Congratulations to Barrett Clayton, Sequoyah's October Student of the Month. So proud of you, Barrett!
Parents this Thursday is the Wild West Book Fair kickoff. Students may dress in western attire. Friday from 5:30-7:30 is the annual Sock Hop. There will be door prizes for students in 50's style dress, pizza, games, and the Sock Hop itself! We are so excited about all the events and hope to see you and your family this Friday!
Sequoyah t-shirts have arrived and everyone will be receiving them before their scheduled field trips. 2nd graders will get theirs Friday morning before leaving for Petit Jean.
Parents don't forget we are using PTCFast.com to make signups for Parent Teacher Conferences as convenient as possible. We hope to have 100% participation in conferences. Conferences are scheduled for Oct. 23 between 1 and 7. Please go to https://ptcfast.com/schools/Sequoyah_Elementary to register and schedule a conference.
Can't wait to celebrate students excellent fundraising efforts with our Egg-Sell-It assembly @ 2:25 this afternoon! So much fun!
We use PTCFast.com to make signups for Parent Teacher Conferences as convenient as possible. Please remember we have no school Oct. 23 & 24. Conferences are scheduled for Oct. 23 between 1 and 7. Please go to https://ptcfast.com/schools/Sequoyah_Elementary to register and schedule a conference.
Dr. Gotcher will host a Twitter Town Hall on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, from 6:30-8 p.m. on the social media platform Twitter. During the town hall, participants will have the opportunity to give feedback on three questions: what does RSD need to start doing, what does RSD need to stop doing, and what does RSD need to continue doing. The three questions will be released at different times throughout the evening on Dr. Gotcher’s Twitter account @mlgotcher. Participants are asked to use the hashtag #RSDListens when responding to the questions.
Great Seq Campout is Thurs at 5:45! We also invite you to the Cool Cafe foodtasting/book swap event that starts at 5:00 in the cafeteria. Students may dress in their favorite camping gear tomorrow.
Don't forget that tomorrow night is the Great Sequoyah Campout! The fun starts at 5:45 and ends at 7:45.
Congratulations to Saraya Stroud, Sequoyah's September Student of the Month! What a great representative for us!
During the afternoon of Monday October 16th, the Russellville School District, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), is providing the flu vaccine to students and staff. Flu packets will be sent home with students over the next several weeks. Please read, complete, and sign the ADH consent form (front and back) and the RSD FERPA form. Both forms must be returned to the school nurse in order for your child to receive the flu vaccine at the school flu clinic. Please contact your child’s school nurse if you have any questions.
The Child Nutrition Department would like to remind parents that a new application must be filled out each year to qualify for free and reduced meals. If you have not filled one out for the 2017-18 school year please fill one out as soon as possible. You can complete an application online at http://russellvillesd.nlappscloud.com or obtain a paper copy from your child's school.
Reminder: Fundraiser forms should be returned Monday morning, September 17th. Thanks to all who participated.
International Literacy Day was a success! Students and staff had a great morning getting to read and talk about their favorite books. Check out the News section for more information about today's activities.
Tues, Sept. 5th PTO Mtg/Reort to Patrons 6:00 in cafeteria. Please join us!
No school on Monday, September 4, for the Labor Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 5. The district wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday.
Fundraiser information will be going home today. If your child is participating they must return the permission slip form.
3rd and 4th grade parents-We will have a mandatory meeting for all those wanting to sign up for the Sequoyah Robotics club. It will be this Thursday at 4:30. There we will discuss the requirements of the club and the application process Feel free to bring your student. Hope to see you there.
Please notify your teacher in writing by Fri if you are joining us for Mon's eclipse or if you do NOT wish for your child to participate. Reminder all guests should provide own eclipse glasses.
Parent Night Mtgs Tues k 5:30, 2nd 6:15, 4th 7:00; Thurs 1st 5:30, 3rd 6:15. Look for transportation letter sent today; eclipse letter home tomorrow. Ensure child's address/contact info is updated