Star Elementary Newsletter

January 2026:

Jan. 21st - 4th/5th Spelling Bee (Info coming home Monday 1/12 for participants)

Jan. 21st - PTO meeting - 4:15 in the library, all welcome.

Jan. 28th - No School - Teach Professional Learning

Jan. 30th - 100th Day of School

February 2026:

Feb.9th-27th Hoops for Hunger Campaign - March Madness

Feb. 3rd-March 10th Love & Logic Parenting Support @ McMillian Elementary School - Free!

Feb.13th Friendship class celebrations for Valentine's Day

Feb. 16th - No School - President's Day

Feb. 23rd Student Artwork submission due (District contest)

March 2026:

March 4th - No School - Teach Professional Learning

March 23rd - Roaring Reader's Due

March 16th-20th - Spring Break- No School

All forms will be sent home with students who want to participate in this year's art contest. The links below are provided for your information or to print as needed.

Our district is committed to never turning a student away from a meal, recognizing that nutrition is essential to learning and student success. When negative balances go unpaid, the district must cover these costs through general funds. The Foundation’s fundraising efforts help support families in need that may not qualify for free/reduced meals, and keep valuable resources focused on educating our students.

Elementary School Challenge

· Campaign Dates: February 9 - February 27

• Ways to donate will be shared soon.

· Winner Announced: March 4

· Prizes:

• Top Fundraising Elementary School awarded the coveted Golden Tray Trophy at the Golden Fork Face off March 12th @ Rocky Mountain High School - Final Fourk Showdown - Basketball Game.
• Top 2 Fundraising Elementary Schools will win a Lunch Dance Party with Westy! The date will be at the principal’s and nutrition services discretion. Nutrition services will also provide music.

❄️ Safety First on Weather Days

• Dress your child appropriately for the weather — layers, boots, hats, and gloves on cold or snowy days help keep them safe and comfortable. Names on everything please.

🚌 Transportation Tips

• Plan extra travel time to arrive on time.

🏫 School Decisions

• Decisions about closures or delays are always made with student and staff safety as the top priority and are communicated as early as possible.

Please continue to remind your students to pick up their missing items from Lost and Found. Items left behind will be donated over winter break.

As long as it is used in an appropriate manner, it is treated as a watch or the tool it is, we treat it as an approved wearable. Once it is used as a phone/text device, it is treated as such and held to the same rules as a cell phone. If the device is used as a phone/text device it must be powered down and placed in a designated storage area (usually in the backpack.)

• Birthdays can be celebrated with non-food items. If you wish to send in non-food items, please send it with your child or drop it off in the office.

• If your student will be absent, please call the office 208-855-4110.

• Please ensure your child has a water bottle every day (only water in the classroom)

• Cell phones AND smartwatches must be off and in backpacks at all times.

• VERY IMPORTANT: If the way your child gets home changes during the day please call the office before 3:00pm.

• Hats are not allowed inside the building in elementary schools as stated by the district.

We met our school goal of raising over $30,000 so we celebrated with a teacher race and pie-ing Mr. Adams! Such a fun celebration bringing our school community together, and Mr. Adams is such a good sport. Congrats to Coach Kendall for winning the race!

Counselor’s Corner

Hi! My name is Summer Ash. This is my 3rd year at Star Elementary and 5th year as a counselor. Prior to counseling, I was a teacher for 22 years. Over the course of the year, I will be teaching your student(s) lessons every 1-2 months during library specials time. My office is in the main hallway (by the red mailbox) where students can drop in or fill out a request slip to see me if they are having a hard day. I love being a school counselor and truly enjoy getting to know and helping students. I am excited for the year ahead.

Please feel free to contact me at any time via phone or email with questions or concerns. I look forward to meeting you! ash.summer@westada.org or 208-855-4110

Students are encouraged to wear their spirit wear or our school colors (red, white or black) on Fridays. Not only does this build school pride, but classes with the highest participation win a prize!