Ella Grant Parent Newsletter
March 26, 2024
Principal's Corner
Greetings Ella Grant Parents!
It is with mixed emotions that I share with you that I am leaving my position as principal of Ella Grant Elementary. I have truly enjoyed my time serving as the principal of this wonderful school.
Over the past 10 years, I have had the privilege of working with dedicated teachers, staff, and students who have made my time here incredibly rewarding. I am proud of the progress we have made together and the achievements we have celebrated as a school community.
While it is difficult to say goodbye, I am confident that the school is in good hands and will continue to thrive under new leadership. I have full faith in the capabilities of the staff and the commitment of the parents to support the school in its mission to provide a high-quality education for all students.
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your support, cooperation, and partnership during my time as principal. Your involvement in your child's education and your dedication to the school have been instrumental in our success.
I will always cherish the memories and relationships that I have built during my time at Ella Grant. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this community and to have had the privilege of serving as your principal.
Thank you for entrusting me with your children. I wish you all the very best in the future and hope that our paths may cross again.
Mrs. Drakeford
ACAP- We are Standing on Business and Going to War!
We are in the midst of ACAP testing. Students in grades 2-5 will take reading and math. Fourth grade students will also take science. Testing started on Thursday, March 21st and will conclude on Wednesday, April 24th.
Students who are present and actively working during testing will earn the opportunity to attend a testing party in April. Students must be present on their scheduled testing day.
STUDENTS will be invited to a Special Testing Party focused on Attendance and Behavior! Students must have perfect attendance and behavior March 21st until April 24th to participate!
Cell Phones
All cell phones should be powered off during instructional time and in bookbags. Students who violate this rule, will have their cell phone taken away and parents can retrieve it at the end of the school day. As we approach state testing, students will be suspended if they are found to be in possession of a cell phone in the testing room. Please talk with your child about the importance of making sure all cell phones are turned off when students come to school.
Summer Literacy and Numercy Camp
Summer School 1st - 5th Grade
Summer school will be offered to students in 1st through 5th grade who failed reading and/or math with a yearly average of at least 50 -59. Please contact your child's teacher for more information.