Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Summer Reading
Let me ask you something: If you want to be the star football player for your team, the prima ballerina in the dance company, or the Olympic gymnast who wins the gold medal......what must you do? PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! It definitely takes practice to grow at any skill. This includes reading! When students go 2 months and do not read over the summer, valuable skills are lost and students get behind. Be sure to keep your child reading over the summer in order to keep skills sharp! Remember, our school library is open 2 days per week. Students can check out books and take reading counts tests. Stop by to see us on Tuesdays from 9am-12noon and Thursdays from 5pm-8pm. I hope to see you in the library soon!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Back to School Supply Packs
We all stay so busy these days and I don't know about you, but as a parent I dread fighting the WalMart crowds to purchase school supplies for my girls. This year, as a service for parents, we will be creating Back to School Supply Packs. We haven taken the school supply lists for each grade level, and created packs complete with all the items your child will need to be ready to come back to school! We will be selling these at Open House on Monday, Aug 24 for the price of $20 per bag. These packs will include each item your child's teacher has included on each supply list and your child will be completely ready to begin school. This will save you time, money, and stress. All school supplies will be packaged in vinyl drawstring bags with the Ellendale tiger mascot printed on the front. We have a limited number of bags available and are accepting orders for these bags. If you want to preorder a bag for your child, please call the school office and we will take your child's name and grade level. Families who need to purchase more than one bag will receive a $2.00 discount on additional bags purchased. Be sure to preorder your bags now and leave the stress of back to school shopping to us!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Our New Parent/Student Blog
Welcome to our new parent/student blog. This blog will serve as a communication forum for all Ellendale families. Blogging is a great way to communicate about various aspects of our school. There are a few things you need to know about this blog:
1. I will update the blog with information about school events and accomplishments weekly. Be sure to bookmark it and check it frequently.
2. Blogging is very easy. You can post anonymously or you can also post by signing up for a free google web account. The account will provide you with a google blogger identity. If you need assistance in figuring out how blogging works, I will be glad to help out!
3. This blog is intended to serve as a positive means of communication. If you have a concern about our school program or a personnel issue, this blog is not an appropriate means of communication for those concerns. Please contact the school receptionist to make an appointment to come in to discuss those concerns with me personally. Our blog moderator reserves the right to take down any negative posts that are harmful to our educational environment, staff, or students.
4. If you allow your student to visit and post to this blog, be sure to go over these blog rules with him or her. Also, be sure to put safe internet use practices into place to protect your child while he or she is using the internet. Literature concerning this topic is available in the school office upon request.
5. Please refrain from posting personally identifying information about yourself, your child, our staff, or other EES families. This includes full names, phone numbers, cell numbers, addresses, etc. We want to be sure you and your family are protected while using this blog!
Thank you for allowing us to try this new means of communication. We welcome your feedback and look forward to a great school year!
1. I will update the blog with information about school events and accomplishments weekly. Be sure to bookmark it and check it frequently.
2. Blogging is very easy. You can post anonymously or you can also post by signing up for a free google web account. The account will provide you with a google blogger identity. If you need assistance in figuring out how blogging works, I will be glad to help out!
3. This blog is intended to serve as a positive means of communication. If you have a concern about our school program or a personnel issue, this blog is not an appropriate means of communication for those concerns. Please contact the school receptionist to make an appointment to come in to discuss those concerns with me personally. Our blog moderator reserves the right to take down any negative posts that are harmful to our educational environment, staff, or students.
4. If you allow your student to visit and post to this blog, be sure to go over these blog rules with him or her. Also, be sure to put safe internet use practices into place to protect your child while he or she is using the internet. Literature concerning this topic is available in the school office upon request.
5. Please refrain from posting personally identifying information about yourself, your child, our staff, or other EES families. This includes full names, phone numbers, cell numbers, addresses, etc. We want to be sure you and your family are protected while using this blog!
Thank you for allowing us to try this new means of communication. We welcome your feedback and look forward to a great school year!
With Many Thanks!
It is with great excitement that I begin serving this week as the new principal of Ellendale School. Ellendale is truly an exceptional school located in an exceptional community. I feel so honored to be a part of such a wonderful place. I look forward to working with all of you to ensure the best possible education for your child. My door is always open so feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I look forward to a strong partnership with you as we begin this new school year! Enjoy your summer!
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