Mr. Canfield’s Bond Podcast - It is important to remember that we have a purposed TSD Bond to redefine our schools and learning spaces. Mr. Canfield was interviewed and shares why the bond is important and how it impacts Schroeder Elementary School. Click the link below to listen to the podcast!
Bond Team Volunteers - As you know, TSD has a proposed bond to support all Troy Schools. We are looking to develop a Schroeder Bond Team to help distribute the information to our community. Schroeder parent, Kristen Kender, is the bond team captain and is looking for volunteers to join the team! If you have questions or are interested in helping with this important work, please email Mrs. Kender at kkender@hotmail.com. Please reach out to her this week!
Parent Teacher Conferences - Parent Teacher Conferences will take place in October. It is important to know one of our Parent Teacher Conference days are done virtually using Microsoft Teams. PARENTS MUST DOWNLOAD THE MICROSOFT TEAMS APP in order to join the virtual conference.
- Wednesday, October 26 - In-Person Conferences (Conferences will take place in the teacher’s classroom.)
- Thursday, October 27 - Virtual Conferences (Conferences will take place on Microsoft Teams.)
Having an in-person conference option and a virtual conference option is the format being used across all TSD elementary schools. We hope that this helps parents attend conferences and manage family schedules. You will soon see more information for Parent Teacher Conferences sign-ups.
If you think that you may join conferences virtually, please prepare by reviewing the information and downloading the Microsoft Teams app so that you can join the session.
Goals Reached at Time of Newsletter Release - So far, donations have reached levels that earned students a Pajama Day (set for Monday, September 26th) and a Hat Day (set for Thursday, September 29th) so far! We appreciate your donations!
LAST CALL FOR BAGELS! - Remember TODAY is the last day to sign-up for Schroeder Bagel Days! See below for details. Link: https://schoolpay.com/link/SchroederBagel2022-23
PTO Meeting - We have a General PTO Meeting on Wednesday, October 5th at 6:00pm in our media center. Dr. Machesky will attend our PTO Meeting to present information about the TSD Bond and other district updates. All parents are welcome to attend! It would be great to see you there! Please consider getting involved and help our PTO. Please look for PTO Meetings throughout the year. We hope you can join!
If you cannot make the PTO Meetings, please visit the Schroeder PTO website to learn about the PTO budget and PTO meeting minutes. Parents will be able to track and see what our Jogathon money is used for! Our PTO has funded books for classrooms, off set the costs for some of our field trips, class parties, special events (Trunk-or-Treat, Outdoor Movie Night, March is Reading Month, and other community events), school assemblies, teacher appreciation, teacher classroom grants, and large Schroeder projects (Outdoor Classroom, Media Center upgrades, and kindergarten playground upgrades).
Schroeder Clinic Volunteers Needed! - We are looking for volunteers during lunch period (11:50am - 1:20pm) to help out in our office clinic. You would be providing basic first aid and some TLC (cleansing scrapes, minor cuts and applying band aids, taking temperatures, etc). For more information, please email Kelley Ryan, the PTO Clinic Chair, at kelleyryan0408@gmail.com or just click on the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD22A3FCC52-clinic
Are You on Facebook? - Schroeder Elementary PTO is on Facebook! Like their page to follow Schroeder Elementary PTO news and highlights!
First Lego League Robotics - Are you wondering how to start a First Lego Robotics team for elementary students? In the next Dragon Journal, details will be shared regarding a parent informational meeting in October. Stay tuned!
IPad Information
Annual Student iPad Responsibility & Optional Insurance Form (All Students) - All families must log-in to the Powerschool Parent Portal and complete the Student iPad Responsibility form. This form must be completed every year. The optional insurance form is also available in the Powerschool Parent Portal. The form and ability to opt-in for insurance will close on November 30th. Once the window closes, only students new to the district will have the option to purchase insurance for the current school year.
Kindergarten Families - Please note that all kindergarteners will be receiving iPads this year. The TSD Technology Department is planning for an end of September/early October roll out. More details coming soon. Remember to complete the Annual Student iPad Responsibilty form and optional insurance form in the Powerschool Parent Portal. The form and ability to opt-in for insurance will close on November 30th. Once the window closes, only students new to the district will have the option to purchase insurance for the current school year.
Technology, PowerSchool and Schoology - If you require assistance or have any questions in regards to technology (like iPads) or Powerschool please make note of the following help resources below. Please include your child's name, grade and school in the correspondence for easier replies!
Community Learning Opportunity - As a learning organization, the TSD values learning opportunities for all members of our community. We are very excited to share a great new series, just for you, beginning with sessions from Tony Wagner, a globally renowned education expert on "Graduating Students Innovation-Ready!" We will also provide a catalogue the second semester. Please click the button below to see the catalogue of this semester’s offerings.
Occasional Menu Changes - Please be aware that Food Services' daily menu may change with short notice. Food Services continues to experience delays in deliveries and is working hard to minimize these disruptions. Thank you for your patience.
Future Dates to Consider
- September 26: Pajama Day! - School earned Jogathon reward!
- September 27: Picture Day
- September 28: Half Day/ Dismissal at 12:59pm (Teacher Professional Development)
- September 29: Hat Day! - School earned Jogathon reward!
- October 5: General PTO Meeting 6:00pm in Media Center - Dr. Machesky Presents
- October 21: Bagel Day