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

We are getting close to our next #Shinein205 awards! Help us recognize someone who has gone above and beyond for the students in #205! #Thisis205

Click the link to nominate: https://forms.gle/5vV1qBzhPNzyXSyw6

This second quarter will go by just as quickly. Please make sure to check all of the dates below so that you are prepared.

• Dec 2nd - PTO Meeting 5:30 pm
• Dec 6th - November Behavior Incentive
• Dec 16th - K-2 Winter Concert
• Dec 20th - 1 hour early dismissal, End of 2nd Quarter
• Dec 21 - Jan 6th - No School Winter Break

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

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

Please make sure your student is coming to school with weather appropriate outerwear for recess and remind them that it needs to be worn. We have had several students attempt to go outside the last few days with short sleeves on!

We have hats, gloves, scarves and coats if you are in need.

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Children eligible for an exam, prophylaxis (cleaning), fluoride varnish, and sealants (if needed) are those who provide a positive, fully completed permission slip.

Children in grades K, 2, and 6 who provide a positive permission slip that is NOT fully completed will still receive an exam to stay compliant with the State of Illinois mandate.

Miles of Smiles, Ltd. does encourage families to establish a dental home.

• Attention Parent Letter (Download: English or Español )

• Knox County (Download: English or Français or Español or Polski)

Kindergarten Music Concert Letter - English, Spanish, French

First Grade Music Concert Letter - English, Spanish, French

Second Grade Music Concert Letter - English, Spanish, French

We tried in October and missed it by a handful. We tried again in November and didn't make it. I believe the third time is the charm. I know that the Steele Stars can do it!!

District #205 will make every effort not to dismiss early once school is in session. However, since we live in Illinois and the weather is subject to radical and unpredictable changes, an emergency weather condition could require dismissal. Should this happen, the following procedure will be in effect:

• In the event of an emergency early dismissal, we will attempt to notify radio stations at least one hour before the early dismissal. (The same stations will be used as those for school cancellation.) Parents will also be notified by use of our District social media: Facebook, X & Skylert. Please make sure we have your current phone numbers at all times.
• It will be at the discretion of the individual principals to decide whether those students who normally walk home will be allowed to do so.

Congratulations to our students that were recognized for exemplifying our character focus of gratitude.

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