Our Lost and Found is quickly filling up with jackets, sweaters, and water bottles. If your child is missing an item, please encourage them to check the Lost and Found located at the front entry way by the office. To help lost items find their way home, please remember to label belongings with your child's name and class code. Any unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the quarter to local charities. -Thank you!
A Note From the Principal
Happy October! This month, we look forward to celebrating fall traditions and learning more about integrity as our PRIDE Practice. Thank you for partnering with us to help our students learn, grow, and shine. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to a wonderful month ahead. Read on for happenings this month. Sincerely, Deanna Carpenter, Principal
Oct. 2025
Stewart News
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You Do Make a Difference
Our kindergartners have started the year with ABC Boot camp, a fun and hands-on way to learn one letter and its sound each day during the first 26 days of school. Along the way, they enjoy exciting activities that help them build early literacy skills. To wrap up this special learning journey, students, together with their families create a letter vest decorated with pictures that match their assigned letter. The celebration ends with our ABC Boot camp Fashion Show, where students proudly parade their vests through the Stewart hallways!
ABC Bootcamp
Conference Schedule
Looking Ahead
Nov. 10 - 14: Kindness Week Nov. 11: Site Council 6:15 p.m. & PTA 7:00 p.m. Nov. 13: Grade 1 Music Program 6:00 p.m. Nov. 24-28: Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, October 15 - school all day, evening conferences Thursday, October 16 - no school, conferences all day and evening Friday, October 17 - no school, no conferences Please make sure you sign up on Sign-Up Genius under the correct teacher tab. We strive for 100% participation. Scholastic Book Fair will be set up during conferences in the front hallways. Please check out the selection of books available. Proceeds will go towards the Stewart Library for new books.
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Art Work
Have you noticed the art work in our halls? There is one painting hanging in the main hallway across from music and the multi-purpose room and the other is right outside the library. The art work is from Mr. Donald Ross also known as “Scribe." He has been an artist at the Smoky Hill River Festival for several years now. Mr. Ross has also been the resident artist for Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City for a number of years. He and his wife (she’s also an artist) have created art work at many festivals across the United States. The Smoky Hill River Festival in Salina is one of his favorite festivals and we are so lucky to house Scribe's paintings. Next time you are in our building please check out his art.
Appetite for Success
Second Grade Music Program Thursday, October 30, 2025 6:00 p.m. Stewart Elementary School Big Gym Students need to be in the Music Room by 5:50 p.m. Theme: Halloween Costume or Fall Attire (no inflatable costumes please due to space)
This month's Appetite for Success is at Applebee's restaurant. It is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025 for all day. Please mention this fundraiser to your server on October 21 and Applebee's will contribute 25% of your order to Stewart Elementary. Applebee's Bar & Grill 2875 S. Ninth St. Salina, KS 67401
Grade 2 Music Program
PTA generously provides a Stewart shirt for all students. We encourage students to wear their shirts every Friday! Teachers also may request students wear their Cougar shirts on field trip days. Thank you PTA for your support of our school! This is an opportunity to build a sense of community among our students.
Stewart Cougar Pride
Halloween Parade
Students should come to school in costume. Parade begins at 8:40 a.m. Friday, October 31. Parents and guests are welcome. We ask that all parade guests remain outside unless weather conditions are not favorable. If the weather does not allow for an outside parade, students will walk through the hallways and gym. Parents are welcome to line the walls throughout the building. Please have your student wear clothes under the costume or be able to change quickly after the parade with minimal help. Costume guidelines for school: Minimum make-up No weapons...knives, guns, swords, bombs, etc. No fake blood No characters who represent violence, murder for sport, movies rated for adults, etc. (example, Scream Deadpool) If in doubt, trade it out and choose kid-friendly attire Our day is primarily focused on learning. Students will change into school clothes after the parade. A short classroom party will take place during the day. Thank you! We hope you can join us to watch the kids and capture some fun pictures!
Healthcare on Wheels
Salina Public Schools partners with Salina Family Health Care Center to provide convenient health services for students and families. While the Healthcare on Wheels bus will not be visiting each school this year, families can still access services at community locations throughout Salina. Visit www.salinahealth.org/healthcare-on-wheels to view the schedule of locations, days and times, and even schedule your own appointment online. Appointments may also be made by calling the main clinic at 785-825-7251.
Parents and Guardians, to ensure you don’t miss important notifications, please review and update your contact information in Skyward. Log in to Skyward to update your notification preferences by visiting Skyward here: https://skystu.usd305.com/StudentSTS. 1. Click on the Skylert Tile, then update your phone, email and text contacts. Be sure to check the box for “General” Messages. The majority of our messages are sent this way. We strongly recommend checking this box. Once your contact information is updated click the ‘Save and Back’ button. 2. Please note, parents and guardians must personally log in to Skyward to make these updates. SPS staff cannot update this information for you. Opting in for text notifications: After updating your phone, email and text contacts you will still need to opt-in via text message to receive text notifications. To do this, simply text ‘Yes’ or ‘Y’ to the number 67587. You must opt-in to receive text alerts. Texts are often used to draw attention to important emails Texts are always sent if school is canceled. For a step-by-step guide visit the district website here: https://www.usd305.com/parents/update-contact-information.
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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.
