Notes Home – Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Thank you to The Corn-Royal Family for staff treats this week!

PTO Meeting: Tonight!
• What’s next? New School after Montessori.
• Why Montessori Kindergarten OR What You Want to Know About the Montessori Elementary Class.
-The meeting consists of two parts. Come for one or both!

Part I – 5:45-6:15 What’s next? New School after Montessori.
A panel of past families talk about their transition and what they want you to know.

Part II – 6:20-6:50 Why Montessori Kindergarten OR What You Want to Know About the Montessori Elementary Class. You would attend one or the other.

• Babysitting for Montessori children and their siblings begins at 5:30 and ends at 6:55. Drop off and pickup will be in the dining room.
• Click on the link to signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-xwju0voFuFuzTb8TQXz3ItWkwAgN3au/edit?usp=sharing_eil&rtpof=true&sd=true&ts=672403dd
• Spots are limited to the first 50 children signed up.
• Pizza will be served to the children.

School Pictures start tomorrow:
Thursday, November 14th – Ms. Corie, Mrs. Theriac & Mr. R (Elementary)
Friday, November 15th – Ms. April, Mrs. Corn & Ms. Lori
• Forms with payment are due back before or on your child’s picture day.
• Make-up photos will be on these days as well (Nov. 14th and 15th).

Thanksgiving break will be from Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th.
• Children with AM and/or PM care in their program may attend their regular hours on Wednesday, November 27th for daycare activities. Reminder – there will be no car lines for drop offs or pickups.
• The building will not be open for school or daycare Thursday, November 28th or Friday, November 29th.

PTO Volunteer Signup –
If you would like to be contacted by The Montessori PTO for volunteer opportunities, click the following link to fill out the contact form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGV0jQqgkASF-SvN4bLVesGSJdOYOhplgLzRbI4mKpxaUz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Notes Home – Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Thank you to The Siddiqui Family for staff treats this week!!

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Dia de los Muertos with us at EVPL West. We were so happy to see Montessori families of past and present participating in many ways.

Special shout out to those who volunteered to help make crafts and with set up/tear down, especially, Ann, Glen & Lucy Muehlbauer, David & Sabrina Williams, Chris Lunn, Marissa & Jimmy Traub, Tara Overton, Olga Uzun, Kristine Kleinsasser, Jon Klem, Shawn Jenkins, Alex Earl, Isaac Bradley, Jane King, Amanda Schmitt, Margaret Stuckey, Bohan Ye, Marcella Tucker, Nora Rosario, Katelyn & Stephen Crayner and Scott Royer.

Friday, November 8th and Monday, November 11th are Daycare Days –

No School Friday, November 8th – All classes Parent/Teacher Conferences (except Ms. Corie’s). Look for an email from your child’s teacher regarding how to sign up for this in person conference.

No School Monday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.

• If your child has AM and/or PM care in their program, they may attend their regular hours for daycare activities.
• Reminder – there will be no car lines for drop offs or pickups on daycare days.

PTO Meeting: Wednesday, November 13th –
• What’s next? New School after Montessori.
• Why Montessori Kindergarten OR What You Want to Know About the Montessori Elementary Class.
-The meeting consists of two parts. Come for one or both!

Part I – 5:45-6:15 What’s next? New School after Montessori.
A panel of past families talk about their transition and what they want you to know.

Part II – 6:20-6:50 Why Montessori Kindergarten OR What You Want to Know About the Montessori Elementary Class. You would attend one or the other.

• Babysitting for Montessori children and their siblings begins at 5:30 and ends at 6:55. Drop off and pickup will be in the dining room.
• Click on the link to signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-xwju0voFuFuzTb8TQXz3ItWkwAgN3au/edit?usp=sharing_eil&rtpof=true&sd=true&ts=672403dd
• Spots are limited to the first 50 children signed up.
• Pizza will be served to the children.

