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 staff members are leading.  This is happening on Thursday, April 20th, as part of our school's Math Week! ...

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 IEP progress reports for the second trimester on Friday, March 17th.  If your child recently had their IEP reviewed or has a review coming up in the next couple of weeks, your progress report will have limited information as the latest progress was/will be discussed at the annual review meeting.  If...

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

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 conducted an earthquake drill as part of our ongoing effort to promote the safety of our students and staff.  An announcement was made over the intercom and students and staff were instructed to drop, cover and hold. Following the drill, we practiced evacuating the building. We are so proud of your children for taking...

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 Winter Break (Feb 20th – Feb 24th).  School will resume on Monday, February 27th. In Motor Language Group, we are shifting from winter and snow to friendship and edible hearts.  Students will be interacting with Jell-O this week and next! In all general education classes, students will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with a Friendship Party...

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.G.S.?  WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is a family and community engagement educational initiative. We invite fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or other father figures to volunteer at least one day at their child’s/student’s school during the school year. The program is overseen by Linda Ogden, our Dean of Students, and a volunteer team who coordinates scheduling and identify...