DECEMBER 1-15, 2018
Quick Info:
School Hours: 8:45AM - 3:25PM Doors Open at 8:30AM Breakfast Doors Open at 8:20AM Lunch Hours: Kindergarten: 11:15-11:45 Grade 1: 11:45-12:15 Grade 2: 12:30-1:00 Grade 3: 12:15-12:45 Grade 4: 12:45-1:15 Howard Elementary Phone Numbers: ATTENDANCE: 920-662-9732 MAIN LINE: 920-662-9700 School Fees/Field Trip Fees: Online Payments |
Important Upcoming Dates & RemindersI
Winter Break: December 24 - January 1
Classes resume Wednesday, January 2nd
Winter Break: December 24 - January 1
Classes resume Wednesday, January 2nd
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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A huge thank you for making our Savings Card fundraiser such a big success! All of these kids sold six or more savings cards. This helps Student Council provide many fun activities for our students and community.
Student Council Special Days
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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]
Tax Levy – A Long Term Investment
At this time of year our property tax bills begin to arrive. During the budget process each year, there are things the School Board can control, and things the Board cannot control.
The Howard-Suamico School District is driven to work with families and the community to ensure that our students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a changing world. This objective is something we can control, and our budgets are created not only for the needs of today but also for future use. There is a continuous focus on making sure that the long-term per pupil expenditure is fiscally responsible (ex., limited open enrollment, adjustments to benefits, and increasing partnerships with members of the business community). Another factor in our control is the levy rate. Since the 2011-12 school year, this rate has decreased from 9.73 to the 9.19 rate that we have maintained for 4 years.
The information on our tax bills that the District does not control is the total property value within our area, as well as the increase or decrease to individual parcels of property. When the stable tax rate of 9.19 is applied to changing valuation amounts, the result changes from year to year. As taxpayers in our District, the Board of Education focuses on ensuring effective stewardship of the tax revenue we receive, not only for today but for the long term. If you have questions for the Board of Education, please reach out to your Board member located in this article.
[email protected]
Tax Levy – A Long Term Investment
At this time of year our property tax bills begin to arrive. During the budget process each year, there are things the School Board can control, and things the Board cannot control.
The Howard-Suamico School District is driven to work with families and the community to ensure that our students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a changing world. This objective is something we can control, and our budgets are created not only for the needs of today but also for future use. There is a continuous focus on making sure that the long-term per pupil expenditure is fiscally responsible (ex., limited open enrollment, adjustments to benefits, and increasing partnerships with members of the business community). Another factor in our control is the levy rate. Since the 2011-12 school year, this rate has decreased from 9.73 to the 9.19 rate that we have maintained for 4 years.
The information on our tax bills that the District does not control is the total property value within our area, as well as the increase or decrease to individual parcels of property. When the stable tax rate of 9.19 is applied to changing valuation amounts, the result changes from year to year. As taxpayers in our District, the Board of Education focuses on ensuring effective stewardship of the tax revenue we receive, not only for today but for the long term. If you have 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.
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 |
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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Call your friends and join us for Puppy Yoga on February 3rd at the Bay Port High School’s Union from 1 - 2:30pm. Bring your own mat, Lucky 7 Rescue will supply the puppies, certified yoga instructor, Jessica LaVallie will instruct a 1 hour yoga class. All levels welcome! After the class, we will have a puppy kissing booth for $1 donations toward the rescues and shelters! Register Here: http://bit.ly/FFAPuppyYoga
Moose Creek Luminaries Community Event to Benefit The Giving Tree
All are invited to stroll or slowly roll their way through a neighborhood luminary display on Moose Creek Trail and Cul De Sacs on Saturday, December 22 to view 2,200+ luminaries that have been purchased with proceeds to benefit The Giving Tree. This event is FREE to stroll/slowly roll but non-perishable food donations for The Giving Tree are encouraged and can be dropped off to the bin/volunteer collectors at the end of the driveway at 2130 Roberta Court. We hope you will join us in celebrating light, love and community this holiday season.
All are invited to stroll or slowly roll their way through a neighborhood luminary display on Moose Creek Trail and Cul De Sacs on Saturday, December 22 to view 2,200+ luminaries that have been purchased with proceeds to benefit The Giving Tree. This event is FREE to stroll/slowly roll but non-perishable food donations for The Giving Tree are encouraged and can be dropped off to the bin/volunteer collectors at the end of the driveway at 2130 Roberta Court. We hope you will join us in celebrating light, love and community this holiday season.
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.
“Interested in learning to play tennis? Register today to join the Winter Session 2 - Bay Port Youth Tennis Club! Grades K-4 and 5th-8th, starting in January at the Four Seasons Tennis Club, 3600 Block Riverside Drive, Green Bay. Click here for more information on dates/times: http://bayporttennis.weebly.com/tennis-club.html”
The Gift of Girl Scouting - Troops are available throughout the Howard-Suamico area. You can also experience Girl Scouts with your girl. Let us know if you wish to volunteer. If you would like to learn more about Girl Scouting, have any questions, or are interested in volunteering, please contact: Dawn Krull, Membership Engagement Coordinator, 888-747-6945 or [email protected]
FROM THE NURSE: Facts and Myths about head lice can be found in this article from the National Association of School Nurses
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.)