Northeastern Parent News

October is a new beginning. Fall is here! Soon leaves will be turning beautiful shades of yellow, orange and red. As the leaves begin to change so will our instruction. All students have been assessed and now it's time for intentional teaching opportunities. Parents, we need your help. Teachers send homework home every Monday! Please take 15-30 minutes daily to read to your child and complete a bit of homework. It really makes a difference when your children know that you value school.

Doors open at 8:45 am

Tardy bell - 8:50 pm

8:50 am-3:56 pm (Full days)

**Early pick up ends at 3:15 pm**

8:50-12:06 pm (Half days)

**Early pick up ends at 11:15 am**

October 2026

• 2- Picture Day

• 2- Lockdown Drill

• 2- Kdg Mobile library visit

• 5- Ms. Phillips birthday

• 5- Staff Meeting

• 7- Count Day (We need everyone at school on time)

• 8- Fire Drill

• 9- Popcorn Friday

• 12- Staff Meeting

• 16- Delta’s Read (Kdg)

• 19- Building KEA Meeting

• 20- NO SCHOOL (District PD)

• 22- Tornado Drill

• 23- Popcorn Friday

• 29- Trunk or Treat

• 30- Half Day/Records Day

The goal of the district is to have all students in school every day. Building administrators, in collaboration with staff members, will develop a process for acknowledging students with excellent and improved attendance in each school.

For students to get the most out of school, punctual and regular attendance is vital. Parents/guardians should call the school office as early as possible on the day of an absence. It is most helpful to have the phone call within the first hour of school. In addition, parents/guardians should provide a written excuse and request homework for any absences thus making the absence excused; without communication the absence is considered unexcused. When a student is absent, they are responsible for makeup work. Any day a child is absent and an appropriate contact with the school office is not made by the parent/guardian, attempts will be made to contact the parent/guardian.

Approved Excused Absences

• Student illness and/or appointment verified by the parent/guardian or medical professional.

• Medically verified extended illness or hospitalization.

• Attending a funeral.

• Religious holiday.

• Absence due to a subpoenaed court appearance.

• Any time missed due to KPS school transportation issues.

A member of our Attendance Team will contact you via email, text message or phone call when your child reaches 3, 5, 10 and 15 absences. Please partner with us in making sure that your child is at school on time everyday. We promise to provide academic and social emotional support when they are present.

Verification of Attendance - Ms. Robynne

Suspension Absences - Mrs. Timmerman

3 day emails - Ms. Renee

5 day calls - Ms. Renee

10 day calls - Ms. Evans

15 day referrals to Truancy Officer - Ms. Washington

District Truancy Officer - Mr. Jermaine Jackson

*Students are celebrated for Perfect Attendance on a Monthly Basis*

Shout out to all of the parents that completed the Education Benefits forms. Right now everyone receives a free breakfast and lunch. We want to keep it that way. Therefore, we need everyone to complete this form to assure the district receives funding to provide meals. It takes 3 minutes. Another paper copy was sent home today. Complete that copy or click below to complete the form electronically.

Thank you Ms. Evans!

Parents, Ms. Evans put a letter inside students' green shoe bags to go home stating any unworn exchanges are due back to me by 10/5/26 after that date She cannot accept any exchanges. Exchanges can be given to me directly in room 410 or dropped off in the office.

Thank you for encouraging this little one. Its the small things that matter the most 😍

Our drinking fountain in the 3-5th grade hallway was removed because the district has to replace it. Please have your child bring a water bottle to school to fill at our water station during bathroom breaks. Each 3-5 grade classroom has a water dispenser for emergencies. If you would like to donate 5 oz cups, we would greatly appreciate it.

We can't wait to share how well your child is doing at school, what needs improvement and how you can help make this the best year your child has ever had. Our Parent Teacher conference dates are mentioned below. Please return the form that is being sent home today to get your first choice for conferences.

Monday, November 2 -4:00-8:00 pm

Wednesday, November 4 -4:00-8:00 pm

Thursday, November 5- 12:00-4:00 pm

One of our goals this year is to increase our communication between home and school, as well as develop stronger relationships with our families. All teachers have a link to their Class Dojo. Please sign up, using the link or QR code that your child's teacher provides. Parents, you will be able to monitor your child through the ClassDojo app and share any after school pick information or changes.

What's Happening at Sherman Lake

October Mini Camp — October 3–4

November Mini Camp — November 14–15
Mini Camps are an overnight opportunity for kids in 1st–12th grade; great for returning campers or kids who want to test the waters of overnight camp. Financial assistance is available.

A free family event (registration required, space limited) with trick or treat stations through camp, costume contest, fun activities (led by your school camping staff!), and so much more!

Turkey Trot — November 26
Start Thanksgiving morning at Sherman Lake with our annual Turkey Trot! It's one of my favorite events we have!

Check out all upcoming events & register here!