FEBRUARY 2018

Humboldt Happenings

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Principals CornerMrs. Jacqueline RussellDear Parents,Thank you so much for your continued support.  Humboldt is on a roll and half the school year has rolled by.  Time waits for none of us, so make each day count!  We are in the midst of a state-wide MAP practice assessment and it is pretty detailed.   This assessment will support us in making future instructional plans as we prepare for the actual MAP test at the end of March.   We will gain a better understanding of what we still need to teach, reteach and spend more time practicing on.  In an effort to cut down on make-up testing, please make sure that your child is here each day.HELP!! Parents, I need your help in reiterating safety and behavior expectations here at school and on the buses.  We are dealing with too many behavior infractions at school and on the buses.  I view bus tapes and always find myself in shock when I witness some of the behaviors.  If your child receives multiple referrals, he/she faces disciplinary consequences that really can be avoided by simply following safety rules at school and on the buses. The district’s Student Right’s & Responsibilities book, Humboldt’s Parent & Student Handbook and a Student Contract were all sent home and or signed during registration; therefore, all students have been made aware of expectations and are expected to follow them.  We also reiterate and practice expectations here at school. 

Thanks for helping us help your child!

Humboldt NewsMs. Sierra Moore Family Community SpecialistHello Parents!

February is finally here! With so many upcoming events we want to make sure that we all are on the same page. It is vital to check your child’s folders for any information that is sent home so that you don’t miss anything.I also encourage you to join our google group, one of our own Humboldt parents created this group just to keep in touch. It is a very informative and helpful group for our parents. You definitely won’t miss a thing, and you can vice your opinions and concerns! The link is on page two of the newsletter. Also, parents if you have not filled out and completed the volunteer application, please do so in order to participate in upcoming field trips.As always, let’s keep the momentum going!

Humboldt SpotlightSuperhero Staff of the MonthMrs. Kara Geldmacher is our winner for the month of January. Way to go Mrs. “G”.Mrs. Geldmacher is an amazing asset to our team.  She has a quiet strength that many may not be aware of. 

She always looks out or the best interest of the students. She has their best interests at heart.  She buys extra food for students if they are still hungry, brings food, clothes and shoes for needy children.  She speaks up as an advocate for students.  She truly has a heart for our children.  She is simply the BEST!We appreciate you Mrs. G, congratulations for being our superhero of the month!

February (School Days Only)Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursda

y Friday

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12 13Sweethearts

Dance6-8pm

14Happy ValentinesDay!

15 16No School

19No

School

20 215th Grade Trip

to Busch Middle/Poetry

Slam 7pm

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26 27 28Black HistoryProgram*TBD*

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Character Word of the Month“INTEGRITY”Every month Humboldt encourages our students to display actions that represent the character word of the month. This month students were expected to show acts of “Integrity”. Teachers picked the top two students from their class and they are featured on our Wall of Character and in our newsletter. We encourage these words as a way to teach students the importance of character in everyday life!

Dear Parents“A Note To Parents”Humboldt Academy is a part of the magnet program, therefore attending our school is a privilege. All student’s attendance should be perfect. If a student is sick or has scheduled appointments, documentation regarding your child’s absence is required. Students should not miss numerous days consecutively. We can all reach our greatest potential, together!

Let’s Keep In TouchEmail: HAHL.SLPS@gmail.com Like us on Facebook: Humboldt Academy of Higher Learning *Make sure to like the page with the new logo, it is the same as the one on the newsletter**Join our Google Group-https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/humboldtacademy*

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Quote of the Month……

We want to wish Mrs. Tigue Good Luck as her journey continues on from Humboldt. She will be truly missed.

We love you Mrs. Tigue!!!

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Keep In Mind…..Families just to give you all a heads up there are a few end of the year festivities that will be taking place, and we want you all to be prepared for them. Even if your child is not in one of the grades listed below, take note so it can prepare you for next year or the years to come.

Here at Humboldt Academy we aim to keep the traditions going so that our families can always have some thing to look forward too!

3rd Grade (May)- Field Trip to Purina Farms, Awards Ceremony, School Carnival

4th Grade (May)-Field Trip TBD, Awards Ceremony, School Carnival

5th Grade (May)- Movie and Fun Day at Park, Promotion/Awards Ceremony, Yearbook and 5th

Grade T-Shirt Dues *5 th Grade Parents*- A prospective trip to Camp Wyman is in the works for our 5th Grade

Students. Camp Wyman is an experience that many of our 5th Graders from the past got to experience. It is a chance to bring the culture back in our school, create teamwork and

leadership skills, aquatic equalogy programs, ropes courses, help build confidence and view the world from a new perspective. This year we want to return this amazing and rewarding

tradition back to Humboldt Academy. This year is the year to make it count, and let it continue! More details with cost, deadlines and a specific date will be provided to parents this

week in a separate letter home. Lets make this happen!

A Huge Shout Out to EVERYONE that came and participated in our Breakfast With Champions/Donuts With Dad event.We had over 100 Dads show up for our children!These moments are monumental and they play such a key role in our students lives.Dads we appreciate you, and we THANK YOU!!!