NOVEMBER 15-30, 2018
Quick Info:
School Hours: 8:45AM - 3:25PM Doors Open at 8:30AM Breakfast Doors Open at 8:20AM Howard Elementary Phone Numbers: ATTENDANCE: 920-662-9732 MAIN LINE: 920-662-9700 School Fees/Field Trip Fees: Online Payments |
Important Upcoming Dates & RemindersI
December 7: Early Release @ 1:25
December 7: Early Release @ 1:25
Breakfast & Lunch Menu Link
Pay for lunch here! Lunch/Recess Schedule Parents are welcome to join us for lunch. We ask that you please call prior to 9:00am, the morning of, IF you would like to purchase a school hot lunch. |
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Parents can update information year-round by following these instructions:
A huge thank you to Senior Airman Terry Baker and Army Staff Sergeant Joel Graham, Mrs. Graham’s dad and husband. They helped us honor our veterans Friday, Nov. 9th. It was a truly an inspiring sight and experience!
WE DID IT!! Thanks to your generosity, Howard Huskies collected well over 300 items of food for our Giving Tree Food Drive. The students will receive a “sweet treat” for being so sweet!
Student Council Special Days
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The Brown County Health Department will be at Howard Elementary on Dec. 3rd to perform hearing screenings on Kindergarten and 1st grade students. If your child is in 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade and you would like them to have their hearing screened please email Michelle in the office at [email protected], no later than December 2nd. If your student is in kindergarten or 1st grade and you would like to have them opt-out of the screening please email that request to Michelle as well.
Holiday Concert tickets are still available for pick-up in the office. Requests to send tickets home with your student will not be honored. We currently have tickets available for all 3 performances but quantities are very limited. The performances are on December 5th at 1:45 pm and December 6th at 9:30 am and 1:45 pm. Each family can receive up to 4 tickets immediately as well as submit a request for 2 additional tickets via random drawing if desired. Tickets must be picked up in the office no later than 3:30 pm on November 26. If you filled out the slip to request additional tickets, that random drawing will be done on November 27th and only those tickets will be sent home in your students family folder on Wednesday, November 28th. IMPORTANT MORNING DROP-OFF INFORMATION:
This is just a friendly reminder that you may drop your child off at 8:20 a.m. for breakfast. If they are not having breakfast they can be dropped off at 8:30 a.m. If you arrive earlier, we ask that you stay with your child until they enter the building. Safety is our first priority and there is not supervision prior to 8:20 a.m.. Thank you! Would you like to see what is happening in the music room? Search for Howard Music Room on Facebook for pictures and videos. Also, you can check out @lueckmusic on Twitter for highlights from Mrs. Lueck’s music students.
Please update your volunteer page
If your child has changed school buildings, you wish to volunteer at more schools, or you need to remove yourself from a school please update your volunteer status. Log in at www.myvolunteerpage.com to ensure your profile is accurate and find new volunteering opportunities. |
NUTRITION DETAIL OF SCHOOL MEALS: Meal Viewer, our online menu service does all the math for you! You can toggle between breakfast and lunch and select specific school site along top right hand side of page. Simply click on “Let’s Add It Up” alongside monthly menu. Please see the example to the left.
BREAKFAST MEALS: Overnight peach oatmeal, sunflower seeds, homemade whole grain muffin squares and roasted garbanzo beans are just some of the super healthy and trendy breakfast options you will see on your child's breakfast menu! We value a great start for your child's day and hope to see them in the cafeteria soon!
BREAKFAST MEALS: Overnight peach oatmeal, sunflower seeds, homemade whole grain muffin squares and roasted garbanzo beans are just some of the super healthy and trendy breakfast options you will see on your child's breakfast menu! We value a great start for your child's day and hope to see them in the cafeteria soon!
