Howbert Happenings!

THIS WEEK

DIBELS Reading assessment, K-5

Monday, 8th

• Vex Robotics Club 3rd - 5th grades; 2:50-4pm
• Orchestra Concert 6pm (musicians should arrive at 5:30)
• Band Concert 6:45pm (musicians should arrive at 6:30)

Tuesday, 9th

• Holiday Art Club 2-3 grades; 2:50-4pm

Wednesday, 10th

Thursday, 11th

• 3rd & 4th Grade Music School Performance 1:30pm
• 3rd & 4th Grade Music Community Performance 4pm

Friday, 12th

• HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR (see below for more info)

NEXT WEEK

DIBELS Reading assessment, K-5

Monday, 15th

• Vex Robotics Club 3rd: 5th grades; 2:50-4pm
• Basketball Parent Meeting (Mandatory): 3:00-4:00

Tuesday, 16th

• Basketball Tryouts: 4:00-5:00
• Raising Cane's Family Night with PTO: 4:00

Wednesday, 17th

• Howbert Guiding Coalition meeting: 3:10-3:50

Thursday, 18th

• Basketball Tryouts: 4:00-5:00
• PTO meeting: 3:15-4:15

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

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

https://howbert.d11.org/calendar

This is a reminder that the staff parking lot is not a student drop-off and pick-up location. Please utilize the parking at the front of the school, the kiss-n-go lane, and the parking available on the street.

Students and families utilize a portion of the staff parking lot to walk to and from classrooms.

We want to ensure the safety of all students and families while on campus.

At Howbert Elementary we love to go outside, especially at recess. If students are prepared and bring proper clothing for outside, we all have a lot of fun! Remember, the weather can change from the morning to the afternoon.

The Howbert Guiding Coalition (SAC) is a team of staff and parents/guardians that meet bi-monthly to learn about what is happening at Howbert Elementary, ask questions, and provide input.

Our 2nd quarter meeting will be on Wednesday, December 17th from 3:10-3:50 in-person at Howbert or online via Webex (click here to join meeting).

We encourage and welcome your partnership in the Guiding Coalition.

Agenda Items:

• Howbert's Unified Improvement Plan (UIP)
• School budget
• Your Input

Goal attendance rate is 95%.

Attendance rate for last week.

Who: All Howbert third and fourth graders

What: Winter Program Performance

When: Thursday, December 11th

• 2 PM School Performance (for students and staff)
• 4 PM Community Performance (for families and friends)

Note: students will remain at school for the community performance. They’ll eat a snack and have a quick rehearsal after the dismissal bell.

Please plan transportation accordingly, as the bus will not be available to take students home after the community performance. Pick up from the performance should be no later than 4:45.

Where: Howbert Elementary Gym

Wear: Howbert colors of blue, white, and/or yellow. Additional winter or holiday accessories are welcome, but not required.

Why: We want to share our musical progress with family and friends.

Please reach out to me with any questions. Thank you for your support of music at Howbert Elementary!

Join us for Howbert's first-ever CRAFT FAIR! The goal of this event is to give students the opportunity to purchase very affordable, high-quality, and awesome gifts for their whole Holiday list (Mom, Dad, siblings, grandparents, dog, teachers...everyone!) while supporting small, local artisans!

• Each class will have a chance to check out the fair and shop during their school day (1:00-2:50pm)
• Students are encouraged to use this list ahead of time so they will be ready to shop on the day of the event. Families can send the list and cash with your child on the day of the event--vendors will accept cash only during student shopping times.
• Everything will be priced very affordably--nothing over $20 for students-- and many items will be $1 - 5!
• Students will be helped to gift wrap everything so it will be a surprise for their families.

Then, after school 2:50-5pm, the Craft Fair will be open to the public! It will be an excellent way to finish up that last-minute shopping. Depending on the vendor, they will accept cash, card and/or Venmo.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We still need YOUR help to make this a success!

Merry elves needed to help students shop for their families, supervise middle and high school volunteers, gift wrap, run the Hot Cocoa booth, and more!

SIGN UP HERE

December 16, 2025 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
4530 Hilton Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO

Mention the fundraiser at the Restaurant or apply
code RCFUND96 to online or app orders at checkout
and Cane’s will donate 15% of Net Sales
to Howbert Elementary PTO.

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).

Friday, 12/12 - Howbert PTO Craft Fair: Merry elves needed to help students shop for their families, supervise middle and high school volunteers, gift wrapping, run the Hot Cocoa booth, and more! Click HERE for details and to sign up!

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