Challenger Families-
I hope this newsletter finds you well. I can't believe this is the last "official" Challenger Chronicle we will send to you this year. The year has flown by so fast, but it has been an incredible year of growth and fun.
I just want to take a moment to thank our entire Challenger Community for working together to support our students. Our Challenger staff, district staff, families, PTO, and students should all be proud of the work we have done since the beginning of August. At times it has been difficult, tiring, and frustrating, but I can say that it has also been a huge success. As we prepare for 5th grade graduation on the last day of school, I know that I will be proud of another group of successful Challenger Champions ready to take on a new chapter.
I hope you all take some time this summer to make memories with your families and find some time to relax as another busy year is just around the corner. Just a reminder that the Challenger office will be open through June 13th. We will be reopening in early August. Look for information to come out after August 1st. I will be available by email over the summer, but may not respond immediately.
If I do not see you before May 30th, have an amazing summer!
Mr. Cherry
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The Highlander Reading Express Rolls Into Summer!
The Highlander Reading Express is back for another summer of fun and reading! The Highlander Reading Express is the district's mobile library that brings books directly into our community, helping students stay connected to learning all summer long. Families are encouraged to stop by, explore the selection, and pick out books to enjoy at home. For the full schedule and stop locations, visit HowellSchools.com/ReadingExpress.
May Celebrating Awareness Themes
Our May Celebrating Awareness themes are Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This optional program is open to all students and aims to raise awareness, foster empathy, and inspire action by encouraging students to express themselves, reflect, and grow through creativity. To learn how students can participate, visit https://bit.ly/4j6Ikyf. Submissions can be made using the link in the flyer or delivered to the office at your child’s school.
Howell Library Board Of Trustees Seat
The Howell Carnegie District Library Board of Trustees is seeking applicants for an open seat. The board plays a key role in setting library policy, strategic planning, budget oversight, and governance. Trustees serve four-year terms and are appointed by the Howell City Council or the Howell Public Schools Board of Education. The Board of Education is currently accepting letters of interest for a seat that expires June 30, 2025. Letters should be sent to Courtney A. Tarara, President, Board of Education ([email protected]), or Sharin Smith, Executive Secretary to the Superintendent ([email protected]). The deadline to apply is Friday, May 23.
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Counselors Corner
Summer is just around the corner, and we know it can be helpful to have activities and resources ready to keep kids engaged, active, and supported during the break. I’ve put together a Summer Resource Sheet filled with free and low-cost opportunities for children and families in our community.
From fun events and reading programs to meal support and enrichment activities, there’s something for everyone. I hope this helps make your summer a little smoother and a lot more fun!
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need additional support.