FACILITIES USE CALENDAR
Have you used or are you interested in using the school facility for a meeting, practice, or other community event? If so, the Howard-Suamico School District uses a web-based Use of Facilities Calendar. The calendar link is found at http://fs-hssd.rschooltoday.com/calendar/index/publicview/
Events at various district facilities can be located by using the calendar. If you are looking to request the use of one of the district’s facilities, it’s easy! Just click on the Request Facilities button from the calendar page and sign up. It’s that simple. If you have questions, contact the school office at 662-9700. Requests for facility usage are subject to approval based on administrative policy 7510.
FACILITIES USE CALENDAR
Have you used or are you interested in using the school facility for a meeting, practice, or other community event? If so, the Howard-Suamico School District uses a web-based Use of Facilities Calendar. The calendar link is found at http://fs-hssd.rschooltoday.com/calendar/index/publicview/
Events at various district facilities can be located by using the calendar. If you are looking to request the use of one of the district’s facilities, it’s easy! Just click on the Request Facilities button from the calendar page and sign up. It’s that simple. If you have questions, contact the school office at 662-9700. Requests for facility usage are subject to approval based on administrative policy 7510.
From your School Board
[email protected]
Budget Season
During our annual meeting last month, community members received a detailed review of the school district’s 2018-19 budget and at the October 22, 2018 School Board Meeting, the Board of Education approved a levy of $26,570,826, which supports a district budget of $89,505,581 – an increase of 3.18% from the previous year. This levy will result in the school’s portion of our property taxes remaining stable at $9.19.
In addition, the Board shared with community members the proposed purchase of 10 acres of land directly in front of Bay Port High School. After significant consultation with leaders in real estate, the community and local businesses, the district formed a plan to move forward with an offer.
The source of funds for the purchase will come from two sources:
This acquisition represents the beginning of a long-term process in which the district is developing a “best-use” plan on leveraging this resource for future students. We hope the 2018-19 budget and this land purchase demonstrate to our community and students that we value their education today and well into the future. If you have any questions for the Board of Education, please reach out to your Board member located in this article.
[email protected]
Budget Season
During our annual meeting last month, community members received a detailed review of the school district’s 2018-19 budget and at the October 22, 2018 School Board Meeting, the Board of Education approved a levy of $26,570,826, which supports a district budget of $89,505,581 – an increase of 3.18% from the previous year. This levy will result in the school’s portion of our property taxes remaining stable at $9.19.
In addition, the Board shared with community members the proposed purchase of 10 acres of land directly in front of Bay Port High School. After significant consultation with leaders in real estate, the community and local businesses, the district formed a plan to move forward with an offer.
The source of funds for the purchase will come from two sources:
- $389,000 from the sale of surplus land
- Approximately $1.5 million from an assigned district account of which the funds are specifically designated only for capital projects/purchases.
This acquisition represents the beginning of a long-term process in which the district is developing a “best-use” plan on leveraging this resource for future students. We hope the 2018-19 budget and this land purchase demonstrate to our community and students that we value their education today and well into the future. If you have any questions for the Board of Education, please reach out to your Board member located in this article.
Email [email protected] with any questions you may have.
Please check our HPSA Website for updates and information. http://howardpsa.weebly.com
We also encourage you to like and follow the HPSA Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/HowardPSA/
Please check our HPSA Website for updates and information. http://howardpsa.weebly.com
We also encourage you to like and follow the HPSA Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/HowardPSA/
There won’t be an HPSA meeting in December, but please mark your calendars for the first meeting of the new year – Tuesday, January 8 from 6pm to 7pm. HPSA meetings are held in the school library. Free childcare is provided.
Thank you to all the Howard Husky families for making the HPSA events so far this year a huge success! It’s the season of Thanksgiving, and this year we’re thankful for all of you! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Please note: The popcorn notice was sent home a week too early last week. Please know that we have kept any money you've sent with your child in a safe place and they will receive popcorn this Friday, October 12. If you haven't sent money yet, you can still do so up until October 12.
