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Students are expected to follow our Core Values here at EBCA. October's Core Value is Wisdom. Wisdom is the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; what is right from wrong.

At EBCA, we celebrate nationally recognized cultural celebrations to foster respect and open-mindedness for other cultures. Influencing students to welcome cultural diversity is important to cultivate a sense of belonging in their community and to embrace diversity.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15th - October 15th.

Learn about National Hispanic Heritage Month by clicking HERE!

Our EBCA Folklorico group will be performing in our Annual Red Ribbon Rally!

Below is a bulletin board showcased in our cafeteria.

CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM

The State Law classifies students who miss more than 17 days total in a school year as Chronic Absent Students (or more than 10%). Do not allow your student to reach this number of absences as it will result in being dismissed back to their school of residence. EBCA is the best place for our students, we DO NOT want to start dismissing students. Parents, please do your part and get them to school on time, everyday.

Chronic Absent students absent 10% or more will not be allowed to participate in afterschool extra-curricular sports or class field trips. Example) In the first 10 days of school, any child missing more than 1 day of school is considered to be a chronic absent student.

TARDIES = DETENTION

Students that are tardy will be given a 24-hour notice to serve detention from 3:15 - 3:45 PM.

On Friday, August 23rd, our school celebrated having GREAT attendance rates during the first week! Let's keep up the great work on getting our students here on time, every day. Attendance matters!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our school.

Our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) parents voted to merge into one collaborative “Wildcat Parent Committee”. Parents elected other parents and also self-elected to be included on our electronic ballot for parents to consent to their membership in our committee. Please fill out this form by Friday, October 4th, we greatly appreciate your time!

Our 5th-grade students will be visiting Camp Ocean Pines for their science camp from Wednesday, October 2nd through Friday, October 4th. Students attending must be on campus by 6:15 AM on Wednesday, 10/2. We will return to campus on Friday, 10/4 by 2:15 PM.

Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9th. Students must be wearing their school uniform for Fall pictures. For ordering click HERE. The Picture Day ID code for EBCA is EVTVN8V6T.

Quarter 1 will end on Friday, October 11th. Report cards will be sent home on Monday 10/14. Parents could also log onto their Aeries accounts to stay updated regarding student grades and attendance by visting Aeries Parent Portal (click here).

Parent-Teacher Conferences will begin Monday, October 14th through Thursday, October 17th. Your child's teacher will communicate with you to schedule a meeting time. This week, students will follow an Early Dismissal Schedule. All students will be dismissed at 1:15 PM.

Interested in having your student attend Computech Middle School? Attend their Recruitment Night on Thursday, October 17, 2023 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM.

A Transfer Application is required for any school of choice/magnet school. Students have received transfer applications to take home. Applications may be turned in to the EBCA front office or to your child's teacher by Friday, November 15th.

Friday, October 18th is a Staff Development Day. There will be no school for students.

The book fair will take place Monday, October 28th - Friday, November 1st , from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM at the EBCA Library. Students will visit the library with their class on a scheduled day and time. Pay for books through Scholastic's eWallet - your child's digital payment account. Click HERE to get started with eWallet!

October 28th - November 1st is Red Ribbon Week at EBCA! Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation. This year’s theme is “LIFE IS A MOVIE, FILM DRUG FREE".

Each day during this week will feature a different dress-up theme against drugs. Students and teachers can wear the following apparel on the designated days to remind themselves and others of the daily drug-free theme. Refer to the flyer below for themes.

Friday, November 1st is our Annual Red Ribbon Rally.

Students not participating in theme-day apparel will abide by the standard dress code policy for EBCA.

Join us for our Trunk or Treat event scheduled for Thursday, October 31st from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. ALL EBCA FAMILIES ARE INVITED!

Come have a safe Halloween with your family and friends! No masks or weapons allowed and students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

This year, Halloween is on Thursday, October 31st.

Students who opt to wear a Halloween costume to school must abide by the rules below:

• Costumes may not have parts that interfere with learning. This means no masks or costumes that restrict movement or vision and prevent sitting at desks.
• Costumes may not be violent or suggestive.
• Costumes may not promote violence or have accessories or props that could be used as a weapon.
• Masks are not permitted.
• No bare midriffs or “revealing” clothing
• Appropriate shoes must be worn, etc.
• Costumes cannot promote the use of drugs, alcohol, or weapons of any kind.
• No pretend “prop” weapons such as water pistols, knives, or swords.
• Costumes may not be offensive or inappropriate in any way. Students should not wear costumes that make fun of others or make others feel uncomfortable.

Students who decide not to participate are to abide by the standard dress code policy for EBCA.

Don’t miss out on our monthly Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) collaborative and informational meetings! These morning parent meetings are facilitated by EBCA admin/staff. Refreshments and Spanish interpreting services are provided.

UPCOMING MEETING: Thursday, October 24th, 8:00 - 9:30 AM in Room 16
Agenda:

• Open Discussion
• School News/Updates
• Topic Presentation: Middle School Transition

For questions, please contact Ms. Sanchez via text or call at (559) 212-4436.

We look forward to seeing you!

Board meetings are scheduled during the 4th Thursday of Every Month (except as noted) at 5:30 in-person in the EBCA Library. Visitors can enter through the front gate by Room 4.

Upcoming meeting: Thursday, October 24, 2024

Click here to view the Board Meeting calendar.

Activities described below are for current students in our Expanded Learning/After School Program.

These dates are subject to change.
Volleyball & Football Scheduled Games (2:30 PM Start Time)

• Mon., 10/7: King @ Bethune
• Thurs., 10/8: Kirk @ Bethune

Please contact coaches if you have any questions.

We will have cross country and soccer tryouts on Monday, October 21st and Tuesday, October 22nd from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.

For cross country, students are encouraged to bring shorts and athletic shoes to tryout.

We are excited to announce this year, there will be both a boys and girls soccer team. For soccer, students are encouraged to bring soccer cleats to tryouts, but if you do not have any, do not purchase them until you have made the team. Shin guards will be mandatory for games, and necessary to try out.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Munoz. Permission slips will be sent home closer to the date.

Presenting Student Art Work from Mrs. Montoya's Classes

EBCA’s standard of dress is designed to create an academic environment that is equitable and conducive to learning. All students are expected to follow the dress code policy. Any student out of the dress code will be sent to the clothing closet on campus to change. Repeat offenders will face disciplinary action which may include a referral, parent contact, detention, and/or placement on a behavior contract.

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Last month our teachers began delivering classroom lessons from the Second Step® Curriculum, a research-based social-emotional learning program designed to improve children's social-emotional skills. For the month of October, students will focusing on Growth Mindset, Goal-Setting, and Emotion Management topics.