November News and events

November 1, 2024

Hello Eisenhower Families,

November is a great time to reflect on the things we are thankful and grateful for, and veterans, we are thankful for you! Our Eisenhower team is so excited to bring back our annual Veterans Day program this year. Flyers regarding our celebration were recently sent home with students. Please have them reach out to the veterans in their life to invite them to be celebrated in our all school assembly. **We ask that only one additional person accompany each veteran so we can ensure there is enough space for everyone in the gym.

Return your forms to school ASAP. If you need a new copy, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher. Also, we will be announcing the name of each veteran and we want to make sure each one is pronounced correctly. If you think it would be helpful to us, please be sure to include a phonetic spelling. Thank you!

Winter gear

As the weather is unpredictable this time of year, please be sure to send warm outdoor clothing for students each day. We are aware that organized spaces help keep environments calm which means all things get placed back in lockers after recess. This means that winter clothing will likely come home wet often. I wanted to give a heads up that it will be important that snow pants, jackets, gloves, etc. are dried out each evening. Thank you for your help with this!

In great appreciation and partnership,

Lillian DeRung

Principal

Gift Certificates for Sale November 14th

(during Family Engagement Night)

*CASH ONLY*

BASE EXTERIOR Certificates ($10) and PLATINUM EXTERIOR Certificates ($20)

Eisenhower Elementary PTO will receive 50% of each car wash certificate purchased from us!

Just send back the original pictures with your student that day and we will send them to get a new picture taken. Any questions, please reply to this newsletter or call the office at 763-506-2300.

We are excited to share that the Eisenhower Elementary Spirit shop is open and has new designs!

Visit https://eisenhowerelementary.brandingwearhouse.com/page/spirit-wear

All items are printed and fulfilled by The Branding Wearhouse and shipped to you!

All orders are non-refundable so please check your order before purchasing.

Grade Level Shirt Colors 24/25:

Kindergarten - Blue

1st Grade - Charcoal

2nd Grade - Red

3rd Grade -Blue

4th Grade - Charcoal

5th Grade - Red

If you are an Anoka County resident who is in need of help purchasing toys this holiday season, please apply to receive help from the Christmas Committee. Applications are due by November 22, 2024. To apply, click on the following link: christmascommittee.com/apply-for-help/

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Young Engineers ROBOTICS & STEM Program - Aviation and Ground Robotics Education Program Tuesday November 12

In the November session, learn about transmissions, power and speed gears and elastic energy. During the class, they will build, independently or in pairs, working robotic models of a rescue helicopter, airplane, forklift, unloading truck and other machines.

Register for Young Engineers

Dungeons and Dragons Tournament Saturday November 16

Join us for a special D&D Tournament! Multiple teams will enter, but one team will come out on top. Each team will play timed scenarios and must complete the tasks to win special coins. The coins will unlock the final round.

The tournament will begin at 9 am - please arrive between 8:30 and 9 am so we can manage the teams if needed.

Register for D&D Tournament

Thanksgiving Treats Tuesday November 19

Food treats? Make three Thanksgiving themed treats in this fun and delicious class!

Register for Thanksgiving Treats

Science Magic Tuesday November 19

Unleash your inner wizard at this magical science camp! Experience the thrill of defying gravity with your very own hovercraft, amaze your friends with secret messages written in magical ink, and create wands that light up with enchantment. Join us on this captivating journey, where you'll witness the seemingly magical results of your experiments and unravel the scientific secrets behind each spellbinding phenomenon. Get ready for a blend of learning and fun where every child becomes a wizard of wonder!

Register for Science Magic

Festive Drawings Thursday November 21

Spark your child's imagination with this cartooning class! They'll discover the power of exaggeration with Cow Expressions and Elf Expressions, perfect for conveying a whirlwind of emotions. Basketball Fun will score big with sports fans, while Baking Sequence and Decorating Sequence promise seasonal fun and creativity. Gift your child the joy of learning and artistry and watch their creativity soar!

Register for Festive Drawings

For scholarship information reach out to the Community Ed office at 763-506-2312

Anna Heinrich

Community Education Programmer

(763)506-2312 (Eisenhower)

www.ahschools.us/eisenhower

One parent mentioned: Ms. Gerhman is always lively and positive and goes the extra mile for her students to look after them and make them comfortable. She extends different forms of communication to keep parents updated which has helped parents feel more comfortable as well.

PTO is doing this each month so be sure to nominate a staff member for December.

LIFETOUCH RETAKE DAY - LifeTouch is looking for volunteers for the upcoming picture day on Thursday, November 12th. Please bring a snack with you for the day. Volunteers will assist students with fixing their hair and clothing as well as other duties assigned by Lifetouch Photography including walking to classrooms to pick up students for retakes. Remember to sign in with the office then head down to the gym where LifeTouch will be set up. As in years past all volunteers will receive a coupon for a FREE standard picture package!! Please talk with the photographer when you arrive for details.

