Elementary Principal's Message

Important Dates to Note:

 

Important Dates for the 3rd nine weeks:

Tuesday, January 14th – Yearbooks go on sale!

Thursday, January 16th – Eagle PASS PTO meeting at 6pm

Thursday, January 16th - 1st semester report cards sent home

Monday, January 20th  – NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 23rd – Eagle PASS Skate Night @ Claremore Skating Rink

Monday, January 27th  – Begin scheduling for February 10th and 11th Parent - Teacher Conference

Thursday, January 30th – Elementary Yearbook orders are DUE

Monday, February 3rd – Canned Food Drive begins

Monday, February 10th – Parent Teacher Conference from 4-7 pm

Tuesday, February 11th – Parent Teacher Conference from 4-7 pm

Thursday, February 13th – Valentine’s Party Day 

Thursday, February 13th- 5-week Grade Checks

Friday, February 14th – No School

Tuesday, February 18th- Enrollment Forms Go Home

Friday, March 14th- End of the 3rd Quarter

March 17th–21st– SPRING BREAK– NO SCHOOL

Welcome back, and happy 2025! It's great to be back with the students, and I wanted to update you with some very important information happening at Sequoyah Upper Elementary.

Elementary Yearbooks are on sale from January 14th through January 30th. You will receive information and a form on the evening of the 14th. If you would like to purchase a yearbook for your child, please fill out the information and return it with payment to your child's teacher by the 30th. The yearbook cost is $22.00. We are unable to extend the deadline for ordering, and no extra copies will be available for purchase. 

Parent/Teacher Conferences are on February 10th and 11th from 4:00–7:00 pm. We will begin taking appointments on January 27th. Please get in touch with Mrs. Magnon, our receptionist, at 918-341-6111. Mark your calendar and get your appointment. Your child's teacher will give you updated testing and vital information regarding their progress.

Our Scholastic Book Fair will officially begin on February 6th  and the last day to purchase from the book fair will be the 13th.

As we start back, we will have several safety drills over the next few weeks, including fire, lockdown, and bus evacuation. Per state law, we will review our tornado drill and practice again in March. 

Sequoyah's 5th Grade has completed the program at STARBASE in Tulsa. STARBASE's unique hands-on approach provided students with an engaging atmosphere focused on teamwork and enriching their STEM skills. This 6-day program covered many topics related to our Oklahoma standards in science and mathematics. 

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader." -- John Quincy Adams

As we transition between fall and winter, the Oklahoma weather seems to change daily. With the unpredictable weather and playground conditions, please make sure that your child(ren) is dressed for outside play. Thank you to all parents in advance for helping to ensure that your child(ren) has appropriate clothing, as we do go outside during specials, recess, and lunch. 

 All transportation changes must be done by calling our receptionist, and she will notify the teacher. Please understand we cannot make changes any other way. Students are not allowed to inform their teacher of changes verbally. If you are calling to make a change, you must notify the front office by 1:50 pm.

The safety of our students is our top priority, and we appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a secure environment for everyone. Here are some important safety procedures to keep in mind:

• Visitor Check-In: All visitors, including family members, must report directly to the receptionist’s office upon entering the school. For safety, we cannot allow visitors in the halls or cafeteria. Please bring a photo ID if our receptionist doesn’t recognize you or if additional verification is needed.
• Pick-Up Reminders: For everyone’s safety, please remain in your car. If your child needs assistance with buckling up, pull forward and stop at the end of the parking lot to avoid delays in the line.
• Transportation Changes: If you need to change your child’s transportation arrangements, please send a written note in their communication folder or call our office. We cannot accept verbal notifications from students, and all changes must be communicated by 1:45 p.m. After this time, notes are delivered to teachers, and no further changes can be made.
• Safety Drills: To ensure preparedness, we regularly practice safety drills such as fire, tornado, and bus evacuation drills. If your child mentions these drills, please know they are for practice and readiness in the unlikely event of an emergency.
• Weather-Appropriate Clothing: As winter weather sets in, please dress your child in suitable outdoor clothing. Students will continue to make brief outdoor trips to the cafeteria and “Specials” classrooms each day.

We encourage you to stay up-to-date on upcoming events by checking the calendar on our website or downloading our Sequoyah School app. You can also sign up on our website to receive email updates.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 918-341-6111. Thank you for helping us create a safe, welcoming school environment for all our students!

We look forward to a safe, restful, and meaningful holiday season filled with gratitude, giving, and togetherness. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community!

Warm regards

Eric Paul

Sequoyah Upper Elementary