The Principal's Pen
East Coventry Elementary School
News and Information for the Week of September 16th
Important Calendar Reminder
OJRSD Schools are closed on Thursday, October 3rd.
Friday Will Be A Chance to Show Off Your OJR Spirit!
Get ready to show your school spirit on Friday, September 20th for our exciting EC Spirit Day! Wear your favorite school colors or fun and festive attire to celebrate our amazing school community. Letโs make this a day full of energy and pride! ๐๐
See you there, and letโs make it a memorable Spirit Day!
Plan on joining us on Friday evening for the ECPTO Tailgating beginning at 5PM in the high school parking lot closest to the tennis courts. Afterward, we encourage all families to stay for the OJRHS Football game beginning at 7PM. All families were given fee tickets for their students. Paper student tickets MUST be presented at the game entrances. If your child lost his or her ticket, please call the EC Office at 610-469-5103. All students must be accompanied by an adult. No drop-offs. Adults must purchase a ticket by downloading the Hometown Ticketing App or visiting their website. No cash is accepted at the gate.
Lunch Menu Change - Tuesday
We have a change to the lunch menu option #2 on Tuesday, Sept. 17th.
Tuesday's Lunch -9-17-2024 - Cheeseburger (not Turkey burger)(option#2)
Fall Picture Day and Order Information - Tuesday, October 1st.
Don't wait to preorder your child's Showstopper pictures! No cash or checks are accepted on picture day. Pre-orders only! Use the QR code or the link in the flyer below for more information along with order details. All students are photographed on picture day for the yearbook.
EC Choristers - Grades 2 and 3
Choristers Club is a singing group for 2nd and 3rd grade students that meets once a week after school on Wednesdays. We learn music to perform at our Winter Concert, which will be on December 5th at 7pm. This club is a great way for younger students to learn about healthy singing practices and experience singing with peers!
Dates and time:
Wednesday October 9th - Wednesday December 4th, 3:30-4:30 (8 meetings)
Max number of participants: 30 (limited to 2nd and 3rd grade students). Use SchoolPay to sign-up your child.
Are you interested in helping others? Come find out about the Lion Cubs!
Lions Club members are a group of volunteers who strive to make a difference in their local community as well as in communities worldwide. Their volunteer efforts go beyond the support of vision care, to addressing unmet health and education needs worldwide.
- Who: Studentโs in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade
Where: Mrs. Nesleyโs Classroom 230
When: Cubs will meet on the first Tuesday of every month (with the exception of November's club meeting)
Meeting Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Meeting Dates: October 1st, November 6th, December 3rd, January 7th, February 4th, March 4th, April 1st, May 6th, End of Year Induction/Party June 3rd
Meetings will take place after school from 3:30-4:30. Students will report to room 230 (Mrs. Nesleyโs Room) at dismissal to meet with the club advisor. Transportation must be provided by the parent after the meeting at 4:30. Pick up will be in the lobby by the gym. Sign-out sheets will be available by grade (4, 5, 6) and must be signed by the adult picking up the participant. Use SchoolPay to register your child.
* If your child is also involved in intramurals or other school activities that conflict with the Lion Cubs meetings, it must be made clear to the teachers what activity your son or daughter is participating in that day.
EC PTO News and Information
๐โโ๏ธ๐ Fun Run Raisinโ!๐ฝ๐
Ready to turn up the fun and get moving? This is a fantastic way for everyone to get active together while supporting a great cause. We hope to see you Monday, September 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Please be sure to sign up your child online and share their donation page to try to reach the sUpErStAr gOaL of $250.00!
Got questions? Feel free to message us or email โ weโre here to help! ๐ฉ๐ฌ
- **We accept cash or check if you wish to skip the online fundraising portion** ๐ต
Our incentives are off the charts this year!
Wildcat Bracelet: Just for registering!