School Pictures are on these days:

Thursday, November 14th – Ms. April, Mrs. Corn & Mrs. Theriac
Friday, November 15th – Ms. Corie, Ms. Lori & Mr. R (Elementary)

• Forms went home in your child’s bag last week.
• Forms with payment are due back before or on your child’s picture day.
• Make-up photos will be on these days as well (Nov. 14th and 15th).

PTO Volunteer Signup –
If you would like to be contacted by The Montessori PTO for volunteer opportunities, click the following link to fill out the contact form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGV0jQqgkASF-SvN4bLVesGSJdOYOhplgLzRbI4mKpxaUz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Notes Home – Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Congratulations to Ms. Corie and Family!! Her baby girl, Riley, was born last Friday and all are doing well. Look for her return in the new year!

8th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration – Come celebrate with us!
• This Saturday, November 2nd from 2-6 PM.
• West Branch Library Grounds
• Volunteers still needed – sign up with the following link:
https://dayofthedead2019.ivolunteer.com/dotd_2024

Daylight Savings ends this Sunday, November 3rd. The time will fall back 1 hour Sunday morning.

Friday, November 8th and Monday, November 11th are Daycare Days –

No School Friday, November 8th – All classes Parent/Teacher Conferences (except Ms. Corie’s). Look for an email from your child’s teacher regarding how to sign up for this in person conference.

No School Monday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.

• If your child has AM and/or PM care in their program, they may attend their regular hours for daycare activities.
• Reminder – there will be no car lines for drop offs or pickups on daycare days.

PTO Meeting: Wednesday, November 13th –
• Transition to Traditional School.
• Why Montessori Kindergarten OR What You Want to Know About the Montessori Elementary Class.
-The meeting consists of two parts. Come for one or both!

Part I – 5:45-6:15 Transition to Traditional School.
A panel of past families talk about their transition and what they want you to know.

Part II – 6:20-6:50 Why Montessori Kindergarten OR What You Want to Know About the Montessori Elementary Class. You would attend one or the other.

• Babysitting for Montessori children and their siblings begins at 5:30 and ends at 6:55. Drop off and pickup will be in the dining room. Click on the link to signup:
• Spots are limited to the first 50 children signed up.
• Pizza will be served to the children.

School Pictures are on these days:

Thursday, November 14th – Ms. April, Mrs. Corn & Mrs. Theriac
Friday, November 15th – Ms. Corie, Ms. Lori & Mr. R (Elementary)

• Forms went home in your child’s bag today.
• Forms with payment are due back before or on your child’s picture day.
• Make-up photos will be on these days as well (Nov. 14th and 15th).

A few reminders:

Car Line Etiquette –
• Please drive slowly & responsibly when entering, driving around other cars in line & exiting the car line.
• Driving carefully around cars waiting for a child is permitted.
• Please remember to stay in your car when dropping & picking up your child.
• Please be patient while staff members are helping children exit & enter their car.
• Please don’t use the gravel area by the storage units to turn around.

Arriving on time to school – Please arrive before 8:45
• All preprimary classes are outside at 8:45, at different locations.
• The office staff is not always available to answer the front door when we are getting children, who arrive late, to their correct outdoor play area.

Please follow these rules for PM Care pick up inside the school:
• Parents should make sure their child walks while in the building after picking them up.
• Remind child to use a quiet voice.
• These are the rules of the classroom and they should be followed at all times when in the building.

PTO Volunteer Signup –
If you would like to be contacted by The Montessori PTO for volunteer opportunities, click the following link to fill out the contact form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGV0jQqgkASF-SvN4bLVesGSJdOYOhplgLzRbI4mKpxaUz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Notes Home – Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Thank you to The O’Daniel Family for staff treats!

PTO Costume Party –
• When: This Friday, October 18th.
• Time: 5:30-7:30 PM.
• Who: Current Montessori families, including siblings.
• Food/drink: Pizza and beverages.
• Wear: Costumes (no weapons please, even if they are a part of a costume).
• Cost: $0! Hosted by The Montessori PTO!
• Sign up: Click on the emailed Notes Home link for more info:

Preprimary Field Trip –

Tuesday, October 22nd –
All of Ms. Corie’s & Mrs. Theriac’s Classes.
½ of Ms. Lori’s Class: See emailed Notes Home.

