Linden Elementary School

Good morning families,

With sick season upon us, we kindly ask that you do not send cough drops or other medications to school with students. We have had some issues with students sharing cough drops and eating them throughout the day, which causes distractions in the classroom.

Students are more than welcome to visit our health tech if they need a cough drop during the day. If your student requires a specific type of medication, it will need to be signed into the office.

Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you!

🍽️ Staff Spotlight Winner! 🌟

This week we’re celebrating our amazing cafeteria lady, Ms. Nessa Norcross! 💛

This is Ms. Nessa’s first year here, and she has already made a HUGE impact! She is a truly skilled cook, bringing delicious meals and warm smiles to our students every single day. The kids absolutely love her food, and we’ve heard nothing but positive reviews about her cooking! Her hard work, talent, and heart keep our cafeteria running smoothly and our students happy and fed.

To show our appreciation, Ms. Nessa will receive the coveted apple of recognition 🍏 and can stop by Mrs. Holyoak’s office to choose a well-deserved prize! 🎁

Thank you, Ms. Nessa, for making your first year at Linden such a wonderful one — we’re so lucky to have you! 👏💛

🎄 It’s that time of year! 🎄
Our Annual Linden Elementary Christmas Music Program is almost here!

Students should arrive in the green room between 5:00–5:30 PM. As always, Mrs. Ryder and our students have been working so hard to prepare for this special night.

Doors will open at 5:00 PM for family and friends to find their seats.
Our PTO will be selling snacks and water before the program.

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🌟

Huge thank you to our amazing Linden families. All of our angel tree tags have been picked!!!

Our very own Angel Tree at Linden Elementary! I hope we can make this a tradition for years to come! If you want to help bring some Christmas cheer to some children, please go grab a tag in Mrs. Holyoak's office. Presents must be wrapped and brought back by December 15th. Thank you!

FUN ANNOUNCEMENT — MONDAY, DECEMBER 8! Next Monday is our 67th day of school, and since 6-7 is complete nonsense, we’re celebrating with: 🎉 6-7 Day — A Day of Nonsense! 🎉 Come dressed in: • 67 items, OR • mismatched outfits, silly socks, funny hair, • or anything wild and goofy to celebrate the nonsense of 6 and 7. Let’s make it FUN!

🍁 Thanksgiving Break Reminder 🍁 Our office is now closed for Thanksgiving break. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing holiday with family and friends. We can’t wait to see you all Monday, December 1st! 🦃✨

Good morning and happy Monday!

This Thursday, November 20th, is Picture Retake Day. If you would like your student to have their picture retaken, please let Mrs. Holyoak know by emailing Linden@showlow.education
or calling the school office.

Thank you!

This week’s spotlight shines brightly on Mrs. Elise Ryder, our amazing Music and P.E. teacher! 🎵🏃‍♀️ Mrs. Ryder is being celebrated for all the hard work she puts into our social programs, her creativity that makes school more fun, and for being our very own Superwoman! 💪✨ She spends months preparing for the Winter Performance to make it magical for our students and families, and she always delivers an incredible Veterans Day program that fills our school with pride and appreciation. 🇺🇸🎤 In true Superwoman fashion, Mrs. Ryder makes it all look effortless! This week, we’re giving her the coveted apple of appreciation 🍏, a well-deserved prize for all her hard work and dedication and.a huge round of applause for all she does to make Linden shine. Thank you, Mrs. Ryder — your talent, energy, and heart make our school something truly special!

Dear Families,

North County Health will be visiting our school to provide a free and completely optional dental screening for our students.

All students will participate in a short lesson on how to properly brush their teeth and will receive a goody bag to take home.

If you would like your child to receive the free dental screening, please return the form with the “YES” to the oral screening box checked.

If you prefer for your child not to receive the fluoride treatment, that’s completely fine—just check the “No Fluoride” box on the form.

Even if you choose not to participate, please return the form with the “No” boxes checked.

⭐ The class that returns the most forms will receive a special treat provided by North County Health! ⭐

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your support in helping us promote healthy smiles!

