
Join the next Raising Strong Readers Webinar on 11/13 from 5:30-6:15!
This month's topic is Letters and Words. We'll share ways to help your child recognize letters and words.
Two lucky attendees will win a gift card to Walmart! 🎁
Register here: bit.ly/MSDSCRaisingReaders


As a parent, are you looking for guidance, motivation, and support? Take a look at our Free Parent Coaching and register to meet with your parent coach.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/122qVLru0tmzmejeVKeAHjmKIRuy1sm51/view?usp=sharing

Our Raising Strong Readers Webinar was a hit with families, with one parent sharing, "...Parents just need to know what to do..." We look forward to the next session in November!
➡️ Recording: youtube.com/watch?v=SUh5NRnz9bQ
➡️ Sign up: bit.ly/MSDSCRaisingReaders



📢 Calling all parents of elementary-aged parents! 📢
Join us at our "Raising Strong Readers" monthly webinar. We'll share quick ways to support your reader.
📅 1st Online Meeting, 10/29, 5:30-6:15 PM
🔗 Register: https://forms.gle/5GNKSejusBXKyxM16


The commitment to supporting students never stops with our educators! This evening, many elementary teachers came after school for a study group to strengthen understanding around phonics and decoding. #APride




The USDOE requires a period of public comment on our district's Paraprofessional Requirements Waiver. The waiver allows us to expand the qualified candidate pool when hiring paraprofessionals.
If you want to provide input on our waiver request, please click the link below and answer the questions by November 8, 2024. Thank you for your input!
https://forms.gle/qMiCCEehbhu3xoWu5

Got burning questions about parenting, relationships, or your child's well-being?
Join us tonight for Ask a Therapist Live with our renowned family therapist, Dr. Kevin Skinner. Participants anonymously submit questions to receive thoughtful, personalized answers.
Wednesday, October 23; 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific
Attend for Free
Ask a Therapist Live gives you direct access to clinical expertise without the waitlist.
Ask a therapist any question about youth mental health or parenting
Participation is anonymous
Register for the live event to get access to the replay
Your relationship with your child is the most important thing. Attend this free webinar to improve it.
Register to Join Here:
https://bit.ly/3A9QaGZ


Join us for a Raising Strong Readers Monthly Virtual Webinar Series to learn more about supporting your elementary-aged students in reading.
The first meeting is October 29, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM.
Register here: bit.ly/MSDSCRaisingReaders


FIST will be doing their annual canned food drive the week of October 21st-25th. Hendry Park will be participating and students may bring in cans and we will collect them in the commons area.


A big thank you to the Angola Fire Department for visiting our 1st graders today!





Check out the new Parent Guidance resources to help parents support their students:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a1oOhuzOnx0bJJdhHPN-XspSl8gvJjKx/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111394733720010056561&rtpof=true&sd=true
Check out our October calendar of Mental Health series webinars: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a1oOhuzOnx0bJJdhHPN-XspSl8gvJjKx/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111394733720010056561&rtpof=true&sd=true.


From Hendry Park: Picture Day is coming up on 09/27/2024! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/86607JF.

Spirit Week Dress Up Days for Homecoming This Week


MSD of SC is CANCELLED due to fog! Classes will switch to e-learning for the day. Students check your google classroom for assignments. Assignments will be posted by 10 am. Teachers will be available to answer questions from 10 to 3. Thank you


While our students enjoyed a sunny day of play, our dedicated teachers and staff were hard at work enhancing their skills. They spent the morning engaged in training sessions and the afternoon participating in breakout sessions on various subjects, all led by their fellow colleagues.








This week, students at Angola Elementary schools were presented with an exciting opportunity by Mackenzie Otter with the city of Angola Mayor's office. The City is hosting a design contest for this year's Christmas card. Each student has the option to submit one hand-drawn picture. The City Art Council will review all submissions and select one winner from each school. The lucky winners will have their artwork featured on 25 Christmas cards, along with a festive stocking filled with goodies. It's a wonderful chance to showcase creativity and spread holiday cheer! It is a great way to celebrate Day 2 of Arts in Education Week.



Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are writing to inform you about a situation that occurred today. Our school administration was made aware of a possible threat to the safety of our school community. Please rest assured that after a thorough investigation conducted in cooperation with local law enforcement, the threat was determined to be not credible. The safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities. We are taking all necessary precautions and working closely with authorities to ensure the continued safety of everyone on our campus. School will continue as scheduled, and all activities will proceed as planned. Thank you to our law enforcement partners, our school community, teachers, and students in staying vigilant in keeping our schools safe.
Matthew L. Widenhoefer, Ph.D.
Superintendent

Literacy continues to be a major focus for our schools.


Child Find Meeting: Special Education Rules Title 511 Article 7 Rule 34 requires that public schools hold a consultation session with parents of homeschooled students who have children with a disability or suspected of having a disability that resides in the school district's area. The Metropolitan School District of Steuben County will hold this “Child Find” consultation session on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The session will be at 400 S. Martha Street, 2nd Floor Board Room.
Please call 260.665.2854 (Ext: 1303) if you have additional questions.


Mrs Panning's class enjoying a reading lesson.
