The Primary Connection

I was so happy to see many of our families participating in the Spook-a-thon! Our S.A.D.D. student group does an amazing job every year hosting this event for our students. Thank you to the families who donated supplies for the event, it was greatly appreciated!

Our first marking period of school ended today and student report cards will go home with our students on Friday, November 10th. It has been an amazing start to the year and I am excited to watch our students continue to grow over the coming months!

November 3rd - End of 1st Marking Period

November 6th - Food Drive Begins

November 10th - Report Cards Sent Home

November 11th - Veteran's Day

November 20th - Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 PM

November 22nd - 1/2 Day

November 23rd - Happy Thanksgiving

November 24th - No School, Thanksgiving Break

Each fall, the Primary participates in a food drive with all of the buildings in the district. I am always astonished by the outpouring of support during the food drive. The pantry does great works in the community by serving over 260 families annually.

Each day, Monday - Wednesday, are focused on specific food items. The last two days of the food drive all food items are accepted and we will also send out an update on additional items that may be needed. Thank you for supporting the food drive!

K/1 students are naturally curious and this includes students being curious about their bodies and the bodies of their peers. Unfortunately, on occassion, I have students that expose their private parts to other students. This year in particular, my boys find great humor in exposing their private areas to other students. Yes, our girls do it too, just not to the extent that the boys do.

I am asking parents to talk to their children about keeping their private parts covered at school. I know this is natural for students to be curious, but we need them to understand boundaries and not exposing themselves to others. Additionally, a reminder that they should also not smack each other on the bottom either. Again, they find this humorus, until it isn't.

I have included a link with tips on talking to your child about their bodies.

https://www.anxioustoddlers.com/prevent-sexual-abuse/

Thanks for your help!

We have noticd an increase in parents wanting to pick up their children through the walker exit, in order to avoid the car line. If you are not a neighborhood walker, you should only use the walkup for unusual situations such as the need to quickly make it to an appointment after school.

Our amazing PTO purchased umbrellas for each classroom in our building. Our staff will use them during arrival and dismissal! We are very fortunate to have a PTO that supports our staff and students.

Edwardsburg Primary is home to our district's Kindergarten and 1st Grade Students. Located in the village of Edwardsburg, Michigan, we offer classes that are traditional, gender specific, looping and multi-age. There is something for everyone at Edwardsburg Primary.

Office Hours: 7:45 - 4:15PM

(Regular office hours begin September 5, 2023)

Email: tspaulding@goeddies.com
Website: www.edwardsburgpublicschools.org
Location: 69100 Section Street, Edwardsburg, MI, USA
Phone: 269-663-1037
Facebook: facebook.com/edwardsburgpublicschools