Dear Audubon Elementary School Families,

Dear Audubon Families,

I hope this letter finds you refreshed and rejuvenated after a wonderful Spring break! As we welcome everyone back to our school community, I wanted to take a moment to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your continued support.

Your partnership with us at Audubon is invaluable, and it's because of your dedication and involvement that we're able to create such a vibrant and nurturing environment for our students to learn and grow.

As we embark on the remainder of the school year, I want to emphasize the importance of your role in supporting student success. One of the simplest yet most impactful ways you can help is by ensuring your child arrives at school on time every day that they are not ill. Consistent attendance lays a strong foundation for learning and academic achievement.

Moreover, I encourage you to continue to inspire and motivate your students to rise to the challenges of learning. Every milestone they achieve is a testament to their hard work and your unwavering encouragement.

Looking ahead, please mark your calendars for Teacher Appreciation in early May. It's an opportunity for us to express our gratitude to the incredible educators who make a difference in our children's lives each day. Your participation in recognizing their efforts is greatly appreciated.

Additionally, I invite you to join us at upcoming PTO meetings and Koffee with Kristene sessions. These gatherings provide valuable opportunities for us to connect, share ideas, and strengthen our school community together.

Once again, thank you for your continued support. Together, we can ensure that every student at Audubon thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.

Warm regards,

Kristene Gillmer,

Principal at Audubon Elementary Elementary

The school day begins at 8:30 am (9:30 am on Monday).

Doors will open at 8:00 am (9:00 am on Mondays) for students to enjoy breakfast in the multi purpose room. Students will enter the building under the overhang on the black top for breakfast. Line up for class begins at 8:15 am. Please do not drop your students off before 8:00 (9:00 am on Mondays) as we do not have the staff support available before this time.

Indoor Line Up On Rainy Days- Families-on indoor line up days students should be dropped off at the front doors. Parents do not need to enter the building and adults are not to be in hallways with their students. If you plan to have breakfast with your child before 8:25, or have a prior meeting scheduled in the building, please check in at the front office before entering the building.

Thank you!

BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE:

·        Ensure that your K-2 students have their backpacks and take-home folder.

·        Ensure that your 3-5 students have their backpacks and signed planners.

·        Tell your student their “go home” plan. 

STUDENT MORNING ARRIVAL:

·        Students arriving by bus will be escorted into the building by staff.

·        Kindergarten and First Grade Students arriving by foot or car will line up in the front of the school at their classroom sign. 

·        Second through Fifth grade students arriving by foot or car will line up on the blacktop at their classroom sign. 

·        Students not eating breakfast should arrive no earlier than 8:20 (9:20 on Monday), as there is no supervision

If you plan to pick up your student(s) early, please plan to pick them up before 2:45 pm. Between 2:45-3:00p, the office cannot accommodate early release because this is a very busy time of day at Audubon.

We ask that you notify the office of any changes to your student's after school plans well in advance, or by noon the day of.

If you have an emergent need, please communicate with staff.

If you plan to volunteer or attend field trips this year, please be sure to complete registration online with volunteer services. Apply Here

Attendance-

Please notify the office by calling the attendance line if your student will be absent or tardy. 509-354-2199.

·        Tardy: Any student arriving after 8:30 AM is tardy. They need to come through the main entrance and go to the office to receive a tardy slip. 

·        Early Dismissal: To maintain an appropriate closure to the instructional day, early dismissal of students after 2:30 is strongly discouraged.

·        It is important that students arrive on time. Our teachers utilize every teachable moment from 8:30am-3:00 pm with students.

Meals

You can find our monthly breakfast/lunch meals Here



Audubon is excited to be a CEP school this year- every student will receive free breakfast and free lunch.

·        Breakfast is served from 8:00-8:30 in the MPR. (9:00-9:30 on Mondays)

·        Students who are late to school will receive a breakfast to eat in the classroom.

·        Enter the building for breakfast through the blacktop entry.

Do not arrive for breakfast before 8:00 AM (9:00 AM on Monday) as there is no supervision

STUDENT AFTERNOON DISMISSAL:

·        Bussing students will be escorted by staff to their busses.

·        All first grade students will dismiss on Belt.

·        Second through fifth grade students dismiss on the blacktop.

COLLABORATION:



·        On Collaboration Monday, school starts at 9:30AM.

·        Every Monday breakfast starts at 9:00AM.

·        Line-up supervision begins at 9:15AM.

Join our PTO Mailing List Here!

PTO Contact Information: PTOAudubon@gmail.com

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10160, Spokane, WA 99209

Meetings are held in the Audubon library and via ZOOM-

Join Our PTO Zoom Meeting Here!

Meeting ID: 421 696 2842

Passcode: 466958

Parent Volunteer Registration

Your students will earn a participation prize when they return the filled-out envelope to school, and they can earn more great prizes when your family and friends help our school raise money. So, don't forget to send the filled-out envelope back to school. Thanks for your support.

Click Here and use school ID 195910

Join me in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love!

Use this referral code P5LG3WIB when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2024, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app: Box Top App

Your friend, Anna, from the Audubon PTO 

The Purposeful People Character Trait of May is Creativity!

Often times we find ourselves in situations that require us to solve problems or create something new, and in those situations, we can feel stuck or unable to get started. Practicing Creativity can help us develop tools that allow us to use our imagination to get started. This month's focus is on practicing Creativity to support emotion regulation.

Conversation Starters:

• Can you share or show me what Creativity means?
• What did you do this week that practiced Creativity? How did it make you feel?
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