Principal
Hello Families,
I truly can’t believe it’s already May — time flies when you’re having fun! As we look ahead, there’s still a lot of important work to be done. Grade levels are finishing up curriculum, working on special projects, and staying focused on student achievement.
We have some exciting events coming up, including our annual Chalk the Walk! This community event is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Please look for ways to get involved, including selling raffle tickets, contributing to the bake sale, and participating in our silent auction, which features lots of great items. For the kids, we’ll have free activities like face painting, sidewalk chalk, and an inflatable obstacle course. If you’d like to donate or volunteer, please reach out to the PTA at elmiraeaglespta@gmail.com.
We will also continue with state testing this month. Our 3rd and 4th graders are up next. Please reach out if you have any questions about testing, or if your child is feeling anxious — we are here to help support them. Alongside academics, we’re continuing our extra activities such as choir, SMART Reading, and ukulele lessons.
Mrs. Herbert recently launched a new PE unit called “Beats in Motion,” thanks to a grant from the Oregon Country Fair. Students are exploring rhythm and movement in creative ways, and we are planning to showcase their work with a performance or two during Chalk the Walk!
Some Highlights:
- Kindergarten — Our youngest Eagles are officially becoming readers! It’s amazing to see how much they’ve blossomed.
- 1st Grade — Recently attended two exciting field trips to Orchid Health and Mt. Pisgah.
- 3rd Grade — Busy preparing for their big field trip to the Portland Zoo in June.
- 4th Grade — Working hard on their Lewis and Clark performance, scheduled for June. They are sounding amazing!
- 5th Grade — Heading to Outdoor School this month! They are inching closer to middle school, and we couldn’t be more proud of them.
Thank you for all your continued support. It’s going to be a fantastic finish to a wonderful year!
Upcoming End-of-Year Dates:
- June 10th – Field Day
- June 11th – Full Day: BBQ Lunch & Waterslide Fun
- June 12th – Early Release
– Kindergarten Promotion @ 8:30 AM
– 5th Grade Promotion @ 10:00 AM
♥️Mrs. Perrier
Hello Families!
I can’t believe we’re in the final stretch of the school year! It feels like there’s still so much left to accomplish. March was a busy month—we held our annual 5th Grade Track Meet! Huge thanks to Jennie Herbert and our 5th grade teachers for making this tradition possible, even in the rain. We also completed our Iditaread Race and read a total of 54,270 minutes as a school—WOW!
Chalk the Walk & Auction
First up, we’re planning our annual Chalk the Walk & Auction event on May 9th from 5:00-7:30. This event is a big one, and we’ll need a lot of help—including volunteers and donations. Please keep an eye out for the ParentSquare sign-up. If you have donations—whether items, services, or monetary contributions—please reach out to me or the PTA. All donations are tax-deductible! Let’s rally together and get as much community involvement as possible.
State Testing – Go for the Gold!
Next, we’re gearing up for state testing. We want our students to feel confident and prepared. Attendance will be critical during the month of April. Teachers will communicate testing dates with you directly. During this time, it’s especially important for students to get plenty of rest and eat a healthy breakfast. This year’s theme is “The Olympics”—Let’s go for the gold, Eagles!
Upcoming Fun Events!
We’ve got a lot of exciting events coming up, including:
- Our annual Talent Show
- Secretaries Day – wear pink to celebrate!
- Spirit Day – dress in your favorite color!
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
… and so much more!
Thank you all for your continued support. Go Eagles!
Mrs. Perrier
I can’t believe tomorrow is already February! We have a busy month ahead with some exciting events, like the Sweetheart Run in PE and celebrating the 100th day of school. Our word of the month is Kindness, so we’ll be focusing on finding ways to be extra kind to one another.❤
I hope you had a restful break. It was lovely to welcome the students back to school today – their energy and smiles were a great way to start the year! We have an exciting and busy month ahead, including our Annual Jump-a-Thon! Jump-a-Thon packets will go home on Wednesday, along with more information about how to donate.
If you want to volunteer, we have a sign-up on ParentSquare, or you can call the school, and we will get you signed up.
The PTA proudly sponsors various events at Elmira Elementary, including assemblies and field trips. These activities are made possible thanks to the amazing support of our community participating in fundraisers.
Today, we had an exciting OMSI assembly where students learned all about electricity. It was a fantastic experience that sparked their curiosity!
Thank you for your continued support! 
PTA
