September

Dear Families,

The school year is off to a great start! I love seeing our students learning in their classrooms.

We continue to adjust to the new norm of covering our faces, temperature checks, and sanitizing everything! While not comfortable, each day gets easier. We are grateful we have the opportunity to provide on-site learning and student activities.

We will have our first fire drill this month. Teachers have been reviewing procedures and practicing safely exiting the school in case of an emergency. We are taking a good look at our emergency procedures this year, and welcome thoughts and suggestions from the community. Please email me with your feedback.

We are continuing our student support with our ICU philosophy on student learning. Our job is to help your child learn the standards Montana determined appropriate for the various subjects. Our vision is every student will learn, and learn at high levels. Our formula for success is Completion, Quality Assignments, and Healthy Grading. Students will get extra time to complete assignments. Families and the student will be notified by text and/or by email when the student is put on the ICU list for late or poor quality work. Students with three or more assignments on the ICU list will be assigned Friday school. This year, they can join in-person or virtually.

Homecoming is right around the corner! On October 10^th we will celebrate our Cascade Badgers, current students and alumnae. Please stay tuned for more details about homecoming events and spirit days. Please invite your friends, family, and neighbors to help cheer on our amazing students and staff. I look forward to seeing each and every one of you.

Thank you for allowing us to work with your students and supporting our hometown school.

Respectfully,

Nichole Pieper