Monday Message

Tuesday, August 27: Student Assessment Day

Wednesday, August 28: Open House (4:00-6:00 pm)

Tuesday, September 3: First Day of School for K-5 Students

Tuesday, September 3: Culver's Night (5:00-7:00 pm)

Tuesday, September 10: PTO Meeting @ EVE Media Center (6:30-7:30 pm)

This year we will be requiring families to complete the Annual Household Check-In prior to being able to do anything else in Campus. This means you won’t be able to view teacher assignments or schedules until the Check-In is complete. The reasoning behind this is to ensure that your critical information is accurate for the best functioning of the district, especially in emergency situations. If you have questions beyond finding and filling out the check in, please submit a ticket or call 952-232-2048.

Additional information that may be helpful for you to be aware of:

• Only one parent/guardian per household will need to complete the Annual Household Check-In process.

• The Annual Household Check-In link is only active for one household per child. If a child has more than one household, the link will be active for the parent/guardian that lives in the household that is currently indicated as the child’s primary household.

Information regarding how to access the Annual Household Check-In can be found on the website at https://www.isd194.org/check-in.

REMINDER: If you haven't signed up for your child's assessment yet, here is the link to sign up: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Eastview_Elementary.

Our Fall Picture Day is on Thursday, September 12. Below is a flyer for more information about how the picture day process works, how to order (after the pictures have been taken), and delivery information.

Due to the MN Academic Science Standards implementation timeline set forth by the MN Department of Education, Lakeville Area Schools will be phasing in a revised reporting format of the elementary science grades within the Continuous Progress Report. The newly revised format will include the reporting of grade level standards similar to literacy, math and specialist areas. Families will see the existing format, as well as the revised format until all grade levels have implemented the new 2019 MN Academic Science Standards. This revision of the Continuous Progress Report and implementation of the new standards will follow the MN Department of Education timeline.

Elementary Science Standards Implementation and Grade Reporting Timeline

2022-2023 School Year - Grades K & 3

2023-2024 School Year - Addition of Grades 1 & 4

2024-2025 School Year - Addition of Grades 2 & 5

2024-2025 School Year - Implementation of the MCA - IV in grades 5

This timeline coincides with the release of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA-IV) in Science in grade 5 in the spring of 2025. At the elementary level, the Science MCAs in grade five represent benchmarks from grades three, four and five. As a result, in order to properly prepare for the implementation of the MCA-IV in the spring of 2025, Lakeville Area Schools will be following the elementary science standards implementation timeline as stated above.

• 9:10 a.m. Students may enter the building
• 9:17 a.m. First bell - Students go to their classrooms
• 9:25 a.m. Second bell - Classes begin

End of School Day

• 3:52 p.m. First dismissal bell
• 3:55 p.m. Second dismissal bell
• 4:00 p.m. Buses leave

End of Day Checkout Process For the 2024-25 School Year

If you need to pick your child up before our end-of-the-day dismissal, we are asking you to do this before 3:30 p.m. Due to heavy volume in the front office, we cannot check out students from 3:30-3:55 p.m due to capacity. We made this change to ensure we get each child where they need to be. We appreciate you picking up your child before 3:30 p.m. or at dismissal.

Eastview Families,

Incoming 1st-5th graders: On the first day of school, all students should bring their iPad, charging cord and charging brick.

Incoming Kindergarteners: Your students will receive an iPad in their classroom within the first week of school.

This year we will be doing a gradual release of devices, which means students will not take their iPads home right away. In general, we will follow this schedule.

• Kindergarten - Grade 2: iPads remain at school full-time unless for 2nd grade special projects after MEA break

• Grade 3: iPads can be sent home starting the day before winter break unless for special projects after MEA break

• Grades 4-5: iPads can be sent home starting the week of MEA break

This allows teachers time to teach responsible iPad use, and set expectations so that students have the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively use their iPads to enhance their learning prior to bringing them home. We will continue to reinforce rules and expectations with students throughout the school year and teach lessons on digital citizenship. Additionally, we will share tools and tips with parents/guardians throughout the year, to help you help your students be successful.

Thank you for your support.

For a good overview of the district-wide back-to-school information, please visit our website at: https://www.isd194.org/academics/back-to-school.

We are recruiting volunteers to help get the school year off to a great start! We need volunteers to help with the drop-off process until our 5th-grade student patrols are in place. If you can help, please sign up here:

• Safety Patrol volunteers: Safety Patrol Volunteer Sign-up

We are also looking for volunteers to help in the cafeteria to begin the school year. If you can help, please sign up here:

• Cafeteria volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4BABAB2AA5F85-46931184-eastview
  

VOTE NOW FOR LAKEVILLE 2025 SUN MEDIA READERS CHOICE AWARDS! You can vote once daily per category in every location, and I’m hoping you’ll enter a vote for Eastview! https://apgecm.secondstreetapp.com/Lakeville-2025-RCA/gallery?group=492716

Eastview won last year and it’d be great to keep that tradition going!

