Lower Division Notes

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• Oct. 4

  Dear Lower Division Parents,

   

  Happy Sunday! 
  
  

  Thank you for joining us for STEAM Night! It was wonderful to see so many families exploring, creating, and learning together. What a fun evening for all. We always enjoy our Parent Coffee; we appreciate everyone who joined us for conversation and coffee. We value the opportunity to increase two-way communication! 
  
  

  Congratulations to our readers! We’re excited to share that Casady School has been named an Honorable Mention for Beanstack’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. Casady readers brought fantastic energy to the challenge, and we’ve been recognized with a $100 THNKS gift card. Mrs. Kendall will use this gift card to purchase more books for the library.

  
  Winning schools were selected by Beanstack based on several factors, including overall participation relative to community size, total reading logged, and community engagement throughout the challenge.

  
  Thank you to everyone who participated in the Beanstack summer challenge. Don’t forget a new challenge for Casady students posted Oct. 1. Log into Beanstack for more details. We are so proud of everything our readers accomplished!
  
  This week will be a short week due to Fall Break starting on Friday and finishing on Monday. We hope you enjoy this time.
  
  

  Best Regards,

  
  

  Montie Sill Lower Division Director sillm@casady.org

  Tai Shriner Lower Division Assistant Director shrinert@casady.org

  
  

  Fourth Grade Gets Buggy!
  Fourth graders have been busy bees this past month searching for the perfect “Ugly Bug” to enter in the 30th Annual Ugly Bug Competition, hosted by the Oklahoma Microscopy Society. Each year, thousands of fascinating—and sometimes very ugly—bugs are submitted from across Oklahoma!
  
  On Tuesday, Oct. 6, students will bring their bugs to School and present them to their classmates. The bugs will then be on display Wednesday and Thursday for students across campus to admire. On Thursday, Oct. 8, Casady students, teachers, and staff will have the opportunity to vote for the ugliest bug!
  
  Our Casady winner will advance to the state competition, with state winners announced in late February.
  
  We’re buzzing with excitement to see which bug takes the crown!

• Sept. 27

  Dear Lower Division Parents,

   

  Happy Sunday! 
  
  

  Our safety drills last week went very smoothly, and we were so proud of how calm and responsible our students were. Practicing these drills helps students feel safe and confident, knowing exactly what to do in different situations. Their well-being is always our top priority.

  
  

  It was so wonderful to see so many of you in the building for Parent Conference Day! This time and conversations are a valuable opportunity to celebrate your student’s growth, share insights, and set goals together. We know that when School and home work in partnership, students feel supported and are better able to thrive. Thank you for the time!

  Best Regards,

  
  

  Montie Sill Lower Division Director sillm@casady.org

  Tai Shriner Lower Division Assistant Director shrinert@casady.org

  
  

  Blast Off! United in Space!

  Get ready for an out-of-this-world evening of exploration, discovery, and hands-on fun! Our annual Space STEAM Night is coming Thursday, Oct. 1, from 5:30–7:00 p.m., and we can’t wait to welcome our students and families aboard.

  
  

  The evening will begin in your child’s homeroom, where a posted QR code will launch you into your child’s personalized Space Exploration Itinerary. Families will travel from station to station, experiencing two hands-on activities from each grade level and our Specials classes, all leading to an evening filled with curiosity, creativity, science, and discovery.

  
  

  And, of course, no space mission would be complete without our amazing Art Glow Show!

  
  

  So grab your crew, prepare for liftoff, and get ready to explore our STEAM Night together!

• Sept. 20

  Dear Lower Division Parents,

   

  Happy Sunday! 
  
  

  This week is Safety Week. All Divisions across campus will be participating in Fire, Tornado, and Secure Campus drills. In LD, we will practice evacuating our building for the Fire Drill, moving to our storm shelter building at Nichols Activity Center for the Tornado Drill, and for the Secure Campus drill, announcements will be made over our loudspeaker, but there will be no other interruption to our school day. 

