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Our school will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., who worked peacefully to promote fairness, kindness, and respect for all people.
At P.D. Graham, these values connect closely to what it means to be a Graham Husky. One of our PBIS expectations is to Be Kind, and Dr. King’s message reminds us how powerful kindness can be—whether it’s helping a friend, using respectful words, or including others. We encourage families to take a moment to talk with their children about simple ways they can show kindness at home, at school, and in our community.
We had a great week here at Graham getting back into our routines! Winter can be a challenging time for many families, as we aren’t able to get outside as much and we see less sunlight during the day. If your student—or anyone in your home—is struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Ms. Salazar. We are happy to help connect you with additional support and resources.
I hope everyone enjoyed a restful and joyful holiday break filled with time to relax, recharge, and spend special moments with family and friends. Whether your break was busy or quiet, we hope it brought you some time to slow down and enjoy being together.
I want to extend my appreciation to all of the families who were able to attend conferences this year. We had a great turnout, which truly shows how much you value your child’s education. When the school, teachers, and families work together, great things can happen for our students!
It’s that time of year again… Conference Time!
This week, we will hold parent–teacher conferences on:
Tuesday: 1:00–7:00 pm
Thursday: 1:00–4:00 pm and 5:00–8:00 pm
Please remember that students will have a half day of school on BOTH Tuesday and Thursday this week. If you are unsure of your scheduled conference time, please reach out to your child’s teacher or call the office—we are happy to help you confirm it.
December is here! This month is filled with fun activities at school, so be sure to add all of the important dates to your calendar—you won’t want to miss a thing! It’s hard to believe we only have 15 school days left before we are officially on winter break.
I also want to give a huge shout-out to the staff members who stayed late during the week and even came in over the weekend to help make our school look so festive. Thank you for your time, creativity, and hard work! Graham looks absolutely amazing!
We have been talking about gratitude every day for the past couple of weeks here at Graham, and I wanted to take a moment to share mine. I am so grateful for this wonderful school community! I truly love coming to work each day to see our students, our staff, and our families. Watching our students grow throughout the year—both physically and academically—is one of my greatest joys.
I am thankful for our families who partner with us, support their children’s learning, and participate in our school activities and fundraisers. We really are one big team here at Graham, all focused on learning, growing, and doing what’s best for our kids.
Can you even believe that Thanksgiving is already upon us? It feels like this fall has flown by! We have a busy week ahead here at Graham, and I want to make sure everyone has the details.
Texas Roadhouse fundraiser pick-up is this Thursday between 12:00–3:00 pm. Please don’t forget to stop by and grab your items!
That same evening, Thursday, November 20th, we have a Family Skate Night at The Skatin’ Station in Canton. We hope to see many of our families there for a fun night out!
We also have a HALF DAY on Friday with dismissal at 12:20 pm.
Looking ahead to next week—students will only have two days of school. We will be on our Thanksgiving Holiday from November 26th–28th.
Well, November is here and the weather is definitely changing! Please be sure your child comes to school with a proper coat each day so they can participate in outdoor recess. If your child is in need of a coat, please let us know — we’re happy to help make sure every student stays warm. Remember, we go outside for recess unless the temperature feels colder than 20°F.
We had a wonderful turnout for our Halloween festivities this year! Thank you to all of the families and friends who came to watch our parade and enjoy our 5th graders’ spooky concert. I hope everyone had a fantastic Halloween weekend!