Special farewell to our fifth grade students as you prepare to move on to middle school. We are so proud of our young leaders. You have been good examples for younger students, and will be greatly missed. Remember to stay curious, work hard and be confident in yourselves. We know you will do amazing things. Enjoy your last month in grade school. Let's make it a strong and memorable finish to a fantastic school year.
A Note From the Principal
As we arrive in May, I find myself reflecting on what a great year it's been. Join me in celebrating our accomplishments and recognizing student growth. So proud of our kids and staff for working tirelessly to gain skills, practice kindness and accomplish goals. Let's stay focused, and finish strong. Sincerely, Deanna Carpenter, Principal
May 2026
Stewart News
We wish you well!
You Do Make a Difference
Play Day 2026 is fast approaching! If you ordered a school sack lunch, please stop by the office on Play Day, Friday, May 15 to pick up your prepaid meal tickets! No late reservations will be accepted. Deadline was Monday, April 27.
Last Day
On the last day of school, Thursday, May 21, 2026 students will be released at regular time, 3:35 p.m. Let's finish the year strong!
Play Day Lunch
Clap-Out
Honor Night
The last day for students to check out books in the library will be May 7. The last day to turn in any overdue library books will be May 14. If you find library books over the summer, please keep them safe and return them to the school next year so that we can update your child's library account and delete the fine. Thank you for your help! Ms. Mehl, Stewart Library Media Specialist
Lost & Found
The fifth grade clap-out will be at 3:25 p.m. on the last day of school. Fifth grade parents may meet outside in front of the school.
KA - 11:05 3S - 11:30 2B - 12:05 KT - 11:07 3R - 11:33 2R - 12:08 KS - 11:10 3W - 11:36 2W - 12:10 5B - 11:12 4M - 11:44 1G - 12:15 5K - 11:14 4R - 11:48 1K - 12:18 5S - 11:16 4W - 11:52 1P - 12:20
All items left in Lost & Found will be donated on May 21. Please check for lost items before that date.
Library End of Year Information
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Please join us to say goodbye to our fifth graders and hear them perform one last concert for us. Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:30 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church - 901 E Neal Ave
Food Service Accounts
Summer Food Program
Please review your student’s food service account balance regularly to keep your account current and prevent overdue payments.To view your current balance, log into Skyward Family Access and click the Food Service Tile. You may pay in person at your school, district office or online in Skyward. https://skystu.usd305.com/StudentSTS
June 1 – June 30, Monday – Friday (Closed June 19) Free to all children No signup, eligibility or paperwork required All meals eaten on site Adult meal cost: Breakfast $3.50 Lunch $5.75 Free activities and book giveaways Visit the district website for more information:
Play Day Friday, May 15
On Friday, May 15 Stewart Elementary will be having its annual Play Day Celebration. All students will be participating in two activity sessions. During one session, students will be rotating through 10 activity/game stations. The other session will include teacher choice activities and a 40 minute inflatable jumper station. Morning session will start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. Picnic style lunch between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Afternoon session will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. K-2- morning: station rotation on playground, afternoon: Castle Ball and inflatable jumpers 3-5- morning: Castle Ball/Prison Ball and inflatable jumpers, afternoon: station rotation on playground In order to make Play Day a success for every Stewart student we are asking for donations of: Kindergarten & Grade 1: Bubbles Grade 2, 3 & 4: Individual pre-packaged snacks – 12 count Grade 5: Water Balloons (filled if possible) Here is a list of necessities your child will need for Play Day. Sunscreen Tennis shoes & socks (no flip-flops or sandals) Comfortable appropriate outdoor play clothes Due to liability issues, only students enrolled at Stewart Elementary will be able to use the inflatable jumpers. Thank you for your support and cooperation in supporting our Play Day Celebration. Sincerely, Mrs. Holloway
amy.kahmeyer@usd305.com
Dear Parents, We are in need of parent volunteers for our Play Day celebration on Friday, May 15. Both morning and afternoon volunteer sessions are available. Morning volunteer session will start at 8:45 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. Afternoon volunteer session will begin at 12:45 p.m. and end at 3:15 p.m. K-2 morning: station rotation on playground, afternoon: Castle Ball and inflatable jumpers 3-5 morning: Castle Ball/Prison Ball and inflatable jumpers, afternoon: station rotation on playground
Volunteer Here Please!
Play Day Volunteers
We also need parent volunteers to bring filled water balloons to our Play Day celebration for our Water Balloon Fling station. If you are able to donate filled water balloons, please email Mrs. Holloway.
Email Mrs. Holloway
May News from the Health Room
As we wrap up another great year of learning and growing at Stewart, I wanted to remind families that I will be sending home medication the very last week of the school year, beginning on May 18. If your student has brought any over-the-counter medications to school, they will start to come home in their backpacks on that Monday. If your child has emergency medication, such as an Epi Pen or Albuterol Inhaler, or emergency seizure medication or scheduled medication, your student will pick those up on the very last day of the school year, May 21. Thank you for partnering with me to care for your child throughout this school year. Wishing you and your family a wonderful summer packed with fun! Amy Kahmeyer RN, BSN 785-309-4456
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Deanna Carpenter - Principal Erin McCorkle - Assistant Principal Teresa Nelson - Secretary Main Office Phone Number: 785-309-4450
Stewart Elementary
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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.