Elementary Principal's Message

 

Fall & Holiday Update – 2026

Important Dates

• October 29 – Report cards sent home district-wide 

• October 30 – Halloween classroom parties

• November 6 – Cinnamon Rolls with Grandparents / Book Fair opens

• November 9–13 – Scholastic Book Fair

• November 10–11 – Vision screenings for K–5th grade

• November 21 – 5-week grade checks

• November 23–27 – Thanksgiving Break – No School

• December 18 – End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester

• December 21–January 4 – Christmas Break

• January 4 – Teacher Professional Development – No School

• January 5 – Classes Resume

Here come the holidays!

We are so glad to finally see some fall weather! It has been a busy and exciting start to the school year, and we are thankful for the continued support of our Sequoyah families.

Our annual Carnival was once again a wonderful tradition of community fellowship and fundraising. It was great to see so many families come out and enjoy the evening together. Thank you for your incredible support through Carnival sales, raffle tickets, donations, games, and evening activities. The generosity of our parents and community continues to make this event possible each year.

Parent-Teacher Conferences were also very successful. These conversations provide an important opportunity for families and teachers to discuss student progress, celebrate successes, and identify areas for continued growth. With strong teamwork between home and school, we look forward to a great year of learning and growth for our students.

Upcoming Events

Our Scholastic Book Fair will be held November 9–13. The Book Fair will also open on the morning of Friday, November 6, during Cinnamon Rolls with Grandparents. We hope our families enjoy a wonderful breakfast together and have an opportunity to visit the Book Fair.

Thanksgiving Break will be November 23–27.

Our first semester will end on December 18, which will also be our final day of school before Christmas Break. This time of year gives us a wonderful opportunity to focus on caring for others, gratitude, generosity, and time with family.

Christmas Break will run from December 21 through January 4. Students will return to school on January 5.

Safety Reminders

Safety continues to be one of our highest priorities. All visitors, including family members, must report to the receptionist’s office upon entering the school. Visitors are not permitted in hallways or the cafeteria without authorization. A photo ID may be required if office staff do not recognize you or additional verification is needed.

After Christmas Break, students and staff will continue practicing safety procedures through drills such as fire, tornado, and bus evacuation drills.

Arrival & Dismissal

Student drop-off begins at 7:50 AM. Students are not permitted inside school buildings before 7:50 AM unless they are participating in an approved school activity, such as Safety Patrol.

Students report directly to their classrooms each morning. Classes begin at 8:10 AM.

For afternoon dismissal, please make sure you are in the car rider line or on the island by 3:10 PM.

Any transportation changes must be communicated through a written note placed in your child’s communication folder/clear zip bag or by calling the school office. Students may not verbally communicate transportation changes to their teachers.

If you are calling to make a transportation change, please notify the office by 1:45 PM. We are unable to make changes after that time. With approximately 650 elementary students, having a firm deadline helps us ensure every student arrives safely at the correct dismissal location.

Cooler Weather

As we move into the colder fall and winter months, please keep Oklahoma’s changing weather in mind when sending your child to school. Students make brief trips outside throughout the day as they travel to Specials, the cafeteria, and other areas of campus, so weather-appropriate clothing is important.

Please continue checking the calendar on our school website for upcoming events, or download the Sequoyah School app for updates. Families may also sign up for email notifications through our website.

If you ever have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 918-341-6111.

Thank you for your continued support of Sequoyah Elementary!

Eric Paul
Principal