I hope you all had an amazing few weeks off and enjoyed the holidays! It is now officially 2026 and I am excited to see what's in store for the remainder of the school year. Monday we will focus on reminding our students of the expectations in the classroom, hallway, bathroom and at recess. Please help us in having a conversation prior to coming back about being kind, showing respect and the importance of showing up and doing their personal best each day. We miss our Bobcats and can't wait to see them!

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Here is the latest news and information for the week ahead:

Busy Month Ahead! (Benchmarks, Reports, & Conferences)

Get ready for a busy month! We have Mid-Year Benchmark Testing coming up, followed closely by Report Cards and Conferences.

We are excited to share your student’s growth and meet with all families.

The temperatures have been dropping! Please help us keep our students warm and dry by making sure to send them with a warm jacket, preferably one that is waterproof and with a hood. We also highly recommend that you put their first and last name on it so if it is lost, it can easily be reunited with them. If you need assistance with this please let us know, we have some extra jackets that have been donated to us.

This month’s virtue is Respectful. Staff members are on the lookout for students who are being respectful with their classmates and respectful with staff members by following directions, using listening ears and using "please" and "thank you".

Consistent attendance is crucial for your child's success. Please try to schedule appointments and trips outside of school hours to prevent missed learning.

We love seeing our Bobcats! For details on excused vs. unexcused absences, see the District's Attendance Policy on the website (under Student Safety and Family Rights).

I hope you all have a great week! Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you!

Cassiday Hopkins 

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