Popcorn Friday is back by popular demand!!! The first popcorn Friday will be Oct 12th. Popcorn will cost $.50 again this year. New this year we've added a pre-pay option. If you would like to pre-pay for the year so that you dont have to remember to send money each time the cost for the year is $4. Please be sure when sending the money to school that you label it with child's name, teachers name, and if you choose to do the pre-pay option. Also, we are always looking for new volunteers to help with popcorn Friday. If you are interested please send us a message at [email protected] and we can let you know the details! Below are the scheduled popcorn dates: Dec. 14 Jan. 11 Feb. 15 Mar. 15 Apr. 12 May 10 |
Fundraiser Pickup Reminder:
A reminder for those who participated in the Seroogy’s Fundraiser. The orders will be in for pickup on Mon., Nov. 19 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Please make sure to stop by the school commons area to pick up your order. Keep on the look out for products with Box Tops this holiday season! Don't forget to cut them out and attach them to the collection sheet from the family folder this month. Write your student's teacher's name on the collection sheet before handing it in! Happy Box Top collecting and clipping!!
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The Howard-Suamico Education Foundation is excited to announce an opportunity for you to support an HSSD classroom in partnership with DonorsChoose.org. Donate through DonorsChoose.org/HSEF and help support Howard-Suamico Schools and students. Choose a project that inspires you and when the project is fully funded, you will hear back from the classroom with photos and updates. DonorsChoose.org validates the project request and purchases the resources for the teacher.
Visit www.DonorsChoose.org/HSEF and choose which project you would like to support. You may donate any time between now and December 31. The Howard-Suamico Education Foundation is invested in students and staff and is committed to fund the final 25% of projects, up to $200.
Visit www.DonorsChoose.org/HSEF and choose which project you would like to support. You may donate any time between now and December 31. The Howard-Suamico Education Foundation is invested in students and staff and is committed to fund the final 25% of projects, up to $200.
Thursday, December 6, 5:30-7:30 pm, the Bay Port FFA Alumni and FFA students will be hosting a winter porch planter workshop at Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve. We will help you fill with fresh evergreens and a variety of wooden stems. We will start with a 12" decorative plastic pot that can be placed right on your porch or dropped into an urn or other planter filling it with fresh evergreens and a variety of wooden stems. Each participant will bring home their own beautiful and fragrant winter porch planter. Limited Seating Available. First Come, First Serve to the first 30 registrants. Register and Pay Online at: http://howardsuamic470.corecommerce.com/bp-ffa-winter-porch-plant-workshop.html If you have any questions, please email Whitney Barnes at [email protected]
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Inspire Basketball Clinic - Saturday, November 17 at Bayport High School, 12:30 - 2p.m. Registration: 12:15 – 12:30 p.m. A basketball clinic where individuals with special needs will be paired up one-on-one with Bayport basketball players to practice sports skills, create relationships, and have fun!
Saturday, December 1, from 8 to 11 for Breakfast With Santa in Bay Port Commons. All you can eat pancakes, porkies, scrambled eggs, juice, milk, and coffee. FREE for kids under 12 sponsored by Nicolet National Bank. Cost is $7 for ages 12+. Free cookie decorating, crafts, face painting, and pictures with Santa. Proceeds benefit the West Side YMCA's Youth Programming. The Christmas parade follows at 1pm “Golden Years of Christmas” the 50th Anniversary of the Howard-Suamico Christmas Parade sponsored by the Howard-Suamico Business and Professional Association (HSBPA), Duck Creek VFW, Howard Sunrise rotary Club, and the Howard Lions Club.
Community Corner
To access handouts/flyers for area community events click here. The HSSD Community Page includes a list highlighting community events for families in the villages of Howard & Suamico (scouting, festivals, parades, etc.)
To access handouts/flyers for area community events click here. The HSSD Community Page includes a list highlighting community events for families in the villages of Howard & Suamico (scouting, festivals, parades, etc.)