ESA Weekly Parent Update

11/21 - 1/2 day for students - Parent Teacher Conferences from 1pm - 6pm

11/22 - Teacher In-Service Day - no school for students

11/23-11/24 - Thanksgiving Holiday - school and office are closed

11/29 - Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Science Fair (times will be announced)

11/30 - 4th and 5th Grade Science Fair (times will be announced)

12/1 - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Science Fair (times will be announced)

A friendly reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences will be held this Tuesday, November 21st from 1:00pm - 6:00 pm. These meetings provide and invaluable opportunity for open communication between teachers and parents/guardians. We encourage you to attend as we work together toward's your child's success. If you have not yet scheduled a conference with your child's teacher, it's not too late! Please reach out to the teacher directly to schedule a conference.

We would like to wish you and your loved ones a warm and joyful Thanksgiving. May this holiday season be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with family and friends.

Thank you for being a part of our wonderful school community.

Please review the attached parent letter outlining all of the important information for ESA's school wide Science Fair.

Science Fair Project Boards complete (for individual projects) are due on the following dates: (Students must have all steps included on their board.)

Grades K-3 – Monday, November 27

Grades 4-5- Tuesday, November 28

Grades 6-8- Wednesday November 29

The school-wide Science Fair will take place on: (times will be announced closer to the fair):

· Wednesday, November 29th (Kindergarten – grade 3)

· Thursday, November 30th (Grades 4 -5)

· Friday, December 1st (Grades 6-8)

Here at ESA we encourage our scholars to SOAR every day.

S - Safety

O - Ownership

A - Achievement

R- Respectful

Has a staff member here at ESA made a difference for your child? Did a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family? This is your time to shout them out. We would love for families to fill out the Google form when a staff member has impacted you in a positive way, so we can celebrate them here at school.

Thank you for helping us to keep our staff encouraged, feeling appreciated, and giving their best to your children for a successful year!

Please fill in the short form below:

https://forms.gle/smcv4TfUDrNtkUXs5

Cell Phone and Electronic Devices

The use of cell phones and electronic devices are not permitted at ESA. Upon entering the school building students must turn off all electronic devices and keep them stored in their backpack or lockers (grades 5-8) If the electronic device is seen or heard by an ESA Staff member, the device will be confiscated. The first time the device is confiscated it will be returned to the student at the end of the day. For each infraction thereafter, confiscated phones will be turned in to the Dean and must be picked up by an adult. Confiscated phones will not be given back to the child. ESA will not assume responsibility for the loss or theft of any electronic device. Smart Watches are prohibited from being worn in the building. ESA reserves the right to reasonably search and/or confiscate any and all electronic devices to the extent allowed by applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.

If any of your parent contact information changes, please notify your child's homeroom teacher. We need your most up to date phone numbers in case of an emergency.