SIS Monthly Newsletter

Happy New Year, SIS Families!

It has truly been an amazing first semester! They say time flies when you're having fun and based on that statement, we must be really rocking it at SIS!

I am happy to report that students are off to a good start this semester and had an easy transition back to the grind post break! Thank you for your support of your child in getting him/her back into routines!

Our spring semester is packed with learning and activities include state testing, a field trip or two, another book fair, spring conferences, track and field day, and much more! Let's make the most of the second half of the year and see what more we can celebrate!

Yours in Education,

Mrs. Holtz

This month we will be reviewing our library skills and starting our digital citizenship lessons at the end of the month. We will also learn the long, lost art of how to use a dictionary. Many thanks to the Coralville/North Liberty Rotary Club who has donated a dictionary for every 4th grader to keep.

We currently have quite a few books overdue, so make sure you look in backpacks and under beds for those missing books!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at msutton@solon.k12.ia.us

As winter weather arrives, be sure YOU stay in the know! Earliest notifications will be available through our Solon App! Download the app to your smartphone or other device and be the first IN THE KNOW!

Once you download the app, be sure to set notifications to ensure you are alerted to any weather related schedule changes! Here's how:

1. Download the app (see image in upper right corner)
2. With the app open, tap in the 3 lines to the bottom left of your screen
3. After completing step 2, tap on the "settings" gear wheel in the lower right of your screen
4. When a new menu appears, tap on "Push Notifications"
5. Select the notifications you wish to receive (district, by school)
6. When finished selecting, tap "done"

It's that easy!

Now is also a good time to check that your email and phone number are up-to-date in our Powerschool system. To do this, please log into your Powerschool account, click on "forms" and then edit your contact information.

Jan. 20 -- No School -- Teacher Professional Development

Feb. 17 -- No School -- Teacher Professional Development

Feb. 26-28 - Book Fair

Feb. 27 -- Parent Teacher Conferences (2:00 - 7:00 pm)

Mar. 6 -- Parent Teacher Conferences (2:00 - 7:00 pm)

Mar. 14-21 -- No School -- Spring Break

Apr. 5 -- Empty Bowls Luncheon at HS

As the weather continues to drop and we prepare for the potential of snow, please keep the following in mind:

• Recess is held outdoors as long as the real feel is 10° or higher.
• Students can ALWAYS use encouragement to wear their coats, gloves, and hats outside.
• It's a good idea to write your child's name in his/her personal belongings.
• When snow begins to fall, students will need boots and snow pants to go off of the concrete during recess.

Email: mholtz@solon.k12.ia.us
Website: www.solon.k12.ia.us
Location: 200 West 5th Street, Solon, IA, USA
Phone: (319) 624 - 3401
Twitter: @theholtzfamily4