Ericson Elementary School

Dear, Viking Families,

We’ve had a wonderful time celebrating Red Ribbon Week this past week, and it’s been fantastic to see our students engaging in meaningful conversations about kindness, respect, and making healthy choices.

Looking ahead, we are excited for Parent-Teacher Conferences next week, where we will have the opportunity to celebrate your child’s successes and discuss their progress. If you haven’t already scheduled a conference with your child’s classroom teacher, please make sure to do so at your earliest convenience. These conferences are a great opportunity for us to partner together and support your child’s continued growth.

As a reminder, next week, we will have early release at 12:15 PM every day. Please make sure to arrange prompt pick-up for your student at this time. Your cooperation helps ensure a smooth transition at the end of the day.

I’d also like to kindly remind families about the use of the Viking drop-off zone. For the safety and convenience of everyone, please be sure to drop your child off in the designated drop-off zone, and refrain from parking or blocking driveways across the street. The drop-off zone closes at 7:40 AM, and it’s much easier and safer for students to enter the school when dropped off directly at the zone rather than crossing the street.

With Warm Regards,

Mrs. Ashton and Ms. Luong

November 18-22 will be ALL MINIMUM DAYS with dismissal at 12:15 p.m. for Fall Parent Conferences.

Lost and Found: Please check the Lost and Found racks for any item(s) your child may have lost. We will be donating any items not picked up by end of the day on Friday, November 22nd.

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.

November:

18: SSC Meeting @ 2:30 p.m.

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Meeting ID: 274 755 633 274

Passcode: Cdwqc7

19: SGT Meeting @ 2:30 p.m.

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Meeting ID: 241 578 805 961

Passcode: Aw75Jo7j

18-22: Fall Parent Conferences, ALL MINIMUM DAYS, Monday-Friday, Dismissal @ 12:15 p.m.

25-29: Fall Break - NO SCHOOL

Hello Ericson Families,

This week our brilliant students worked very hard during their counseling lessons. Because of the holiday, Kinder students did not have a lesson this week. 1st graders learned how to show care and concern for others. Second graders had their introduction to emotion management and read "Find your Calm". 3rd graders had a community circle where each student had an opportunity to share and discuss multiple topics. 4th and 5th grade students had a drug prevention lesson for our Red Ribbon week.

Have a great weekend,

Mr. Z

This Week!– Scholastic Book Fair: November 18-22, 12:15-2:00PM

• Visit our school book fair page:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ericsonelementary

• Set up an e-wallet for your child so they can buy books at the fair! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/ewallet.html

• Share the Fair! We want all children to have the chance to take home a book from the book fair. Round up your change at the register, or donate to the Share the Fair while filling your eWallet and support Ericson students!

• Book Bingo is back! Complete a row of 5 for a free bookmark! Complete all of the squares and win a prize! (While supplies last). Bring your Bingo to the Book Fair Door Monitor to submit it for a prize!

Ericson Garden Program:

• Thank you to our dedicated parent volunteers and Garden Club student members who have worked hard to clear out our garden beds, prepare our new beds, and plant out our winter gardens. You bring life to our campus!

Email or Follow Us:

• Email: friendsofericson@gmail.com

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

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

Scholastic Book Fair (Nov. 18-22):

• We need cashiers, door monitors, and fair monitors!

• You must be a cleared volunteer to sign up.

• There are during school and afterschool slots available.

• Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) has generously offered to provide FREE childcare during the hours you volunteer!

• Children must attend Ericson Elementary, UTK-5th

• You must complete a waiver (email to: leadersatericson@gmail.com) https://qrfy.io/p/r9d9_unIQE

• LOT in located in the library after school

• Sign up here, and earn a $5 coupon for the book fair!

• Coupon may be redeemed in-person at the Scholastic Book Fair. Not redeemable online. Maximum of one coupon per volunteer.

• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49AFA92CA5FEC61-52571419-scholastic

Viking Volunteer Opportunities:

• Thank you to everyone who joined us on our Volunteer Q&A Zoom! Didn’t make it? Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have: ericsonvolunteer@gmail.com.

• 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