Wednesday, October 23rd –
All of Ms. April’s & Mrs. Corn’s Classes.
½ of Ms. Lori’s Class: See emailed Notes Home.

• Parent volunteers are not needed.
• Sunscreen should be applied prior to arriving at school.
• Students should wear their Montessori t-shirt and shoes with a closed back. No sandals or flip flops.

Car line on Field Trip Days –
• Car line at 8:00 AM only for families whose children are attending the field trip that day.
• Children going on the field trip need to be in the building no later than 8:15 AM.
• Siblings can be dropped off at the same time.
• Children will return to the building at 11:30 AM.
• Regular 8:20 car line for children not going on the field trip.

Book Fair –
• Monday, Oct. 21st – Friday, Oct. 25th
• Book Fair hours:
o 11:45-12:15 ONLY for half day students wanting to visit after dismissal.
o 3:00-5:00 for the rest of the students.
o Children may not be pulled out of class time to attend the book fair.
• Located in the Multipurpose Room.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult and can only attend during the above-mentioned hours.
• Volunteers needed! Click on the link to sign up:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13ieRuhqlvjmTj3v9tuRYZyUk3IYBlqBg_i4Vg7G6WDo/edit?gid=0#gid=0

A few reminders:

Car Line Etiquette –
• Please drive slowly & responsibly when entering, driving around other cars in line & exiting the car line.
• Driving carefully around cars waiting for a child is permitted.
• Please remember to stay in your car when dropping & picking up your child.
• Please be patient while staff members are helping children exit & enter their car.
• Please don’t use the gravel area by the storage units to turn around.

Arriving on time to school – Please arrive before 8:45
• All preprimary classes are outside at 8:45, at different locations.
• The office staff is not always available to answer the front door when we are getting children, who arrive late, to their correct outdoor play area.

Please follow these rules for PM Care pick up inside the school:
• Parents should make sure their child walks while in the building after picking them up.
• Remind child to use a quiet voice.
• These are the rules of the classroom and they should be followed at all times when in the building.

PTO Volunteer Signup –
If you would like to be contacted by The Montessori PTO for volunteer opportunities, click the following link to fill out the contact form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGV0jQqgkASF-SvN4bLVesGSJdOYOhplgLzRbI4mKpxaUz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Notes Home – Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Thank you to The Bitter Family for staff treats this week!!

Mum Sale: Thank you to everyone who purchased mums or made a monetary donation. Our net profit was $2,925.00!

Grocery Bag Donations – The office is need of your plastic grocery bags. These can be handed off to staff members at drop off/pick up. Thank you!

Friday, October 11th, Monday, October 14th and Tuesday, October 15th are Daycare Days.
• There will be No School.
• Children who attend 8:30-2:45 will not come for daycare days.
• If your child has AM and/or PM care in their program, they may attend their regular hours for daycare activities.
• Reminder – there will be no car lines for drop offs or pickups on daycare days.
• If your child is not attending on a daycare day, please remember to select “No Lunch” on EZ School so that you are not charged for lunch that day.

PTO Costume Party –
• When: Friday, October 18th.
• Time: 5:30-7:30 PM.
• Who: Current Montessori families, including siblings.
• Food/drink: Pizza and beverages.
• Wear: Costumes (no weapons please, even if they are a part of a costume).
• Cost: $0! Hosted by The Montessori PTO!
• Sign up: Click on the emailed Notes Home link for more info.