PTO Events Co-Chair(s) - Work with another chair(s) and others to organize and put on family events like Hike For IKE, Bookfair, Family Dance and food nights; yearlong.

Enrichment Programs - Seeking volunteers who are interested in leading any of the following programs. Online training is available. Please contact Kathrina DeKruyff-Glass if you are interested. (Training is required)

Challenge Reading

Volunteers provide children with additional opportunities to foster a love of reading outside of the classroom by introducing various genres of literature, extending students' writing connections, and promoting higher level thinking skills. Like a book club! This occurs outside of school hours, usually after school.

Math PLUS

The purpose of the Math PLUS is to provide additional, on-going mathematical experiences for students in grade K-5. Students participate in math activities that reinforce problem solving, logic and reasoning, and communicating mathematical findings. This makes math learning fun! This occurs outside of school hours, usually after school.

Skillbuilders - The program was developed to help kindergarten thru second grade students develop lifelong literacy and math skills. The volunteer program is comprised of a variety of activities that volunteers can practice with students one-on-one in the classroom while reinforcing the skills that classroom teachers have already introduced to kindergarteners through lesson plans, including: reading aloud, tracing the alphabet, sorting and finding letters, listening to sounds, and counting and building number recognition. This program occurs during the school day.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

WATCH D.O.G.S.® is an innovative program being used by schools across America which helps them to be positively impacted by the committed involvement of fathers and father-figures in their student’s life. Our goal is to have you spend a day this year at the school to be a positive male role model and to provide an extra set of eyes and ears. Watch Dogs will be volunteering at recess, the lunchroom and in gym class. Your Watch Dogs day will start at 10:50 and end around 3:50 pm. After you check in at the main office your day will start in our lunchroom. While in the lunchroom you will be visiting students and helping with opening lunch items as needed. Next you will be heading outside to join students at recess. At recess please feel free to visit and play games. Your day will end at Physical Education (PE). Please feel free in joining the class, you never know what fun exercise themed event they will be working on. My favorite is the giant parachute. During the day if you have any questions please feel to ask a staff member or stop in the office.

Every Meal Food Distribution - We are looking for volunteers to distribute food for the school's Every Meal program. Every Meal works to fight hunger in our community by filling the gaps in food access that children face during weekends, summers, and extended breaks. Volunteers will be placing food in Students' lockers on Friday mornings from 10:00-11:00 am.

Weekly Student Folders for Trimester 1 - Volunteers will sort/count and assemble all flyers to be sent home with students. (You must complete the volunteer application and background check first).

Workroom Volunteer for Trimester 1- Our school staff is looking for a volunteer(s) for the staff workroom on Tuesday and/or Thursday for 1 - 2 hours. (Volunteers can choose what time works best for them during the school day)

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions please don’t hesitate to email me if an opportunity arises that you would like to be involved in.

Thank you and I look forward to working with you here at Eisenhower

Kathrina DeKruyff-Glass – Volunteer Services Coordinator (VSC)

Kathrina.dekruyffglass@ahschools.us

763-506-2340

“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in”. ~ Author Unknown

Thank You October Volunteers
Many of these volunteers have helped in the workroom, Every Meal Distribution, Hearing & Vision Screening, LifeTouch pictures and staff conference dinner (walking tacos). We just want to say THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers!

Volunteer Impact at Eisenhower

Total # of registered volunteers: 79
Total # of volunteer hours since school started: 250

Is your student in need of any winter gear such as a coat, hat and/or gloves? If so, please fill out this google form from our social workers, Josie Gall and Nici Higby.

If you have any winter gear that you don't need anymore and would like to donate, please drop it off at school, send it with your student or let us know!

Every Meal is a completely free and voluntary program that families can enroll in to receive nutritious, delicious, and relevant meals weekly. Meals will be sent home in your child's backpack every week when school is in session. Families can receive up to one meal bag per child. If you would like to receive an Every Meal bag, please fill out this form: Every Meal Electronic Enrollment Form. If you have any questions, please reach out to Josie Gall, School Social Worker by emailing or calling: josie.gall@ahschools.us or 763-506-2369.

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This month's trait is GRATITUDE. Kids are learning to feel and express a deep sense of thankfulness. Check in with your kids about what they have learned.

No School - Nov 5

PTO meeting - Nov 7

Picture Retakes - Nov 12

Family Engagement Night - Nov 14

PTO Mister Carwash Fundraiser - Nov 14

PTO Barnes & Noble Fundraiser - Nov 16

No School - Nov 25-29

PTO Raising Cane's Fundraiser - Nov 26

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