ECLC Family Newsletter

Hello Ranger Families!

As we continue to navigate through these months of school, it's important to continue to build a strong relationship and continue to communicate with them with any concerns.

Here are a few tips below:

• Communicate regularly: Stay in touch with your child's teacher through email, phone, or in-person meetings.
• Prepare: Come to meetings with a list of questions or concerns. You can also prepare open-ended questions to start a productive conversation.
• Be respectful: Remain respectful and open to finding positive solutions together.
• Be collaborative: Work together to address concerns and find solutions.
• Set clear objectives: Start meetings with clear objectives so everyone knows what to expect.
• Follow up: Set up a follow-up plan to check in and assess your child's progress.
• Be timely: Contact your child's teacher as soon as you identify a problem so you can find a solution quickly.
• Make a good first impression: Smile, make eye contact, and shake hands when you meet your child's teacher for the first time.
• Encourage your child: Encourage your child to practice skills at home, and participate in extracurriculars.
• Support the relationship: Don't speak negatively about your child's teacher in front of your child.

It is very important that we continue to work collaboratively to ensure all students are reaching their social-emotional and academic goals. Thanks for your support in this journey!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Andrea M. Vance

Be in the know about all of breaks, days off, and more with the 2024-2025 district calendar. Click here for a printable version.

Friday, October 11: No School
Friday, October 25: No School

Monday, November 4: No School

Tuesday, November 5: No School, Election Day

November 27-29: No School, Thanksgiving Break

December 20 - January 3: No School, Winter Break

January 13: No School

January 20: No School

Please be sure to sign up Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences 2024 . Conferences will be held on November 6th and 7th from 4:45-7:45 p.m at ECLC. You do not need to check into the office this evening. You will go directly to your child's classroom.

Report cards will be released on November 1st in PowerSchool. Be sure to log in to review your child's performance and growth. Remember, you can check your child's progress in PowerSchool at any time throughout the year to stay updated on assignments, assessments, and teacher comments. If you haven't yet set up your parent account or need assistance navigating the platform, please contact our front office for support.

For more information about standards-based grading and the district grade scale, click here. Staying informed about your child’s progress is one of the best ways to support their learning journey!

We would like to thank you all for doing a wonderful job sending in doctor's excuses and making phone calls when students are absent. We appreciate your support. We have noticed recently an increase of the amount of students that are arriving late or being picked up late. Please plan accordingly for traffic or construction delays to ensure your child can arrive at school on time and depart promptly at the end of their school day. Thank you for your support and attention to this matter.

Office Staff:

Karen Cross - Administrative Assistant - 440-353-1100

Victoria Landis - Attendance - 440-353-1184

Shari Piper - Nurse - 440-353-1284

Attendance Line: Call or Text 440-353-1169

Late Arrivals

• Car rider students that arrive at 8:50 am/12:50 pm or later must be walked into the school and signed in by an adult in the main office.

Reporting an Absence

• Please call or text (new this year!) the attendance line at 440-353-1169 to report any student attendance/tardy information before 9:30 am./1:30 pm Both are accessible 24 hours a day.

Pick up Procedures

• All students must have an identified regular way to get home: car rider, bus rider, or aftercare. Please ensure that your student is aware of their plan.

• Any change in their normal way home must be in writing to the teacher in the morning. This can be handwritten and put in their take-home folder.

• It is helpful if any changes in pick up procedures are made prior to 3:00 pm the day of the change. The office begins preparing for dismissal at this time and has limited access to the phone and email.

Change in Contact Information (Address, Phone, Email)

• Remember to update the Parent Portal on PowerSchool if you change your phone number, address, or email.

Here are a few PTA highlights.

The Preschool Fall Party volunteer lottery closes on Sunday 10/13. Sign up link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4AAAA72DA0F58-51850817-preschool

The Kindergarten Fall Party volunteer lottery closes on Sunday 10/13. Sign up link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4AAAA72DA0F58-51850752-kindergarten

Friday October 18th is Pajama Day! This will be our first donation day to benefit our Adopt-A-Family program. We invite you to send a donation amount of your choice in a sealed envelope marked “ECLC PTA"

ECLC Trunk or Treat is on Thursday, October 24th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm in the High School parking lot. The DonutNV food truck will be there - they are donating 15% of the sales back to PTA. We hope to see you there!

ECLC participates in Box Tops for Education. Simply download the app and scan your receipt when you purchase participating products.

We are having a Chipotle Fundraiser on Wednesday November 6th. It will be from 4pm - 8pm at the North Ridgeville Chipotle on Center Ridge Road. 25% of the sales will be donated to PTA.

Our next PTA meeting is Tuesday October 15th @ 7pm. The meeting is at ECLC and free childcare is provided.