  
  Drills can be an abstract concept for our young students, so we want to minimize worry and emphasize that grown-ups are here to help. When discussing Safety Week with your child, keep it simple. If they have questions, don’t lead; let their questions guide the information you share. Be honest when answering questions, but refrain from offering more information than is requested. Teachers will use the following talking points to help prepare our students. You can use them as a guiding language.
  
  

  General Talking Points:
  

  • Practicing these routines helps keep us safe at Casady.
  • If you are frightened, worried, or unsure what to do, your teacher is here to help.
  • Our teachers have a plan and know what to do to keep us safe.

  Fire Drill
  

  • You will hear a loud buzzing noise. This noise tells us it is time to stop and look at our teacher.
  • You can leave your things just as they are and follow your teacher out of the building.
  • It is important that you stay with the teacher you are with.
  • When practice is over, our day will continue as normal.

  Tornado Drill
  

  • You will hear an announcement over the intercom, like what we hear at carpool.
  • Your teacher will lead your class to a room that keeps us safe in storms.
  • You can leave your things just as they are and follow your teacher out of the building.
  • It is important that you stay with the teacher you are with.
  • When practice is over, our day will continue as normal.

  Secure Campus
  

  • You will hear an announcement over the intercom, like what we hear at carpool.
  • If you are outside, we will come inside for a few minutes.
  • This practice is for the grown-ups, so you can continue with your work.

  As always, if you have any questions or need any further resources, please let me know.

  
  Best Regards,

  
  

  Montie Sill Lower Division Director sillm@casady.org

  Tai Shriner Lower Division Assistant Director shrinert@casady.org

  
  

  Parent Conference Day
  We look forward to seeing you on Parent Conference Day this Friday. This conference will allow you time to share information about your student, answer any questions, and review the beginning-of-the-year assessments. If you have not signed up for a conference, please reach out to your homeroom teacher. If you would like a conference with someone other than your student’s homeroom teacher, please email them directly.
  
  Spirit Wear
  Spirit Wear Fridays are reserved for Casady-themed clothes or blue and white attire. Please save all other clothing for Free Dress-Out of Uniform days. We have an out-of-uniform day this Thursday!
  
  Drop Off and Pick Up
  Please remember student safety is our number one priority. Please do not drop off in the parking lot or encourage students to cross the street. Please only drop off and pick up in the designated areas. 

• Sept. 13

  Dear Lower Division Parents,

   

  Happy Sunday!
  
  

  We are in full swing in Lower Division and looking forward to the First Grade Bible Presentation tomorrow. We have finished our beginning-of-the-year assessments and settled nicely into our routine. We start direct instruction each day promptly at 8:00 a.m. with our morning meetings. Our morning meetings are an essential part of our day. The content of our morning meetings consists of word of the week study, curriculum review, and community-building activities. The students enjoy this time with their classmates and truly miss out if they are not in class. Please remember that students are marked tardy if they enter the classroom after 8:00 a.m. Mornings can be hectic, and we appreciate your efforts to make sure your student is in class and ready to learn by 8:00 a.m. 
  
  

  Quick Reminder
  Spirit Wear Fridays are reserved for Casady-themed clothes or blue and white attire. Please save all other clothing for Free Dress-Out of Uniform days. Our next out-of-uniform day will be Thursday, Sept. 24. 

  
  Best Regards,

  
  

  Montie Sill Lower Division Director sillm@casady.org

  Tai Shriner Lower Division Assistant Director shrinert@casady.org

  
  

  Service Learning

  This year, our Lower Division service-learning program will be centered on the theme “Blessed to Bless.” In Genesis 12, God tells Abraham, “I will bless you… so that you will be a blessing.” From the beginning, God’s people have been called to receive God's blessings with gratitude and share them by serving others.
  
  

  Throughout the year, students will explore this theme in Bible class and Chapel while participating in age-appropriate service projects connected to their grade level.

