EVE Weekly Director's Highlights

February has flown by and although we have had some a lot of days out, we are back in gear. We have reached the point of the school year when every second counts. I want to stress the importance of getting your students to school on time and being present every day.

As we approach testing season, it is crucial that students are present every day to receive the instruction and review they need to succeed. Leading up to Spring Break, teachers are covering essential material and providing targeted support to help students feel confident and prepared.

✅ Why Attendance Matters Now More Than Ever:

• Teachers are reviewing key concepts that will be on the tests.
• Students who attend daily are more prepared and less stressed.
• Missing even a day can result in gaps that affect test performance.

We understand that life gets busy, but your child’s success depends on their presence in the classroom! Let’s work together to set them up for success. Please make sure your student is at school every day, on time, and ready to learn! Thank you for your partnership in their education.

Today marks the final day of Black History Month, and we made it special! Ms. Brown and Mrs. Youngblood proudly wore their native attire, while the some of our students honored black historical figures by dressing up as:

• Dr. Myra Adele Logan
• Simone Biles
• Ruby Bridges
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

What a beautiful way to celebrate Black excellence and legacy! Wishing everyone a wonderful Friday! 💙💛

Congratulations to all the students who were nominated for this year’s Royal Ball! Your participation and spirit have made this event truly special. Every nominee received a special prize today as a token of appreciation.

To all our Royal Ball winners—we can’t wait to see you at the dance! Come forward to claim your crown and prizes and take your place in the royal spotlight.

Now, it’s time to celebrate—let’s party like royalty!
See you at the dance!

Friday, February 28th from 5:00 P.M -7:00 P.M

The Book Fair is ready for shoppers next week! Families can visit in person on Thursday, March 6th, from 3 PM to 5 PM. Want more time to browse? Volunteer for an hour or two using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D48AAAC29A4FB6-55359272-east

To make shopping easier, set up your student’s eWallet so they don’t need to carry cash: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/estemeastvillageelemschool

Happy reading! 📚

There will be a perfect attendance contest from February 18th-March 18th!

Students with perfect attendance during this time will be in a drawing for a chance to win one free item from the STUCO Spirit Store!
Two winners from each grade will be chosen.

Students should attend school unless illness or an extenuating circumstance justifies an absence. Students are required to maintain prompt and regular attendance in accordance with school policy. Parents have the responsibility to monitor attendance and to familiarize themselves with policies pertaining to the educational program of the school. Parents can monitor student attendance through the Home Access Center (HAC).

If a student is unable to attend school, the parent/guardian must notify the school by email at the school attendance email by 7:45AM on the day of the absence. Email is the preferred method of notification. Do not email the Director, Teacher or other staff members. To ensure documentation is recorded correctly use the attendance email address listed above. Documentation needs to be emailed or turned into the office within 5 days of the student returning to school. Email: evelemattendance@estemschools.org

When a student has or exceeds 10 unexcused absences in a semester (can be a full days or combination of morning and afternoon absences) in a semester the District shall notify the prosecuting authority. The parent/guardian/person in loco parentis shall be subject to a civil penalty as prescribed by law.

Check-outs should be reserved for medical appointments or emergencies only. When students are checked out early, they are missing important instruction.

• A student may be checked out of school in the case of an emergency or for a medical appointment. Please provide documentation to the office for appointment.

• The student will be released from class when the parent/guardian arrives at the student’s school office.

• No check-outs after 2:00 p.m.

• Early check-out may not be used to avoid the carpool line.

• Early check-outs will be monitored and excessive use may result in parent conference with Administration.

• Early check-out also causes your student to miss very important instruction at the end of the day and can be counted towards tardies and absences.

If you have an address, email, or phone number change, please email those changes to our registrar, Mrs. Ginny Parker, at Ginny.Parker@estemschools.org. This helps us make sure our records are up to date and so we can provide you with pertinent information.

Please follow us on Instagram @eastvillagek6 and BAND https://band.us/n/a3afA1dfZeP8w where we share important information, upcoming events, stream our various student celebrations, and so much more. There is also a link in our bio that you can click on to access our school website, pay for cash for casual, myschoolbucks, and meal fees. You can also tag us in your posts and stories so that we can share them with our EVEK6 community!