Principal
Wednesday, September 14th… SPIRIT DAY!!! Elmira Eagle Day! Wear anything with Elmira, blue, or gold.
One goal for the Elmira Elementary staff is to strengthen the school community in a way that kids will enjoy showing school spirit.
The first Wednesday of each month will be designated “dress up day.” All of Elmira Elementary staff and students will be encouraged to participate with the monthly theme.
Please help your child participate. Please don’t feel the need to go out and purchase new items. Make sure that whatever your child chooses to wear is appropriate, comfortable, and won’t be a distraction in the classroom.
Each month, we will ask parent volunteers to come in and help with popping popcorn for every student. This month we are asking for parent volunteers from KINDERGARTEN, 4th, and 5th grade. Please let your child’s teacher know if you are able to help : )
Thank you so much!
THANK YOU to everyone for your patience with student drop-off this morning! I am so glad that so many of our families were able to bring their child to school for the first day.
Parents and families will use the NEW EES parking lot for dropping-off and picking up students. Please pull as far forward in the loop as possible prior to parking. Please do not park in an area that will block traffic from entering or exiting.
Students waiting to be picked up will be in front of the gym.
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Communication at EES 2016-2017 |
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| Communication Tool | What information you will see | How to get it |
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Elmira Elementary Website Page |
· Student handbook · Forms · Quick Links · Parent Support Sites |
Visit: http://www.fernridge.k12.or.us Under the SCHOOLS tab, click on Elmira Elementary |
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Elmira Elementary subscriber email |
· All posts to EES website · Important reminders from school · Upcoming events |
Provide email at registration for automatic sign-up. Subscribe on EES homepage. |
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Elmira Elementary text messaging (Remind.com) |
· Reminders about school activities and functions |
Review flyer at registration and sign up using cell phone. Call EES or request a flyer for code. |
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Elmira Elementary School Facebook |
· Same posts that will be put on website · Reminders about upcoming events · Pictures from school functions and class activities (with permission)
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Find us on Facebook and send request to join group: |
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School Newsletter and Calendar |
· Monthly review of past and present school activities · Upcoming events · Month @ a glance |
Will be sent home at the beginning of each month with your child |
As summer comes to a close and school begins next week, I would like to thank families for their patience while EES continues in the construction process. As many of you are aware, we will be transitioning into the new building over Winter Break. Until then, we will have to be both patient and flexible with everyone involved.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING BUSES:
1. We will utilize the front of our current EES building for the buses.
2. Buses will be double stacked, the first bus in line will pull completely forward.
3. There will be NO PARENT DROP OFF OR PARKING in our “old” lots.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PARENT DROP-OFF/PICKUP:
- Parents will use the NEW EES parking lot for a “drop-off” loop.
- Please stay to the right and pull as far forward as possible.
- Continue forward through the loop and exit.
- Parents may also park in the NEW EES parking lot and walk students into the building.
AERIEAL VIEW OF PARKING LOT AND LOOP
The courtyard and surrounding gardens at Elmira Elementary are in need of some extra TLC. A work day has been scheduled for this evening (Thursday, September 1st from 5pm-7pm). If you can help for all or part of that time it will be greatly appreciated.
It may be helpful if you want to bring extra tools or gloves.
We will schedule another evening prior to Open House on September 22nd if needed.
Our first PTA meeting for the 2016-2017 school year is Tuesday, August 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Please check-in at the EES office. We hope to see you there!
The Fern Ridge Faith Center is holding their Annual End of Summer Block Party on Saturday, August 20th, 11am-3pm at Fern Ridge Middle School. In addition to food and fun games, they will be giving away school supplies for families in need. For more information contact the Fern Ridge Faith Center at 541-935-8859.
St Vincent De Paul Society of Lane County is holding their annual school supply giveaway on August 31st at SVDP’s Lindholm Center, 456 Highway 99 North in Eugene. For details about their Backpacks for Back To School program, contact them at 541-689-6747 ext. 203.
For incoming kindergarten and new students please bring
Copy of birth certificate
Proof of residency
Current immunization data
Wednesday, August 17th (New student/Kindergarten) 7:00 am to 7:00pm
Tuesday, August 23rd (All students) 7:00am to 7:00pm
Wednesday, August 24th (All students) 8:00am to 3:00pm
Thursday, August 25th (All students) 8:00am to 12:00pm
Dear Elmira Families and Students:
I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather!
The 2016-2017 school year begins with a normal day of classes on Tuesday, September 6th for grades 1-5. Kindergarten students will be on a soft-start schedule.
Registration dates have been posted and reminders will be posted later in the summer as well.
Please use the link below to find your child’s school supply list. Many stores are already having back-to-school sales!
Dear Families,
Below are the registration dates for EES 2016-2017 school year. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
Wednesday, August 17th (New student/Kindergarten)
7:00 am to 7:00pm
Tuesday, August 23rd (All students)
7:00am to 7:00pm
Wednesday, August 24th (All students)
8:00am to 3:00pm
Thursday, August 25th (All students)
8:00am to 12:00pm
PTA
