefully since each child is rated not only on academic progress, but also progress in development of social attitudes and work habits.

We use a 4,3,2,1 system to assess a student's mastery of standards.

4 = Exceeding State and District Standards

3 = Meeting State and District Standards

2 = Approaching State and District Standards

1 = Not Meeting State and District Standards