Dear Parents,
The Fall Carnival and Coronation will be held on Thursday October 28th, 2021. The Carnival will be from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the rock wall area west of the High School, and the Coronation will start at 5:30 p.m. for all grades levels. Coronation will be held outside. If inclement weather, the Coronation will be moved into the auditorium, division times will be announced prior and the games will be moved into the cafeteria and the old gym.
Raffle tickets for the King and Queen Contest will be distributed to students on Friday October 1, 2021 . The 3YO-8th grade will be divided into three divisions (3YO will be their own division, PK - 1, 2 - 5 & 6 - 8).
** Raffle tickets are the only allowed activity for the King and Queen race. Other items or events can not be added to the sale of raffle tickets. No other means of fundraising are allowed.
If 3YO-8th students wish to participate in the King and Queen Contest for their grade, they must turn in all ticket money to the class sponsor/homeroom teacher or office by 12:00p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021. The 3YO-8th student with the most tickets sold will be Queen or King of that grade. Classes may continue to sell tickets until Tuesday, October 26th.
All money must be turned into homeroom teachers/sponsors or elementary office by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20th to count toward the King and Queen Contest. Class winners will be announced October 21, 2021. The division King and Queen winners will be announced at the Coronation on October 28th, 2021 at the Fall Carnival.
In order to participate in field trips and parties throughout the year, it is essential for each student to try and sell at least one book of tickets. That will be equivalent to $10.00 per student. This money goes directly back to your child in one form or another.
Thank you for your support!
#HPSLions
Congratulations to our Lady Lions! They defeated Stroud 4-2 today in the Fast-pitch Regional Tourn, but their game 2 was rained out. They will play Silo tomorrow at Noon at Silo! Good luck Lady Lions! #HPSLions
HS Students: Balfour will be on campus on Monday, October 4 to collect payment for any student that cannot pay online for product orders and/or Senior Cap/Gown. Please bring check or exact cash to Miss Dora by Monday morning. Cap/Gown costs is $45. (JOM students will be reimbursed for cap/gown $45 fees) Please check your email each day and follow the live feed and school app posts for info from Balfour. #HPSLions
2021 Fast-pitch Regional Tournament bracket attached. Site: Silo. All game times have been moved up 30 minutes due to a chance of rain this evening. GOOD LUCK LADY LIONS! Note details of ticket available on the attached schedule. #HPSLions
Calendar Events:
Just a reminder . . . school will be in session, and students will be on campus on Friday, Oct. 1.
Oct 5 - Free ACT (All sophomores, juniors, & seniors) Freshman ONLY will be in virtual learning off-campus on this date.
Oct 14-18 Fall Break NO SCHOOL on Thursday-Friday & Monday.
Oct 22: VIRTUAL DAY: (NO STUDENTS ON CAMPUS) Distributed Learning Day/Staff Professional Development and Office hours; Students will engage in virtual learning)
Nov 18: Parent Teacher Conference
Nov 19: NO SCHOOL (Professional Devp for Staff)
Nov 22-26: Thanksgiving Break
#HPSLion
Flu Shot Clinic (all students/staff are eligible) - sponsored by the Choctaw Nation
Choctaw Nation will be offering a flu shot clinic to all students and staff of Howe Public Schools. Oct. 7th starting at 9am. Consent forms must be signed and returned to be able to receive the vaccine. #HPSLions
Next weeks schedule:
Free Act (All sophomores, juniors, & seniors) (10/5)
Freshman students will have a virtual day (10/5)
Fall Senior Portraits (10/6)
Hunter Sisemore (CASC) speaker for Seniors (10/7 at 1pm)
ETS 11th grade workshop followed by 12th grade workshop (10/8 at 10am)
Mrs. Parks' Computer Science I & II students are attending the Code.org & Career Village webinar "Your questions about CS careers, answered!" to learn more about CS Careers. This FAQ session is designed to answer some of the most commonly asked questions that students ask about computer science, including what career options are available, how artificial intelligence and big data will shape the job market, and what to expect in college.
CS encompasses a few different fields, including software engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence, data science, and cyber security. Types of CS careers (day-in-the-life descriptions, pay range, career outlook) Exploration of different stages of a CS career.
Picture day is tomorrow.
Attention Howe Choctaw Nation Tribal Members:
ARPA FRF ECONOMIC IMPACT RECOVERY PROGRAM: DEPENDENT
Program Summary
The Choctaw Nation's American Rescue Plan Act Economic Impact Recovery program will provide eligible dependent minors who are Choctaw Nation tribal members or who are eligible to become Choctaw Nation tribal members, with the opportunity to receive annual payments on a pre-loaded debit card to be used towards necessary expenses. Dependents newborn to 17 years old will receive $700 per year for two years for a total benefit amount of $1,400.
Intended Use
Food Security, Student/Child Care Assistance, Internet Access and Technology
Qualification Requirement
All applicants must attest that they have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 public Health Emergency to receive assistance. You may also, upon request, be required to provide supporting evidence of this negative impact.
If you are applying for a dependent minor without tribal membership you are required to submit an application to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Membership Services.
Eligible Age: Newborn-17
Service Area: National
Applications: September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Applications for dependent minors without a tribal membership card may experience longer processing times.