Warmly,
Desirae Holyoak
Linden Elementary School

Reminder no school November 11th! See everyone Wednesday!

🥫 Join us for our Annual Linden Elementary Food Drive! 🧡 Our amazing STUCO is collecting donations to help support our families in need this holiday season. Every item makes a difference! Please consider donating non-perishable food items and essentials to help spread kindness and care in our community. 💛

Veterans Day Program

Please join us Monday, November 10th at 8:00 AM in our cafeteria as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. ❤️💙

Guests, please plan to arrive a little early to sign in at the office.

📅 Reminder: There will be no school on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

🍂🔬 Are you ready to fall in love with math and science? 🍎✨

Join us for our Fall Into Learning: Math & Science Harvest Night this Thursday, November 6th from 5:00–6:30 PM!

Our amazing PTO will be selling snacks, and all proceeds will go toward the Veterans Day Breakfast hosted by our STUCO following our annual Veterans Day program.

It’s going to be a fun-filled night of hands-on learning, family fun, and fall spirit — we can’t wait to see you there! 🍁🧪

🏫 Staff Spotlight — Leadership Edition! 🌟 This week’s spotlight shines brightly on our fearless leader, Mrs. Alex Deitering! 💛 Mrs. Deitering is the heart of our school—always supportive, always available, and known for giving any and all help whenever it’s needed. From tackling the countless behind-the-scenes details that keep Linden running smoothly to jumping in wherever she’s needed, she truly is a lifesaver in the day-to-day operations of our school. To show our appreciation, Mrs. Deitering will receive the coveted apple of excellence 🍏 and a special token of thanks waiting in Mrs. Holyoak’s office. Thank you, Mrs. Deitering, for your steady guidance, tireless support, and endless positivity. Linden shines brighter because of you! ✨👏

🎃💫 Who doesn’t love Labubu? We sure do! 💫🎃 This week our students had a blast decorating their very own Labubu creations! We had four fun categories — Cute, Scary, Princess, and Superhero. 🦸‍♀️👑👻🐰 There were so many amazing entries that we had to call in some very special guests to help us pick the winners! 🏆✨ Let’s give a huge shout-out to our four contest winners! 🎉👏 We’re so proud of all our creative students — way to show your Halloween spirit! 🎨🧡

🎃👻 Tomorrow is the day! 👻🎃 Our annual Halloween Parade kicks off at 8:00 AM sharp! Parents and guardians are welcome to come watch — please arrive by 7:45 AM to sign in at the office before heading to the cafeteria. After lunch, our Halloween Town Carnival fun begins! 🕸️🧡 Please send your student with a bucket or bag to collect prizes and goodies. A few friendly reminders: 🚫 No costumes that belong in a haunted house 🚫 No weapons of any kind 🎭 Masks are only allowed during the parade 🎨 Face paint must be done at home We can’t wait to celebrate this spooktacular day with everyone! 🕷️🍬

🎃 Can you help us make this year’s Halloween Town the best one yet? 👻 We’re still looking for amazing parent volunteers to help run our carnival games! Your help makes this spooktacular event possible for our students. 🕸️ Use the link below to sign up, and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🧡🕷️ https://m.signupgenius.com/?fbclid=IwVERDUANod3dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHrFzH9aKbTRT5BthI0PlAg-Is0n649gQedodWFrazHon22v-8pItNRNQDy1s_aem_i3vINtKGOgbcy2vczbOm2g#!/showSignUp/60B0E49A5AD2BAAF49-59583744-halloween

🎃 Do you love Halloween as much as we do? 👻 We’re getting ready for our annual Halloween Town School Carnival and need your help! 🍬 We’re looking for candy and prize donations to make this event extra fun for our students. 🙌 We’re also looking for amazing parent volunteers to help run the games. This is a free event for all of our students during the school day — and it’s always one of their favorite celebrations of the year! Thank you for helping make Halloween Town a spooky success! 🎃🕸️