Book Fair –
• Monday, Oct. 21st – Friday, Oct. 25th
• Book Fair hours:
o 11:45-12:15 ONLY for half day students wanting to visit after dismissal.
o 3:00-5:00 for the rest of the students.
o Children may not be pulled out of class time to attend the book fair.
• Located in the Multipurpose Room.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult and can only attend during the above-mentioned hours.
• Volunteers needed! Click on the link to sign up:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13ieRuhqlvjmTj3v9tuRYZyUk3IYBlqBg_i4Vg7G6WDo/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Preprimary Field Trip – Parent volunteers are not needed. More information closer to the field trip dates.
• Tuesday, October 22nd – Ms. Corie’s, Mrs. Theriac’s & ½ of Ms. Lori’s Classes (TBD).
• Wednesday, October 23rd – Ms. April’s, Mrs. Corn’s & ½ of Ms. Lori’s Classes (TBD).

A few reminders:

Car Line Etiquette –
• Please drive slowly & responsibly when entering, driving around other cars in line & exiting the car line.
• Driving carefully around cars waiting for a child is permitted.
• Please remember to stay in your car when dropping & picking up your child.
• Please be patient while staff members are helping children exit & enter their car.
• Please don’t use the gravel area by the storage units to turn around.

Arriving on time to school – Please arrive before 8:45
• All preprimary classes are outside at 8:45, at different locations.
• The office staff is not always available to answer the front door when we are getting children, who arrive late, to their correct outdoor play area.

Please follow these rules for PM Care pick up inside the school:
• Parents should make sure their child walks in the building after picking them up.
• Remind child to use a quiet voice.
• These are the rules of the classroom and they should be followed at all times when in the building.

PTO Volunteer Signup –
If you would like to be contacted by The Montessori PTO for volunteer opportunities, click the following link to fill out the contact form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGV0jQqgkASF-SvN4bLVesGSJdOYOhplgLzRbI4mKpxaUz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Notes Home – Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Thank you to The Singh Family and The Traub Family for staff treats!!
Car Line Etiquette –
• Please drive slowly & responsibly when entering, driving around other cars in line & exiting the car line.
• Driving carefully around cars waiting for a child is permitted.
• Please remember to stay in your car when dropping & picking up your child.
• Please be patient while staff members are helping children exit & enter their car.
• Please don’t use the gravel area by the storage units to turn around.
Friday, October 11th, Monday, October 14th and Tuesday, October 15th are Daycare Days.
• There will be No School.
• Children who attend 8:30-2:45 will not come for daycare days.
• If your child has AM and/or PM care in their program, they may attend their regular hours for daycare activities.
• Reminder – there will be no car lines for drop offs or pickups on daycare days.
• If your child is not attending on a daycare day, please remember to select “No Lunch” on EZ School so that you are not charged for lunch that day.
PTO Costume Party –
• When: Friday, October 18th.
• Time: 5:30-7:30 PM.
• Who: Current Montessori families, including siblings.
• Food/drink: Pizza and beverages.
• Wear: Costumes (no weapons please, even if they are a part of a costume).
• Cost: $0! Hosted by The Montessori PTO!
• Sign up: Click on the emailed Notes Home link for more info:
Preprimary Field Trip – Parent volunteers are not needed. More information closer to the field trip dates.
• Tuesday, October 22nd – Ms. Corie’s, Mrs. Theriac’s & ½ of Ms. Lori’s Classes (TBD).
• Wednesday, October 23rd – Ms. April’s, Mrs. Corn’s & ½ of Ms. Lori’s Classes (TBD).
A few reminders:
Arriving on time to school – Please arrive before 8:45
• All preprimary classes are outside at 8:45, at different locations.
• The office staff is not always available to answer the front door when we are getting children, who arrive late, to their correct outdoor play area.
Please follow these rules for PM Care pick up inside the school:
• Parents should make sure their child walks in the building after picking them up.
• Remind child to use a quiet voice.
• These are the rules of the classroom and they should be followed at all times when in the building.
PTO Volunteer Signup –
If you would like to be contacted by The Montessori PTO for volunteer opportunities, click the following link to fill out the contact form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGV0jQqgkASF-SvN4bLVesGSJdOYOhplgLzRbI4mKpxaUz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Notes Home – Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Thank you to The Moore Family, The Siddiqui Family and The Schuman Family for staff treats!!