Benefit: $700 total amount per eligible dependents, newborn-17 years old, per year ($1,400 total benefit)*
*Year 2 payments will be made after the application period has closed.
APPLY NOW https://chahtaachvffa.choctawnation.com/
FAQ: https://www.choctawnation.com/covidrelief#faq
Howe Senior, Shaylinn Logan, is the Intern of the Week for Howe High School. Shaylinn works 3 hours each day at Fat Man’s BBQ in Poteau, OK. Owner, Roger Mattox, has been operating the Fat Man’s BBQ restaurant for six years and welcomes Shaylinn as an intern for his establishment. After graduation, Shaylinn plans to pursue a college degree at Carl Albert State College or Northeastern State University.
#HPSLions
Stop by the Poteau's Wheels-N-Deals Car, Bike & Craft show today, and check out of the Howe FFA Shop Truck! (Unfortunately there was not a shop truck category, but if there was, we know this student built truck would have won for sure!) If you are a Howe FFA student, come on out and hangout with the truck, and share your experiences with the build or how the truck promotes the Howe FFA goals and values!
“Not your grandpa’s FARM TRUCK anymore!” Over the past few years, the Howe FFA students have been learning how to apply their Ag Mechanic skills through a hands-on project truck! This 1959 Chevy truck was donated to the program by former Howe Middle School Teacher Paula Decker. It belonged to her late husband Ed. Howe Public Schools established their FFA program in 1950. In 1959 (the year model of this truck), 100% of all the boys in Howe HS were enrolled in Ag! Howe continues to have an-award winning FFA program, represented by both male and females students equally, and this truck build is just one example of the numerous creative and exemplary projects under the advisement and leadership of Mr. James Marshall. Howe Superintendent, Mr. Scott Parks has also been assisting with this class with the truck build. #HPSLions
We’re getting serious about Esports at Howe Middle School! Getting ready for tournament play starting next week! (Mrs. Ford’s MS PRIDE)
The Middle School enjoyed an incentive day yesterday celebrating positive behavior in grades 6th-8th. The students enjoyed pizza during their lunch time and competed in a corn hole tournament. Ethan D. & Reece H. devoured the competition and earned the title of 2peat Corn hole Champs! The students also got to visit the Kona Ice Truck! Congratulations to these students on achieving their goals for the first 20 days of school! The MS work hard to achieve their goals and celebrate these accomplishments every 4-5 weeks with special incentives/trips. Keep up the great work Middle School! #HPSLions
Fall Baseball District Tourn at Rattan (Sept 23-24, 2021)_
Thursday
Game 1: Rattan vs Howe 2 pm
Game 2: Rattan vs. Howe 4 pm
Friday (if necessary)
Game 3: Rattan vs Howe 2 pm
GOOD LUCK LIONS!
Today, the HS students who met attendance incentive requirements for the first 20 days of school were treated to Kona Ice. 57% of HS students earned this reward, and we applaud their efforts to be present in their classes each day! Congratulations! We want to encourage ALL students to set a goal to earn an attendance incentive over the next 20 days of school. #HPSLions
High School Organization Monthly Meeting Schedule
(check school calendar for changes that may occur)
Computer Science Honor Society (coming soon) 1st Mon of month in Mrs. Parks' Tech Lab;
National Honor Society 1st Tues of month in Auditorium;
BPA (Business Professionals of America) 2nd Tues of month in Mr. Casey's room;
FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) 3rd Tues of month in Mrs. Crouch's room;
Science Club 4th Tuesday of month in Mrs. Cooper's classroom;
FFA (Future Farmers of America) 1st Wed of month in Mr. Marshall's room;
HS STUCO (Student Council) 2nd Wed of month in Mrs. Horn's classroom;
Fellowship of Christian Students every Thursday in Auditorium during lunch;
HS Girls Who Code (coming soon) 1st Friday of month in Mrs. Parks' Tech Lab
#HPSLion
FCCLA will be holding a special meeting on Wednesday, Sept 22 during lunch in Mrs. Crouch's classroom. Lunch will be provided. All potential and current members are invited to attend. This will be the last chance to join FCCLA. The FCCLA meetings will occur regular on the 3rd Tuesday of each month starting in October.
Also, the Howe FCCLA members are invited to attend a District Movie Night at watch "Cruella" at the Poteau Drive-in on Monday, Sept 27 around dark. $5 entry fee per member and concession will be available if a student chooses to purchase items. If students need a ride, meet Mrs. Crouch at the school at 6 pm. #HPSLions
Hello High School Students!
Kona-Ice will be here this Wednesday, September 22nd!
Each student will be given an opportunity to purchase a snow cone. Listen to the All Call Announcement that day for your class to be released to purchase a snow cone!
Prices are as follows:
$3.00 small
$4.00 Medium
$5.00 Large Souvenir Cup (Bring this back for $3.00 Refills each time Kona Ice visits our campus!)
If you had PERFECT ATTENDANCE the 1st 20 Days of School you will get a FREE $5.00 Souvenir Cup with Snow Cone! You will be notified either tomorrow or Wednesday morning with an email & a ticket which you will give to The Kona Ice Guy for your FREE $5 Souvenir Cup with Snow Cone!!! :)
TEACHERS receive a COMPLIMENTARY 12oz. Snow Cone!
Thank you,
Mrs. Duncan
