November PE News 2020

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Weekly Parent Support Meeting

Wednesday November 4^th from 7:30 to 8 pm via Google meets (link below)

During this crazy time of constant changes and never quite knowing what the next day will hold.  Please join the Fern Ridge Family Resource Center for a weekly parent support meeting.  At this meeting we will discuss what is and is not working for the kiddos and families during this time of distance learning, share ideas and help build a stronger community together.  It is very important to know you are not alone, and there are lots of families in the exact same situation.  This will be a safe and positive environment to share your experiences and hopefully take away some ideas you can work into your family’s routines.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me,

Thank you,

Jim Domingue

Family Resource Coordinator

email: frc@fernridge.k12.or.us

Facebook: @FRSDFRC

Address: Fern Ridge Family Resource Center

Fern Ridge Middle School

88831 Territorial Hwy

Elmira, OR 97437

https://meet.google.com/eei-shwc-fyp

Halloween Returns! 

Once again Elmira Elementary will allow students to wear their Halloween costumes to school. The following guidelines must be followed:

1. Students need to wear their costumes to school. Due to our very limited schedule, students will not have time to change at school.
2. Face coverings are required. Halloween costume masks are not allowed. Students can have “limited” makeup like whiskers, freckles, eye makeup, etc.
3. Costumes must not be too scary or inappropriate for the school environment. Please no gory or R-rated costumes.
4. No weapon props are allowed (no swords, guns, etc).
5. The school is not responsible for costumes that are torn or damaged while at school.
6. Students must wear shoes that are appropriate for school. No heels, no slippers, and no flip-flops.
7. Students who wear a costume that is inappropriate, will be asked to change.
8. Costumes should not interfere with the ability of a student to go to the bathroom by themselves.

Thursday, October 29^th:  A DAY

Friday, October 30^th: B DAY, Bridges, 4^th/5^th

QUESTIONS?

Please contact us at Elmira Elementary School

541-935-8214

Mrs. Marshall- mmarshall@fernridge.k12.or.us

Mrs. Marshall – Welcome: Mrs. Marshall – Video

Ms. Hood: Ms. Hood- Kindergarten Open House

Mrs. Oxenford: Mrs. Oxenford- Kindergarten Open House

Mrs. Perrier: Mrs. Perrier- 1st Grade Open House & Mrs. Perrier – Video

Mrs. Skenzick: Mrs. Skenzick – 1st Grade Open House 2020

Mrs. Johnson: Mrs. Johnson- 2nd Grade Open House

Ms. Roberts: Ms. Roberts – 2nd Grade Open House

Mrs. Frede: Mrs. Frede- 3rd Grade- Open House   &  Mrs. Frede – Video

Miss Reynolds: Miss Reynolds- 3rd Grade Open House & Miss Reynolds – Video

Mrs. Nienhaus: Mrs. Nienhaus- 4th Grade Open House

Ms. Hutton: Mrs. Hutton – Video

Mrs. Herbert:  Mrs. Herbert – Video 

Thank you to our students, families, and staff who participated in our Virtual Open House. Please look for classroom PowerPoints and videos for you to view in the days to come. Below, you can find our EES Welcome:

Your child may be eligible for free or reduced price meals (Breakfast and Lunch). This federally funded program is completely confidential and was created to ensure children from households that meet federal income guidelines have access to nutritious meals while at school.

While the FRSD is currently able to offer free meals to ALL students under the Seamless Summer Food Waiver, families who qualify for free and reduced lunches may also be eligible for additional benefits.

• All information is confidential.
• Submit one Free and Reduced Application for all students in your household.
• Children in households getting Food Stamps or TANF and foster children can get free meals regardless of your income.
• Children can get free meals if your household income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Guidelines.
• Your Children can get low cost meals if your household income is within the reduced price limits on the Federal Income Guidelines.

* If you have already received an approval notification for this school year, you do not need to complete another one.

For more information please read the Q&A

Apply for the Free and Reduced Meal Program

Online Meal Application

Print-friendly Application

2020-2021 Income Guidelines:

• Our 2-3 teachers have been teaching and practicing with Chromebooks for the last few weeks! They will be sending those home this week to start some practice at home!
• Please do your best to not stress about this added layer. We will do whatever it takes to help your child be successful!
• Our 1st graders are still practicing just at school for the next few weeks and kindergarten students will begin their Chromebook training next.
• Thank you for all that you are doing to support our school and more importantly, your child during this time. As always, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher. You can also call the school (541-935-8214) or email me (mmarshall@fernridge.k12.or.us) if you have any questions or concerns!

Hello Students and Families, 

We recognize that creating a safe learning environment is a critical part of helping each child achieve academic success. Fern Ridge School District continues to encourage the Safe Oregon Tip Line, a system that students can use to report school safety threats. Safe Oregon will give your child another medium for communicating with our school administration when school safety incidents occur.

How does the Safe Oregon Tip Line Work?

Students can access the Safe Oregon system through the line below or they may go directly to the safeoregon.com web site. Tips can be submitted through the web form on the Safe Oregon web site, or by text, email, live call, and mobile app.

Why is there a need for a tip line system?

The number one reason why children do not report is the fear of retaliation from their peers. The Safe Oregon Tip Line can be access from the privacy of a phone, home computer, or other Internet equipped device, eliminating the possibility of being identified by another student and thus, increasing the likelihood that a school safety threat would go unreported.

I encourage you to learn more about the Tip Line by visiting the Safe Oregon website at www.safeoregon.com

You can also email at tip@safeoregon.com or call/text  844-472-3367.

Thank you,

Michelle Marshall

EES Principal

Monday, October 26th

5:15-6:45 pm

Please join us for our first VIRTUAL Open House! As a rule, Open House has been an opportunity for families to tour the building, see friends, and past teachers. While we can not invite our families into the school physically, we do hope that you will join us virtually!

Mrs. Marshall WELCOME: 5:15-5:30 pm https://fernridge-k12-or-us.zoom.us/j/83835060509

Open House Session 1: 5:30-6:00 pm

Open House Session 2: 6:00-6:30 pm

Mrs. Marshall Wrap-Up: 6:30-6:45 pm https://fernridge-k12-or-us.zoom.us/j/83835060509

Both sessions will be the same, so feel free to join at your convenience!

Fall 2020 continues to bring challenges. Whether it is schedules, school work, or something else…please know that EES staff is here to help!

Our office is open from 7:30am – 3:30pm. Feel free to call Dawn if you need general school information.

• K-3 Teachers are available 1:45pm – 3:00pm.
• 4th -5th Grades are available from 8:00am – 8:30am & 1:45pm – 3:00pm.
• Give us a call: 541-935-8214.

Email is another easy way to communicate with your child’s teacher. Please find them using the FRSD Staff Directory.

Are you receiving the Elmira Elementary Text Messages? If not, call us and we can add you easily!

Looking for even more ways to communicate with EES? Check this out: Parent Communication!

Please know that we will do whatever we can to help your and your students succeed during this tricky time!