The latest news from Conger

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. **************************************************

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Just a few days left to check out our Book Fair. All students will have the opportunity to shop through Oct. 11th, and the Book Fair will also be open during evening conferences.

Check out BOOKFAIR for details. Parents can preview the books available, set up a Book Fair e-wallet for their students to shop without having to carry cash, and shop an expanded, online selection.

Happy Reading !!

CONGER NEWS

10/04/2024

Conger Elementary

10 Channing St

Delaware OH 43015

740-833-1300

Book Fair Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers to assist the students as they shop for their books. We have slots open both during the school day, as well as during evening conferences. Please consider signing up to help, thank you!

Mrs. Peery would like to invite all parents to scan the code below to link to Artsonia. This will give you access to your child's Art Work and Art class activities.

Halloween Costumes available October 7th while supplies last.

Dine to Donate

Don't feel like cooking? On October 17th, you can enjoy some yummy pizza and help support our Amazing PTO. Stop by Papa Johns! 20% of sales goes to PTO.

Parent Night: Internet Safety

with Jesse Weinberger!

Mark your calendars! On October 3rd at Willis at 6pm, our district is thrilled to welcome internet safety expert Jesse Weinberger from Overnight Geek University to present an eye-opening and engaging session for parents about keeping your kids safe online.

Even if you have a parent-teacher conference that evening, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Your elementary school principals and counselors will be attending as district representatives, so you can connect with them on this important topic too.

Make it a fun night out--whether you grab dinner or grab friends and make it a Parents' Night Out, you'll gain valuable insights and tips on managing your child’s online presence in today’s digital world, all while enjoying a break from the routine.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Let's all work together to make our community a more child- friendly place to walk and ride.

All students who walk or ride on October 16th will be greeted by Delaware Public Health staff and volunteers and will receive a small gift.

National Walk/Bike to School

October 16, 2024

On Wednesday, October 16th, Conger will partner with The Delaware Public Health District in encouraging students, parents, and staff to walk or bike to school.

By doing so, we hope to:

Reinforce students' and adults' traffic safety skills
Create and maintain safe walking spaces for students in our neighborhoods
Identify areas where we can make our neighborhoods more pedestrian friendly
Promote regular physical activity to stay strong and healthy
Encourage families to spend time together by walking and biking together
Decrease traffic congestion around our schools, improving the air we breathe

Oct. 4 - President RB Hayes presentation, 3rd gr.

Oct. 4 - 5th grade field trip to Strand Movie Theater

Oct. 9 - PTO Meeting, 7pm, Conger Art Room

Oct. 10 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30 - 7:30PM

Oct. 10 - 1st gr (Banaszak) PacerSpace field trip

Oct 11-25 - PTO Fundraiser (Otis/Believe Kids)

Oct. 14 - 1st gr (Semancik & Valko) PacerSpace trip

Oct. 16 - National Walk / Bike to School Day

Oct. 17 - End of 1st Quarter

Oct. 17 - Dine to Donate, Papa John's Pizza

Oct. 18 - NO SCHOOL, Staff Inservice Day

Oct. 23 & 24 - OST Testing, 3rd grade

Oct. 25 - Q1 grade cards posted in Powerschool

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

Oct. 28 - Stratford Farm experience, 5th grade

Oct. 31 - Halloween Costume Parade

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

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

DCS CALENDAR 24-25

OCTOBER MENU

Lost and Found

The Lost and Found is growing! Please be sure to stop by when you are in the building for Conferences or the Book Fair to check for any items that belong to your child!

FALL DANCE

sponsored by

Conger PTO

Friday, Oct 25

6 - 8 PM

We hope to see you there! Costumes (students only) are encouraged. There will be a DJ and lots of FUN!

From our School Counselor, Mrs Glissman

IDENTIFYING OUR EMOTIONS

In October, all grades will be focusing on identifying emotions. Kindergarteners will use mirrors to explore how facial expressions give clues to our emotions. First graders will create emotion wheels to help name their feelings, while second graders will play Emotion Charades to practice reading facial and body clues. Third graders will play Four Corners, identifying emotions in different scenarios, and fourth graders will discuss how we can feel more than one emotion at a time using emojis. Fifth graders will explore how emotions affect our choices and consequences.

Throughout the month, we’ll also be using the Zones of Regulation, a framework that helps children recognize and manage their emotions. The Zones categorize feelings into four colors (blue, green, yellow, red), making it easier for kids to understand their emotions and how to respond. Adults can use this tool to guide kids in self-regulation by teaching them strategies to move between zones in healthy ways.

Dempsey Student Council is selling Pacer Nation shirts. This is a style of shirt was sold last year that has been requested by many to be sold again. It is a limited sale, so please click to order now if you are interested!

https://homestretch-apparel.printavo.com/merch/dempsey-middle-school-stronger-together

COMMUNITY INFORMATION- The Delaware City Schools, in partnership with various community organizations, want to keep families aware of opportunities for students and families outside of the schools. Information is provided on our website by community organizations, and questions should be addressed to the respective organization. To have an opportunity or event listed, please contact Jen Ruhe at ruheje@delawarecityschools.net.

DCS Pre-School Applications

The Delaware City Schools preschool program will begin accepting peer model applications for the 2025-26 school year on October 1, 2024. The application can be found at

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