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Originally delivered on 10/12/2026 4:37 pm

SUBJECT: October 2026 Newsletter

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October 12, 2026 | vol. 03
Falling Back Into The Swing Of Things

   We hope you had a restful, or exciting break - whichever you were aiming for! It was a busy time at the school before break with Skedaddle but we don't really plan on slowing down now that we are back! We are just more energized than ever!

  Speaking of the Skedaddle ... We did it! We blew past our goal and raised $47,591.56 for our school!  This money stays right here at Sagamore, allowing the Foundation to continue beloved traditions and community events AND start dreaming and planning new ways to serve our kids and support our teachers. Thank you to everyone who donated, shared the link, and showed up at school to cheer on our kids! If you qualify for a donor thank you gift, you will be able to pick those up at the Character Parade on Friday October 30th. Just look for the Foundation table! We hope you enjoy showing off your Swagamore and thank you for donating so generously!!

  Foundation also served our school community in the month of September by funding: freshly popped popcorn in the teacher’s lounge, snacks and coffee pods in the teacher’s lounge, a catered Wonderful Wednesday lunch for staff, organized by 5th grade parents, from Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Skedaddle prizes for students and teachers, Skedaddle grade level winner rewards, family movie night, Running Club software to help track student miles, Running Club lanyards, $1,500 worth of items from teacher Amazon Wish Lists, a hospitality cart for teachers on conference night, and a classroom mini-grant for Ms. Latimer!

Skedaddle Shout Outs

  The entire school made the Skedaddle a massive success and everyone should be extremely proud! However, we would like to extend a few special shout outs:

Our top teachers: Ms. Smith (Exceptional Ed), Ms. Weise (PreK), Ms. Turner (K), Ms. Schlenk (1st), Ms. Miranda (2nd), Mr. Ginn (3rd), Mr. McKinley (4th), and Ms. Purcell (5th). The Foundation gifted each of these teachers a $50 gift card as a thank you for all their work in promoting Skedaddle!

Our top three classrooms: 

  • Ms. Schlenk’s Class: Raised $5,146.18!! 
    Foundation celebrated their incredible efforts by throwing them an ice cream sundae bash!

  • Ms. Weise’s Class: Raised $3,798.25! 
    Foundation celebrated their success with an ice cream party!

  • Ms. Gibbons’ Class: Raised $3,532.45! 
    Foundation celebrated their success with a pizza party!

And of course, thank you to our Skedaddle Sponsors! 

Because of their support - the money raised stays right here at Sagamore!

Volunteer Of The Month

Merritt Weddle

  Merritt has been serving the Sagamore community for many years, and this month she was busy behind the scenes! She organized all the ring pops for Skedaddle classroom prizes, helped organize snacks in the lounge on behalf of the 5th grade class, picked up and delivered lunch for our staff from Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and picked up and delivered the donuts that our school got to enjoy for cruising by our Skedaddle goal. She was on call for popcorn needs and is always willing to step in and help, all while balancing 3 kids who are enrolled at 3 different schools! She will certainly be missed when her youngest graduates from Sagamore next spring. Thank you, Merritt! We are constantly amazed at all you do to help Sagamore thrive!

Sagamore Roots

With all the chatter surrounding current redistricting plans, a Sagamore parent has put together a website to help everyone understand how these changes could effect our school and how we can ensure we have united voices in advocating for our children. Please click HERE to learn more!

Can You Lend Us A Hand?

We still have some first semester volunteer roles that need to be filled. If you are able, we could really use your help!

Please sign up HERE!

Appreciating Our PrinciPALs

October is National Principals Month! The Foundation Board sent a little appreciation to Ms. Freeman and Mrs. Fassinger to thank them for all they do for our wonderful school! Feel free to show them a little extra love this month!

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