Hello All! I hope you had an amazing break filled with family and way too much food! I had a really great, restful week and am looking forward to this magical little 3 week stretch between breaks!
A few notes to get you rolling…
1) SIW this week is a Teacher Work Day-enjoy the time! Next Wednesday we will have Lori sharing a little regarding Amplify math, and Lauren will be providing an update in her role as our equity team rep.
2) Bread and Jam this Friday (and Dec 19)
3) Ian will be leading a Singing Showcase next Monday at Community Time-it will be fun to see what all the classes have been working on!
4) Cafe Amity next Wednesday hosted by Grade 1.
5) Hanukkah begins December 14 at sunset and continues until December 22
6) Coming up in the new year: *New Buddies-K/3, 1/2, 4/5 *New school wide theme: Integrity and Responsibility *Hallway bulletin board-Frans
7) Save the dates: *January 8-Amity Eats at Pastini *February 25-Variety Show *May 2-Auction
Upcoming December 3: SIW is TWD December 5: Bread and Jam December 10: Cafe Amity, Grade 1 hosts December 14: Hanukkah starts at sundown December 19: Bread and Jam January 8: Amity Eats at Pastini
Hey Team, Hope you had a great, restful weekend! We’re on the verge of a much needed break, so let’s enjoy the week and ease into vacation.
In the spirit of thanksgiving, I want to share my deepest thanks with all of you. I love coming to work because I get to spend my days with you–every day we laugh and even on our hardest days there is a sense of love and unwavering support. This is a special group of people, and I feel incredibly grateful that I get to be a part of it!
A few notes to get you going… 1) Jammie Jam is this Friday from 9:45–10:45 AM. K-2 will run the course from 9:45-10:15, 3-5 from 10:15(ish)-10:45. As in year’s past, we’ll have lots of parent support to set the event up and monitor the laps. This is also pajama day, consider what movie/program you might show. Please hold on to pledge sheets/envelopes for now, we’ll get them from you. Thanks!
2) Cafe Amity is hosted by Grade 2 this week. Gina will organize this with your Class Lead.
3) SIW this week is site based. Anna and Haley will present on our Continuum of Care, and Sara will lead us in our next book study conversation (please see her email from last week as a reminder). 1:00pm in Brian’s room.
4) Food Drive continues this week and goes until December 5. Please include in your weekly note for this week and the one after break. Thanks!
5) Virtual district wide meeting on Tuesday. Below is the communication we received–maybe we watch together? Superintendent Steven Cook and Deputy Superintendent Lisa Birk will host an update for all District staff on Tuesday, November 18, with two 30-minute virtual sessions: Session 1 – 3:05 – 3:35 p.m. (LINK to join Session 1) Session 2 – 3:50 – 4:20 p.m. (LINK to join Session 2)
They will begin by recognizing several major accomplishments and celebrations from this school year. Other updates include:
State and federal funding
Long-term enrollment projections
Facility updates
Elementary and secondary priorities
They will provide the same update at the beginning of both meetings, then answer questions sent in from staff. Attendance is optional. If you can’t join either meeting live, we plan to share recordings with you afterward.
HAVE A QUESTION FOR DR. COOK? Use THIS LINK to submit a question for the first meeting (3:05-3:35 PM) Use THIS LINK to submit a question for the second meeting (3:50-4:20 PM)
6) Running Club will be on Thursday at morning choice due to Jammie Jam on Friday.
Upcoming Nov 18: Virtual district update Nov 19: Cafe Amity, Grade 2 hosts Nov 19: Continuation of Care presentation at SIW by Anna and Haley Nov 21: Jammie Jam, 9:45-10:45–see info above Nov 24-28: Thanksgiving Break!
Howdy All, I hope you had an amazing weekend. A belated Happy Birthday to Amanda who celebrated her birthday on Sunday. It’s a wonky week, but then again, when isn’t it?!
A few notes to get you rolling…
1) No School Tuesday, enjoy!
2) Bread and jam on Friday. The Amity store will be open that day for families to shop.
3) SIW this week is a Teacher Work Day. I’ll be leaving at 2:30pm to get to an admin meeting.
4) Next Tuesday, November 18 we have picture retakes. This is for students who missed the original picture day and for those that want to have a retake. If they want a retake they have to bring the originals back and have them on that day. Parents have been notified already and I’ll include it in my blog again.
5) Next Wednesday we will Cafe Amity hosted by Grade 2. Gina will reach out to your class lead.
6) Info about Jammie Jam went home to parents last week. Pledge sheets will go home this week. Below is what was shared, the most important pieces being the dates and that all proceeds are going to FAN, The Giving Plate, and Family Kitchen this year!
Dear Families, Our 4th Annual Fall Fundraiser, Jammie Jam, is coming up on Friday, November 21! This beloved event has quickly become a favorite for our students — a one-hour fun run and obstacle course that they complete in their pajamas!
Because our kiddos earned enough coins at the Harvest Festival, everyone gets to come to school in their jammies that Friday — just one more reason to celebrate before Thanksgiving break!
🌟 How It Works
Each student will bring home a pledge sheet soon (sent home November 10th). We’d love your help in finding a few family and friends sponsors — no door-to-door needed! Sponsors can make a flat donation or pledge per lap. Most students run around 10 laps, some 2-3 laps and some especially driven kiddos might go even further!
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities
We’d love for parents to join in the fun! The Jammie Jam runs from 9:45–10:45 AM, and we’re looking for volunteers available from 8:15–11:30 AM to help set up, cheer on the kids, and take down the course. Moreover, this will be Angela Spaid’s, our wonderful event coordinator, last year of organizing Jammie Jam. If you are interested in volunteering OR taking over as event coordinator, please email Angela at [email protected]
💛 Giving Back
This year, we are excited about shifting our fundraising purpose to benefit a few nonprofits in our community. Thanks to last year’s generosity in fundraising for the school, we asked our teachers and staff where they thought our Jammie Jam dollars could do the most good. During a time of increased food insecurity, we are so excited to be raising money to benefit the following organizations:
Family Access Network (FAN)
The Giving Plate
Family Kitchen
Funds will be evenly split among the three. Tax ID info and links to learn more will be included on the pledge sheets and at the bottom of this email. **If your family has been impacted by SNAP cuts, please reach out to Patti ([email protected]) to help arrange food support. All outreach is confidential. You are not alone.**
📅 Important Dates
November 10: Pledge sheets go home
November 19: Pledge sheets due back to school
November 21: Jammie Jam event day!
Thank you for helping make this event such a fun and meaningful tradition. With your support, our students learn the joy of giving and community — all while having a blast in their jammies!
Upcoming Nov 11: No school Nov 14: Bread and Jam Nov 19: Continuation of Care presentation at SIW by Anna and Haley Nov 21: Jammie Jam, save the date Nov 24-28: Thanksgiving Break!