Ericson Elementary School

Dear Ericson Families,

I hope everyone had a restful and rejuvenating break! As we return to school on Monday, December 2, we are excited to kick off the year's final month. December is always an exciting time filled with growth, reflection, and plenty of learning. We have just three short weeks before we head into Winter Break, and it’s a wonderful opportunity for our students to finish December strong.

Let’s continue to work together to support our students, encouraging them to engage in their learning and finish strong with the instructional content we have planned. Please take some time to check in with your children and ensure they’re staying on track as we prepare for the break. Also, with the cooler weather, please be sure that your children are bringing home their jackets. Prior to the break, our lost and found was overflowing.

We are excited to see everyone back in school tomorrow morning and looking forward to the great things we will accomplish together this month!

See you soon,

Mrs. Ashton

Principal, Ericson Elementary

Instruction starts at 7:45 a.m. Please ensure your children are on campus by 7:40 a.m. in order for them to have enough time to walk to their classroom and be ready to start their learning at 7:45 a.m. If students are arriving to school after 7:45 a.m. they will be marked tardy. Thank you for your support in helping us be able to maximize learning time for students by ensuring they arrive to school on time.

December:

5: Spirit Assembly

6: Family Friday - CANCELLED, rescheduled to January

16: SSC Meeting at 2:30 p.m. - virtual meeting

17: SGT Meeting at 2:30 p.m. - virtual meeting

20: ADDITIONAL MINIMUM DAY, Dismissal 12:15 p.m.

12/23/24-01/06/25: WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL

Check out the first Viking News Network broadcast for this school year!

https://youtu.be/aNkAlTc9ec8

Hello Ericson Families,

Mr. Z will return with updates upon our return to school from Fall Break. Hope you all have a great Fall Break!

Mr. Z

Ericson Shirts & Hoodies (Spirit Wear) on Sale NOW!

• Shirts and sweatshirts on sale now through December 8th!

• Visit: https://ericsonelementarysd.itemorder.com/shop/home/

• Order for the Holidays! Products ordered during this sale will be distributed on campus 12/19 and 12/20, before the winter break.

Coming Soon: Kendra Scott Spirit Night!

• Buy your Holiday gifts at Kendra Scott this year!

• 20% of sales in person (2h window) and online (48h window) go back to Ericson!

• More details to follow.

Mira Mesa High School Class of 2027 Holiday Fair!

• Join the fun at Mira Mesa High School on December 7th from 11am-3pm!

• Purchase a photo package (with or without Santa) and they will give $ back to Ericson!

Super Dentist Candy Drive Update: Snorlax ate 160 lbs of candy, giving $160 back to Ericson! Great job everyone!

Ericson Garden Program:

• The Garden Program is collecting empty gallon milk or water jugs. Please rinse and place in the collection bin by the Lost and Found. Thank you!

Email or Follow Us:

• Email: friendsofericson@gmail.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfEricson

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfEricson

Check out our Fall 2024 Newsletter! We’re so thankful to our volunteer community for making Ericson the special place that it is!

View the Newsletter Here!

Viking Volunteer Opportunities:

• Interested in volunteering on campus? We still have many ways you can help!

• Find your niche!

• Complete our survey, indicate your interests, and we’ll connect you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXfBP2QDspk8BRemTKmrMS1jSraDd7LnkDS0Z9Ek8yUBW9eQ/viewform

Email us at ericsonvolunteer@gmail.com or follow Friends of Ericson (see above) on IG or Facebook!

We couldn’t do any of this without you,

The Viking Volunteer Committee