If you are interested in joining PTA, membership dues are $5. Be sure to join the PTA Facebook page also. Membership link: https://forms.gle/r3tHxiLgxwwyE2xD6

If you are interested in joining PTA, membership dues are $5. Be sure to join the PTA Facebook page also. Membership link: https://forms.gle/r3tHxiLgxwwyE2xD6

Holly Milkovich

PTA President

nreclcpta@gmail.com

Meeting Dates-2024-2025

Tuesday October 15

Tuesday November 19

No December Meeting

Tuesday January 21

Tuesday February 18

Thursday March 13 (date change due to Spring Break)

Tuesday April 15

2024-2025 Meal Prices:

K -2 Breakfast: $2.50, K-2 Lunch: $3.70

There are several ways to add money to a lunch account. Cash or a check can be made out to North Ridgeville City Schools and can be sent in with your child. You can also add money via PaySchools. As a note, PaySchools charges a fee. Click here to be directed to the PaySchools Central login page to replenish your child's account with additional funds via PaySchools Central.

Looking for some healthier party treats for a holiday celebration?

· Make your own pizzas using whole grain English muffins and veggie toppings.

· Use healthy foods in the holiday’s traditional colors.

· Make 100% fruit juice freezer pops.

For more ideas, visit: bit.ly/3Z0yjKC

Halloween parties and trick-or-treat will give your kids enough candy to last them a year. Cut down on the amount of sugar they eat this week by following some of these tips https://bit.ly/3UsozWR

Sweet treats can be part of a child’s holiday celebrations with friends, family, and other festivities. Consider other ways to celebrate upcoming holidays:

· Have a scavenger hunt for items related to the holiday theme.

· Have a dance party.

· Set up themed craft stations.

· Plan special party games.

Use your holiday celebrations as a way to reinforce messages about nutrition and health. Here are some ideas to incorporate into your fall celebrations:

Have a themed parade around your facility.

Allow kids to pick a special book or invite a guest to read aloud.

Offer a healthier snack.

PBIS Rewards

Students will be rewarded with Andy Paw stickers to reinforce all of the Ranger Strong behaviors we would like to see all around our building. We will be looking for students who are using:

-Walking feet

-Safe hands

-Quiet Voice

Please remember to check your child's sticker chart. Once they are filled they can pick a prize from our prize chart. Volunteers will be needed to help with the prize cart. The volunteer form will be sent out by the PTA in September.

PBIS Parent Newsletter

Students are continuing to fill up their Andy Paw charts. Please check with your students to see if they are earning Andy Paws for having a quiet voice, walking feet and keeping their hands to themselves. This month we are focusing on the character trait RESPONSIBILITY. We are looking for students who are also displaying this trait as well. Way to go students and thank you to our parent volunteers who helped with the prize cart!

Character Strong Monthly Theme: Responsibility

Students will be talking about how they can show respect to themselves and to others during the month of October. Below are a few ideas your family can use to connect while practicing respect!

September: RESPECT

October: RESPONSIBILITY

November: GRATITUDE

December: EMPATHY

January: PERSEVERANCE

February: HONESTY

March: COOPERATION

April: COURAGE

May: CREATIVITY

Mrs. Eberwein is our school counselor. She will be at ECLC on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and two Friday's a month this year. Here is the link for her monthly newsletter.

https://secure.smore.com/n/ae2qh

Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We serve all families, including those children with and without diagnoses.

Resources are available for a number of concerns including anxiety, attention and academics. Connecting for Kids supports families who have children with mental health concerns, developmental delays and disabilities as well as those facing major life changes such as divorce or kinship care. No concern is too big or too small.

Connecting for Kids will host more than 75 free programs offered this fall at locations across Northeast Ohio.

https://www.connectingforkids.org/Flier/

ECLC Preschool Student Hours 2024-2025

ECLC Kindergarten Student Hours 2024-2025

Thank you for following the traffic patterns and slowing down when entering and exiting the parking lot. We want to ensure the safety of all our families and staff.

Car Rider Procedures 24-25

ECLC Map

Joseph Schultz

Transportation Supervisor

Tim Kaczmarek
Head Mechanic

Melissa Phelps
Administrative Assistant
(440)-327-4422

Ensuring the safety and well-being of all students on school buses is of our top priorities. Please take note of the following guidelines that your child must adhere to while using school transportation. Students who repeatedly do not follow expectations will be subject to a bus referral. Multiple referrals can lead to loss of bus privileges.

From the Student Handbook:

The following regulations pertain to school bus conduct and are intended to ensure the safety and welfare of the students, the bus driver and other drivers on the road and to ensure the safety and proper maintenance of school buses.

Students will:

• Follow classroom conduct rules at all times.

• Be at designated place of safety on residence side of street (not in house, car, etc.) for pick up five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.

• Be courteous. Use no profane language or gestures. No disruptive behavior, fighting, bullying, indecent behavior, possession of weapons, tobacco products, drugs, alcohol, etc.

• Stay in seat while the bus is moving. Keep head, hands and feet to self and inside the bus.

• Maintain an aisle way. Only objects that can be held on lap are permitted. No animals of any kind are allowed on the bus. We discourage the use of book bags with wheels and the bringing of skateboards, fishing rods and/or large projects on the bus.

• Not eat or drink on the bus. Keep the bus clean. Do not be destructive.

• Cooperate with the driver and follow directions regarding pick-up, drop off, crossing, silence at railroad tracks, etc.