  • First Grade: Blessing Those Who Serve Our Community by showing gratitude to veterans, school staff, and others who care for our community.
  • Second Grade: Blessing Older Adults by building relationships through visits to the Statesman, learning from stories, and offering encouragement.
  • Third Grade: Blessing the Animals by learning about caring for God's creation through projects like Paws for Love and rescue animal advocacy.
  • Fourth Grade: Blessing the Hungry by serving at the Regional Food Bank, leading our school food drive, and learning about food insecurity.

  Our hope is that students will come to see service not as an occasional activity, but as a joyful way of living out their faith. We look forward to sharing their experiences and reflections with you throughout the year!

• Sept. 6

  Dear Lower Division Parents,

   

  Happy Monday!
  
  As we approach Patriot Day on Sept. 11, we wanted to share a brief note with our families. Our School calendar recognizes this important date, and our flag will be flown at half-staff in observance. In our division, we've chosen to leave deeper conversations about this day in the hands of our families, trusting that you are best positioned to guide those discussions at home. Should students have questions, our staff will kindly encourage them to bring those conversations to you. We appreciate your partnership and understanding. You'll also notice staff wearing Red, White, and Blue in the spirit of the day. Students are welcome to join in, as it's also Spiritwear Day!

  
  Best Regards,

  
  

  Montie Sill Lower Division Director sillm@casady.org

  Tai Shriner Lower Division Assistant Director shrinert@casady.org

  
  

  Fall Enrichment
  Enrichment classes start this week. There are still spots available.
  Enrichment courses offer students additional experiences outside of the School day. Classes run for eight sessions, with courses ranging from Keyboarding to Tennis.
  
  Interested families can register by logging into MyCasady and going to the Extended Programs Registration tile, or by clicking here.
  If you have any questions, please contact Extended Programs Manager and Operations Assistant Joella Pearson.
  
  

  Vision Screening
  Vizavance, formerly Prevent Blindness Oklahoma, will provide a vision screening on Sept. 16 in Lower Division for all students. Nurse Keema will follow up with any parents of students who are flagged during the vision screening. If you DO NOT wish to have your child receive a vision screening, please complete this Vision Opt Out form by Friday, Sept. 12. If you do not complete the form, your child will be screened.

• Aug. 30

  Dear Lower Division Parents,

   

  Happy Sunday! What a smooth start to the new school year. It has been such a joy to see our students hit the ground running. They are excited, prepared, and eager to take on the new challenges and opportunities their grade brings. Beginning-of-the-year benchmark assessments are already underway. When I pop in classrooms I see students actively engaged and genuinely enjoying being back in School. I am always amazed at how our students embrace their new grade, and this year is no exception!

  
  This week in Chapel, we celebrated our Beanstack summer challenge readers. Lower Division led all Divisions with 71 readers logging over 77,000 pages for the entire division. Great Job to all our readers!
  
  

  We want to acknowledge the highest page logger in each grade level:
  

  • First Grade: Jane Jennings, 966 pages read
  • Second Grade: Thomas Ketter, 6,178 pages read
  • Third Grade: Shanaya Artham, 5,403 pages read
  • Fourth Grade: Vivian Jones, 5,134 pages read

  These students are featured in the Lower Division trophy case. All students who completed the summer challenge received an "I Love Reading" bracelet and a patriotic pencil and sticker. In addition, four lucky winners won the drawing for a $25 Target gift card.

  
  Check out Beanstack for a new challenge in September and to log pages read. As always, please reach out to our librarian at kendalll@casady.org if you have any questions about Beanstack.

  
  Best Regards,

  
  

  Montie Sill Lower Division Director sillm@casady.org

  Tai Shriner Lower Division Assistant Director shrinert@casady.org

  
  

  Flik Dining

  For the lunch menu, please go to MyCasady and click on Flik Dining for the most current lunch information. You can also download the FlikISDining (FISD) app for more convenience. Detailed information about the menu and food choices can be found on MyCasady or the FISD app.
  
