Weekly Parent Update

Posted Date: 10/26/25 (11:45 AM)

Sandy Grade School

Weekly Parent Update

October 26, 2025

Hello Bobcat Families!

Happy Sunday! I love this time of year when the leaves are changing colors and we are reminded of the beauty we have in Oregon. We hope you had an amazing weekend and are looking forward to Spirit Week this week!

Here is the latest news and information for the week ahead:

Math/Science Night

We are so excited for this event! Please join us on November 19th from 5:00-6:00. We have some robots and drones from our High School team coming over to show our students! We will have math and science games for students to play and have a chance to win some prizes.

Spirit Week!

We will have our first Spirit Week of the year this week!

Monday, 10/27: Tropical Day! Wear anything tropical related. Colors, patterns, etc!
Tuesday, 10/28: Hat Day!
Wednesday, 10/29: Fall Colors Day!
Thursday, 10/30: Dress up as your favorite book character! Please remember no facial coverings, masks, etc.
Friday, 10/31: No School!

Academic Reviews

Parent communication is a priority to me when it comes to your child and their growth both academically and behaviorally. Since conferences are in February, we wanted to find a way to communicate concerns with families prior to then.

Sandy Grade will be holding Academic Reviews for students not meeting or making adequate progress towards grade level standards and end of year expectations during the week of November 17th, 2025.

Academic Reviews will be an opportunity to touch base with the classroom teacher regarding academic growth and achievement, in addition to behavior for students that are of particular concern. These reviews are being scheduled by the classroom teacher and are only for students / families we are particularly concerned with.

It is important for your child’s future that you and your child attend. It’s a great opportunity to meet, brainstorm and communicate with the teacher about what your child has accomplished and what progress needs to be made during the school year.

Teachers will be sending you a notice of the times they have available that day soon.

Little Steps to Success

Your neighborhood elementary school is offering a program called “Little Steps to School Success” for you and your three, four, or five--year-old child (who is not yet enrolled in kindergarten). Your child will enjoy a special evening of stories and activities at the school. Each event is a special time for you and your preschooler only. You must accompany your preschooler, so there will be free childcare available for any siblings. These activities will take place in your child’s future kindergarten classroom and are led by teachers and staff from the school. The evening begins with a read-aloud by the kindergarten teacher, and is followed by fun activities to build skills your child will need for entering kindergarten. Your child will meet new friends who will be future classmates, meet his or her future kindergarten teacher, engage in skill-building activities that you can continue to do at home, and have fun. Each family that attends will receive a free book as well as a packet of activities to do together at home to reinforce skills.

Don’t miss out on this positive experience for your preschooler!

Sandy Grade Dates:

11/4

2/3

3/3

5/12

All sessions run from 6:00-7:00 PM. Registration begins at 5:45 PM. Free childcare is provided. Register Your Student Here

Preschool Applications

Applications for Head Start to Success are still being accepted. For more information on these free programs for three- and four-year-old children, or to apply, please visit https://www.clackesd.org/early-learning/head-start-preschool-promise/.