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Pioneer November Newsletter
Mrs. Nickell's News
Happy fall! Thank you to the families who participated in this year's fundraiser. We raised approximately $9,000! This is great because every penny counts, but it's about half the amount we usually raise, so please be on the lookout for additional fundraising events. As the weather continues to get cooler, please have your child wear a jacket or sweater in the mornings. Also, this is a reminder about the importance of attendance. Your child is considered chronically absent if they are absent for more than 16 school days, and they are considered habitually truant if they have four total days of unexcused absences in any one month or 10 total days of unexcused absences during any school year. Please be mindful of attendance and save family trips or out-of-town day trips for the weekends. We love educating your children and want them in school as much as possible, so they can learn as much as possible. Thanksgiving break is around the corner, so please know that I am so grateful for your incredible children and the opportunity to be a Pioneer Cheetah! Fall joke...What has ears but can't hear a thing? A cornfield!
Counselor's Corner
Welcome to the month of November where temperatures are finally dropping and the need for layers is increasing. As we continue on our purposeful people mission this month, we are focusing on Gratitude which is, "choosing to appreciate the people and thing in our lives." Throughout the month we will be working on building an "attitude of gratitude" with topics focusing on things like emotional advocacy and utilizing positive-self-talk to focus on the present. Please look for monthly fliers that have prompts that can assist with lessons that are going on in the school. We have also included a new habit tracker focused on building gratitude skills. Any student that completes the 30 day challenge will receive a prize. If there are any question about our program or concerns with your student, please contact Mr. Mack.
Upcoming Events
October 28, 2024 - Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, October 28. We look forwards to meeting with you about your child's progress.
October 30, 2024 - Student Picture Retakes
October 31, 2024 - Halloween Activities for Thursday, October 31. Students will parade outside (weather permitting) at 2:30 p.m. Classroom parties will be held after the parade. No bloody, gory costumes, weapons or full-face paint are permitted. Contact your child's teacher for more information.
November 1, 2024 - 4th grade field trip to Colorado History Museum
November 3, 2024 - Daylight savings time ends. Turn clocks back one hour.
November 8, 2024 - Cheetah choristers sing National Anthem at FMHS Football Game
November 13, 2024 - PTO Meeting at 3:45 p.m.
November 14, 2024 - Our amazing cafeteria staff is inviting Pioneer families for Thanksgiving lunch on Thursday, November 14. Please call the office no later than Wednesday, November 13, if you would like to join your student for lunch. The cost for lunch is $5.00. Lunch schedules are as follows:
1st grade - 11:20
2nd grade - 11:40
3rd grade - 12:25
4th grade - 12:00
5th grade - 12:45
November 21, 2024 - 1st and 2nd grade OLDIES BUT GOODIES Music Program at 6:00 p.m.
November 23, 2024 - Cheetah choristers sing at Vision of Trees
November 26-29, 2024 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break