  Dismissal Reminders
  Thank you for having your numbers displayed so that we can see them. This helps to shorten your wait time so we can safely dismiss students. Your attention to the following actions will keep our line moving during arrival and dismissal:
  

  1. Please pull as far forward as possible during arrival and dismissal.
  2. Please let us know if your student is seated on the passenger side not closest to the sidewalk, so we can go around to help them get out.
  3. During dismissal, as you enter the circle drive, remember we have two lanes. Pull up as far as you can, then zip in every other car at the end of the lane before you approach the covered awning.
  4. If you need to buckle your student in, and there are no cars in front of you, please pull forward past the no-parking sign so traffic can continue to flow.
  5. Please help your student remember their carpool number.
     If you do not have students in Primary, please enter from Penn Avenue.
  6. During arrival, please make sure your student is prepared to exit the car when you enter the circle drive.
  7. Lastly, please do not block any parking lot or building entrances/exits.

  
  
  

  Collect for the Week
  Loving God,
  you know us completely and love us deeply. You have made each of us wonderfully, with gifts that are uniquely our own. Give us grateful hearts for who we are, joyful hearts that celebrate the gifts of others, and generous hearts that share your love each day; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

  
  Parent Prayer Groups
  Two parent prayer groups will meet every other week to lift up our School in prayer: one for moms and one for dads. Interested moms, contact Carol Johnson or Laura Scheer. Interested dads, contact Fr. Youmans or Dr. Scheer.

  
  Early Morning Communion
  Early Morning Communion will start on Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, at 7:00 a.m. in the Chapel of St. Edward the Confessor, last 30 minutes, and include a simple breakfast afterward. This service is open to faculty, staff, alumni, and all Casady families.

• Aug. 23

  Dear Lower Division Parents,

   

  Our first few days have been successful and enjoyable, despite the crazy HEAT! Our students are doing an amazing job learning routines and procedures, and we are so proud of their positive attitudes and hard work. They are off to such a strong start, and the feeling of being UNITED is so special!
  
  Our Wednesday schedule starts this Wednesday, Aug. 26. Please see below for additional details.
  
  

  Wednesday Schedule

  Early Arrival drop-off period: 7:30-8:00 a.m. Arrival: 8:45-8:55 a.m. Start of School: 9:00 a.m.

  
  We enjoy watching the students interact, adapt to their new routines, grade levels, and welcome new friends. They seem very happy to be back at School, which brings us joy! We are here to support each of you. If you have any questions or would like to share information with us, always feel free to reach out. Thank you for sharing your sweet children! Have a wonderful and blessed week!
  
  Best Regards,

  
  

  Montie Sill Lower Division Director sillm@casady.org

  Tai Shriner Lower Division Assistant Director shrinert@casady.org

  
  

  Wednesday Early Care Drop Off Information
  On Wednesdays, students should arrive between 8:40-8:55 a.m. Early care will be provided to families who need to drop off between 7:30-8:15 a.m. Early care will occur in the Nichols Activity Center for first through fourth grade and will be monitored by faculty members. Please do not drop off students before 7:30 a.m. Drop-off for early care will be in the Nichols Activity Center circle drive. Please do not drop off students for early care at the LD Building.
   
  Dismissal Procedures
  Thank you for reviewing and following our dismissal procedures. We ask for your patience as everyone develops a new routine. Even though it is going well, the process will improve! One tip: if you are trying to exit campus and are not going to Middle Division, you can always turn left and continue straight to use the maintenance exit by the tennis courts. Please remember to always drop students off in the circular driveway and not the parking lot. We want everyone to start and end the school day safely and with a smile! 
  
  

  SoulCraft Wednesdays
  As a reminder, this school year during our Wednesday Chapel (also known as SoulCraft) and classroom instruction, our faculty will be utilizing the Second Step curriculum, which is a research-based social-emotional learning program designed to improve students' social-emotional skills. This is a vital piece of our chapel program because Jesus said that the most important rules are to love God and love our neighbor as ourselves. These Second Step lessons help students learn how to love themselves and each other well. 
   
