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CONGER NEWS

10/25/2024

Conger Elementary

10 Channing St

Delaware, OH 43015

740-833-1300

Elementary School Hours:

8:30 am - 3:15 pm

Breakfast is served from 8:00 am - 8:20 am. Doors open for students eating breakfast at 8:00 am. All other students may enter the building at 8:20 am when the first bell rings.

Tardy bell rings at 8:30 am.

School Lunch

This is a reminder regarding our district policy on lunch balances. As of August 26, 2024, any student with a negative lunch balance of $15 or more will be served an alternate lunch. You may add funds to your child's lunch account at

Payschools.

OCTOBER MENU

Oct. 25 - Q1 grade cards posted in Powerschool

Oct. 25 - PTO Fall Dance, 6-8pm

Oct. 26 - Main Street Delaware Trick-or-Treat

Oct. 28 - Stratford Farm experience, 5th grade

Oct. 31 - Halloween Costume Parade 2:45 on the playground. Families are welcome to come see the parade. You may enter the playground area from William Street.

Oct. 31 - 2nd gr (Yinger) PacerSpace field trip

Oct. 31- Delaware Beggars Night, 6-8pm

Nov. 1 - First Friday - Snowplow Voting

Nov. 3 - Delaware County Veterans Parade, 3pm

Nov. 4 -18 - Hunger Games corn collection

Nov. 4 - 2nd gr (Furgiuele & Kuhn) PacerSpace trip

Nov. 6 - Chipotle Dine to Donate, 4-8 pm, Event Code: T4GD9BE

Nov. 7 - Last Day for Veterans Day cards

Nov. 7 - 5th gr. Dempsey Musical trip

Nov. 13- Picture Retakes ** for new students, students absent on 9/13, or returning current package for retake.

Nov. 18 - 5th gr (Fulton) PacerSpace field trip

Nov. 19 - 5th gr (Marshall & Davis) PacerSpace field trip

Nov. 20 - Winter PacerFest

Nov. 27- 29 - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break

DCS Calendar 2024-2025

Holiday Assistance

Is your family in need of holiday assistance? Or perhaps your family would like to help make the holiday more joyful for a family in need this season?

If you would like to sponsor a family or be considered for holiday assistance, please fill out the Holiday Helpers form linked HERE. Deadline for submission is November 8th.

Veterans Day is coming, November 11th.

We know Conger Elementary has a caring and generous community—now is our chance to show it! We are collecting cards from our students, that will be sent to local Veterans to thank them for their service.

The classroom that submits the most thank you cards will get the ultimate reward: the opportunity to color Mr. Eddy's hair any color they want! It's a fun way to add some extra motivation to this important cause.

In addition to the thank you cards, we're inviting you to send in photos of loved ones who are currently serving or have served in the armed forces. These photos will be displayed on a special Honor Wall in our school as a tribute to their bravery and commitment. Let’s fill this wall with pride and gratitude!

Let’s work together to make this Veterans Day one to remember. Submit your cards and photos by November 7th, and let's show our veterans just how much they mean to us!

Fall Party and Parade

We are excited to celebrate on Thursday, October 31st, with a Fall Character Parade and classroom parties!

Classroom teachers will share with you their plan for costumes. Some teachers may request that students bring costumes in their backpack to put on for the party and parade. Please do not include any accessories (toys or weapons), masks or face paint. Keep in mind that students who wear their costumes to school will be participating in recess and possibly gym class throughout the day so plan accordingly.

Classroom parties will begin in the afternoon. Teachers will send information through Dojo about treats and volunteering. Snacks should be limited to store bought items. Please check with your child's teacher about food allergies.

At 2:45, students will parade around the building and then outside on the playground. Families who would like to watch the parade are welcome to line the blacktop area of the playground beginning at 2:30. In the event of rain, we will share alternate plans for the event.

Students will NOT be dismissed from the playground during the parade. We will follow normal dismissal routines. Families that wish to pick up must do so through regular pick up procedures unless they are a classroom volunteer for the party.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Opportunities

Conger Elementary partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters to offer school-based support to our 3rd and 4th grade students! Students are matched with college volunteers from Ohio Wesleyan athletic programs, and these volunteers serve as friends and mentors, and some 3rd graders are able to work with SourcePoint volunteers, often working on many fun activities and projects together! Students meet with their “Big” here at Conger, typically on a weekly basis during lunch and/or recess, and they often continue meeting with them from year-to-year! If you would like to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity, please visit bbbs.tfaforms.net/4841623 and click "school based" to register as soon as possible. Spots are limited and may fill up quickly!

Little Pacers Wrestling

Little Pacers Youth Wrestling Club, starting November 12, offers wrestling instruction to all levels of skill. For more info, check out this WRESTLING FLIER.

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HUNGER GAMES COLLECTION

November 4th - 18th

Delaware City Schools & Conger are partnering with Delaware County to provide 650 Thanksgiving meals for local families in need.

Conger's goal is to collect

400 cans of corn!

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The Delaware City Schools preschool program is now accepting peer model applications for the 2025-26 school year. The application can be found at

https://www.dcs.k12.oh.us/departments/special-education/preschool-program/peer-model-application

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All September, October, and November Promising Pacers are invited to be part of a Pacer High Five Tunnel and photo ops with Tracer the Pacer at Winter Pacer Fest on November 20th at 6:30pm at Hayes High.

Delaware City Schools is hosting a classified job fair and interview day. If you or someone you know is seeking a career with the district, please stop by to chat with our team. Full and part time positions are available.

Join us Nov. 6 - Chipotle Dine to Donate, 4-8 pm, Event Code: T4GD9BE

Secret Santa!! Watch for more details and volunteer opportunities coming SOON.