
Ericson Elementary School
https://ericson.sandiegounified.org/
Principal's Message
Dear, Ericson Elementary Families,
I hope you had a wonderful weekend and are ready for the week ahead! I wanted to take a moment to inform you of a few important updates for February.
First, we will be having an additional minimum day on February 19th. Please make sure to plan accordingly for this schedule change. Students will be dismissed early that day, so be sure to pick your students up at 12:15.
We also have a campus beautification day on Saturday, September 8th from 9 am -12 pm. Read below from the Viking Volunteer Committee and fill out the form if you can help us! Looking forward to making our campus even more special for our students.
Additionally, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all the parents and guardians who have ensured that their children attend school on time. Please avoid scheduling appointments during our ELPAC testing for our multi-language learner students, during the month of February. Your support and understanding help us create a calm and focused testing environment for all MLL students, and we truly value your commitment.
I have also received some concerns from parents regarding the presence of ICE on San Diego Unified campuses. Please see the information sent out on January 30, 2025, from the San Diego Unified School District to provide information regarding this issue. We understand that this can be a sensitive topic, and we want to assure you that your child’s safety and well-being are our top priority.
We look forward to seeing all of you next week! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Warm regards,
Principal Mrs. Ashton
Friendly Reminder / Updates
Valentine's Day Candy Grams
The Valentine's Day candy grams sale will be from February 3rd-11th in front of the M/U room. 1 gram costs only 75 cents or you can buy 2 grams for $1. Each gram will come with a lollipop and will be delivered to classrooms on February 13th. Thank you for supporting our Student Council!
Upcoming Dates
February:
6: Spirit Assembly
7: Family Friday
14-17: President's Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
19: ADDITIONAL Minimum Day, Dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
24: SSC Meeting at 2:30 p.m., virtual meeting
25: SGT Meeting at 2:30 p.m., virtual meeting
Snapshot of What's Happening at Ericson!
Viking News Network: January Edition
Please check out the latest Viking News Network from our Viking Leaders:
Students in Mrs. Eden's class using Sphero Bolts for STEAM.
This week we celebrated students who demonstrated Habit #4: Think Win-Win. They received a certificate of recognition during our Habit Assembly.
To celebrate Lunar New Year, our students created their own Lunar lanterns.
Thank you to our parent volunteers for hanging up the Lunar New Year lanterns!
Friends of Ericson Foundation
Sponsorships are $150 each and your family name will be printed on the Jog-A-Thon student t-shirts!
Every penny of your donation goes directly to supporting Ericson.
Family sponsorship will give you 1 entry into a raffle to win one of two $120 Gift Certificates to Floaties Swim School.
Visit https://friendsofericson.square.site/ by Friday, February 7th.
Spirit Wear Sale (January 24-February 9th) - LAST WEEK!
Now selling youth and adult t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and more!
Shirts will be distributed on February 19th and 20th to your child’s classroom.
Ericson Garden Program Fundraiser:
Buy produce and help bring fruit trees to Ericson!
Visit https://friendsofericson.square.site/ to order a farm box or other farm goodies from our partner, Yasukochi Family Farms.
Place your order by Tuesday, February 11th.
- Pick up your order on campus on Wednesday, February 19th between 12:15-1:15 pm.
Bake it Forward: Healthy Muffins for a Cause!
Order chocolate chocolate chip muffins packed with vitamins and veggies for your child’s lunchbox!
Available for pick up every Tuesday at 2pm in front of the blue gates (order online by Monday at 8pm).
Visit: https://bake-it-forward-107829.square.site/ and use the coupon code “ERICSON”
40% of profits support Ericson!
Yearbook:
Pre-order your yearbook now and save money!
Yearbooks are on sale for $20 each. Prices will go up in March.
Visit https://friendsofericson.square.site/ to buy now!
Email or Follow Us:
Email: friendsofericson@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfEricson
Viking Volunteer Committee
Reminder: If you submitted your paperwork to the office, but you haven’t submitted the Viking Volunteer Survey, you will NOT come up as “clear” on your teacher’s cleared volunteers list. Submit your survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXfBP2QDspk8BRemTKmrMS1jSraDd7LnkDS0Z9Ek8yUBW9eQ/viewform
Campus Beautification: Sat., February 8th, 9-12pm
Join us for a fun family day of beautifying our campus!
Lend your building, painting, organizing, and tidying skills! Or donate some much needed refreshments!
- Click here to learn more about the different projects and to sign up: https://forms.gle/TJ2uQqDuUvbA5ZeKA
Lunar Lanterns:
Visit the MU this week and check out the 315 lanterns decorated by our students!
Special thank you to Brooke Hanks & Kevin Kurtz for helping hang them last Tuesday!
Viking Volunteer Opportunities:
Interested in volunteering on campus? Or on a field trip? We still have many ways you can help! Find your niche!
Complete our survey to indicate your interests, and we’ll connect you! Completing the survey is also a great way to let teachers know you are interested in chaperoning a field trip! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXfBP2QDspk8BRemTKmrMS1jSraDd7LnkDS0Z9Ek8yUBW9eQ/viewform
We couldn’t do any of this without you,
The Viking Volunteer Committee
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 605-1600
School Website: https://ericson.sandiegounified.org/home