Please follow these rules for PM Care pick up inside the school:
• Parents should make sure their child walks in the building after picking them up.
• Remind child to use a quiet voice.
• These are the rules of the classroom and they should be followed at all times when in the building.

Things to look for in October –

Friday, October 11th, Monday, October 14th and Tuesday, October 15th are Daycare Days.
• There will be No School.
• Children who attend 8:30-2:45 will not come for daycare days.
• If your child has AM and/or PM care in their program, they may attend their regular hours for daycare activities.
• Reminder – there will be no car lines for drop offs or pickups on daycare days.
• If your child is not attending on a daycare day, please remember to select “No Lunch” on EZ School so that you are not charged for lunch that day.

Preprimary Field Trip to Mayse Farm – Parent volunteers are not needed. More information closer to the field trip dates.
• Tuesday, October 22nd – Ms. Corie’s, Mrs. Theriac’s & ½ of Ms. Lori’s Classes (TBD).
• Wednesday, October 23rd – Ms. April’s, Mrs. Corn’s & ½ of Ms. Lori’s Classes (TBD).

A reminder:
Arriving on time to school – Please arrive before 8:45
• All preprimary classes are outside at 8:45, at different locations.
• The office staff is not always available to answer the front door when we are getting children, who arrive late, to their correct outdoor play area.

PTO Volunteer Signup –
If you would like to be contacted by The Montessori PTO for volunteer opportunities, click the following link to fill out the contact form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGV0jQqgkASF-SvN4bLVesGSJdOYOhplgLzRbI4mKpxaUz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Notes Home – Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Thank you to The Bland Family and The Beydoun Family for staff treats this week!

International Peace Day is Saturday, September 21st – We will be observing it this Friday, September 20th. In previous years, we have participated in the world-wide continuous singing of the peace song.
• The children’s performance will start at 11:00 AM.
• We’ll be singing as a school in our back field for 10-15 minutes.
• Parents are welcome to come and watch outside of the dining room door (back patio area).
• Parents of Half-Day students need to let the office know if they want to pick their child up early.
There will not be a time for children and parents to meet before, during or after the singing.
If you are coming that morning, please let your child know that you will be there to watch, but will not be picking up at that time. There have been a few tears in the past due to this possible misunderstanding.
PTO will be hosting a Meet & Greet Coffee and Donuts from 10:00-10:50 in the multi-purpose room.

Arriving on time to school – Please arrive before 8:45
• All preprimary classes are outside at 8:45, at different locations.
• The office staff is not always available to answer the front door when we are getting children, who arrive late, to their correct outdoor play area.

PTO Volunteer Signup –
If you would like to be contacted by The Montessori PTO for volunteer opportunities, click the following link to fill out the contact form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGV0jQqgkASF-SvN4bLVesGSJdOYOhplgLzRbI4mKpxaUz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Notes Home – Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Thank you to The Beydoun Family, The Klem Family and The Swanson/Cobb Family for staff treats!!

Arriving on time to school – Please arrive before 8:45
• All preprimary classes are outside at 8:45, at different locations.
• The office staff is not always available to answer the front door when we are getting children, who arrive late, to their correct outdoor play area.

PTO Event: Mum Sale
• Order forms w/payment are due by the end of today.
• Pickup will be Tuesday, September 17th.

International Peace Day is Saturday, September 21st – We will be observing it on Friday, September 20th. In previous years, we have participated in the world-wide continuous singing of the peace song.
• The children’s performance will start at 11:00 AM.
• We’ll be singing as a school in our back field for 10-15 minutes.
• Parents are welcome to come and watch outside of the dining room door (back patio area).
• Parents of Half-Day students need to let the office know if they want to pick their child up early.
There will not be a time for children and parents to meet before, during or after the singing.
If you are coming that morning, please let your child know that you will be there to watch, but will not be picking up at that time. There have been a few tears in the past due to this possible misunderstanding.
PTO will be hosting a Meet & Greet Coffee and Donuts from 10:00-11:00 in the multi-purpose room.

