Families:
Prescription medications may be picked up in the administration office until 1:30 pm today, and from 9-2 Tuesday.
With the announcement that there will be no state testing this year we know that there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Please know that we are working to get answers and will share them with you as soon as we get updates. The information has changed almost daily given the uncertainty of the present situation.
The State Board of Education will meet March 25th. We are hopeful that our questions will be answered at that time.
We miss our students!
Oklahoma Dept. of Education receives federal waiver to halt assessments amid pandemic
OKLAHOMA CITY (Mar. 20, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Education tonight approved waivers requested by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) to suspend assessments and Oklahoma School Report Cards for the 2019-20 school year.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister requested the waivers to help schools navigate the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. At Hofmeister’s request, the State Board of Education on March 16 closed public schools until April 6 to help reduce community spread of COVID-19.
“Our schools have the unprecedented challenge this school year of educating students while absolutely guarding their health and well being, as well as that of our educators and communities,” said Hofmeister. “These waivers provide some measure of stability and flexibility for our schools to move forward during this period of uncertainty.”
The waivers mean Oklahoma schools will not administer academic assessments in English language arts, mathematics and science for grades 3-8 or to high school juniors.
Similarly, the OSDE will not issue Oklahoma School Report Cards, the state’s accountability system that factors in assessments and other indicators.
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting Wednesday, March 25, to determine whether to extend the school closure, among other pressing Board actions.
Study Island is a great resource for your child to use while they are at home. Your child has a login that connects them to all the standards they need to master in order to be ready for the next grade level. https://app.studyisland.com/cfw/login/
Chouteau-Mazie Families:
If your child has prescription medication that you would like pick up, please stop by the Administration office today until 3 p.m., Monday, or Tuesday of next week. All prescription medication has been brought to the Administration office. It is not at your child's school. The school nurses are contacting families who have medication at the school, and will leave a message if they do not get to speak with you. If you need further information, please call the main office at 918-476-8376.
Chouteau families- please see the schedule for meal deliveries that will begin Monday, March 23rd.
As per the State Board of Education, all Oklahoma schools are closed until April 6, 2020. There will be no activities of any kind. Chouteau-Mazie is working to continue to have meals for our students. A detailed plan for the continuation of meals will be in place Friday, March 20th.
As we get more information we will share it with you.
Stay safe and well.
-Lori Helton
Parent teacher conferences will be postponed until after spring break. We will use this time to clean and disinfect campuses.
Congratulations to our 2020 Chouteau Elementary Talent show winners:
1st - Keaton Ward-Hermon (2nd grade)
2nd - Teddie Castoe (3rd Grade)
3rd - Amelia Wassom (3rd grade) and Makayla Rawdon (2nd grade)
4th - Avery Wishard (4th grade)
Thank you to our judges from Pryor Main Street
Chouteau Elementary School has a goal of every student completing a student led conference and they are eager to share their growth with their families. Please join us by signing up with your child's teacher. Students are out of school on March 13th for SLCs.
Mrs. Bendure's class doubled their reading goal this month!
Chouteau Elementary Students of the Month for Optimism.
Kvittum, Hutchinson, McCartney, Matlock all met their class goals this week!
We had our first 2nd grader turn in their completed Bingo Challenge, that makes 5 total! Way to go Flora Vaughn.
Some of your students are 10 or less books away from meeting this individual goal, p
STEAM night
March 26th
5:00-7:00
March 2-6
Dr. Seuss Birthday
Monday - Fox in Socks- Wear Crazy Socks
Tuesday - Red Fish, Blue Fish- Wear Red and Blue
Wednesday- Oh The Places You’ll Go- Career Dress Up Day
Thursday-The Sleep Book-Pajama
Friday-Cat in the Hat- Wear Crazy Hats
Book fair! Book Fair! Oh, how I love the Book fair! Friday, February 21st is the last day of the Book Fair and it will be open all day. Don't miss out!
Additional pictures of Literacy Night. Thank you families for your support. Readers are Leaders.
The Annual Chicken Dinner has been scheduled for March 6th, starting at 5:00 PM. The annual alumni games will start at 6:30 PM. Hope to see everyone there!
Valentine’s day is this Friday! Deliveries to students at school will be handed out at the end of the day as the students are going home. Please note: Gifts containing glass, drinks, or balloons will not be allowed on the bus.
Family Literacy Night
When:
Tuesday, February 18th, 2020
4:30-6:00
Where:
Chouteau Elementary Cafeteria and Library
Activities:
Dinner will be served from 4:30-5:30 (It’s Free)!
Book Fair is open from 4:30-6:00
Student literacy work and presentations on display.