  During the months of August and September, your student will be learning more about Growth Mindset & Goal Setting. Students will learn how to pay attention, manage distractions, develop a growth mindset, and apply goal-setting strategies to their social and academic lives. 
   
  You will receive weekly communications from your student’s teacher to help you reinforce Second Step language, skills, and goals at home. You will also be receiving “Home Links” at the start of each new unit. These one-page resources highlight the themes and research behind each unit, and include strategies that parents and caregivers can use at home to reinforce the unit’s social-emotional skills.

  • First Grade Home Link
  • Second Grade Home Link
  • Third Grade Home Link
  • Fourth Grade Home Link

  Thank you for your support as we work to build a safe and supportive Casady Community!

• Aug. 16

  Dear Lower Division Parents,

   

  Welcome back! We hope your summer was wonderful and filled with time to relax, explore, and make special memories. We are delighted to begin a new school year together and look forward to all that lies ahead.
  
  Our theme this year is “UNITED We Are Stronger!”, a meaningful celebration inspired by America’s 250th birthday. It reminds us that every individual brings unique strengths to our community. When we understand and appreciate one another, work together, act with kindness, and contribute our best, we create a place where everyone belongs, and our collective excellence shines.
  
  We’re excited to share that Mrs. Miller welcomed a baby girl, sweet Presti, into her family over the summer! She will be on maternity leave at the start of the school year and plans to return by mid-September. In her absence, Mrs. Valerie Manriquez will staff the front desk. 
  
  As you visit about the first day of school, First Day Jitters is a great read-aloud, as well as this resource. 
  
  We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday at Orientation Day between 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Remember this is a come and go event. You do not need to plan on staying the entire time. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet your student’s teacher and explore their classroom. Please review the Back-To-School Welcome Letter for important details about the start of school. 
  
  Please enter absences, illness, or late arrivals through the MyCasady portal. You can find the attendance tile on the resource board. Any additional attendance information or early pick up information should be emailed to ldattendance@casady.org.
  
  We are excited to get the year started! It will be one rich with learning, friendship, teamwork, and celebration. Thank you for being an important part of the Casady Community. Together, we will make this a joyful and memorable year!
  
  Best Regards,

  
  

  Montie Sill Lower Division Director sillm@casady.org

  Tai Shriner Lower Division Assistant Director shrinert@casady.org

   

• Back to School

  Dear Lower Division Parents,

   

  Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year at Casady School. I hope you had a safe, relaxing, and fun summer vacation! This email officially welcomes you and provides the information you need to begin our new school year. 

  
  

  Please plan to attend Orientation Day on Tuesday, August 18th with your child.  This day allows you to meet the teacher anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The teacher may request information from you during this visit. You do not need to plan on attending the full duration, as it is organized as a come-and-go event. 
  
  

  Please read the following before Orientation Day: 

  1. The Lower Division Parent and Student Handbook on MyCasady

  After reviewing, please share this information with your student and other family members. This informative booklet covers procedures for most of our School activities. If you have any questions, please call the Lower Division office.
  
  

  2. School Uniform Information

  We have Spirit Wear Fridays. Please pay particular attention to the outerwear and headband requirements. Uniform compliance is expected.
  
  

  3. Teacher E-mail

  Parents will receive an email on Tuesday, August 11th, from their student’s homeroom teacher. This email will contain back-to-school information, curriculum information, an online Google Carpool Form, and any additional information you need before Orientation Day, August 18th.

  Please ask any questions at Orientation that you may have from the information that was emailed to you or email your homeroom teacher directly. 

  
  

  School Day: General Information
  
  

  Phones and Smartwatches: To protect our students' attention and focus, encourage community, and foster a culture of learning and play, we ask that all devices (including smartwatches) remain off and in backpacks during the Lower Division day. Students will only be allowed to use these devices after 3:40 pm.