PTO Volunteer Signup –
If you would like to be contacted by The Montessori PTO for volunteer opportunities, click the following link to fill out the contact form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGV0jQqgkASF-SvN4bLVesGSJdOYOhplgLzRbI4mKpxaUz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Notes Home – Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Thank you to The Tripac Family for last week’s staff treats!!

Wednesday, September 4th – PTO Event: Mum Sale
• Order forms are attached and went home today in your child’s bag.
• Forms w/payment are due by the end of the day, Wednesday, September 11th.
• Pickup will be Tuesday, September 17th.

Tomorrow, September 5th – PTO Event: Welcome to your child’s class!
• 5:30- Babysitting begins for Montessori children and their siblings. If all spots are filled, please contact Kristi asap. Click on the emailed Notes Home link for the signup sheet.
• The number of children under three years old allowed is full.
• Goldfish and a cheese stick will be served.
• 5:45-6:30 Meeting- Welcome by PTO and then meet in classrooms with your child’s teacher.

International Peace Day is Saturday, September 21st – We will be observing it on Friday, September 20th. In previous years, we have participated in the world-wide continuous singing of the peace song.
• The children’s performance will start at 11:00 AM.
• We’ll be singing as a school in our back field for 10-15 minutes.
• Parents are welcome to come and watch outside of the dining room door (back patio area).
• Parents of Half-Day students need to let the office know if they want to pick their child up early.
There will not be a time for children and parents to meet before, during or after the singing.
If you are coming that morning, please let your child know that you will be there to watch, but will not be picking up at that time. There have been a few tears in the past due to this possible misunderstanding.
PTO will be hosting a Meet & Greet Coffee and Donuts from 10:00-11:00 in the multi-purpose room.

EZ School lunch reminder – On the 15th of every month, you can sign up for the upcoming months lunches. Please remember to:
• Sign up for September’s lunches.
• Select the “lunchbox” option on EZSchool if your child brings a lunchbox.

AM Care drop off reminder –
• Ends at 8:15.
• If arriving after 8:15, please wait in the car line.

PM Care pick ups –
• Please supervise children on the front lawn after PM care pick up.
• Children should not play in the landscaped areas, behind bushes, etc.

Sunscreen and/or Bug Spray should already be applied to your child before dropping off in the morning.

Sunscreens, lotions, creams, over the counter medicine, chap stick, prescription medicine –

The protocol will be to send us an email before you drop your child off in the AM. Then, hand the item to the staff person upon dropping off. Sarah and I typically read our email before 8:20 drop off or immediately after.

The email needs to tell us:
• Name of the item
• How much to use
• What time to give or apply
• If it needs to return home each day (i.e.) prescription medications

For example: Sunscreen, apply to face/arms/legs before going outside. Or, chapstick, use as needed.
Send your email to: kgaultmontessori@gmail.com, sarahspelbring@gmail.com and the child’s teacher. This will ensure the item(s) are retrieved ASAP.

Sending things to school via Montessori bag – If you are sending an above-mentioned item in the Montessori bag, please let us know via email. We do not regularly check the children’s bags.

PTO Volunteer Signup –
If you would like to be contacted by The Montessori PTO for volunteer opportunities, click the following link to fill out the contact form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGV0jQqgkASF-SvN4bLVesGSJdOYOhplgLzRbI4mKpxaUz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

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4611 Adams Avenue
Evansville, IN 47714

Phone: 812-479-1776

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45678Parent/Teacher Conferences all day
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11Veteran's Day all day
1213PTO Event: Meeting all day
14School Pictures all day
15School Pictures all day
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252627No School all day
28Thanksgiving Holiday all day
29Thanksgiving Holiday all day
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