EPE Families,

We wanted to remind you of several upcoming events in January.

Our EPE STEAM Starters challenge is Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 7:30-8:00am. We welcome everyone to attend even if you do not complete a project. At our EPE STEAM Starters event, several, fun activities are planned that families and students can complete together.

On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, we will have our Literacy STREAM Night, 5:00-6:30pm. This is a great opportunity for your child to share their academic progress as well as highlight their celebrations. We will also have several activities for each grade level in reading, math and science supporting our School Improvement Plan. That evening take the opportunity to stop in at our Book Fair.

The first 100 people will receive a ticket to pick up a "to go" dinner.

Our book fair will also be open in the mornings January, 29-31, 7:30-8:00am.

As you review the many events, we want to make sure that you see the upcoming spirit weeks where your child can dress down in January and February.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our school events!

Thank you,

Mrs. Caseres

Principal

Just a reminder that the EPE campus is closed to visitors during testing. Below are the testing dates for K-5 in reading and math. It is important that students arrive on time each day. If you have any questions regarding testing, please speak with Ms. Rachael Cordeiro, Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction, at 239.377.9200.

Testing Dates

• January 14 - PM2 Reading 1st and 4th grade
• January 15 - PM2 Reading 2nd and 5th grade
• January 16 - PM2 Reading Kindergarten and 3rd grade
• January 21 - PM2 Math 1st and 4th grade
• January 22 - PM2 Math 2nd and 5th grade
• January 23 - PM2 Math Kindergarten and 3rd grade

The state of Florida has determined the week of January 27-31 as Literacy Week. We will celebrate Literacy Week with our STREAM Family Night on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 5-6:30pm. Please join us for an update on your child's progress as they share their data and celebrations. During this event we will host:

• Student Led Conferences
• Book Fair
• Family Reading and Math Games

*First 100 participants receive a ticket for a free to go dinner.

See the flyer below for ways to participate in Literacy Week!

Learn about Eden Park's Habit of the Month from our Parent Engagement Action Team!

One of Eden Park's Wildly Important Goals is to improve our school-wide attendance from 94% to 97% by May 31st. You can help students achieve this goal by ensuring they are at school every day.

Homework is provided each day to support learning where students can practice the skills they are learning. At EPE we provide homework help in the media center to support student achievement in meeting grade level expectations. Please encourage your child to attend if they were unable to complete their homework.

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - school is closed for staff and students.

Our EPE Bobcat families have impressed us with all the STEAM Starters challenges. We can't wait to see what you create for January's STEAM Starter on Wednesday, January 22.

Below you will find information on the challenge.

January 15: 2nd & 5th Grades ELA PM2 Assessment

January 16: Kindergarten & 3rd Grade ELA PM2 Assessment

January 17: Quarter 2 PBIS Celebrations

January 20: No school for students and staff

January 22: STEAM Starters Challenge 7:30-8:00am

January 23: Report cards go home

January 25: STEAM Expo @ Aubrey Rogers High School

January 28: STREAM Night 5:00-6:30

The Learning Express mobile classroom provides services to Migrant students and families on Wednesdays at the Guadalupe Center (across EPE) 5-8pm and Fridays and Saturdays. Staff from Eden Park Elementary provide support on the migrant bus on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

We have our February SAC meeting on Tuesday, February 11, at 7:30am. We look forward to seeing you there to share your voice!

If you're interested in joining our SAC to help make school decisions and support events, please call our office at 239.377-9200 to let us know you're interested.

Below are the dates of our SAC meetings. All SAC meetings begin at 7:30am.

February 11

March 18

April 8

May 13

#1 Area of Focus: ELA

Increase overall Reading Proficiency from 51% to 54% by May 31, 2025.

#2 Area of Focus: Math

Increased overall Math Proficiency will increase from 61%to 65% by May 2025.

#3 Area of Focus: Science

Increase overall Science proficiency will increase from 41% to 50% by May 31, 2025.

#4 Area of Focus: Positive Culture and Environment

Positive culture will be enhanced at Eden Park by increasing recognition of staff and students from 0 to 100% by May, 2025.

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School Board Policies 2266, 3362, and 5517 – Prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity), disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The District School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

For additional information or to report Title IX or any other discrimination/harassment concerns, contact Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, at (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com or at 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.

Las políticas de la Junta Directiva Escolar 2266, 3362, y 5517 – prohíben la discriminación o el acoso basado en la raza, color, religión, país de origen, sexo (incluyendo la orientación sexual y/o la identidad de género), discapacidad o edad en cuanto a la provisión de oportunidades educativas o de empleo y beneficios. Conforme los requisitos del Título IX de las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972, la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar no discrimina por motivos de sexo o discapacidad en los programas y actividades educativas que opera.

Para más información o para reportar sobre asuntos del Título IX o cualquier otra inquietud sobre discriminación o acoso, comuníquese con la señora Valerie Wenrich, Primer Oficial de Recursos Humanos/Coordinadora del Título IX, al número (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com o a la dirección 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.

Règleman Konsèy Administrasyon Lekòl la 2266, 3362, ak 5517 – anpeche diskriminasyon oswa asèlman akoz ras, koulè, relijyon, orijin nasyonal, sèks (ki enkli oryantasyon seksyèl ak/oubyen idantite sèks yon moun), andikap, oubyen laj yon moun nan sa ki konsène opòtinite edikasyonèl oswa opòtinite travay ak benefis. Konsèy Administrasyon Lekòl la pa fè diskriminasyon sou baz sèks oswa pwoblèm andikap nan pwogram edikasyon ansanm avèk aktivite ke li opere, an rapò avèk ekzijans Tit IX nan Amandman Edikasyon 1972 la.

Pou plis enfòmasyon oubyen pou rapòte Tit IX oswa nenpòt sa ki konsène ou apwopo diskriminasyon/asèlman, kontakte Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Ofisye an Chèf Resous Imèn/ Koòdinatris Tit IX, nan (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com oubyen nan 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.