Halloween at Saddle Ranch Elementary – A Message from SRE Principal Allison Hawk

A Message from SRE Principal Allison Hawk:

The following guidelines and information are for our upcoming “MORNING”

Halloween parties on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Schedule of Activities;

• 8:30 AM – 8:40 AM  Typical arrival at school and students should come to school in costumes.
• 8:45 AM or so  Halloween Parade outside weather permitting otherwise indoors.
• 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Classroom Parties
• 10:00 AM Change out of costumes and return to normal classroom activities. 

Parents/Guardians who do not wish for their children to participate in this event may bring their children to school at 10:30 AM.  

Students may come to school dressed in appropriate costumes; this is entirely optional. After the parties, students will be asked to quickly change into school clothes for the rest of the school day.  It is preferable that school clothes be worn under the costume for ease of changing.

Ways families can support our students: 

• Volunteering can happen in many different ways. Please respond to your classroom teacher’s requests if you are interested in helping. 
  • Grade levels might ask for 2-4 volunteers to coordinate different activities and games for the party. 
  • Grade levels might ask for 1-2 volunteers to coordinate snacks and treats for the party or Halloween event. 
    • Store-bought snacks or treats need to be individually wrapped for each student. 

Parents/Guardians, we are asking you to please use good judgment and adhere to the following guidelines when selecting a school-appropriate costume for your child:

• No full face masks or full face makeup
• No depictions of blood or guts
• No gruesome or macabre costumes
• No costumes that are demeaning to self or others
• No promiscuous dress (age-appropriate costumes, please!)
• No weapons or items that could be considered a weapon
• No accessories that may pose a risk to other students

Inappropriate costumes will be addressed and a student may be asked to alter his/her costume or change into school clothes.  Please contact your child’s teacher if you are interested in helping with classroom party arrangements. I am sure they will need a lot of help. 

Please minimize candy and save it for trick-or-treating in the evening. Balanced and nutritious snacks are much appreciated as healthy alternatives. 

Thank you for helping us create and maintain a safe, fun, and appropriate environment for all of our students and families!