
Esten ECC Family Newsletter
February 2025
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Dates to Remember
Thursday, February 6th: No Preschool
Thursday, February 6th: Early Release Day for Kindergarten
Thursday, February 13th: Preschool Progress Reports and Kindergarten Reports will be issued
Monday, February 17th-Friday, February 21st: No School for Winter Vacation Week
Our February PAC Meeting
The next Esten PAC meeting will be on Friday, February 14th, at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Please bring a photo ID to the main office to check in before the meeting.
Valentine's Day
NO FOOD ITEMS, PLEASE
Students will exchange Valentine's Day cards at school. We do ask that you do not send in food items along with your child's cards. We have so many different types of food allergies and restrictions that we need to be mindful of and we do not share food at school. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. We want everyone to enjoy this special day!
Report Cards/Progress Reports
All students will receive their mid-year report card/progress report on February 13th. Preschool will be a paper copy in your child's folder and kindergarten will be electronic through our Aspen X2 system. Kindergarten families will receive an email from our district data coordinator, Melissa Humphrey, with log-in information.
Our Next Parent-Guardian/Teacher Conferences
Our second parent-guardian/teacher conferences will be held on March 27th & 28th. We will send out the link in early March to sign up for a conference with your child's teacher.
Kindergarten Concerts in March
Please check the date for your child's class
All concerts will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. We will open our doors at 8:50 a.m.
Here is the link to the flyer.
Monday, March 10th: Mrs. Mallar, Mrs. Scanlon, and Mrs. Kennedy’s classes.
Tuesday, March 11th: Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. Haight, and Mrs. Mullen’s Classes
Wednesday, March 12th: Ms. Dinger and Ms. McDonnell’s Classes
Preschool 2025-2026
We have created a preschool fact sheet to help families with questions they may have about enrollment. Families who expressed an interest in our program for the 2025-2026 school year are invited to a Preschool Information Night on Tuesday, March 4th or Wednesday, March 5th, in the Esten ECC Library at 5:30 p.m.
Preschool Peer Partner Screenings will take place on April 1 & 2, 2025 by appointment only.
Kindergarten Information Night for 2025-2026 School Year
Please click on this link below if you have a child who will be attending kindergarten next year for the 2025-2026 school year.
Rockland High School Boosters
“On Wednesday, March 26th we will be hosting the Harlem Wizards to put on a very entertaining basketball game and show that promises to be a blast and a fantastic boost for our school community. The Harlem Wizards are renowned for their electrifying performances, mixing top-notch basketball with dazzling entertainment and uplifting messages. This isn’t even just a game; it’s a chance to rally our school spirit, engage our students, and strengthen our community bonds, all while raising vital funds for the student athletes within our High School Athletic Department. Visit HARLEMWIZARDS.COM and click “GET TICKETS” to purchase your tickets today!! We can’t wait to see you there!”
Thank you to the Kindergarten Families Who Attended Literacy Night!
Self-Help
Self-Help Program-Community Partner of Rockland Public Schools
WE HAVE A FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR NEW FAMILIES!
The Self Help Inc Parent Child Plus program serves families from: *Randolph, Holbrook and Rockland
What is ParentChild+?
- It provides your child with a free high- quality book or educational toy each week -at least 46 new books and toys!
- A trained community-based Early Learning Specialist will visit your home twice a week for 30 minutes to help you get your child ready for school.
- You will learn creative ways to read and play with your child.
- It helps you prepare your child to be successful in school.
- This program is for families with a child ages 16 months-3 1/2 years old. Enrollment is a 2 program year commitment.
If you are interested in this AWESOME program and you reside in either *Holbrook, *Rockland or *Randolph please contact: Gina McGarrigle at 508-559-1666 ext. 1814 or email at gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org.
Diapers and Wipes are available for those who need it.
CFCE has a diaper closet!
As a special service to our families we offer free diapers to those in need. As with everything right now, the cost of diapers has skyrocketed, and we would like to help those parents who need it. Diapers and wipes can be picked up at programs you attend or at the Brockton office at 45 Pearl St Brockton. If you are in need of diapers, please contact Gina McGarrigle at gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org.
Kindergarten Families:
Mr. Leavitt and Mrs. Beatty would appreciate all kindergarten students wearing sneakers on Mondays and Fridays for gym classes. If students need to wear boots to school, have them bring sneakers to change into at school, please.
Sneakers on Mondays & Wednesdays!
Please make sure your kindergarten child is wearing sneakers to school on Mondays and Wednesdays for gym classes! It is an important reminder so all kids can safely participate in all gym activities. Wearing sneakers Monday-Friday is also ideal for daily recess activities too!
Information for all families:
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Custody/Guardianship Changes
If your family has any changes to custody or guardianship, please contact Mrs. Makarski, our school secretary. It is important for the school to have hard copies of any documents that affect your child's dismissal or contacts.