East Albemarle News
December 2024
Dear East Albemarle Families,
As the year comes to a close, we are filled with gratitude for your continued partnership in supporting our students' growth and success. December is a time of reflection, celebration, and togetherness, and we are excited to finish 2024 strong before heading into a well-deserved winter break. We hope you take this opportunity to create joyful memories with loved ones and recharge for an amazing start to the new year!
Best,
~Mr. La Bianca
Bell Schedule & Car Rider Line Information
The daily bell schedule for East Albemarle Elementary has changed for the 2024-2025 school year. Students enter the building at 6:55 am and the tardy bell rings to denote the start of the instructional day at 7:25 am. Students are dismissed at 2:10 pm each day.
AM Car Rider Line: 6:55 am - 7:25 am
PM Car Rider Line: 2:10 pm - 2:30 pm
If you are planning for your child to be an afternoon car rider during the 2024-2025 school year, we ask that you complete the following form to request a personalized car tag. Each family will receive TWO copies of the car tag(s) requested. Car name tags can be requested at any time during the year using this form and will be sent home within two school days of the request being placed.
East Albemarle Car Rider Name Tag Request Form 2024-2025
We ask that families adhere to the open/close times for the car rider line, and not bring students to the front office at other times. The front parking lot is reserved for school bus traffic while the car rider line is open.
Parents and guardians who use the car rider line must stay in their vehicle at all times; do not park and exit the vehicle as this poses a safety concern and slows the line for others. Pull to the sidewalk and wait for a staff member to assist your child, we will help them safely exit the vehicle.
The line will speed up as everyone conforms to our procedures. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
East Albemarle, and all Stanly County Schools, benefit from the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a non-pricing meal service option which allows us to serve breakfast and lunch to students at no cost to families.
Encourage your child to take advantage of this provision and eat at school. Students who bring a lunchbox are also allowed to pick up a lunch tray to supplement their lunch from home.
Click here to visit the SCS website to view the breakfast and lunch menus!
Help us grow!
If you are a parent or guardian interested in actively contributing to our school improvement efforts, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to Judith Taylor at judith.taylor@stanlycountyschools.org for more information on how you can participate in upcoming committee conversations. Your input is invaluable as we work together to enhance our school's environment and success. The next committee meetings will be held on Wednesday, December 11th at 2:30 pm in the East Albemarle media center.
Do you Dojo?
We encourage all parents to connect to their child’s teacher’s Class Dojo account! Class Dojo is a great tool for tracking your child's behavior points and staying updated on their progress in real time. It also provides a direct line of communication with the teacher, making it easy to stay informed and involved. Connecting to Class Dojo helps us work together to support your child’s success both in and out of the classroom!
If you need assistance to get connected via Class Dojo, reach out to your child's teacher by phone (704-961-3500), email, or send a note to school.
*Reminder - Each student must earn 300 Class Dojo points by December 20th and have NO suspensions (bus, ISS, OSS) to earn an invitation to the second merit event!
NC Check-Ins- December 2nd
Students in grades 3-5 will take the NC Check-Ins from December 2nd through December 13th. These assessments provide valuable insights into their progress in reading and math and help us tailor instruction to meet their needs. Please ensure your child gets plenty of rest, eats a healthy breakfast, and arrives at school on time during testing days. Your encouragement and support make a big difference!
mClass & iReady Middle of Year Assessments- December 11th
We will be conducting mCLASS and i-Ready diagnostic assessments from December 11th-December 20th. To better understand your child’s progress in reading and math. Your support at home is invaluable! Encourage daily reading, discuss what they’ve learned, and practice key skills like math facts and problem-solving strategies to help them feel confident and prepared.
Holiday Spirit Week- December 16th-20th
Holiday Spirit Week is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see our students show off their creativity and school spirit! Each day will have a fun theme, and we encourage everyone to participate by dressing up. Let’s make this week full of joy, laughter, and festive cheer as we head into the holiday season!
Early Release Day- December 20th
Students will dismiss at 11:10 am via their normal afternoon transportation unless their teachers are notified otherwise by Thursday, Dec 19th.
2nd Quarter Merit Event- December 20th
We are excited for our 2nd Quarter Merit Event on December 20th! Homeroom teachers will host milk and cookies along with a movie and winter-themed activities at the designated times. This is a great opportunity to reward students for their positive behavior and hard work. Thank you for supporting this celebration!
Important Dates:
Click here to view the Stanly County Schools 2024-2025 calendar.
Click here to view the Stanly County Schools Testing Calendar.
December 2024:
- 2nd- Students returns to school from Thanksgiving Break
- 2nd- NC Check-In window opens
- 4th- 5th grade field trip to Town Creek Indian Mound
- 11th- mClass/iReady window opens
- 13th- NC Check-In window closes
- 20th- mClass/iReady window closes
- 20th- Early Release Day
- 23rd-January 6th- Winter Break, no school for students.
January 2024:
- 7th- Students return to school from Winter Break
Rent the East Albemarle Rock!
Our spirit rock is available for rent! If you are interested in customizing the rock with a new coat of paint complete the online application form below and submit payment to the East Albemarle PTO. Payments may be dropped off at the East Albemarle main office, Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Quick Links to Parent Resources
Follow East Albemarle on Social Media
Facebook - @EASTALBEMARLE
Instagram - eastalbemarle
Twitter - @east_albemarle
Click here to visit our website!
Sign up for a {free!} Class Dojo account to keep up with their PBIS Merit Event points and fun classroom updates / photos! You will need to obtain a class code from your child's teacher.
Contact Information
East Albemarle Elementary School
1813 East Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3500
Ms. Judith Taylor, Principal
East Albemarle Elementary Principal judith.taylor@stanlycountyschools.org