Seeley Lake Elementary

CHANGE IN LUNCH TODAY. Today will be breaded chicken patties with fries.

Special board meeting Thursday at 4:30. The board will be interviewing three candidates for superintendent. Open to the public

Last Thursday the SLE staff took part in a half day training focused on our emergency response. Missoula County Sheriffs Department led the training and were joined by other local agencies. We continue to develop and practice these procedures in the event of any type of emergencies. Please take the time to look through the attachment that discusses our Standard Response Protocol. In the event of an emergency it is important for all SLE stakeholders to know the following terms and what it may look like.

Upcoming Events: Monday, April 15 - Special Board Meeting (Superintendent Screening) Thursday, April 18 - Donuts with Dudes Thursday, April 18 - Track @ Frenchtown Thursday, April 18 - Special Board Meeting (Superintendent interviews)

Reminder that tomorrow is an early dismissal. Students will be released at 12:25. Buses will run after that.

Special Board Meeting

Upcoming Events: Tuesday, April 9 - Two Valley Stage @ 9:00am Wednesday, April 10 - Track @ Big Sky Thursday, April 11 - Early Out Students dismissed @ 12:25

The Seeley Lake Lion's Club asked that we share their swim lesson sign ups. Below is a the link to sign up. There are paper copies available at the office as well. The Online survey only allows to fill it out for 3 children. If you have more than the children to sign up, stop by the office for a hard copy. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu_f8-6asr_FUq636T4mYSiZZwONEaJrJbN2fc3Bf6Y6O8ug/viewform?usp=sf_link

The board voted 4-0 to move to a 4 day school week school year. The board will be voting on a calendar and supports in April or May regular board meeting.

Reminder that tonight is our special school board meeting to vote on 4 day school weeks. The meeting will be held in the tech room at 5:30

Internet is back on!

The internet is down at the school. This affects our phones as well. Please contact us through Facebook or email jgibbssle@sleonline.org. We will update everyone when it comes back on.

This week at SLE: Wednesday, April 3 - Class pictures Wednesday, April 3 - Special Board Meeting @ 5:30

Friendly reminder that we don't have school tomorrow. Happy Easter!

SLE community, Join us for the 4 Day Community informational night. Please remember that this is a night to learn more about what a 4 day school week might look like at SLE. The special board meeting to discuss/vote on a 4 day school week will be held Wednesday, April 3 at 5:30.

Upcoming Events: Monday, March 25 - First day of track Wednesday, March 27 - Copper League Championship @ Seeley Friday, March 29 - End of Quarter 3

If you haven’t filled out the 4 day school week please take the time to fill out this quick survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KPNHWW5 Upcoming Events: Monday, March 11 - Girls Basketball @ Desmet 5:00 Wednesday, March 13 - Copper League Championship @ Seeley Thursday, March 14 - DSIT 3:20 Friday, March 15 - 2VS presents “Supaman” 9:00am March 18 - 22 - Spring Break Tuesday, March 19 - Regular School Board meeting 5:30 Copper League Tournament Small Schools: Lolo, Desmet, Potomac, Clinton, MIS, Seeley, Bonner, Valley Christian Monday, March 11 Desmet Schools /Frenchtown Middle School Desmet Schools MIS (1) vs Potomac (8) at 4:00 pm (G1) – (Loser done with CL Tournament) Desmet (4) vs Seeley (5) at 5:00 pm (G2) – (Loser done with CL Tournament) Frenchtown Middle School Bonner (2) vs Clinton (7) at 4:00 pm (G3) – (Loser done with CL Tournament) Valley Christian (3) vs Lolo (6) at 5:00 pm (G 4) – (Loser done with CL Tournament) Tuesday, March 12 Lolo Schools Winner (G1) vs Winner (G2) at 4:00 pm (G 5) Winner (G3) vs Winner (G4) at 5:00 pm (G 6) Wednesday, December 13 Seeley Lake Elementary Loser (G5) vs Loser (G6) at 4:30 pm (G 7) Winner (G5) vs Winner (G6) at 5:30 pm (G 8)

SLE parents and community, Seeley Lake Elementary is exploring the idea of moving to a 4-day school week. We are in the preliminary stages of gathering feedback from all stakeholders holders. We ask that all parents fill out this survey. A discussion will happen at our March 19 board meeting. We ask that you take the time to include your comments as these are valuable for discussion and decision making. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KPNHWW5

Reminder tomorrow is early dismissal. Students will be dismissed at 12:25. Buses will leave around 12:35.

Dear Families, Kids Heart Challenge is ending soon, but there is still time to join our team! Register TODAY and Complete Finn’s Mission! Together, we can help kids with special hearts and create a Legacy of Lifesavers! When you register, your student will receive the FREE KHC wristband, and they can Earn A BONUS MYSTERY GIFT for every $50 raised (up to 20!) SPECIAL INCENTIVES: • Students who complete Finn’s Mission get to eat lunch with Principal Gibbs! • Top 3 students at the end of the Challenge will earn a rare XL Buster keychain! • Top Classroom with the most participation will earn a free choice PE day! • If we have 100 students sign up, Principal Gibbs will get Pied! • Students who sign up will be entered in a drawing for an Avocado warmie! (3 winners, one each week of the challenge! ) Donations Due: Friday 3/15 Matching Gifts: Find out if your employer offers matching gifts at www.heart.org/matchinggifts The American Heart Association is excited to extend their work with the NFL to support improving health outcomes at home and beyond through the Hands-Only CPR education. Students that complete the Finn’s Mission learning module will earn an entry for two tickets to Super Bowl LIX in 2025 and our school will be entered to receive a $10,000 fitness equipment makeover for every 18 completed Finn’s Mission. Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association! Together, we are saving lives!