Room 211  –  Newsletters

The Special Services Department is hosting a presentation for parents of students with disabilities on the topic of Financial Strategies and Estate Planning. Ou...

April 15, 2024

Join The Arc of King County’s Rachel Nemhauser, Community and Family Support Program Manager, and Jae Kim, MSW, Information and Resource Coordinator, for an e...

April 15, 2024

Hello Room 211 Families, Can you believe Spring Break is right around the corner?  We have been working so hard and having so much fun in class that time is fl...

April 4, 2024

As a reminder, Class Picture Day is on Tuesday, March 26th.  All students will have their picture taken with their General Education class.  Please click the ...

March 23, 2024

The Seattle Mariners have extended a discounted ticket offer to Challenger!  Click the link below for more information.   MARINERS GAME_2024 -Challenger &...

March 20, 2024

Hello again, Room 211 Families! I wanted to share what we’ve been learning in class this month! In literacy, we have really been focusing on onset and rime bl...

March 19, 2024

Hello Room 211 Families! Just a quick reminder that progress reports will be sent out on Friday, March 15th. In other news… We have started to play games more...

March 12, 2024

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March 1, 2024

Family Math Night is happening on Thursday, March 21st. Click on the link below for more information: Family Math Night   I hope to see you there!...

February 28, 2024

Click the link below for more information on Eager Reader – it’s starting next week! 2024 Eager Reader Registration Info...

February 26, 2024

Enjoy our second Winter Break!  We are back at school on Monday, February 26th.    ...

February 16, 2024

    Family Engagement Series 4 3.11.24...

February 12, 2024

The Special Services Department is hosting a presentation for parents of students with disabilities on the topic of Financial Strategies and Estate Planning.  ...

February 12, 2024

Hello Room 211 Families! Below is a quick update on what we’ve been learning in class lately: In literacy, we are now on our 4th cycle of the alphabet.  The...

February 7, 2024

Click the link below for more information: Kindness Club Flyer 2024...

February 1, 2024

Hello Room 211 Families, How is the month of January nearly in the books?  We have been working so hard in Room 211 and we are seeing so much progress from eve...

January 25, 2024

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January 22, 2024

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January 22, 2024

  Happy New Year!  I hope 2024 is off to a great start for everyone! Below is a quick update on what our class has been up to lately: The season has defin...

January 6, 2024

Click the link below for more information about BEHAVIOR AS COMMUNICATION: Family Engagement Series 3 1.8.24...

January 5, 2024

Click the link below for more information: early start flyer 2024...

January 4, 2024

We will be back in class on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024!...

December 15, 2023

Today, your student practiced a Shelter-in-Place drill at school. The purpose of this drill is to secure staff, students, and visitors into the school building ...

December 11, 2023

Click the link below for more information: Skyline Dance Team LRC2 CLinic and perormance...

December 11, 2023

Welcome to December! I hope everyone is doing well.  Below is the latest classroom update: We continue to do more fun fall-related activities within our weekly...

December 5, 2023

Click the link below for information about the Winter Sharing Concert: WinterSharingInvitation...

December 1, 2023

Click the link below for more information:   Breakfast flyer PDF...

November 21, 2023

Hello Room 211 Families, I hope everyone has settled into their new fall routine.  The weather is changing and the holidays are fast approaching! Here is an up...

November 15, 2023

Click the link below for more information:   Sensory Friendly Performances and Inclusive Creative Dance...

November 14, 2023

ARC of King County Services Please join the Issaquah Special Services Department in partnership with The Arc of King County’s Rachel Nemhauser, Director of I...

November 2, 2023

The Special Services Department is hosting a presentation for parents of students with disabilities on the topic of Financial Strategies and Estate Planning.  ...

November 2, 2023

Click the link below to learn more about the program:   Reflections-23-24...

October 25, 2023

Hello Room 211 Families! Below is a brief recap of what we’ve been up to recently: As we approach Halloween, we are saying goodbye to Hey, Diddle Diddle and a...

October 24, 2023

The store is officially open!  Orders can be placed until Monday, November 13.   Click the link below: Challenger Comets...

October 24, 2023

2nd Grade Snack Drive Flier...

October 17, 2023

Hello wonderful families, On Tuesday, November 7th, Challenger will be hosting our annual Veteran’s Day assembly to honor those who have served in the US Ar...

October 4, 2023

Welcome to October! There are a lot of things happening – here’s the latest: We are switching from a Back-to-School theme to a Creepy Crawlers theme in Room...

October 3, 2023

Dear Issaquah School District Early Learning Families, We are excited to welcome you to the first of our 2023-2024 Family Engagement Series via Zoom on Monday, ...

October 3, 2023

    Glow Party Flyer...

September 27, 2023

Calling all dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other father figures! We need YOU for our Challenger WATCH D.O.G.S. program!  What is WATCH D.O.G.S.?  WATCH D.O.G...

September 23, 2023

Picture Day:  09.26.23 Picture Make Up Day: 11.07.23 Families can order pictures at mydorian.com or send a check enclosed with a Dorian order form (coming hom...

September 19, 2023

Hello Room 211 Families! The 2023-2024 school year is off to a great start!  We have spent every day practicing classroom routines in order to set us up for co...

