SIMPSON NEWS

Elementary parent/teacher conferences will be held on November 9, 10, 12, and 13 in your child's classroom. Simpson Elementary students will be dismissed at 12:10 p.m. on these days.

First quarter report cards will be distributed at your conference. Teachers will discuss your child's academic progress, goals, and class curriculum. This is also a great opportunity to share any questions or concerns you may have.

Haven't scheduled yet? Please contact the office ASAP at 360-249-4331 to set up your appointment. We ask that every family make every effort to attend at their scheduled time!

Simpson Elementary will have an assembly on Monday, November 9 at 9:00 a.m. in honor of Veterans Day. Veterans are welcome to attend.

Help spread warmth and kindness this winter! The Montesano High School Service League is hosting a Winter Clothing Drive throughout November to collect warm clothing for those in need. Donations of all sizes are welcome, including new or gently used coats, hoodies, sweaters, hats, gloves, and scarves. Donations can be brought to the main office. Every donation makes a difference! Thank you for helping us keep our community warm this winter!

Check the lost and found to claim your items! All remaining items in the lost and found will be donated to the clothing drive at Thanksgiving break.

Montesano PTO is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair November 30 - December 4 in the Simpson library. Students will have an opportunity to visit the book fair during the school day.

Parents/guardians can set up an eWallet for their students to shop with if they choose. The Book Fair eWallet is a convenient, secure digital payment option. It's an easy way for kids to shop independently for books they want to read, and easy for others to contribute funds. Click here to set up an eWallet.

Families are welcome to shop the book fair during the following hours:

• November 30: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  
• December 1: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• December 2: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• December 3: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  
• December 4: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  

All guests must check in at the Simpson office during school hours.

You can also shop the book fair online anytime November 30 - December 13.

Montesano PTO is hosting a family movie night featuring The Wild Robot on Friday, December 3, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Simpson Elementary. Families are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring a blanket to get comfy during the movie. Popcorn will be provided.

Each month, Simpson students focus on developing specific character traits. Students learn what it looks like to exhibit these traits and are recognized for demonstrating them inside and outside of the classroom. October's character trait was "responsibility." Congratulations to October's Bulldogs of the Month: Remy W., Hadley F., Layton F., Elliana C., Theo L., Moxxi M., Antonio R., Reagan O., Hunter E., Lenny W., Logan N., Karson O., Stevee G., Gracie W., Kamryn B., Rhylee H., and Callie D.

Students will focus on "citizenship" as the character trait for the month of November.

The weather is changing and often quite chilly and wet! Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather conditions (long sleeves, coats, hoods, and appropriate footwear). Students spend time outside daily, even on rainy days, unless there is severe inclement weather.

If your child is absent, please excuse the absence in one of the following ways:

• Report the absence online via Skyward Family Access;
• Email the school office;
• Call the school office at 360-249-4331.

All absences must be excused within 24 hours. Acceptable excuses for student absences include: illness, medical/dental appointments, family emergency, bereavement, and religious occasions. Other reasons may be excused at the discretion of the school principal.

November Menu

• November 9: Early Release, 12:10 p.m. - Conferences
  
• November 10: Early Release, 12:10 p.m. - Conferences
• November 11: No School, Veterans Day
• November 12: Early Release, 12:10 p.m. - Conferences
• November 13: Early Release, 12:10 p.m. - Conferences
• November 25: Early Release, 12:10 p.m.
• November 26-27: No School, Thanksgiving Break
• November 30-December 4: Book Fair
• December 3: PTO Family Movie Night, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
• December 8: 3rd Grade Winter Concert, 5:30 p.m.
• December 8: 5th Grade Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.
• December 9: 4th Grade Winter Concert, 5:30 p.m.
• December 9: 6th Grade Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.
• December 18: Early Release, 12:10 p.m.
• December 21 - January 1: No School, Winter Break

Fax: 360-841-7528

Location: 519 West Simpson Avenue Montesano, WA 98563

Email: simpsonskyward@monteschools.org
Website: http://www.monteschools.org/simpson-elementary

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