Eagle News
December 17, 2021 - School Resumes Monday, January 3, 2022
HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM THE EBELING STAFF!
It is hard to believe that the holiday break is here!
Things were a bit touch-and-go waiting for the power to be restored so that we could wrap up the semester with your children today. I am grateful we had the opportunity to gather today and enjoy each other's company before heading into the break!
With the Season of Giving upon us, it’s that time of the year again when we are able to express thanks for all that we have and share with the less fortunate. The Ebeling community is working in coordination with local agencies to provide for those in need. This year, we had our LARGEST collection of non-perishable food items donated by Ebeling Families ever! One particular 6th grade class brought in OVER 1,300 non-perishable food items for donation! Your support for this endeavor was AMAZING! Our Hat and Mitten Tree collection also yielded an outstanding number of items this year, and the generosity shown truly humbles me.
From all of us, to all of you…wishing you and your family a joyous holiday season!
Mrs. Bailey
SCHOOL RESUMES MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2022
UPCOMING DATES:
DEC 20 - DEC 31 - No school. - Calendar Change! Holiday Break.
JAN 3 - School Resumes
JAN 12 - PTA Meeting @ 7:00 PM
JAN 17 - No School. MLK Jr. Holiday.
FEB 21-25 - No School. Mid-winter Break.
PTA NEWS:
Our Ebeling Elementary PTA provides educational & monetary support to our staff & students through fundraising events, community events and school activities. Our January meeting will be held in-person in the Ebeling Media Center at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.
UCS Wellness Podcast
The UCS Wellness team is happy to announce the first episode of our podcast series. The team worked with community members to create a podcast regarding different physical, mental and social health areas for UCS staff, students and families. These podcasts are available on the UCS Wellness page: UCS Wellness - Utica Community Schools (uticak12.org)
In the inaugural episode of the UCS Wellness Podcast, Henry Ford II High School counselor Catherine Livingston speaks with Nancy Buyle, School Safety/Student Assistance Consultant from the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), touching on anxiety, depression and suicide. This episode will help parents know what to look for in their children and where to go if they have concerns regarding their children's mental health.
COVID Testing Partnership
Utica Community Schools has partnered with Ascension Health to offer a daily testing option for students that have been identified as a COVID close contact. Asymptomatic close contact students may continue to report to school through the daily COVID testing option.
The school district has partnered with two specific Ascension locations from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., seven days a week, and no appointment is necessary. Students identified as a close contact will receive the daily testing form from their respective school.
Please ensure the daily testing form is complete prior to arriving at Ascension.
COVID Testing Partnership Locations:
Ascension Lakeside Urgent Care
44472 Hayes Rd.
Clinton Township, MI 48038
586-412-0890
Ascension Washington Urgent Care
7701 26 Mile Rd.
Washington, MI 48094
586-935-4000
Student COVID Vaccination Record
Outdoor Recess
Bus Tips for Winter Weather
The winter weather can cause unique situations when the temperatures dip and snow starts to fall. Our Transportation Department has some tips to make the winter safe and enjoyable.
· Dress appropriately for the cold weather. Be sure to wear warm jackets, boots, hat and gloves as the weather warrants.
· Arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
· Always wait for the bus on the sidewalk or at least 10 feet from the edge of the road.
· Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop and the door opens before approaching it.
· Never run to or from the bus.
· Always wait at the bus stop in an orderly manner.
· Do not throw snow balls or other items.
· Be considerate of your neighbors respect their property including trees, fences, etc. at the bus stop.
Earlier this fall all students practiced safely exiting the bus in event of emergency.
LUNCHROOM HELPERS NEEDED!
We have openings for lunch supervisors at school daily. The lunch supervisors work both inside the lunchroom (helping students open lunch items, handing out napkins, etc) and supervising at recess (indoors or out), and typically work between 1.5 and 2 hours daily. Accommodations can be made for those wanting to work less than 5 days per week as well!
Those interested - please call the school office to request information on how to apply.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
ABSENCE
If your child is going to be absent call 586-797-4799 and leave us a message.
Your child will be excused from class for illness, bereavement, recognized religious holidays and medical or dental treatment that cannot be scheduled after school or on weekends.
Your child is responsible for makeup work.
Homework requests may be made for an absence of two or more days in the case of both excused and pre-excused absences.
Homework requests require 24 hours to process.
VACATION POLICY
Absence for family travel during scheduled school days is discouraged.
However, should family travel be necessary, parents must submit a written request to the teacher or principal for a pre-excused absence at least one week in advance.
Arrangements to complete classroom assignments can be made with the teacher.
You can arrange for home study through the school principal should your child be absent from school for an extended period due to physical disability or illness.
LATE ARRIVAL
If a student arrives late to school, the parent must accompany the student into the office, and the student must be signed in before he or she can go to class.
Truancy officials will be contacted in the event of a student having excessive tardies or absences
Ebeling Elementary School
Email: officeebeling@uticak12.org
Website: ebeling.uticak12.org
Location: 15970 Haverhill Drive, Macomb, MI, USA
Phone: 586-797-4700
Twitter: @ebelingelem