No-Tie Curly Laces: $25.00 raised
Shoe Charms (2) or Neon Pencil and Topper (1): $50.00 raised
Lunch Bunch ON STAGE!: $100.00 raised
Green Ticket Grab Booth: $250.00 raised
HAT DAY: $5,000 school wide raised
WILD WIG on DR. O!: $10,000 school wide raised
SOFT PRETZEL PARTY: $15,000 school wide raised
STUDENT TREAT CART: $20,000 school wide raised
Letโs make some memories and have a blast together! ๐๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ
๐๐ Tailgate Time๐ญ๐
Get pumped for some pre-game excitement at the East Coventry Tailgate at OJRHS! Join us on September 20th from 5:00-6:30 pm for an evening filled with snacks, great company, and fantastic vibes! ๐๐ Bring your team spirit and get ready for an unforgettable time! ๐๐ See you there!
๐ฆโจ Spirit Night SUCCESS! ๐๐จ
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the amazing friends and families who came out to Handel's for our Spirit Night! ๐ฆ๐ Thanks to your support, we raised over $300 for our school! ๐ซ๐ Your enthusiasm and generosity made this event a huge success, and we couldn't have done it without you. Your support helps us continue to make great things happen at East
๐ **Join the PTO This Year!** ๐
Be part of something special! Our PTO thrives on your involvement and support, and we'd love to have you with us. Simply click HERE to join this year and help us make a positive impact on our students and school. You can volunteer as much or as little as you can, seriously, it is THAT easy. We have so many small needs โbehind the scenesโ, shoot us an e-mail with your skills and we will see what we have for you to work on, any little bit helps.
๐ **Next PTO Meeting** ๐
๐ฉ Contact us ๐ง
We are always open and available to chat! Have questions? Thoughts you want to share? Touch base with usโฆ
Facebook: click here
Email: EastCoventryPTO@gmail.com
DATES FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
September:
EC Spirit Day: Friday, September 20th
ECPTO Tailgate and EC Night at the OJRHS Stadium: Friday, September 20th
ECPTO Fun Run: Monday, September 23rd
ECPTO Fun Run: Thursday, September 26th (Rain Date)
October:
Fall Picture Day: Tuesday, October 1st
No School for Students or Staff: Thursday, October 3rd
Fire Prevention Week: Week of Monday, October 7th
Kindergarten Field Trip (AM and PM Kindergarten combined): Wednesday, October 9th
ECPTO Meeting: Tuesday, October 8th at 7PM
ECPTO Fall Scholastic Bookfair: Week of October 14th
ECPTO Fall Fest: Thursday, October 17th
Warwick Fun Run: Monday, October 21st
Warwick Fun Ron (Raindate): Tuesday, October 22nd
Halloween Parade: AM Kindergarten - Thursday, October 31st at 9:30AM
Halloween Parade: PM Kindergarten and grades 1-5- Thursday, October 31st at 1:30PM
November:
No School for Students (Teacher Inservice): Friday, November 1st
No School for Students (Teacher Inservice): Tuesday, November 5th
Fall Picture Retake Day: Friday, November 8th
ECPTO Meeting: Tuesday, November 12th at 7PM
Last Day of trimester 1: Thursday, November 21st
Half Day for Students: Dismissal at 12:10PM - Monday and Tuesday, November 25th and 26th
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Monday and Tuesday, November 25th and 26th
Thanksgiving Break: November 27th through Friday, November 29th
STEAM Event for Girls (Grades 4-10)
Hello STEAM enthusiasts,
The 24th annual Girls Exploring Tomorrowโs Technology event is happening on Saturday, October 26th at the Greater Philadelphia Convention Center in Oaks. This is a one-day, free event for girls in grades 4th through 10th to explore careers in STEAM from over 50 vendors with hands-on activities. There will be vendors from all areas of STEAM, including manufacturers, agribusinesses, robotics, engineering and so much more. This event is not sponsored or affiliated with OJRSD.