• Sit in seats assigned by bus driver.

• Remain at the designated place of safety for drop off on residence side of street until the bus has left before proceeding home.

Thank you for helping us reinforce these rules with your child. By working together, we can ensure a safe and positive transportation experience for all students!

Please click this link to find a downloadable flier for the October programs: https://www.connectingforkids.org/MonthlyFliers/

Program highlights for the month:

• A Speaker Series entitled, Perfectionism in Gifted and Anxious Kids
• Workshops that include The Whole-Brain Child Book Discussion and Tools for Taming Big Emotions Behavior Chat
• A Share & Support Group on Solo Parenting
• Music Therapy & More sessions and Adapted Playgroups

The North Ridgeville City School District has a partnership with Right At School which will provide after school care until 6 PM. Click here to visit the Right At School North Ridgeville City Schools website to see more on the plans, pricing, and curriculum.

If you any questions, you can contact Right At School in the following ways:

• Visit RightAtSchool.com and select "contact us" to use the online chat option or fill out the "get in touch" form.
• Call 855-287-2466
• Parent questions regarding individual children, email Heather Knoll at heather.knoll@rightatschool.com

Each month the Board of Education recognizes two staff members who have shown extreme care, demonstrated excellence, and/or provided exemplary professionalism. These nominations may come from students, parents, colleagues or administration. Please take the time to nominate a staff member today. Complete this quick form to nominate a deserving staff member. Submissions are reviewed regularly. Thank you for taking the time to recognize our valuable staff members.

We are on the lookout for passionate, dedicated individuals to join us in shaping the future of education. Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of students? Whether you are an experienced or just starting your career, there's a place for you in Ranger Nation. If you're interested in a flexible schedule you can apply to be a substitute here. Help us build a positive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Substitute Aides

https://www.applitrack.com/northridgeville/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=4521

Substitute Secretaries

https://www.applitrack.com/northridgeville/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=4517

Substitute Food Service Workers

https://www.applitrack.com/northridgeville/onlineapp/admin/_admin.aspx#Report

Substitute Cleaners

https://www.applitrack.com/northridgeville/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=4519

Book Fair Tidbits

When: WE HAVE 2 FAIRS THIS YEAR!

Fall: 11/11-11/15, Second Chance Shop 11/18

Spring: 02/24-2/28, Second Chance Shop 3/3

During Normal Library Times. I will schedule times with Teachers for students who were absent or missed their regular shop time.

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* SCHOLASTIC WILL BE CHARGING SALES TAX 6.50% FOR PURCHASES *

We are a coinless operation, all totals will be rounded up to the nearest dollar.

All monies collected from the round up will be donated to

All for Books™ | Scholastic Book Fairs program.

ALL FOR BOOKS amounts collected benefit our library and students directly and will be used to allow students who would otherwise be unable to purchase books, then any ALL FOR BOOKS funds remaining after the close of the book fair will be used to purchase additional Scholastic books added to the media center.

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eWallet: AN EASIER, CASH-FREE WAY for students to make purchases is strongly encouraged!

There is NO CHARGE to set up an eWallet account.

eWallet and Online Shopping - A link will be provided ONE WEEK before the fair.

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IMPORTANT:

An account must be created for each individual child and each child’s school.

NOTE: Previous eWallet balances/accounts MUST be REACTIVATED to be used!

You can shop online too! All orders over $25 will be shipped for free!

This is great for holiday gifts or for anyone out-of-town to send books straight to your home.

The online shop is open through the fair and is live for a full week after the in person fair closes.

Join us on Saturday, January 25, 2025 for an NRCS Night with the Cavs! Thanks to our partnership with Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, we are getting discounted tickets for this event AND 40 lucky students will get the experience of a lifetime to be on the the court for the cheer tunnel and the National Anthem. Click here to buy your tickets! Once they have been purchased, please fill out this form for your student to be eligible for the pregame festivities.

The City of North Ridgeville Safety Fair will take place on Saturday, October 5 from 11 AM - 2 PM at Fire Station 1 and the Police Station on Ranger Way. Join in for food trucks, tours, and more!

October:

• 10/11 - Schools are Closed
• 10/15: BOE Meeting @ 6:00 pm
• 10/15 - PTA Meeting @ 7:00 pm
• 10/18- PTA Pajama Day
• 10/24- End of Quarter One
• 10/24 - ECLC Trunk or Treat @ 6:00-7:30 pm
• 10/25 - No School for Students
• 10/31 - PTA Harvest Parties (Specific classroom times will be shared in a separate flyer)

November:

11/1-Report Cards released to parents

11/4- No School

11/5- Election Day-No School

11/6- Chipotle Fundraiser

11/6-ECLC Conference Night @ 4:45-7:45 p.m.

11/7-ECLC Conference Night @ 4:45-7:45 p.m.

11/11- ECLC Book Fair 11/11-11/18

11/19- BOE Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.

11/19- PTA Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.

11/22- PTA Crazy Hat/Hair Day

11/26 -ECLC Turkey Trot

11/27-11/29- Thanksgiving Break