East Albemarle News
September 2024
Welcome to September, parents! As we settle into the new school year, we’re excited to see your children growing, learning, and embracing new challenges each day. This month, we have several exciting events and activities planned to support their academic and social development. Be sure to stay connected with us as we continue this journey together. Let's make September a month of discovery and success!
Warmest regards,
~Ms. Taylor
Bell Schedule & Car Rider Line Information
The daily bell schedule for East Albemarle Elementary has changed for the 2024-2025 school year. Students enter the building at 6:55 am and the tardy bell rings to denote the start of the instructional day at 7:25 am. Students are dismissed at 2:10 pm each day.
AM Car Rider Line: 6:55 am - 7:25 am
PM Car Rider Line: 2:10 pm - 2:30 pm
If you are planning for your child to be an afternoon car rider during the 2024-2025 school year, we ask that you complete the following form to request a personalized car tag. Each family will receive TWO copies of the car tag(s) requested. Car name tags can be requested at any time during the year using this form and will be sent home within two school days of the request being placed.
East Albemarle Car Rider Name Tag Request Form 2024-2025
We ask that families adhere to the open/close times for the car rider line, and not bring students to the front office at other times. The front parking lot is reserved for school bus traffic while the car rider line is open.
Parents and guardians who use the car rider line must stay in their vehicle at all times; do not park and exit the vehicle as this poses a safety concern and slows the line for others. Pull to the sidewalk and wait for a staff member to assist your child, we will help them safely exit the vehicle.
The line will speed up as everyone conforms to our procedures. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
East Albemarle, and all Stanly County Schools, benefit from the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a non-pricing meal service option which allows us to serve breakfast and lunch to students at no cost to families.
Encourage your child to take advantage of this provision and eat at school. Students who bring a lunchbox are also allowed to pick up a lunch tray to supplement their lunch from home.
Click here to visit the SCS website to view the breakfast and lunch menus!
Help us grow!
If you are a parent or guardian interested in actively contributing to our school improvement efforts, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to Judith Taylor at judith.taylor@stanlycountyschools.org for more information on how you can participate in upcoming committee conversations. Your input is invaluable as we work together to enhance our school's environment and success. The next committee meetings will be held on Wednesday, September 11th at 2:30 pm in the East Albemarle media center.
Do you Dojo?
We encourage all parents to connect to their child’s teacher’s Class Dojo account! Class Dojo is a great tool for tracking your child's behavior points and staying updated on their progress in real time. It also provides a direct line of communication with the teacher, making it easy to stay informed and involved. Connecting to Class Dojo helps us work together to support your child’s success both in and out of the classroom!
If you need assistance to get connected via Class Dojo, reach out to your child's teacher by phone (704-961-3500), email, or send a note to school.
*Reminder - Each student must earn 300 Class Dojo points by October 9th, and have NO suspensions (bus, ISS, OSS) to earn an invitation to the first merit event!
Labor Day Holiday - September 2
Monday, September 2nd is Labor Day, and a school holiday. Students will not attend school on this day. We hope families enjoy the day celebrating the contributions of American workers. Students should return to school on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Progress Reports - September 10
Measures of student academic progress - progress reports - will be sent home with students on Tuesday, September 10th in their weekly folder. Review your child's progress report with them to celebrate their achievements and set goals for growth. If you have questions about your child's progress and/or need resources for home practice, reach out to their teacher by phone, email, or Class Dojo message.
You are Invited to a Red Carpet Event - September 16
Our first Title 1 family event will take place on Monday, September 16th. Join us for a red carpet event at East Albemarle, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. We will share Title 1 program information, details regarding the curriculum used to teach grade level standards, and activities for skill-based practice at home. Participants will have the opportunity to enter a raffle for a basket of goodies.
We are rolling out the red carpet for this event ... come dressed in your favorite red carpet outfit and ready to have your photo taken as a reading rockstar!
Important Dates:
Click here to view the Stanly County Schools 2024-2025 calendar.
Click here to view the Stanly County Schools Testing Calendar.
September 2024:
- 2nd - Labor Day holiday
- 10th - Progress Reports will be sent home in Tuesday Folders; spirit shirt sale begins
- 16th - Title 1 Family Night, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
- 24th - Spirit shirt sale ends
October 2024:
- 8th - Yearbook picture day
- 9th - End of first grading quarter
- 10th - Teacher workday, no school for students
- 11th - Teacher workday, no school for students
- 15th - Report Cards will be sent home; first quarter merit event; Krispy Kreme fundraiser begins
Rent the East Albemarle Rock!
Our spirit rock is available for rent! If you are interested in customizing the rock with a new coat of paint complete the online application form below and submit payment to the East Albemarle PTO. Payments may be dropped off at the East Albemarle main office, Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Quick Links to Parent Resources
Follow East Albemarle on Social Media
Facebook - @EASTALBEMARLE
Instagram - eastalbemarle
Twitter - @east_albemarle
Click here to visit our website!
Sign up for a {free!} Class Dojo account to keep up with their PBIS Merit Event points and fun classroom updates / photos! You will need to obtain a class code from your child's teacher.
Contact Information
East Albemarle Elementary School
1813 East Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3500
Ms. Judith Taylor, Principal
East Albemarle Elementary Principal judith.taylor@stanlycountyschools.org