Ambler November Newsletter

Welcome to November! As the leaves continue to fall and the air turns crisp, we’re thankful for our wonderful students and families who make our school community so special. This month is full of learning, gratitude, and togetherness—let’s make it a great one!

Monday, October 27th:

*"Being Drug Free is No Sweat"

Wear your favorite workout clothes or sweats.

*Cub Corner (Preschool Story Time)

*Good News Club

Tuesday, October 28th:

*"Drugs Are No Match For Us"

Wear your wackiest, tackiest outfit.

*Chorus

Wednesday, October 29th:

*"Hide From Drugs, Not Your Future"

Come to school in camouflage.

*Art Club

*Veterans Day Writing Contest Due

Thursday, October 30th:

*"Team Up Against Drugs"

Show your support for your favorite team.

*Fall Field Day

*Candy Trail

Friday, October 31st:

NO SCHOOL

Monday, November 3rd is the last day to order from the Square 1 Art Fundraiser.

Hat Day will be on Friday, November 7th. Please bring $1 to wear your favorite hat and support our PTO.

Our 2nd Graders are attending a field trip to Take-Off Mini Golf on Friday, November 7th.

2nd Nine Weeks Progress Reports will go home on Monday, November 10th.

We’re honoring our heroes!
Join us for our Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 11th at 1:00 p.m. in the gym. All Veterans, past and present, are invited to attend.

We will have our annual nonperishable food drive the week of November 17th - 21st. The winning class will receive a cupcake and pizza party. Let the competition begin for this great cause!

All students K5 - 5th grade will take Winter iReady in both Reading and Math. The window for testing opens on Tuesday, November 18th and runs through Friday, December 5th.

Our 1st graders will be attending a field trip to the Children's Museum on Thursday, November 20th.

Our November All Pro Dad program will be on Friday, November 21st from 6:45 a.m. - 7:10 a.m. in the cafeteria. More information will be sent home closer to the date.

Students will be out of school from Monday, November 24th - Friday, November 28th. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

November Breakfast and Lunch Menu

Volunteer Training Process for the 2025–26 School Year

This year, volunteers have the option to complete the training online. The updated process includes the following five steps:

1. Watch the “Volunteering in SDPC” training video
   Volunteering in SDPC Training Video
   
   
2. Review the “Volunteering in SDPC” informational pamphlet
   Volunteering in SDPC Pamphlet
   
   
3. Review the safety one-pagers on Blood Borne Pathogens and Sexual Harassment
   Blood Borne Pathogens Safety for School Volunteers

Sexual Harassment Prevention for School Volunteers

1. Complete the Raptor volunteer application and background check
   
   

• All volunteers must submit an online application through the Raptor system.
  
  
• Volunteers interested in serving as chaperones or working one-on-one with students must select and pay for the $32 background check during the application process.
  
  
• Reminder: Background checks are valid for three years.

• Access the application using this link: Raptor Application Link
  
  

1. Submit the Volunteer Orientation Certification Google Form
   
   

• This form verifies that you have completed all required training components.
  Volunteer Orientation Certification Form
  
  

The SDPC Volunteer webpage has been updated with all necessary links and additional information about this process. You can access it here: SDPC Volunteers