Fun, practical ideas for entertaining your kids during the colder season: Cooking Together- Let them measure for a math connection. Science Experiments-Try simple activities like making slime or growing crystals. Kindness Projects- Donating gently used toys or clothes. Music/Dance Breaks- Crank up the music and get a little silly while burning energy.
A Note From the Principal
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it is certainly packed with learning, laughter and lots of love here at school! This month, students are diving into kindness in big and small ways as we learn the importance of caring for others and building strong relationships. Thank you for your continued partnership. Together we make our school a warm, welcoming place even on the coldest February days! Sincerely, Deanna Carpenter, Principal
February 2026
Stewart News
Bust Boredom
You Do Make a Difference
If you are bringing birthday treats for your child and staying for the treats, please remember this is just a special celebration for your student and their class. Asking siblings to join, disrupts the learning going on in the other classes since they are not all on the same schedule.
We would like to thank all of our parents and guardians for being so courteous and helpful when dropping off and picking up your children. It can be such a difficult and dangerous time for students before and after school. We appreciate all of the help we have been receiving from all of you! Remember, all students must be picked up curbside and will not be allowed to cross the street or parking lot unless an adult is with them. We want your children to be safe.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Hearing screenings are scheduled for February 24 & 25 with rechecks being on March 9.
Wednesday, February 4 - school all day, evening conferences Thursday, February 5 - no school, conferences all day Friday, February 6 - no school, no conferences Monday, February 9 - no school Please call the school office (785-309-4450) if you need help signing up for conferences. We look forward to seeing you at your scheduled time.
Kindergarten RoundUp
Valentine's Deliveries
Birthday Treat Reminders
Hearing Screenings
Kindergarten RoundUp at Stewart is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Drop off & Pick up: Thank You
Please remember, per USD 305 policy, there are to be no Valentine deliveries to USD 305 schools. Thank you for your understanding.
Reminder: No fast food, pop or candy in the lunch room. Enjoy a school lunch for $5.50, exact change is appreciated.
Looking Ahead:
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Please check your Skyward account for lost library books. If you return a lost book, the library fee will be credited on your account.
Bell Reminder
There are 16,781 books in the library. The library is the former gymnasium at Stewart. The room was remodeled and became the library in 2002. The library was named for Mr. Levoy Nelson, the first principal at Grace E. Stewart. Mr. Nelson's picture is in the library. There were 18,560 books checked out from the Stewart library in 2025. The Salina school district opened elementary libraries in 1965. Devere Blomberg was the librarian for all 15 elementary schools.
March 5 - Grade 3 Music Program, 6:00 p.m. March 10 - PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m. March 12 - Quarter 3 Ends March 13 - No School, Inservice/Workday March 16-20 - Spring Break March 23 - Quarter 4 Begins
Lunch Guests
Fun Facts About Stewart's Library
The tardy bell rings at 8:25 a.m. every day.
Now is a good time to make sure we have the most up-to-date information on file. Please log into Skyward to review and update your home address and phone number. If you need assistance making changes, please call the Stewart office.
Lost Books
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Deanna Carpenter - Principal Erin McCorkle - Assistant Principal Teresa Nelson - Secretary Main Office Phone Number: 785-309-4450
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Unified School District #305 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any person having inquiries concerning Unified School District #305 compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, ADA, Title IX, or Section 504 is directed to contact the Unified School District #305 Executive Director of Human Resources, P.O. Box 797, Salina, Kansas 67402, 785-309-4726.