September 15, 2023

Dear Challenger Families-  Today, your student practiced a lockdown drill at school. The purpose of a lockdown is to secure staff, students, and visitors i...

September 14, 2023

Dear Challenger Families, Today our school conducted an earthquake drill as part of our ongoing effort to promote the safety of our students and staff.  An an...

September 13, 2023

Dear Challenger Families, Today our school conducted a fire drill as part of our ongoing effort to promote the safety of our students and staff.  The alarm wa...

September 12, 2023

Dear Challenger Community, This upcoming week, your students will be learning & practicing all required safety drills; fire, earthquake, lockdown, shelter-i...

September 7, 2023

Please click the link below to access the slides from Curriculum Night:   Parent.Info  ...

August 31, 2023

Hello! Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year at Challenger Elementary!  I am very excited to welcome everyone to our classroom, Room 211!  School starts next ...

August 24, 2023

  How is it already the middle of June?  Time flies when you work as hard as our classroom does!  Over the last couple of weeks, we have been busy with o...

June 10, 2023

First Grade Picnic invite 2023...

June 9, 2023

Hello Room 211 Families! The countdown is on!  Summer is just around the corner but we are all still working hard in school each day.  Last week, we sent home...

May 21, 2023

Challenger’s annual Field Day is coming up on Friday June 9th and we are seeking volunteers to help us run the stations for this exciting event!  We appreci...

May 18, 2023

2022-23 ISD Special Services Listening Sessions The ISD Special Services department invites families and community members of students with Individualized Educa...

May 9, 2023

Financial & Estate Planning for Families Mr. Sweeny and Ms. Burke will be presenting on the topic of Financial Strategies and Estate Planning.  There are t...

May 1, 2023

Challenger’s annual Field Day is coming up on Friday, June 9th!   We are seeking volunteers to help us run the stations for this exciting event!  We app...

April 26, 2023

Hello Room 211 Families, Wow!  Spring Break has come and gone – it’s hard to believe!   We wrapped up our Transportation theme just before the break and...

April 19, 2023

The Color Run will be at 5:30pm on Friday, April 28th. This is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for our school. Because of the timing of spring break ...

April 18, 2023

You’re invited to join other Challenger families for a fun night filled with math games!  You can bring your own games to play or join other games that s...

March 17, 2023

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March 5, 2023

Hello, Room 211 Families! Here we are – already into March and about to wrap up our second trimester of the school year.  As a reminder, I will be emailing I...

March 4, 2023

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March 4, 2023

  Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and healthy Winter Break!   We are back in the classroom on Monday, February 27th!  ...

February 17, 2023

In order to maintain a safe environment for our children to study and learn, it is necessary that we practice our emergency drills each month. Today our school ...

February 10, 2023

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February 9, 2023

Where does the time go? This is a short month but filled with great learning opportunities.  There are only two more full weeks of school before our second Win...

February 6, 2023

Check out how Challenger will be celebrating Read Across America! (click the link below)   Read Across America Week...

January 31, 2023

Challenger has a new program! Calling all dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other father figures! We need YOU for our WATCH D.O.G.S. program!  What is WATCH D.O....

January 31, 2023

Hello! Here’s a quick update on our Social Emotional Learning and Motor Language Groups: SEL:  We have been practicing expected behaviors within the firs...

January 23, 2023

Challenger is offering a series of parenting classes.  Click the link below for more information about the FREE Love and Logic classes: Love and Logic...

January 23, 2023

Happy New Year to all in Room 211! We are off to a great start in 2023. We have spent a lot of time reviewing school expectations for walking in the hallway and...

January 10, 2023

Hello, Room 211 Families! How are we in the middle of December already?  Time is flying by!  The first trimester is behind us and we can only hope snow days a...

December 14, 2022

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigated weather conditions this week. We want to honor the important parent-teacher conferences that were ...

December 2, 2022

Hello Room 211 Families! Thanksgiving is upon us and we want to wish every family a wonderful celebration.  There is no school for the rest of the week – we ...

November 23, 2022

Hello! First, I want to reiterate the importance of keeping your child home if they are not feeling well.  We have had a substantial number of friends absent o...

November 6, 2022

Hello Room 211 Families! On Thursday, November 10th, Challenger will be hosting our annual Veteran’s Day assembly to honor those who have served in the US A...

October 29, 2022

Hello Room 211 Families, I didn’t think I would ever want it to rain so badly…but the rain finally showed up and indoor recesses are hopefully a thing of th...

October 23, 2022

Hello Room 211 Families! I want to start out by making sure every family is receiving their child’s general education teacher’s newsletter and class...

October 9, 2022

Hello! Here are some reminders as we wrap up the first month of school: If you have not done so already, please send in your child’s emergency kit.  If y...

September 22, 2022

Hello Room 211 Families, We are well on our way to a great school year ahead.  We are slowing everything down to learn and reinforce routines that will be used...

September 16, 2022

Hello Room 211 Families, Today was a great start to our school year.  I’m guessing you have a tired child at home right now!  Our day ran very smoothly. ...

August 30, 2022

Dear Room 211 families, Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year at Challenger Elementary! I am very excited to welcome everyone to our classroom, Room 211!  Schoo...

August 26, 2022

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    Radigan: M & Th

    Yasumiishi: T & F

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    Radigan: T

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