EVE parent involvement is one of the things that makes our school incredible! EVE parents proudly support our school through volunteering, fundraising, and planning of special events. We have over 65 roles to be filled by our wonderfully engaged parents who will plan these events and help make Eastview the strong community that it is, we need you!

To get involved, you can:

1. Help to plan an event. There are several spots left, including our Event DJs, Book Fair Decorations, Harvest Fest Concessions Lead, Family Fun Night (multiple openings), Yearbook Graphic Designer and more: Interested in joining in? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948AAA82AA3F49-48645343-parent#/

2. Volunteer at an event. (Sign ups will be sent in these weekly Monday Message emails.)

3. Attend a PTO Board Meeting. Each month we gather together with the EVE staff to learn more about the vision and direction of our school.

PTO Board Meetings are open to anyone who has a passion for our Eastview community (kids are welcome too). Our first meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, September 10 from 6:30-7:30pm at Eastview. We look forward to seeing you!

Meeting Dates:

September 10

October 1

November 12

December 10

January 14

February 11

March 18

April 15

May 13

Need parent information to schedule a playdate? Want to invite classmates to your child’s birthday celebration? Membership Toolkit is the place to find that information! To sign up please follow the steps below.

• Create an account at: https://eastviewpto.membershiptoolkit.com OR sign into your account from the previous year

• Verify the link in your email (if created a new account)

• Update information via the access link- make sure to update your child(s) grade and teacher!

• Download the Membership Toolkit app. On the Apple Store or Google Play

The online directory will give you access to class lists, school calendar, and staff contact information. Log in at https://eastviewpto.membershiptoolkit.com.

Welcome to another year at fabulous Eastview! We look forward to seeing new faces and reconnecting with old friends. Teacher Help Day is a fun way to connect with other parents and help our amazing teachers complete projects for their classrooms. Please consider joining us on September 13.

Sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948AAA82AA3F49-50834184-ptoteacher

Please help us support our PTO on Tuesday, September 3, from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Lakeville Culver’s. All proceeds raised in September will go directly to the PTO to allocate as needs arise. A prize raffle will be held, so students, please stop by the PTO table to register!

As a reminder, Eastview earns 15% of all sales ALL DAY whether dining in or drive-thru; just remember to say, “I’m with Eastview.” If your family would like to attend but is unable due to finances, please contact Miss Vaughan and we will make it happen!

Help Needed!

We are looking for volunteers to oversee the raffle drawing and “Scoopies” collection at Culver’s Nights for EVE. Kids are welcome to come help support this event. It is a quick and easy way to support your EVE community. Thanks for helping to make Culver’s Night a success!

Sign up at:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948AAA82AA3F49-50898275-culvers

Save the date for the 12th Annual Wildcat MARIO Walk! Thursday, September 26 at 10:00 am, we invite all Eastview families to join us for this fun event. The Walkathon is a school-wide event to celebrate fundraising efforts made by all students. Eastview students, staff, and families gather for our MARIO Walk! We will celebrate together, walk around the school, and have photo opportunities with friends and staff! This fundraiser supports resources and programs that benefit all EVE students. More information will be sent home on Friday, September 6 after our PepFest assembly to kick off the event.

STUDENT WALKATHON T-SHIRT SIZES NEEDED

Our generous PTO and business sponsors will be providing Walkathon t-shirts for all EVE students for the 24-25 school year. To help with the ordering of t-shirts for students, please complete this form for your child(ren). If you have more than one child, please fill out this form separately for each of your children. If the size form is not filled out by Monday, September 2, we will be giving students in K/1 size small, 2/3 size medium, and 4/5 size large t-shirt. We ask that you please fill out the form whether these sizes will fit your child or not.

https://forms.gle/xaMW1qkGqG23BDK59

Additionally, if parents would like to purchase a t-shirt for themselves or other family members, please use the GiveSmart link below to order. Deadline to order is September 2, 2024.

https://eve24.givesmart.com

For the 2024-25 school year, Lakeville Area Schools is participating in the Minnesota Free School Meals Program. All students learning in a school building can get one breakfast and one lunch free of charge each day at school.

Ala carte items will be available for purchase. These items are not part of the Minnesota Free School Meals Program. Your child's account will need funds available to purchase ala carte items. Money can be added to the account via cash, check or online payment through LinQ Connect. Some examples of ala carte items include: extra entrees, water bottles, string cheese, yogurt, cookies and snacks in the secondary schools, or milk to accompany a lunch from home.

We still encourage families to apply for Educational Benefits as you may qualify for more than you think! Discounted prices on Activities and Athletics, Community Education Classes, Field Trips, Transportation, Classroom Supplies, and Internet for your home with some providers. Apply Online or pick up an Application for Educational Benefits (Free or reduced price benefits) at any school office. Qualifications for Educational Benefits are by Income, or if your child is receiving SNAP, MFIP, or FDPIR benefits from the state.

For more information on Student Nutrition, check out our Student Nutrition Newsletter!