  
  

  Lower Division Security: Each day, our exterior doors will be locked. All faculty have ID badges that include functionality to unlock all doors. All visitors must enter the main doors of the Lower Division and check in with Mrs. Miller or Mrs. Manriquez. 

   

  Vehicle Identification for Controlled Access to Campus: Casady School has a vehicle identification system. The purpose of this policy is for the school to be able to recognize vehicles connected to our community and aid in our Visitor Management system. All vehicles shall display a school-issued front windshield decal when entering campus during the school day. Visitors entering campus in a vehicle without a decal shall be asked to check in with our Welcome Center. They will be given directions to their destination and asked to check in with the appropriate Division Office or Building for their visitor ID badge. Decals can be picked up at the Division Office. Please remember to remove your old tag and replace it with the most current one.

  
  

  Morning Drop-Off, Dismissal and Carpool, and After School:

  Students should arrive between 7:40-7:55 a.m. Early care starts at 7:30 a.m. Please do not drop off students before 7:30 a.m. and utilize the circle drive for drop-off. Early care is housed in the Lower Division in each grade level area.

  
  

  Parents should pick up their students in the carpool circle or by walking up to the student’s exterior homeroom door. 

  • Dismissal starts at 3:25 p.m.
  • All students should be picked up by 3:45 p.m.; after 3:45 p.m., students should be picked up in aftercare.

   

  After-School Care Program: A supervised after-care program is provided until 6:00 p.m. for students in grades 1-4 in the Nichols Activity Center. Registration will be through the Extended Programs portal located on the MyCasady Resource Board. Registration is now open. If you have any questions, please contact Extended Programs Manager Joella Pearson. 

  Students remaining in the Lower Division at 3:45 p.m. will be walked to the Nichols Activity Center, and parents will be billed accordingly. All students must be picked up from After School Care by 6:00 p.m. 

  
  

  Cyclone Express: Registration for the Cyclone Express closed on August 1. Registration will be through the Extended Programs registration portal, accessed through the MyCasady Resource board. Please contact Jay Gallegly if you have any questions.

  
  

  Health or Dietary Needs/Medication: Students requiring medication administration during school, prescription or over-the-counter (OTC), must complete a medication administration form. This form is available through the August Schools Health Enrollment portal, or you may email the School Nurse at Healthservices@casady.org. Administration guidelines are available in the Health Services Handbook. Unless declined, OTC medication is based on standard practice as needed: acetaminophen, antacids, ibuprofen, Benadryl (for allergic reactions), and throat lozenges. Please update all health information in August Schools before the start of this school year. If you have any questions, please contact our School Nurse, Keema Kinchen. 

  
  

  Flik Dining:  I want to encourage parents who have students with special dietary needs to make an appointment with or inform Robin Preuss @ preussr@casady.org. You may also reach her at 749-3156. Please also alert our School Nurse, Keema Kinchen, by August 7th. Menu items are available on MyCasady.

  
  

  Speech, Language, Hearing Screenings: We are pleased to offer speech, language, and hearing screenings for all 1st grade, 3rd grade, and new 2nd/4th grade students. These screenings will be provided by Sensational Kids, Inc. at no cost to families beginning Monday, August 24. If you do not wish for your child to participate, please complete this Google Form.

  If the screening results indicate that your child may benefit from further evaluation, you will be notified before Parent-Teacher Conferences in September. If you have any questions about this service, please feel free to contact Tai Shriner (Lower Division Learning Specialist) or Samantha Kobs (Director of Student Support Services).

  
  

  First Day of School:  Our school day begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19th.  Students will be released at 3:25 p.m. Please make every effort to have your student at school by 7:50 a.m. so they can be prepared for their classes. We will spend this day reviewing safety protocols and procedures and getting to know each other. The day will go quickly; we know everyone is eager to see each other. Please remember we prefer parents to stay in their cars for arrival and dismissal, which allows us to dismiss students in a safe and timely manner. If you need to walk up to pick your students up at the end of the day, please report to the students' exterior homeroom door after notifying the front office or teacher. More information about arrival and dismissal procedures will be provided at Orientation. 

