Happy Wednesday, Gator Families!

We are rocking and rolling on campus this week. Teachers are busy completing our beginning of year assessments and deep diving into learning. Kid are busy showing us what they know and growing their knowledge. Please read the information below to stay up-to-date with campus happenings.

tardies:

Seventy-two Savannah students were late to school this morning. Please partner with us to get your beautiful kiddos in our building on time so that they can learn. We cannot instruct students who are not here.

JOIN PTA:

Have we mentioned that we have a FANTASTIC PTA at Savannah?! Supporting our PTA can be as simple as paying the small dues fee ($13.50) and nothing more. Our PTA funds are used for cool events (like our Fall Festival and Winter Dance), programs, and resources for our school. Becoming a PTA member does not mean that you must be a super volunteer or take on extra tasks. We are always grateful for volunteers, but we are also grateful for families who are willing to contribute by just becoming members. Every dollar we collect enhances the school experience for all of our students. Anyone can join! (Even Mrs. Hawkins' husband and parents have joined!) Visit joinpta.org to partner with us.

Behavior academies:

Being safe, kind, and ready to learn is Savannah's school mission. To help with this effort we are kicking off Behavior Academies next week. These are student small groups led by Mrs. Chapman that will help reinforce important school skills like kindness, self-control, and emotional regulation. We will offer these academies throughout the school year so that our Gators are truly "ready to learn" each day.

New! Creative Activities and events section:

Calling all creative kids! As you scroll through our newsletter make sure you don't miss our new "Creative Activities and Events section. Here you will find fun video activities and upcoming community events that support our students' creative side. A special thank you to Mr. Desmond Blair, our PTA Arts Chairperson, for assembling this great info.

important upcoming dates:

August 30th: Half Day/Elementary Students dismissed at 12:00 PM

Sept. 2nd: Labor Day/No School

Sept. 6th: Spaghetti Dinner and Grandparents Night Savannah Cafeteria Join us for a fun evening of mingling, refreshments, and celebrating Savannah families. We will have a special treat for all of the grandparents that can join us! Come to our membership meeting at 5pm and stay for dinner at 5:30pm. This event will be RSVP only so we can plan quantities to have available.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP for the Spaghetti dinner.

Sept. 17th: Chick Fil A Spirit Night

JOIN Savannah PTA!!!!

Make sure you go to joinpta.org to join or FABULOUS PTA.

JOIN PTA HERE

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP for spaghetti dinner

Gator guys and GRANDS

Click here to sign up for Gator Guys/Grands!

Savannah Spiritwear store

Click here to access our AMAZING spiritwear store!

creative activities and events section

Upcoming Community Events for Creative Kids:

Event Date: 08/25-10/27/2024

Event Name: Visual Arts Guild of Frisco - Sweetwaters Art Gallery

Address: 13030 Preston Rd Suite 100, Frisco, TX 75035

Price: Free

Description: This Sweetwaters location displays art created by local artists. Art is on display during the normal cafe hours.

Event Date: 09/14/2024

Event Name: DMA Family Workshop - Outdoor Art

Address: 1717 North Harwood Dallas, Texas 75201

Price: $10.00 ( Public)

Description: This September, take it outside! Learn about how the great outdoors can be its own art room as we explore the Museum's outdoor spaces and the art that lives there.

Adults do not need a ticket. When classes are filled, email familyprograms@dma.org to be placed on the waiting list.

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We are happy to celebrate your child's birthday at school. We allow parents to send birthday trinkets for their child's class if they want, however, WE DO NOT ALLOW BIRTHDAY TREATS or FOODS. Cupcakes/cake/candy etc. compete with healthy meals and snacks and may affect students with food allergies. We will not serve them.

TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES

Telecommunication devices are defined as devices that allow for electronic communications and the electronic exchange of data and information including voice, data, and video. Examples include, but are not limited to, computers, cell phones, smart phones, telephones, mobile devices, wireless devices, tablets, smart watches, laptops or any other electronic devices and related accessories (including, but not limited to wires, headphones/airpods, and ear buds) that transmits, receives, or stores digital media.

Denton ISD Parent Handbook States:

Except when being used for principal or teacher approved purposes, cell phones and electronic devices shall not be visible, audible, or used during school hours as determined by the principal.