East Albemarle News
July 2024
Dear Parents and Guardians -
Happy Fourth of July! I hope each of you are thoroughly enjoying summertime with your children. We are gearing up for the start of another school year and cannot wait to welcome you to Open House on August 6th. Thank you for reading our newsletter to prepare for the start of school in a few short weeks!
Warmest regards,
~Ms. Taylor
Summer & Home Learning Activity Plans and Literacy Tips
The Office of Early Learning is excited to share a website of activities that can be used for at-home learning this summer. The Infant - Preschool activities align to NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development and the K-2nd Grade activities align to NC Standards.
We also have a one-page document that includes quick links to the website above, Literacy at Home, and tips for a successful summer full of literacy!
Kindergarten Registration - Began March 1, 2024
We are getting ready for the 2024-2025 school year and are excited to welcome a new group of kindergarten students to East Albemarle. Enrollment began on March 1st, 2024. The process is mostly completed online; click here to visit the SCS Enrollment website. If you need assistance with the enrollment process, please reach out to Mrs. Lori Hudson, Data Manager, at East Albemarle (704-961-3500).
If you missed the Kindergarten Registration parent meetings in March, click here to view the presentation that was shared. Contact the school with any questions you might have!
While you anxiously await the first day of school - August 8th - prepare your child for success by completing the daily activities shared on our Kindergarten Readiness Calendar, pictured below.
Early Start Bell Schedule for the 2024-2025 School Year
The daily bell schedule for East Albemarle Elementary will change for the 2024-2025 school year. Starting August 8th, 2024, students will enter the building at 6:55 am and the tardy bell will ring to denote the start of the instructional day at 7:25 am. Students will be dismissed at 2:10 pm each day.
AM Car Rider Line: 6:55 am - 7:25 am
PM Car Rider Line: 2:10 pm - 2:30 pm
First Day of School - August 8th
Our School Board approved an early start calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Review the calendar linked below. Note that the first day of school for students will be Thursday, August 8th, 2024!
Kindergarten Staggered Entry Days - August 8th-12th
Do you have a rising Kindergarten student? If so, please keep in mind they will only attend ONE of the first three days of school to allow them to "phase" into the new routine smoothly. On Tuesday, August 13th, all Kindergarten students will attend.
To find out which staggered day your child should attend, August 8th-12th, attend one of the Open House events on Tuesday, August 6th. The Kindergarten teacher team will assign your child a first day, and provide you with a letter as a reminder.
Supply List for 2024-2025 School Year
The East Albemarle Student Supply List is available for next year. Review the list linked below.
Open House - August 6th
Save the date! You are invited to Open House events at East Albemarle to celebrate the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Both events will be held on August 6th, attend the one that works best with your family's schedule for the day. The same information will be shared at each event so you only need to attend one. We cannot wait to welcome you to Open House!
Open House #1 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Open House #2 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Car Rider Name Tag Request Form 2024-2025
If you are planning for your child to be an afternoon car rider during the 2024-2025 school year, we ask that you complete the following form to request a personalized car tag. Each family will receive TWO copies of the car tag(s) requested. Any name tags requested prior to Open House will be available for pick up at that event. Name tags requested at a later date can be picked up at the East Albemarle Main Office, or will be sent home with students on the first day of school (August 8th, 2024). Car name tags can be requested at any time during the year using this form and will be sent home within two school days of the request being placed.
Important Dates:
Click here to view the Stanly County Schools 2024-2025 calendar.
The main office at East Albemarle will be open Monday-Thursday throughout the summer, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. We will be closed on Fridays and on July 4th.
August 2024:
- 6th - Open House events (9:00 am - 11:00 am OR 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
- 8th - First day of school!
- 8th-12th - Kindergarten staggered entry days
- 13th - All kindergarten students attend
- 21st - Beginning-of-Grade 3 assessment for all third grade student
September 2024:
- 2nd - Memorial Day holiday
- 16th - Title 1 Family Night, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Rent the East Albemarle Rock!
Our spirit rock is available for rent! If you are interested in customizing the rock with a new coat of paint complete the online application form below and submit payment to the East Albemarle PTO. Payments may be dropped off at the East Albemarle main office, Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Quick Links to Parent Resources
Stanly County Schools Student Enrollment Portal
SCS Parent Handbook (2024 version coming soon)
SCS Code of Student Conduct 2024-2025
East Albemarle Elementary:
EAES Student & Parent Handbook 2024-2025
Follow East Albemarle on Social Media
Facebook - @EASTALBEMARLE
Instagram - eastalbemarle
Twitter - @east_albemarle
Click here to visit our website!
Sign up for a {free!} Class Dojo account to keep up with their PBIS Merit Event points and fun classroom updates / photos! You will need to obtain a class code from your child's teacher.
Contact Information
East Albemarle Elementary School
1813 East Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3500
Ms. Judith Taylor, Principal
East Albemarle Elementary Principal judith.taylor@stanlycountyschools.org