Week of 9-29-25
THANK YOU to McDowell PTO, volunteers, and donors for a successful Walkathon! The students had a great time moving station through station, and we couldn't have done it without all of you!
October 8: Walk, Bike, & Roll to School
October 8: Parent-Teacher Conferences PM ONLY (students still attend school)
October 8-9: BOOK FAIR during Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 9: Parent-Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL
October 10: NO SCHOOL
October 16: Picture Retake Day
October 17: Teacher Professional Development - NO SCHOOL
November 4: Portrait of an Explorer - Empathetic Contributor - wear your POE t-shirt
November 10: Teacher Records Day - NO SCHOOL
November 26-28: Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
McDowell PTO Walkathon Fundraiser: Thanks to all who participated! We are still taking donations through October 3. Please see the Walkathon flyer for more information.
Book Fair: There will be a BOOK FAIR in the gym during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Feel free to stop in before or after your conference or sometime during the day (with or without your student). The Book Fair will be running from 4:30-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8 and 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 9. If you are unable to attend in person, you can also order online at Scholastic Book Fair - McDowell Early Learning School from October 7-20.
Hudson Community First: October is Hudson Community First's Take a Second. Make a Difference. Month. Know someone making a difference for children or youth in Hudson? Nominate community members (youth or adults) for the Take a Second. Make a Difference. Award at hudsoncommunityfirst.com/tas-
Hudson Community First invites parents and guardians to attend PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL WORLD presented by author Dr. Devorah Heitner. Wednesday, October 15 @ 7:00 pm in the Hudson Middle School Auditorium.
- Mentor your child as they grow up with apps like Roblox, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord
- Understand how mentoring over monitoring with screens actually works
- Help your child navigate a world where they can be exposed to problematic content
- Encourage your child to be thoughtful about their digital footprint and reputation
- Work on sleep habits to get enough rest
- Find the balance between plugged and unplugged activities
- Teach your child strategies to recognize how social media affects their mood and mental health and when to take a break
- Support your child in staying true to themselves as they grow up “in public” on social media apps
Register for the FREE event here: api.leadconnectorhq.com/
Yearbook Cover Contest: Do you want to see your artwork on the cover of this year’s McDowell Yearbook? Please see the Yearbook Cover Contest flyer for information in submitting a contest entry.
Yearbook Orders: The link to order yearbooks is now open. Please view the Yearbook flyer for more information and to purchase your 2025-26 McDowell yearbook. Orders must by in by February 14, 2026.
Preschool 2025-2026 School Supply List
Kindergarten 2025-2026 School Supply List
2025-2026 Kindergarten Parent Orientation Slideshow: If you missed the presentation or would like to review what was covered, you can view the slide presentation here: 2025-2026 Kindergarten Orientation Slideshow.
Preschool and Kindergarten Tuition Payment Schedule:
All Day Kindergarten Tuition:
For those students in All Day Kindergarten, please review the tuition schedule:
● Full year payment of $3,400.00 due August 4, 2025(via PaySchools Central or via check)
● Two payments of $1,700.00 each due August 4, 2025 and January 15, 2026
● Four payments:
- $850.00 due August 4, 2025 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
- $850.00 due September 15, 2025 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
- $850.00 due November 15, 2025 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
- $850.00 due January 15, 2026 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
Preschool Tuition:
Students enrolled as peers are required to pay tuition which is $1500 for the year.
- $500 due August 22, 2025 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
- $500 due November 14, 2025 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
- $500 due February 20, 2026 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
Petermann BusZone App Information:
Download bus app here: BusZone
Follow the steps below:
1) After downloading the app, enter our school access code: 6400HCSD
2) In the search field, enter the bus number you need to follow and your child’s unique student ID
3) Lastly, create alert zones around drop-off and pick-up points
Nutrition Services Information:
Be sure to keep your students' lunch balance current. Pay Schools Central
Please follow this Free and Reduced Lunch for an application for free/reduced lunch.