The Eickenroht Express

Our Grandparents' Day breakfast was a huge success. We had so many grandparents come and enjoy time with their grandchild while eating some awesome biscuits and gravy from Cracker Barrel. If you were able to make it, thank you so much for supporting your grandchildren and Eickenroht by attending.

Today we have our first Coffee Talk and Volunteer/Parent Compact Meeting at 9 am in room 204. I hope that you can make it. Thursday, September 12th is our Title 1 meeting and Open House. Please plan to be here and in your child's classroom by 5:30. Open House will follow the Title 1 meeting.

Student attendance has been something to celebrate. The average daily attendance has been over 95% since school started. Please continue to make sure you bring your child/children to school every day and on time.

One thing we are focusing on this year is writing across the content. Teachers are encouraging writing in complete sentences when students are answering questions or retelling the steps they took to solve a math equation. You can help us from home as well. When talking with your child/children, encourage them to speak and answer in complete sentences. When you read with your child, have them write down their response to some questions you ask them about the story. Just 15 to 20 minutes a night of reading and responding in writing will have a huge impact on your child's success.

Last week tutorial letters went home to students in grades 3-5. We have not had very many returned. Please know that if your child received a letter, he or she was selected and tutoring will be differentiated to meet his or her needs. If you have not returned the letter, please do so today.

My weeks are scheduled so that the majority of my time is in the classrooms observing instruction. If you come to campus to meet with me and do not have an appointment, you may be asked to complete a form and I will call you within 24 hours. If I do have an available time slot to meet with you, my secretary will schedule the meeting. This may mean you have to wait or return at a later time. If you would like to email me please feel free to do so at sberlitz@springisd,org.

Have a fantastic week!

Sincerely,

Shanna Swearingen

Monday 9/9/24

Coffee Talk from 9:00 - 10:00 in room 204

Tuesday 9/10/24

Math Tutorials 3:45 - 4:45

Wednesday 9/11/24

Thursday 9/12/24

ELA Tutorials 3:45 - 4:45

Title 1 Meeting at 5:30

Open House Following

Friday 9/13/24

Please join us Thursday, September 12 at 5:30 for Open House. This is a great time to meet with your child's teacher and get specific information about the classroom, grade level content, and expectations.

After School Tutorials will begin Tuesday, September 10th

Students attend by invitation only.

Tuesdays - Math

Thursdays - ELA and Science

Please make sure if your child is selected for tutorials that he or she attends each time.

Mrs. Croce has been in Music Education at the Elementary level in Title 1 schools for 10 years. She also works another job at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts Center downtown during her free time. She loves to play with her goofy dog and husband when she is at home. She goes camping and hiking during school breaks and enjoys performing on her flute for weddings and other special events outside of school.

We are so excited to have Mrs. Croce join our FAME (Fine Arts Magnifying Education) team. Her music room is calm and inviting with stars on her ceiling and soft music playing as the students enter. The students love that she sings to them as they enter the room and as they exit. We are looking forward to the programs she has planned for this year.

Welcome to Eickenroht Mrs. Croce!

Please consider donating snacks for our teachers to enjoy throughout the day. We would like to stock the fridge with cold drinks and the cabinets with chips, fruit, nuts, and other snacks.

* Attendance is very important. Please ensure your child/children are at school every day by 8:05. We do not want them to miss one minute of instruction.

* Breakfast and lunch are free to all students. Breakfast is not served after 8:05.

* Eickenroht Elementary has standardized dress and it will be strictly enforced. Please see the details below.

* Dress Code for Eickenroht Elementary

Our school philosophy is to maintain a focus on the education of our students and ensure safety for all students by the reduction of distractions and disruptions to the learning environment by developing an effective standardized dress policy. Any items worn to school must not undermine the integrity of the standardized dress policy, serve as a disruption to the educational environment or present a health or safety hazard to any individual.

Short or Long-Sleeved Polo Style Shirts

• Pre-K - 5th grade students may wear any approved color polo. (Black, Gray, Maroon, White, Navy Blue)

• Polos must not be see-through and undergarments should not be visible.

• Polos may not be altered in any manner other than the original design of the shirt.

• Polos must be SOLID, not stripes, and be either (Black, Gray, Maroon, White, Navy Blue)

T-Shirts

• Eickenroht SPIRIT SHIRTS may only be worn on Fridays.

• School spirit shirts may be worn with appropriate jeans. (NO holes or rips) on FRIDAYS ONLY.

• College shirts are allowed only as determined and announced by the campus/district administration.

Sweaters/Sweatshirts/Jackets/Coats

• Sweaters/sweatshirts/jackets/coats must be solid color. Students can wear any solid color jacket or school sponsored item.

• May have a round or V-neck, or may be a button-front cardigan style.

• Jackets/coats with zippers may be worn, but MUST be open and completely unzipped while on campus.

• Clothing with written or visual messages are prohibited. (Everything should be one solid color.)

• HOODIES MAY NOT BE WORN AT ANY TIME WHILE INSIDE THE BUILDING.

Bottoms

• Solid color khaki (tan), navy blue, or black casual slacks with belt loops are required.

• Jeans are allowed ONLY ON FRIDAYS with a school sponsored Eickenroht Spirit shirt.

• Pants may not have tears or holes in them. (Cargo pants are NOT permitted.)

• Pants must be worn at the waist.

• Yoga pants, leggings, sweat pants, joggers, or form fitting spandex material clothing are NOT permitted.

• PreK through 5th grade are permitted to wear Black, Gray, Maroon, White, or Navy Blue shorts, skirts or uniform dresses at or below the knee.

• Blue Jean shorts are ONLY PERMITTED TO BE WORN ON FRIDAYS.

Shoes

• Shoes must have a closed toe and backing.

• Flip flops, house shoes, shower shoes, Crocs, and slippers are NOT allowed.

• Shoes with high heels are not allowed.

• Shoes may not have wheels.

Backpacks/Purses

• Backpacks may not have wheels.

• Backpacks will be put away in the cubbies and not kept on the back of chairs.

• Purses are not allowed on campus. If a student needs to carry personal hygiene items, they may be kept in their backpack.

Miscellaneous

• Blankets and stuffed animals are NOT permitted and should not be brought to school.

• Headgear, such as hats and headbands with ears or decoration that stands out, are NOT permitted.

• Noisy, light up, distracting jewelry is not permitted.

Special occasion dress opportunities will be announced in advance and may be related to academics and behavior.

Eickenroht Elementary administrators reserve the right to make final decisions and revisions concerning the standardized dress code policy. If a student is out of dress code, his/her parents will be contacted to bring a change of clothes. Consequences will apply if the clothing is not changed.

* Water Bottles must be clear and hold water only. If your child has a thermos or canteen that is not clear, he or she may use it only during lunch. Only water bottles that are clear can be accessed during class time.