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Family Programs

Family programs are designed to provide rich and engaging activities for the families of Steele.

Advocacy/Legislative

Coordinator:  Elaine Walsh

The Advocacy/Legislative Committee is a forum for parents, teachers, administrators and others to discuss concerns; gather information; and advocate for the children in our community.  We are a diverse group of people, and promote a diverse range of issues; but are united in our commitment to successfully advocate on our children’s behalf.

After School Enrichment

Coordinator:  Michel Brossmer

Coordinate after school enrichment programs offered at Steele Elementary.  Enrichment opportunities taught by parent volunteers or community orgnanizations offer 4-6 week after-school sessions for Steele students. The coordinator will be the liaison between the organization and the school to complete appropriate paperwork, schedule classroom space, and assist with promotion of the activity in the Stallion, website, and monthly calendar.
 

Art Night

Coordinator:  OPEN -Volunteer Now!

Steele’s budding young artists display their projects and celebrate their accomplishments with the Steele community.  Art Night is an evening that honors creativity and self-expression.  The coordinator with partner with Art Teacher Ms. Unger to plan and produce the school's bi-annual Art Night which usually takes place in February.  The next Art Night will be in February, 2013.
 

Book Fair/Drive

Coordinator:  Beth Hasse / OPEN -Please Volunteer!

Clean out those bookshelves!  Establish an event to have kids get "new" books.  Kids will bring in books they have already read and swap them for a new one.  Or the child can bring in books to donate to a school or organization in need.
 

Earth Day

Coordinators: OPEN -Volunteer Now!

Help celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd by organizing the classrooms to clean up the grounds of Steele Elementary.  Coordinator will  partner with Andy Nowak to create a schedule of activities for the day to engage Steele students, secure donated ice cream/popscicles, and communicate the event to the school community before/after the event.
 

Family Outings

Coordinators:  Tracey Brummett / Shaleen Destefano  / Laura Mauck

Do you ever find it’s the weekend and you forgot to plan something fun for the family? Join Steele Families 4 times a year on an array of activities - fun for everyone.  Coordinators will establish the events and promote them to the Steele community.
 

Kindergarten Play Dates

Coordinators:  Loren Rigney / Annelyn Aficial

Kindergarten playdates are a great way to get you and your child familiar with the Steele school and parent community before school starts.  Scheduled on three Friday mornings and three Monday evenings over the summer at Steele Elementary on the Southwest playground (looking at the school's front entrance it is the playground on your right). Bring your future Kindergartners and any siblings, a picnic if you’d like, and meet other Steele kids and families.  The school is closed which means no bathrooms however, Starbucks is only a block away and you can use their facilities. 
 

Parent Enrichment

Coordinators:  Tracey Brummett / Shaleen Destefano  / Laura Mauck

Keep up with your kids and attend some of our parent education nights. Tied to the School Improvement Plan, parent enrichment offers evening presentations that will help you support your student’s efforts.  The coordinators will oversee programs, seminars, guest speakers and other activities focused on parents.  Examples include Love and Logic parenting classes and Red Cross certification course.
 

PEGASUS

Coordinator:  OPEN -Volunteer Now!

PEGASUS is an advocacy group dedicated to providing resources and tools to the care-givers and teachers of children whose needs are not always met, and always have a lot to discuss, everyone welcome.
 

Popsicle Social

Coordinators:  Tracey Brummett / Shaleen Destefano  / Laura Mauck

The day before school starts.  Come join your friends, enjoy a scavenger hunt to find your teacher, reward yourself with a refreshing popsicle.  Teachers will meet students at their designated meeting spots outside of the school. This is the location that students will line up at every day of the school year at 8:10 AM and be dismissed from at 3:00 PM (weather permitting).

Science Night

Coordinator:  OPEN -Volunteer Now!

Explore the skys or study the wonders of nature, Steele’s enthusiastic scientists will enjoy understanding more about the world around us.  At Science Night students will present their science projects and celebrate their accomplishments with the Steele community.  The coordinator with partner with Science Teacher Mr. Sodano to plan and produce the school's Science Night which will occur in the winter months.

 

Simply Coffee

Coordinator:  Stephanie Fowler / Anna-Lisa Kovoka
8:30 a.m. First Thursday of each month, Wash Perk

This is a light hearted meeting designed to get our school community together. It's a relaxing way to spend some time with all the wonderful people we pass by while scurrying to and from school.  There is no agenda, other than to get to know each other.  Wash Perk (853 E. Ohio Ave) is a great locally owned business that supports Steele Elementary and the surrounding community.  The coordinator will be responsible for making announcements in the Steele Stallion.