October News and events
September 30, 2022
A message from the principal
Hello Eisenhower Families!
It has been an amazing start to the 2022-2023 school year and we are looking forward to the next eight months of learning and growing! Our Character Strong trait this month is Responsibility. Watch for your parent newsletter to come home in your child(ren)’s Wednesday folder for a description of the trait and possible conversation starters to use with your child(ren).
Fall conferences start this coming Monday. Conferences are being held October 3, 6 and 11 and are a great way to show your support for student learning. If you have not yet signed up for a conference time, use the following link to do so: myconferencetime.com/eisenhower. Don’t forget to visit specialists and support staff throughout the building.
Weather:
Living in Minnesota, we never know when snow will fly. We are all committed to getting students outside for recess whenever possible. Please be sure to monitor the weather and send appropriate outdoor clothing each day. We utilize the National Weather Service guidelines to determine if students and staff are at risk of frostbite within the 30 minute recess window. Keep in mind, however, that this is a guideline and cold can impact students differently. Students will remain inside if the air temperature falls below 0 or if the windchill is less than -5 degrees fahrenheit. The temperature will be monitored throughout the day to help make appropriate decisions for each individual recess time.
**In order to maintain a clutter free and calm environment, teachers are asked to make sure students store all of their belongings inside their lockers. This means, snow gear may come home wet and may need to be laid out or placed in a dryer.
Thank you for your continued support.
In partnership,
Principal DeRung
Child nutrition update
Starting next week we will be attaching barcodes to backpacks of those students who eat breakfast at Eisenhower. This is to make the process more efficient and give kids the most time to eat. Please leave the barcodes attached to the backpack.
Transportation
To find your student's bus information, follow these step by step directions. Contact the transportation dept at 763-506-1125 with questions.
Real-time bus information through FirstView app
Anoka-Hennepin families can check where their bus is - live - through a transportation app called FirstView. The app monitors regular school bus routes in real-time. Best of all, it's free for parents/guardians and students to use.
Volunteer Opportunities
HIKE FOR IKE - October 7, 2022
The PTO could use your help with the Hike for Ike. Volunteers will be needed to hand out drinks/snacks, take photos and hike with classrooms. Rain day, if needed, will be on October 14th. If interested in volunteering please use the the following link. Hike For Ike Sign Up
For more information on the Hike please see the attached flyer.
Remember to wear your Ike Spirit Wear or Red, Grey and Blue on Oct 7th!
Kindergarten - RED, 1st Grade - BLUE, 2nd Grade - GREY, 3rd Grade - RED, 4th Grade - BLUE, 5th Grade - GREY
Family Movie Night, The Bad Guys, - October 7, 2022 doors open at 6:00 pm
The PTO is hosting a free family movie night featuring Universal Pictures The Bad Guys rated PG. All children must have an adult present at the movie night. Please review the flyer for more information.
Movie Night Volunteers Needed - The PTO could use some help with making this fun family movie night a huge success. We could use 2 volunteers to help with concessions sales. If interested or would like more information please use the following link. Movie Night Volunteer Sign Up
Do You Love to Give? We are looking for individuals with a heart of giving and doing what they can to help our Eisenhower families. We often have families in need of items throughout the school year. Our social worker, Maura Freshour knows of the needs that exist in our school and our Volunteer Coordinator will update this sign up as the need arises. If you have any questions or if you know of a family in need or need help yourself please email Maura.Freshour@ahschools.us or 763-506-2369. All names are kept confidential. Donations can be dropped off at the office. Please review the current needs below. We also will update an Amazon Wish list, www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/305DNIIAJCFVK to review the current needs.
See our flyer for volunteer opportunities, ways to give, resources and more!
Every Meal Food Distribution - We are looking for volunteers to distribute food for the school's Every Meal program. Every Meal works to fight hunger in our community by filling the gaps in food access that children face during weekends, summers, and extended breaks. Volunteers will be placing food in Students' lockers on Friday mornings from 10:00-11:00 am (we will have extra days due to school breaks). Every Meal Volunteer Sign Up
Lunchroom Volunteer - The cafeteria is looking for volunteers to help students during lunch with Pin Numbers, open lunch items and being an extra set of eyes. Lunch hours: 11:20 – 1:40 pm, please review the sign up for grade level lunch times and time slots available. You can volunteer for one or both time slots, during this time please feel free to eat lunch with your student(s). Lunchroom Volunteer Sign Up
Workroom Volunteer - Our school staff is looking for a volunteer(s) for the staff workroom. Volunteers would help with making copies, laminate projects, cutting and/or prep. Staff would complete a workroom request form with instructions. Myself or staff would be available for questions and training. Workroom Volunteer Sign Up
Weekly Student Folders - Volunteers will sort/count and assemble all flyers to be sent home with students. To review the available time slots please use the following link. Weekly Folders Volunteer Sign Up
Lifetouch Picture Day - LifeTouch is looking for volunteers for the upcoming picture day on Wednesday, October 19th. Please bring a snack/lunch with you for the day. Remember to sign in with the office then head down to the gym where LifeTouch will be set up. As in years past all volunteers will receive a photo voucher. Please talk with the photographer when you arrive for details. Lifetouch Volunteer Sign Up
Staff Conference Dinner Soup & Salad - Conferences are approaching quickly! Please help us support our Eisenhower Staff by assisting with the Conference meal on October 11th by either bringing food and/or helping with setup/cleanup. Our staff really appreciates your support. Conference Dinner Sign Up
If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions please don’t hesitate to call me if an opportunity arises that you would like to be involved in or to say “Hello” anytime!
Thank you and I look forward to working with you here at Eisenhower
Kathrina DeKruyff-Glass – Volunteer Services Coordinator (VSC)
Kathrina.dekruyffglass@ahschools.us
763-506-2340
Social work news
Please connect with our new social worker, Maura Freshour, for any emotional or social support needs. She can be reached at 763-506-2369 or Maura.Freshour@ahschools.us.
Upcoming events
No School - Monday October 3
Conferences - October 3, 6, 11
Hike for IKE - October 7
Family movie night - October 7
Picture Day - October 19
MEA - October 20 - 21
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