Eiber's Adventure Update
September 14, 2022
Hello Eiber Families! Please take some time to read through all of the information below. It contains important news and dates regarding your student.
Important Reminder
We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to please have your child use the crosswalk that is directly in front of the school. It is very important to us that we keep our students and their families safe by crossing at the crosswalk, where we have a staff member with a stop sign and the flashing warning light.
Picture Day
A quick reminder that our school picture day will be tomorrow, September 15th. Picture order forms were sent home last Wednesday in your child’s Wednesday folder. If you wish to order photos, please make sure you send in your order forms along with payment with your student by tomorrow. If you would prefer to order online, please go to the following link: https://www.prepaysystems.com/view/9Aos8RJY/eiber-elementary-fall-22-23
Fall Fitness Festival
We hope that you can join us for this year’s Eiber Fall Fitness Festival! We will have different fun stations for the kids to participate in and earn a healthy treat at the end. Students must be accompanied by an adult. We hope to see you there!
Friday, September 16
5:00 - 6:30pm
Family Engagement News
Hello Eiber families! Thank you to those of you that came to our first Coffee with the principal. It was nice to see families in the building and to meet some new parents. Please look out for information about our next coffee next month! If there are any topics that you feel you would like to discuss at these coffees, please reach out to me and share your ideas!
Help your child do well in school! Try a new idea every day!
Here are a some suggestions on things you can try with your child every day to help them do well in school!
- READ, READ, READ! - Research shows that spending just 20-30 minutes a night will help increase your child's knowledge in all areas-critical thinking, vocabulary, stamina, writing, and even math. Make Reading an activity your child will enjoy doing every day! Strong reading skills will make learning every subject easier for your child.
- Set a timer: If your child resists reading, say "Read to me for three minutes." Add another minute every few days.
- Maintain a regular bedtime for your child. Elementary schoolers need at least 9 hours of sleep daily.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to stop by my office for a visit or contact me at:
Maria Beken
Family Engagement Liaison
Direct Line: (303)982-4853
Eiber Main Line: (303)982-6406
Helping Kids Thrive
Track and Field
For those 4th and 5th graders that have signed up for Track and Field, practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 - 4:30pm. The Lakewood Track meet will be held on Saturday, September 24th at Lakewood High School. The meet will begin at 8:00 am and should be done around 12:00. Track t-shirts will be given out the morning of the meet. If you would like to keep your shirt the cost is 6 dollars. There is limited seating at the High School track so bring a blanket or chair if you would like. If you have questions please contact Mr. Schwab or Ms. Bedell.
Cafeteria News
We want to share that our Eiber kitchen manager is currently out so we will have a modified lunch menu for the next few weeks. Our menu will not match the School Café menu online. We will let you know once we are back to the planned School Café menu.
Free and Reduced Meal Application - SchoolCafé
It is not too late to complete your application for Free or Reduced Lunch! Lunches will no longer be free to all students this year and families are encouraged to complete the application for meal benefits. If you still need to apply for Free and Reduced lunch, you can find the application on the SchoolCafe site or click the blue button below.
A full lunch costs $3.25. You can add money to your child's account directly on the SchoolCafe website or send cash/check in with your student. A la carte purchases can be made by students. The prices for these items are listed on the SchoolCafe site.
Just as a reminder that being approved for free or reduced lunch has many benefits for you as well as Eiber. Schools receive important funding and resources based on the number of free and reduced applications. If you are eligible for free or reduced lunch, other fees may also be waived or reduced, including bus fees, technology fees, instrument fees and field trip fees.
Please reach out to Maria Beken at 303-982-4853 if you need assistance with the application process.
Watermelon Wednesday
Several of our Eiber students enjoyed some delicious watermelon last Wednesday as a reward for remembering their student ID number! The breakfast and lunch lines move much smoother when the students know their student number when they are checking out. If your child still does not know their number, please help them practice at home. If you do not have your student 's number, please call the office and we will be happy to give it to you.
Important Dates!
Sept 15th - Picture Day
Sept 16th - Eiber Fall Fitness Festival
Sept 23rd - No School for Students (Teacher Professional Development Day)