Principal
Dear Families,
Recently, we learned that a student on campus has tested positive for COVID-19. As members of the school community, we understand that this might raise concerns alongside a caring response.
At this time, we are conducting contact tracing (if they have been on campus during the infectious period) which includes but is not limited to: reviewing cohort logs, interviewing staff, and checking cameras.
If contact tracing determines that your child is a close contact and needs to be quarantined, you will be personally contacted by school staff within 24-48 hours of the school being notified.
While it is our goal to keep students in school, please be vigilant in regards to watching for primary COVID symptoms. Primary symptoms include: fever of 100.4 or higher, cough, congestion, chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, new loss of taste or loss of smell.
We will keep you updated with any new information as it comes out, while meeting the requirements to honor everyone’s right to privacy.
If you have any questions, please contact the school principal or Nurse Elliott, our district nurse, at selliott@fernridge.k12.or.us.
Click here to read an update from the Fern Ridge School District nurse on COVID in our community.
A paper copy is also on it’s way home with students.
Join us on Thursday, September 23 from 6:00-7:00 pm to learn more about the what it’s like to work in the Fern Ridge School District!
Beginning Monday, September 20th, FRSD Superintendent Gary Carpenter will hold community Q and A Sessions be from 5:30-6:00 PM. These will occur every month, on the night of the FRSD School Board meetings (typically the 3rd Monday of the month), for as long as they are helpful and utilized by the community. Each month there will be 5-10 minutes of information shared by the the District, followed by approximately 20 minutes of available time for those in attendance to type questions in the chat. We hope in future months the district will be able to present information on a wide range of topics, however this first meeting will probably be focused on all things COVID-19, although questions on any topic will be accepted. Any questions we don’t have immediate answers to will be followed up with the following day. We hope our families find this useful, please share this with your family and friends. The link for each meeting will posted on the website as they approach. The link for Monday’s meeting is: https://fernridge-k12-or-us.zoom.us/j/88212696504
Dear Families,
Recently, we learned that a student on campus has tested positive for COVID-19. As members of the school community, we understand that this might raise concerns alongside a caring response.
At this time, we are conducting contact tracing (if they have been on campus during the infectious period) which includes but is not limited to: reviewing cohort logs, interviewing staff, and checking cameras.
If contact tracing determines that your child is a close contact and needs to be quarantined, you will be personally contacted by school staff within 24-48 hours of the school being notified.
While it is our goal to keep students in school, please be vigilant in regards to watching for primary COVID symptoms. Primary symptoms include: fever of 100.4 or higher, cough, congestion, chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, new loss of taste or loss of smell.
We will keep you updated with any new information as it comes out, while meeting the requirements to honor everyone’s right to privacy.
If you have any questions, please contact the school principal or Nurse Elliott, our district nurse, at selliott@fernridge.k12.or.us.
Elmira Elementary participates in the CATCH program. The first Wednesday of each month is CATCH day! Students can order a CATCH shirt with the order form or by visiting this site.
What is CATCH? A little info is below, and you can also learn more online at www.catchinfo.org
The CATCH program provides a proven and easy to implement action plan for:
- Teaching children to make healthy choices; and
- Creating a school environment that encourages healthy eating and physical activity.
The CATCH program provides in-depth materials for administrators, classrooms teachers, Child Nutrition Services staff members, physical educators, as well as other school staff members, and families to work together to create and maintain a healthy learning environment. CATCH works well with the WSCC model through its holistic approach to create a supportive environment in which healthy behaviors are not only taught, but also encouraged and supported.
The teachers have put together a little intros, to help welcome out students and families to the start of a new school year. Check them out below!
Kindergarten:
1st grade:
2nd grade:
3rd grade:
4th grade:
4th/5th blend:
5th grade:
P.E.
It’s hard to believe, but the first day of school is almost here! We are so excited to welcome our students to a new school year! Here are some details:
- Tuesday September 7 – 1st day of school for students in grades 1-5
- Monday September 13 – 1st day of school for kindergarten students
- Doors open at 7:30am
- School starts at 7:55am and ends at 2:25pm
- On Wednesdays, we have early release and school ends at 12:45pm
- 1st grade students will enter through the south door, 2nd/3rd grade students will enter through the main office door, and 4th/5th grade students will enter through the playground door on the north side of the building. Directional signs will be posted, and staff available to help.
- Kindergarten students will enter at either the south door or the playground door, depending on which teacher/classroom they have.
- All students will be screened at entry for visible symptoms, and checked to be sure they are feeling well.
- Once students have entered the building, they can go to the cafeteria to get breakfast or go straight to the classroom.
- Due to health precautions, we are not able to invite any family members or volunteers inside the building this year, even on the first day of school. Staff will be helping ensure students get to the correct locations.
- There will be photo backdrops available near each entrance on the first day of school (kindergarten too!).
- Masks are required while at school, per State of Oregon requirement. This includes all indoor areas except while students are eating. Recess and outside PE do not require masks.
- If your child has a primary COVID symptom, we will call home and your child will be need to be picked up: Fever (100.4 or higher), Shortness of breath/trouble breathing, or a Cough. Please do not send your child to school with any of these symptoms. We want to keep everyone safe and healthy!
- If your child develops COVID symptoms while at school, we have the ability to provide a rapid self-administered COVID test. Tests will only be provided for students who have signed parental permission on file.
- Parking/drop off: the north parking lot (closer to the field/playground) is for staff parking and the bus loop. Families, please use the south parking lot. If you need to exit your car to assist your student, want to walk them to an entrance, or want to take a picture – please park in a spot and do not block/stop the drop off lane.
- Click here to go to the Transportation page for bus route information. Then click on Elmira Elementary.
Click here for more information from the district.
Online registration for the 2021-2022 school year (both in-person and the online Options program) is now open. The link to the 2021-2022 online registration can be found on the right hand menu on the EES website. In addition, if you would rather register in person, we are returning to our typical drop-in registration in the office entryway this year. Please keep in mind that masks will be required if registering in person at the school.
In-Person Registration Dates for 2021-2022:
Wednesday, August 18th (New students/Kindergarten) 7:00 am to 7:00pm
Tuesday, August 24th (All students) 7:00am to 7:00pm
Wednesday, August 25th (All students) 8:00am to 3:00pm
Thursday, August 26th (All students) 8:00am to 3:00pm
For incoming kindergarten and new students please bring:
Copy of birth certificate
Proof of residency
Current immunization data
Kindergarten and new students registering online may bring required paperwork into the EES office between 8:00-3:00 anytime after August 16th.
As in past years, Elmira Elementary will again have a school supply fee. The school supply fee of $30 covers all needed classroom supplies. Not covered by the school supply fee are a backpack, lunchbox, and water bottle. The supply fee is payable at registration. Scholarships available.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the EES office. We’ll be open from 7:30-3:30 M-F beginning August 16th.
EES Office: 541-935-8214 or rklingsporn@fernridge.k12.or.us.
We’re so excited to see everyone again!
PTA
