Dates to Remember
5/23: Steele Art Show at Steele, 5-7pm
5/24: Field Day, Wash Park, 8:45am-2:15pm
5/28: Garden Planting & Social, 2-4pm
5/30: No School, Memorial Day
5/31: Move Up Day
6/1: 5th Grade Continuation & After Party, 5:30pm - 9pm, South High School
6/6: Yearbook Photo Submission Deadline
6/30: School Supply Order Deadline
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Neighborhood Secondary Schools
Steele is a "feeder school" for our neighborhood secondary schools, Merrill Middle School and South High School.
For news about other schools and community organizations, see the websites for those associations.
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Dear Steele Families,
May is chock full of fun events! We got to check out the accomplished students of Steele during this week’s talent show and were able to go shopping at the 4th Grade Flea Market. Next week, we will celebrate our artists and athletes with both the art show on Monday and our rescheduled field day on Tuesday. Make sure you’re reading your classroom newsletters so you’re aware of end of year celebrations for classes.
New this year, DPS now requires that Chromebooks go home with students for the summer. Each student has been issued a DPS Chromebook and will bring the chromebook home with them for the summer. Students leaving Steele for another DPS school will bring the Chromebook with them. If you are leaving DPS, please make sure you let the school know so we hold onto your child’s Chromebook. You can find more detailed information below.
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Have a great weekend!
Marti and Natalie
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School News and Announcements
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Steele Field Day - Tuesday, May 24th
FIELD DAY IS NOT TODAY! Due to weather, Field Day has been moved to the scheduled rain date, Tuesday, May 24th.
Please note that our field use has changed from previous years. This year's field is directly south of the Wash Park Recreation Center. It is in between the Rec Center and the large volleyball field. It's a great space with lots of trees and access to the Rec Center restrooms.
Grades K-2 will begin their rotations at 8:45 sharp and end approximately 10:30. Grades 3-5 will begin promptly at 11:30 with the 5th Grade Relay. Don't miss it!
Immediately following the relay races the 3-5 classes will begin stations until approximately 2:15.
Please send your child prepared for a long, fun day in the sun. They will need:
- Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen (hats are encouraged)
- Gym shoes- please no sandals, crocs, boots
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Their own water bottle with their name on it. I will have jugs of water to refill their bottles, but I will not have cups for them to use
- If the weather is hot there will be a water station. White attire should be avoided.
Many teachers are planning picnics in the park. I have the picnic site right next to the field reserved with tables to eat on. Please check with your teacher about their plans. If your student needs a sack lunch from our cafeteria please let your teacher know ahead of time so they can order one.
I am looking forward to a great day showcasing all of the skills we have worked very hard on throughout the year. If you have any questions, feel free to email Coach Welch. I hope you can make it for a wonderful community building event!
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Garden Planting & Social Moved to May 28th
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Due to the forecasted weather this weekend, the Garden Planting Social has been moved to next Saturday, May 28th 2-4pm in the Steele garden. Come join the garden team for a fun afternoon of clean up, planting and socializing. It will be a great opportunity to meet people, improve our beautiful garden and get your hands dirty! If possible, please bring your own tools. Reach out to Theresa Nuber.
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Updated 22-23 Steele Calendar:
Here is the Steele Calendar for the 22/23 school year. We changed one of our Steele only non student contact days due to October Count.
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Last Steele Exclusive Available
School's out for SUMMER!!!!! Join us for a day in the sun at Wash Park on June 4th, at 2pm while we run a very serious Badminton tourney. To the victors go the bragging rights and the hardware. Badminton Dress Whites strongly encouraged. Come alone or bring the whole family! Refreshments and light snacks provided. Email Theresa Nuber with questions or to sign up!
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End of Year Lost & Found
Your sweatshirts miss you! Please come and take a look at the Lost and Found located near the cafeteria before the year is over. All will be donated on the last day of school, so please don’t wait to reconnect with your water bottle or sweatshirt!
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Steele Mentoring Program
The CSC has created a new program to provide support to new families entering Steele. Are you a 1st-5th grade parent and can answer questions like - “Where is the cafeteria?” and “What happens on a snow day?”. We’d love to have you help welcome new families next year! If interested, please email Haruka Fushimi.
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Kindergarten Playdates
Do you have an incoming Kindergartener for the ‘22-’23 school year? Mark your calendar to meet other parents and allow your student to play with other incoming kindergarteners this summer on the Steele playground:
- Wednesday, June 15th, 10am
- Saturday, July 30th, 10am
- Tuesday, August 9th, 4pm
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Steele Art Show
Don’t forget about the upcoming Annual Steele Art Show to showcase your child’s beautiful work on Monday, May 23rd 5-7pm at Steele. Sign up to help set up for the Art Show on Sunday, May 22nd and Monday, May 23rd by contacting Ms. Molly.
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Early Bird Registration
Early Bird Registration is open now and will be available until May 20th. Don't wait - Get it done now! It will not re-open until late July.
Steele is striving to get all students registered by May 20th, as this will help the front office going into the next school year. The grade level with the most fully registered students will earn an extra 15 minutes of recess for a dance party.
To register online, primary legal guardians of current DPS students must have an active DPS Parent Portal account. Visit myportal.dpsk12.org to sign up, or to check that your account is active and ready.
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Yearbook Photo Request - Send Us Your Pics!
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Hey Parents, Friends & Teachers! Do you have PHOTOS of Steele Events? The yearbook volunteers are currently working hard on putting together the yearbook. NOW is the time to submit your amazing photos! We would love to have your BEST shots. Help us make the yearbook fabulous for our kiddos. Please send photos in as events happen until the end of the school year.
Photos Wanted for these Steele Events:
- Class Field Trips
- Teacher Appreciation Week (5/2 - 5/6)
- 5th Grade Balarat (5/3 - 5/4)
- Community Circle (5/13)
- Talent Show (5/18)
- Field Day (5/20)
- Art Show (5/23)
- 5th Grade Continuation (6/1)
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Pre-Order School Supplies by June 30!
It's time to pre-order your school supplies! The Steele PTA will be collaborating with 1st Day School Supplies again this year to help get your students the classroom supplies they will use next school year.
Steele will be using this program as a fundraiser where $3 from every kit sold will go to our PTA. We have included a Donate a Kit button if families want to sponsor additional kits for families that may need one. If you find that purchasing a kit for your children is a hardship, please reach out to your teacher or Ms. Rosenberg to reserve a donated kit.
Thank you for participating in this program! Don't hesitate to reach out with questions to School Supply Program Coordinator Johanna Woodrow.
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