Hello Bobcat Families!

Congratulations! Eden Park Elementary was awarded the prestigious recognition of Lighthouse Leader in Me School. Our entire school community celebrated this event on May 3rd. We are very proud of our entire school community for earning Lighthouse status.

The end of this school year continues to be busy, right up until the end of May. We will be completing state standardized testing on May 21st and look forward to our Annual Field Day on May 24th. Most importantly, I can’t wait to celebrate our 5th grade students at our Moving Up Ceremony on May 29th.

In addition to this, we are looking forward to welcoming Laurel Oak Elementary students on our campus, May 23rd. Laurel Oak student ambassadors have been working hard to help promote their “Cereal For Summer” campaign with their school community. We graciously accepted this invitation to witness “kids helping kids” as two communities come together to show kindness to one another. Be on the look-out for boxes of cereal coming home with your child.

Finally, it is with a deep sense of gratitude that I say “good-bye” as I embark on a new opportunity as Principal of Laurel Oak Elementary. The work that our teachers, families, and support staff implemented over the past four years has been tremendously important to me. There is no question in my mind that the culture of our school is deeply ingrained in our collective teamwork and collaboration. I am confident that Eden Park will continue to grow and evolve with the continued support of our EPE community.

I have been blessed, beyond measure, to have had the opportunity to work with all of you and your children. Thank you for your unwavering support of our learning community. I am and will always be forever grateful for the experience EPE offered me in my professional career.

Mrs. Anderson, Principal

May 17th: Student Leadership Clubs 8am

May 17th: 5th Grade iTech Field Trip

May 17th: WIG Celebration for select students

May 21st: SAC 7:30

May 22nd: Leadership Day- Invite Only

May 22nd- Last Day for Guadalupe & Miracle Afterschool Programs

May 23rd: Cereal 4 Summer Event for students

May 24th: Field Day

May 24tth: Early Dismissal

May 27th: No School for Student and staff

May 28th: Bobcat Brilliancy Awards 8am -Invite Only

May 29th: Kinder Moving Up Ceremony 9am

May 29th: 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony 5:30-7

May 30th: PreK Graduation 8:30-9:30

May 30th: Early Dismissal

May 15th: FAST Math 4th Grade

May 16th: FAST Math 5th Grade

May 17th: iReady Diagnostic 4th Grade

May 20th: Science Post Tests 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades

May 21st: NGSSS Science Test 5th Grade

As a result of upcoming state and district testing, EPE will no longer allow guests to eat in the cafeteria after Friday, April 5m 2024. The close campus will occur from April 8th through May 30th.

Hello Bobcat Families,

We are in our final month of the school year! May is all about conscience and integrity. Telling the truth is something we want all children to master. It can be one of the hardest things to teach, as the goal for most young people is staying out of trouble. However, the earlier you help students learn to tell the truth, the more they will be able to be trusted.

Here are some activities to practice telling the truth at home:

· Video: Watch this video to learn about integrity:

o https://www.google.com/search?q=teaching+integrity+to+elementary+students&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS1099US1100&oq=teaching+integrity&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgBEAAYgAQyCQgAEEUYORiABDIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDINCAkQABiGAxiABBiKBdIBCDM1MThqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:86586654,vid:PSHh_P9Mq7E,st:0

· Model: Practice integrity in front of your children. Your example one of the best ways to show them how to use this character trait!

· Sign Language: Watch this video to learn how to say, “integrity,” in another language!

o https://www.handspeak.com/word/7180/

· Books: Here are some books you can read with your children to teach this character trait:

o Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie by Laura Rankin

o The “I” in Integrity by Julia Cook

o A Little Spot of Honesty by Diane Alber

At the heart of conscience and integrity is honesty. Our goal is to teach children to tell the truth—even when no one is watching (by C. S. Lewis). It is not about avoiding trouble. It is about having pride in yourselves. Honesty goes far beyond elementary school. By being trustworthy, they will go farther in their careers and own families. Thank you for helping our students learn the importance of being honest!

It has been my sincere pleasure working with EPE students all year. I will miss our kiddos during the summer, and I will be excited to see them in the new year!

Sincerely,

Kimberly Combes

School Counselor

Eden Park Elementary is a Leader in Me school. We learn and use the 7 Habits throughout the day and in our lives.

The Student Lighthouse Team hosted a Lighthouse Assembly to announce our new school status.

School Board Policies 2266, 3362, and 5517 – Prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity), disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The District School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

For additional information or to report Title IX or any other discrimination/harassment concerns, contact Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, at (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com or at 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.