Heights Happenings

Eastern Heights Elementary School, April 2025

Happy Spring Eastern Heights Elementary Families,

As we welcome the arrival of spring, I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the beautiful and sometimes wet, changes in the season. We are in the last quarter of the school year, and I’m proud of the hard work and progress our students have made so far.

Spring break is just around the corner, and I want to take a moment to wish all of our families a restful and enjoyable time off. I hope everyone has the opportunity to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones. A well-rested student is ready to finish the year strong!

As we return from break, we’ll enter the final stretch of the school year. Let’s continue to support our students as they finish their academic goals and prepare for next year. It's crucial that we maintain a focus on perseverance, positivity, and effort—ensuring each student ends this year with confidence in their achievements.

So that you can plan the next few months, I have included all April and May important dates ~ it's a busy couple of months here at Heights Elementary!

Thank you for your continued partnership in fostering an environment of success and growth. I look forward to a strong finish to this school year, and I know our students will rise to the occasion.

It's A Great Day To Be A Pioneer!

Mrs. Brenda Wittman

Principal

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

April 2025

Thursday, April 3 ~ PTO Meeting ~ 6pm in the Music Room

Friday, April 4 ~ 3rd & 4th Grade Dance ~ 5:30-7:30

Tuesday, April 8 ~ Marco's Night

Saturday, April 12 ~ Special Olympics Craft Fair ~ 10-3pm ~ Elyria HS Cafeteria

Monday, April 14 ~ Suzin L. Fundraiser Pick Up ~ 3:30-6

Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 27 ~ Spring Break ~ No School

Tuesday, April 29 ~ Student of the Month ~ 2:15

May 2025

Thursday, May 1 ~ Eastern Heights International Night ~ 4:30-6:00

Thursday, May 8 ~ Student of the Month ~ 2:15

Friday, May 9 ~ 4th Grade Art Museum Field Trip

Tuesday, May 13 ~ 4th Grade Field Trip to French Creek Nature Center

Wednesday, May 14 ~ 1st Grade Field Trip to Zoo

Wednesday, May 21 ~ Student of the Month ~ 2:15

Thursday, May 22 ~ Field Day

Monday, May 26 ~ Memorial Day ~ No School

Tuesday, May 27 ~ Kindergarten Celebration for Easton, Lozada & Mahon ~ 2:15

Wednesday, May 28 ~ Kindergarten Celebration for Parry, Kappa & Willard ~ 2:15

Thursday, May 29 ~ 4th Grade Celebration ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS!

PLAY BALL!

A Note From Mrs. Adams

As we move into April, we are excited to see our students continue making great strides in both their academics and behavior! At Eastern Heights Elementary, we believe that promoting positive behavior is key to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for all students.

This month, we’re focusing on the importance of making thoughtful, KIND, and responsible choices. Whether it’s showing empathy toward classmates, following classroom expectations, or helping a friend in need, these positive choices contribute to a positive school culture where everyone can thrive.

We encourage parents to continue to celebrate these positive behaviors at home and reinforce the importance of using kind words and keeping negative opinions to yourself. It’s amazing to see how much our students grow when we work together as a school community!

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students develop into caring and responsible individuals. Here’s to a wonderful month of April filled with continued growth and success!

Save the Date!

Eastern Heights Elementary School Night

at Lake Erie Crushers!

Tuesday, June 10th

Stay tuned for more information in the coming months.

For additional information about the team, check out their website:

https://www.lakeeriecrushers.com/

EASTERN HEIGHTS CAMPUS TRAFFIC

Campus traffic rules are in place to keep all students and staff safe during arrival and dismissal times. We appreciate you honoring these rules to keep everyone safe!

Drive slowly and stay alert while on campus; refrain from cell phone use while driving on campus
Follow all building staff directions while driving on campus
Use crosswalks when walking your children to & from the building
Cars must not stop in a crosswalk; while cars are waiting to move, crosswalks must be free for people to cross
Cars should enter campus for drop off and pick up at the Prospect/Cornell entrance and follow the ring road around campus. Using this entrance allows the smoothest flow of traffic.
There is no parking in the pickup lane during drop off or dismissal
Cars should make only 1 lane of traffic on the campus (inside lane closest to the building); do not pull out and pass cars that are in the pick-up lane
Cars should refrain from entering the bus lane on the north side of the building; this lane is used for all ECS busses as well as all daycare and after school program vans.
Drop-off & pickup your student using the spaces between the 2 orange cones directly in front of the building

Thank you for helping us make drop-off & pickup safety the #1 priority!

Safety Drills

With safety as a top priority of the Eastern Heights Campus staff, we want you to be aware that you may see us outside practicing a safety drill. Part of this practice includes having drills during chilly days or on days that there is a little rain or snow. If you see students outside near dismissal, please remember to drive slowly and/or stop to allow the drill to proceed safely. And, be sure to have your student dress appropriately for the weather and know that we practice these drills with all our students to keep everyone safe!

2024 - 2025 Approved Snack List

Sending a special snack into your child's classroom? Please use the 2024 -2025 Approved Snack List below to help you select treats for your child's class. We thank you in advance for selecting snacks from the list, which ensures the health and safety of our students and staff.