  
  

  This year, we will continue our Wednesday schedule starting on Wednesday, Aug. 26th. If your student receives outside services, this would be a great time to schedule it.
  
  

  Regular Schedule	Wednesday Schedule
  Early Care:  7:30-7:40 a.m. Arrival:  7:40-7:55 a.m. Start of School: 8:00 a.m.	Early Arrival drop-off period:  7:30-8:00 a.m. Arrival:  8:45-8:55 a.m. Start of School: 9:00 a.m.

  
  On Wednesdays, students should arrive between 8:40-8:55 a.m. Early care will be provided to families needing to drop off between 7:30-8:00 a.m. Early care will occur in the Nichols Activity Center for 1st- 4th grade and will be monitored by faculty members. Please do not drop off students before 7:30 a.m. Please do not drop off students for early care at the LD Building; please use the circle drive by the Activity Center.

  
  

  New Faces: You will see a few new smiling faces this year in LD. We are welcoming the following teachers and staff to the Lower Division:

  LD Administrative Assistant Substitute/Grade Level Assistant- Mrs. Valerie Manriquez will substitute for Mrs. Miller while she is on maternity leave. When Mrs. Miller returns, Mrs. Manriquez will move to a grade-level assistant position. 

  First Grade- Mrs. Cat Williams

  Second Grade- Mrs. Amber Kapraun

   

  They are all thrilled to be joining us and will be great additions to our talented faculty and staff!

  
  

  Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our Picture Day on Sept. 8th and Parent Conference Day on Sept. 25th.  Parent Conferences are a great time to ask any questions you may have about the curriculum or your child after living through the first month of school.

  
  

  Please contact me @sillm@casady.org with any questions. We are very excited about starting a new year.
  
  

  We can’t wait to be UNITED again!

  
  

  Enjoy the last days of summer! See you soon! 

  Faithfully and bravely,

  
  

  Montie Sill Lower Division Director sillm@casady.org

  Tai Shriner Lower Division Assistant Director shrinert@casady.org

   

• Mid Summer Updates

  Dear LD Families,
  
  Lower Division is making great strides with reading during our Beanstack summer reading challenge.  As of July 10, our LD students have logged over 50,000 pages this summer! Rising 2nd graders are leading the way with 18,000 pages read.  It's not too late to register.  Simply join the Beanstack "Find Your Summer Reading Joy" challenge and log at least 500 pages to earn a chance for cool prizes.  Challenge ends July 31.  Contact our librarian, Mrs. Kendall, if you have any questions.  Happy reading!

  
  Uniform Closet & Sizing Info
  Our Uniform Closet is open to families in need of gently used uniform items. Stop by the front office before or after orientation to check it out! Helpful information from Flynn’O Hara below:

  • Virtual Sizing Tools: Families can now access easy-to-use sizing guides, instructional videos, TruFit virtual measuring tools, and virtual appointments with a customer service rep from the comfort of their homes, at any time of day. https://flynnohara.com/sizing-fit/

  • Updated Return/Exchange Process: Families can return items at their convenience and place a new order, allowing for a quicker turnaround compared to the traditional exchange process. https://flynnohara.com/shipping-returns/

   

  
  Orientation Reminder
  Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Orientation Day: Aug. 18th, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  
  This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, tour the classroom, and receive curriculum information to get ready for a fantastic year ahead! You will not need to stay the entire time; it is designed to be a come-and-go event. We are looking forward to the 1st Day of School on Wednesday, Aug 19th at 8:00 a.m. Early arrival starts at 7:30 a.m.

  
  Enjoy the rest of your summer — and keep those pages turning!

  
  Warmly,

  
  

  Montie Sill Lower Division Director sillm@casady.org

  Tai Shriner Lower Division Assistant Director shrinert@casady.org