Cloverdale Connection - November 2nd, 2026

Cloverdale Families,

Today in our classrooms, students had the opportunity to explore meaningful stories about empathy, friendship, and character by author Trudy Ludwig. Ludwig’s books offer relatable situations that help children navigate social dynamics, understand how their words and actions impact others, and build a positive school culture. We encourage you to reread these titles together at home tonight or check them out from your local library. These stories create wonderful openings for honest conversations. 

To help you connect with your child about what they learned, here are four discussion questions for each book:

Thank you for partnering with us to nurture kind, empathetic, and resilient learners!

With appreciation, 

Julia Bradley, Principal

If you have time, please provide some parent input on  how you feel supported by your child's school and district.  We always aim to improve and could really benefit from your feedback.  Please access the link here. 

All sales need to be completed and turned into the office by Tuesday, November 3rd. NO EXCEPTIONS! All greenery will arrive on Nov. 23rd in the AM, & be ready for pick up in the afternoon, right before the holiday!  A call out for help to sort orders will go out via Parentsquare soon!  Orders will need picked up on this day, no later.  We will have staff helping to load orders from 2:30-5:00pm in the gym.  

For your child's safety, please note that district morning supervision does not begin until 7:30 AM. While staff members often head outside a few minutes early to unlock the gates, students should never be dropped off until you visually confirm a staff member in a safety vest is present on duty. For pick up, please give a courtesy notification before 2:00pm of any changes in who/how your child is going home.  This notification keeps the flow moving smoothly for all.   Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe and supervised!

Take turn:  Please remember to alternate and let drivers turn left onto Parrish Gap from the gravel lot. Taking turns keeps the line moving steadily for everyone.

Slow down: The parking lot is extremely busy each morning with arriving buses, parked cars, and families on foot. Dropping your speed gives you more reaction time and keeps everyone safe.

Always use the designated crosswalks: Drivers often can't see small children between vehicles. Sticking to marked crosswalks ensures all our students stay visible and reach the doors safely.

Thank you for your patience and for helping protect our kids each morning!

Please return your Dental Sealant paperwork to the school office. A completed form is required for every student, even if you are opting out of receiving sealants.

Lucky Lunch: Friday, November 6th:

We’re celebrating our award recipients with a pizza party in the front office! If your student prefers not to have pizza, they are more than welcome to bring a packed lunch or enjoy the standard school lunch.

This month's assembly will be hosted by Ms. Culbertson’s class! We look forward to celebrating students who demonstrate what it means to be "Country Kind," "Country Strong," and responsible. Parents of award recipients will be notified in advance.

Please join us for our monthly PTO meeting! We warmly encourage all parents and guardians to attend and discover the many ways you can help enrich your child’s school experience. The meeting will be held in Mrs. Young’s classroom—we would love to see you there!

Our first graders will take a behind-the-scenes look at how a local tree farm operates! They will also track tagged Christmas trees as they travel across the country, following their journeys to see where they ultimately find a home.

Please enjoy this six-day holiday break with family and friends! We are so grateful for our wonderful school community and wish each of you a restful, joyful, and relaxing time together. We also don't have school on Monday, November 30th for grading day. 

Dear Families,

This month, our school focus is on Responsibility—learning what it means to be dependable, follow through on our commitments, and take ownership of our choices.

To bring this concept to life in the classroom, we are using Officer Judy Hopps from Disney’s Zootopia as our role model. Judy embodies responsibility from the start: she works tirelessly toward her goals, takes pride in every task assigned to her (even parking duty!), and steps forward to fix mistakes when things don’t go as planned.

Throughout the month, we will be discussing practical ways students can practice responsibility at school and at home, from organizing their belongings to helping neighbors and keeping promises.

We encourage you to ask your child about Judy Hopps and chat at home about the community helpers who make a difference in your daily lives!

Warmly,

Mrs. Augsburger