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The Ely Happening
November 2023
A Message From Mr. Easton
Dear Ely Families,
We have officially begun the Holiday Season. During the month of December there is a lot of fun activities and events that will be taking place. Just as a reminder that the end of the 2nd quarter and the 1st semester is January 11, 2024.
Please be sure to read through the entirety of this month's newsletter as there is several upcoming events. Our 2nd and 3rd Grade students will be performing at the PAC center for their Holiday Concert. We have our Teacher Giving Tree that is on display in the front office area. A huge shout out to our Ely Pride Parent Group for putting this together for our teachers. Finally, we would like to invite you to our 2nd annual Winter Wonderland Family Fun night.
Regular attendance at Ely is crucial for your child's success. Please make sure that your child is here on time each and every single day. If your child does have to be out, please make sure to contact and notify the front office and provide a doctors note if applicable.
Finally, please make sure to continue practicing the 3 Bee's with your child each and every single day:
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Ready To Achieve
Thank you for your continued support. From all of us here at Ely Elementary we want to wish you and your family a wonderful Holiday season and a Happy New Year. As always if you ever have any questions and or concerns please reach out to us.
Email: eastonbrandon@elyriaschools.org
Principal Easton
Go Pioneers!
Arrival & Drop off Information
It seems that winter has arrived! Please make sure that your child is dresses appropriately for the winter months and the colder days. In addition, please remember that the doors to the building do not open till 8:55. Students should be being dropped off without supervision prior to 8:55.
Ely Family Winter Night
Parent Involvement & Resoucres
Teacher Giving Tree
Santa Shop
Ely Pride Parent Meeting December 8th
Coffee & Donuts With The Principal
Coffee & Donuts With The Principal
Thursday, Dec 14, 2023, 09:30 AM
Ely Elementary School, Gulf Road, Elyria, OH, USA
Thank you to Ely Pride who delivered goodies to Staff!!
Student Council Spirit Week
Winter Classroom parties
The Winter classroom parties will be taking place at Ely on 12/19 beginning around 1:30. Please note that the room parent will reach out to all parents from the classroom. Please note that only room parents are to attend this event.
2nd and 3rd Grade Holiday Conert
ATTENTION!
Ely’s 2nd and 3rd Grade Winter concert takes place on Tuesday, December 5th at 6:30 PM.
Where: Elyria High School Performing Arts Center (P.A.C.) 600 West Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
When: Tuesday, December 5th at 6:30 PM; Students arrive at 6:00 PM
Who: all 2nd and 3rd grade students
Dress: Solid colored or patterned clothing that you would dress up in for picture day.
The program is expected to last approximately 30 minutes. Continue to practice at home with your lyric sheets. I can’t wait to share our music with the community!
PBIS @ Ely
Ely Class Dojo
https://www.classdojo.com/invite/?s=5171835e027ff68718000112
Petey Podcast
Text alerts from Elyria City Schools
Have you opted in to receive text messages from Elyria Schools?
If you haven't already, please take a moment to sign up to receive automatic text messages from Elyria Schools.
This is a valuable tool in an emergency or when there's important, time-sensitive information to share.
The service is free and opting in is easy. Parents or guardians simply need to send a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our district's short code number at 67587.
Just as simple, you can opt out at any time by replying to one of our messages with “Stop.”
The text feature and the robocall system are tied directly a student's contact information that is on file with your child's school. Please make sure this information is kept up-to-date to ensure you continue receiving calls or texts from Elyria Schools.
Elyria Belief Statements
- Learners thrive when school is engaging and personally meaningful
- All Pioneers have a voice in decisions that affect them
- Excellence is achieved through vision, commitment and moral leadership
Lunch Information
The waivers that allowed Aramark and other school foodservice providers to serve breakfast and lunch for free during the pandemic have expired.
In an effort to support student wellness, Elyria City Schools has opted to provide no cost breakfast to all students in grades K-8
Apply online for free/reduced meals
Aramark offers an easy online application process for free and reduced school meals at https://payschoolscentral.com/#/user/login.
The online option for completing the meal application is handy and efficient, and is also now possible through the online registration link for new and returning students.
For assistance completing the online application, please refer to this step-by-step guide.
Transportation Information
Firstview Bus information
First Student offers a live tracking app called FirstView that makes it easy for parents to follow the progress of their student's bus before and after school. This is helpful to allow you to see your students bus and in the event of a delay you could get the information quickly.
You can sign up here:
https://www.elyriaschools.org/departments/operations/transportation
Building Information
School hours are 9:10am-3:10pm.
Doors do not open until 8:55- please do not drop off early or allow students to walk early.
If you are dropping off, please hold your child in the car with you until 8:55am.
Please call the office to report your child(ren)’s absence at 284-8005 before 9:30AM. Our phone has 24-hour voicemail so that you may call and leave a message anytime. Please leave a voicemail if no one answers the phone in the office; voicemails are frequently checked and the office will receive your message.
Please make sure you always have a photo ID with you, when you come to the school, this is for the safety of our students.
The Main Office of any school building is a hub of activity. Students and staff are always on the go, in and out of the space throughout the school day.
It’s an active place for regular check-ins and meetings with students, as well as staff conferences and daily interactions with school principals and counselors. The Main Office is also a confidential space at times for conversations and interactions between school personnel and students.
Parents and caregivers are part of the equation, too. For any number of reasons, parents may be asked to come to their child’s school during the day. When that happens, parents should follow the district’s visitor procedures by using the school’s main entrance buzzer and intercom system to gain entrance to the school, and then signing in at the front desk.
If parents/caregivers do not have a meeting at the school but still need to come to the school during the day to see their child or to speak to a staff member, call-ahead notice or an appointment is required.
This ensures parents will be seen in a timely manner and upholds the safety practices of the school. To contact the Main Office, please call 440-284-8005
Our school address is: Ely Elementary, 312 Gulf Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
Our phone number will stay the same: 284-8005
News from the School Nurse!!
December serves as a reminder to parents, caregivers, and gift givers to choose age appropriate and safe toys for children. The goal is to prevent accidents and injuries caused by inappropriate or hazardous toys. Click on the link below for more information and guidelines for choosing safe toys:
https://www.apha.org/Events-and-Meetings/APHA-Calendar/2021/2021-Safe-Toys-and-Gifts-Month
For questions on school immunizations or to update your child’s medical information, contact the school clinic directly at 440-284-8021.
Great Things Are Taking Place At Ely!!
Contact Information
Email: eastonbrandon@elyriaschools.org
Website: https://www.elyriaschools.org/ely
Location: 312 Gulf Road, Elyria, OH, USA
Phone: (440)284-8005
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elyelementary
Twitter: @elyschool