The East Central Howling

November 2023

East Central Families,

November is Family Engagement Month. We want to take the time to recognize you for the many ways you engage with our school on a daily basis. We believe that home-school partnership is pivotal to the success of our students. You as parents, guardians, and caretakers make our school stronger. Thank you for your dedication to our school.

Mrs. Lindsey, Principal

November - January Dates

November 2023

Nov 9: Progress Reports

Nov 9: Veterans Day Program (During Activity Times)

Nov. 14: Make-Up Picture Day

Nov. 16: National Parental Involvement Day

Nov 16: PTO Meeting (5:30 p.m.) 2nd & 3rd Grade Performances

Nov 16: Birthday Celebrations (1:30p)

Nov 17: EC Get Fit Assembly (1:00p)

Nov 20-24: Thanksgiving Holidays / Schools Closed

Nov 23-Nov 24: School District Closed

Nov. 27-Dec. 2: Book Fair

Nov. 30: Parent Volunteer Training (8:00 am)

December 2023

Dec 1: Acadience Math (1st - 6th)

Dec 4: Acadience Math (Kindergarten)

Dec. 2: Storytime with Santa (10:00 a.m.)

Dec. 2: RHS Winter Baseball Camp (1st-6th)

Dec. 5: K-2 MAP (Math Day 1) & 3-6 MAP (Math)

Dec. 6: K-2 MAP (Math Day 2) & 3-6 MAP (Reading)

Dec. 7: K-2 MAP (Reading Day 1) & 3-6 MAP (Language)

Dec. 8: K-2 MAP (Reading Day 2)

Dec. 8: Parent Volunteer Training (10:00 am & 5:00 p.m.)

Dec. 11: Christmas Luncheon (5th Grade @ 11:40 a.m. and Kindergarten @ 12:20 p.m.)

Dec. 12: Christmas Luncheon (1st Grade @ 11:00 a.m. and 6th Grade @ 12:20 p.m.)

Dec 12: PBIS Celebration #2 (4th Grade & Jones/Tinsley) @ Ice Skating

Dec. 13: Christmas Luncheon (4th Grade @ 11:00 a.m., 3rd Grade @ 11:40 a.m., and 2nd Grade at 12:20 p.m.)

Dec. 13: PBIS Celebration #2 (Kindergarten & 1st) @ Froggys

Dec 14: PTO Meeting (5:30 p.m.) Kindergarten & 1st Grade Performances

Dec. 14: PBIS Celebration #2 (2nd & 3rd) @ Froggys

Dec 15: End of Second Nine Weeks

Dec 13: PBIS Celebration #2 (6th Grade & McAlister/Chesser) @ Ice Skating

Dec 14: Last day for Yearbook Early Discount

Dec 15: Flexible Learning Day / Staff Development

Dec 18-Jan 1: Winter Holidays / Schools Closed

January 2023

Jan. 1-3: Winter Holidays / Schools Closed

Jan. 4: Resume Classes

Jan. 5: 3rd Annual Growth Parade @ 1:00 p.m.

Jan 5-Jan 12: DIBELS Assessment (K-3)

Jan. 9: Honor's Day (3rd-6th Grade)

- 5th Grade @ 8:00 a.m.

- 4th Grade @ 9:30 a.m.

- 3rd Grade @ 12:15 p.m.

- 6th Grade @ 1:45 p.m.

Jan 9: Board Meeting @ 5:45 p.m.

Jan. 10 - March 1: ACESS Testing

Jan 15: Martin Luther King, Jr Day / Schools Closed

Jan 26: Birthday Celebrations @ 1:30 p.m.

Jan. 29: Parent Volunteer Training @ 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

PBIS Field Trip Reminders:

At the end of each 9 weeks, students will participate in the PBIS Celebration. Our first nine weeks celebration will allow students to take a trip to Floyd Bowling & Amusement on Thursday, October 5th (K-3rd) and Friday, October 6th (4th-6th). Students must have meet the following criteria:

Earn 75 points
Zero office referrals
1 or less steps
Zero missing work

2023-2024 Reading Incentive Program

House Points Parent/Guardian Tutorial

Students earn House Points throughout the day. If you're interested in keeping track of your child's points, view this tutorial & download the "RCA House Points" app on your phone.

Mentor/Volunteer Training Program

We would like for ALL East Central families to attend a Mentor/Volunteer Training session. If you would like to participate in the school in a volunteer, chaperone, or mentor capacity, this training is REQUIRED. Please make plans to attend a session!

2023-2024 Rome City Schools Calendar

Please make note of all the important dates included in the Rome City Schools calendar. The link is available by clicking the grey box above.