In case you did not see the email last week about the upcoming school safety drill I wanted to remind parents about it.  Tomorrow, December 4, 2023, the Primary and Elementary Schools will be conducting a Code Yellow safety drill. The drill will serve as an opportunity to practice protocols and expectations according to our Districts Crisis Safety Plan.  This type of drill is similar to the Fire/Tornado drills that are done throughout the school year.

The primary and elementary schools have come together to have a variety of fun holiday dress up days in the month of December. This week is Jingle Bells day where students can decorate in their favorite holiday accessories.  See the attached flyer for all the days.  

Did You Know?

  • The PTO does many great things to in partnership with the primary and elementary schools.  On Thursday every student will get a brand new book to take home and read.  This is through a program called Reading is Fundamental which works to improve reading skills throughout the nation.  SB-L PTO receives generous donations to help offset the cost of purchasing a new book for every student and we thank those generous donors.  

Weekly Snapshot - Specials Days in ( ):

Monday 12/4 (Day 3) 

  • School Safety Code Yellow Drill

Tuesday, 12/5  (Day 4)

Wednesday, 12/6 (Day 5) 

  • Wednesday Dismissal
    • Bus - 2:15
    • Everybody Else - 2:20

Thursday, 12/7 (Day 1)

  • School Board Meeting @ 6am - ES Art Room
  • Reading is Fundamental book handout

Friday, 12/8 (Day 2)

  • Holiday Spirit Day
    • Jingle Bells Day!  Wear jewelry, necklaces, garland, etc.

Weekly Reminders:

1.  Please notify the office if your student will be late or absent, by 8:45am.  If we do not receive a call, voicemail or email, then Mrs. Kloostra will call you.  We must account for all students absent from school.  Contact the office by email kloossus@sblschools.com or phone 712-943-5563 option 2.

2.  If your child is leaving early from school, they will not be called to the office until you arrive.  This way we keep them in class as long as possible in the event you are running late to pick them up.  Advance notice to the office will help us locate your student more quickly.  Coming 5 minutes early will also help get your child out the door on time when leaving early.

3.  If your child goes to The Warrior Y Club after school and will not be going on a given day, please call and let them know. 

4.  At times seconds may be served during lunch.  Seconds and extra milk or milk with cold lunch is not covered under the free or reduced lunch program.  Students must have money in their accounts for those extra items.  

5.  Breakfast is served from 7:45-8:10.  The bell rings at 8:10 and school begins at 8:15.  Students are counted tardy if they are not in their classroom at 8:15.  

6.  Winter is here so it is time to start sending a coat, hat and gloves to school daily with your child as the temperatures fluctate from morning to afternoon and day to day.  When there is snow on the ground students will also need boots and snowpants.  If you need assistance getting any of these items for your child, please contact Mrs. Lindberg at lindbshe@sblschools.com.

7.  TeamMates Mentoring Program is open to students in grades 3-12.  Mentors are always needed to help make this program a success. If you or somebody you know is interested in being a mentor sign up here.  If you would like to sign up your child to have a mentor contact Mrs. Lindberg.  

Times to Note:

7:50-8:10 - Breakfast

8:10 - Bell Rings

8:15 - School Begins (Tardy at 8:15)

11:15 - 5th Lunch

11:50 - 4th Lunch

12:30 - 3rd Lunch

3:15 - Bus Dismissal

3:25 - Dismissal

2:15 - Wednesday Bus Dismissal

2:20 - Wednesday Dismissal

Upcoming Events:

December 22 - 1:00 Dismissal

December 25 - January 1 - No School

January 2 - School Resumes

January 11 - End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester

January 12 - No School

Important Links:

Lunch Menu w/ Specials Days (on website)

December Lunch Calendar (printable)

SB-L Website 

Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary Facebook 

Specials Schedule

Purchase Varsity Athletic Tickets (Go Bound)

Don't forget we collect these items:

  • Box Tops - Download the Box Tops App to earn money for our school!
  • Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House - will be picked up monthly by National Honor Society Students
  • Hy-Vee Receipts
  • Casey's Rewards - Cash for Classrooms - Download the App to earn money for our school!

These items can be sent to school anytime with your child and put in the appropriate collection drawers by the office.

The Warrior Way Pledge:

Our Learning Community will be

Respectful

Responsible

and Safe

It's the Warrior Way!

Be Kind,

Dr. McCrory

Dreams come a size too big so that we can grown into them.  ~Josie Bisset