Bobcat Bulletin
September 1, 2024
Message from Mrs. Caseres
Can you believe we've been in school for 3 weeks already? The safety of all our students is priority and we want to thank you all for your patience with our dismissal procedures for walkers, and car and bus riders. Again with safety being up utmost importance, I want to let you know that all pedestrian gates must be monitored during arrival and dismissal. Gates open at 7:15am each day so that students are monitored.
We have our first School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting this month on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 7:30am. During this meeting we will review end of year data, share our School Improvement Plan, use of funds and update our SAC membership. We'd love to hear your voice in the decision making process at EPE.
As we continue to build our partnership, we would like to invite parents to our first morning parent meeting about the Zones of Regulation. More information will follow on this meeting scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2024, at 7:30am.
Thank you,
Maryann Caseres
Principal
September Important Dates
September 2nd: No school for students and staff
September 6th: Buddy Classrooms
September 10th: Student Advisory Counsel (SAC) Meeting @ 7:30am
September 11th: 5th Grade Field Trip to the Artis of Naples
September 18th: Early Dismissal 11:55am (No afterschool programs)
September 20th: 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Artis of Naples
September 27th: Student Leadership Clubs
Important Testing Dates
September 10th: 2nd Grade and 5th Grade Math PM1
September 11th: 1st Grade and 4th Grade Math PM1
September 12th: Kindergarten and 3rd Grade Math PM1
September 24th: 1st Grade and 4th Grade ELA PM1
September 25th: 2nd Grade and 5th Grade ELA PM1
September 26th: Kindergarten and 3rd Grade ELA PM1
Early Dismissal- September 18th
Reminder that there are no after school programs on campus on Early Release Days.
Parent Information Letters for Testing
See attachments below to read more about state testing and how to view results.
Where is the Bus App?
- CCPS offers the “Where’s the Bus” app to provide parents and students with timely information about the location of your child’s bus. Using GPS technology, this app will show you and your child how many more miles your bus is from the bus stop.
- The “Where’s the Bus” app is free to CCPS families whose children ride the bus. The app is available on all devises with internet access (smartphone, tablet, iPod, personal computer, etc.) and takes less than five (5) minutes to install. Brief instructions below.
- At CCPS, our transportation team is committed to provide with the best service. We hope the “Where’s the Bus” app makes your household’s bus riding experience even more convenient and safe. If you have any questions about “Where’s the Bus”, please contact Transportation 377-0600 ask for Dan Lammers, Administrative Supervisor-Logistics lammerda@collierschools.com
- Follow your child’s bus by signing up for the “Where’s the Bus” app.
- This app allows you to know if the bus on time or late and it projects how long it is from your stop.
- Sign up for the “Where’s the Bus” app by clicking the link below
Arrival and Dismissal Information
Arrival Procedures- Car Line
Students are allowed on campus starting at 7:30am. If you are dropping your students off in the car line, please stay in your vehicle and pull up to the overhang and someone will open your door.
Arrival Procedures - Walkers
All gates for walkers: Westclox, Habitat, and Carson Lakes open at 7:15am.
Late Arrival
Please walk your student to the office if they are going to be tardy.
Transportation Changes
Please notify the front office before 2:15pm if your child will have a change in transportation for dismissal. The school phone number is 239-377-9200.
Campus Life!
Learning opportunities for Eden Park Elementary students!
The Learning Express mobile classroom provides services to Migrant students and families on evenings and weekends and during holiday breaks!
Please join our School Advisory Council (SAC)
If you're interested in joining our SAC to help make school decisions and events, please call our office at 239.377-9200 or email Maryann Caseres - caserema@collierschools.com to let us know you're interested.
Below are the dates of our SAC meetings. All SAC meetings begin at 7:30am.
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10
January 14
February 11
March 18
April 8
May 13
Leader in Me
Student Leadership Clubs
We are a Leader in Me Lighthouse School. There are opportunities for students to lead with passion during Student Leadership Clubs. Be on the lookout for participation forms for your student to participate in clubs.
Learn Sign Language
School Celebrations
- Birthdays
Birthday celebrations are special for all students, and each classroom teacher acknowledges a student’s birthday in various ways. In all cases, children are recognized on their special day. If you wish to send in an item for your child’s birthday, you may send in a non-food item that will be distributed at the end of the school day. Suggested items include: a colorful pencil, eraser top, stickers, bookmarks, or small novelty item. Food items sent or brought in by parents/guardians will not be allowed and will be returned with your child. Distributing party invitations at school will only be permitted if there is an invitation for all students in the classroom, or all girls, or all boys.
- Classroom Celebrations
Collier County School District’s Wellness Policy 8510 guides our four yearly classroom celebrations, which are: Fall Festival, Winter Holiday, Valentine’s Day, and End of Year Celebration. Parents wishing to provide holiday party food/drink are asked to coordinate with the classroom teacher and/or the classroom parent prior to the event. Classrooms that contain students with documented allergies may have additional restrictions regarding the types of foods permitted. The health and safety of all students is our top priority.
September Character Trait- Citizenship
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September is all about the character traits of citizenship and patriotism. Our Leader in Me habit of Thinking Win-Win helps us remember to think about and celebrate those who have helped our country. What can you do to practice these character traits?
2024-2025 Academic Calendars
Click on the links below:
https://www.collierschools.com/Page/18491 - English
https://www.collierschools.com/Page/18497 - Spanish
Title IX Reporting
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.