Happenings this Month
April 1- Records Day- no school for students
April 2- Community wide open house 9am-noon- see flyer below
April 2- Sprig Craft and Vendor Fair 10am-3pm @ EHS- see flyer below
April 4- First Day of Quarter 4
April 6- Report cards come home
April 10- Sarris Fundraiser ends
April 12- PTO @ 3:30
April 13- Marcos Pizza Night
April 15- Spring Break Begins
April 25- School Resumes
April 29- Student Council Spirit Day "read my shirt"
Drop off and pick up procedures
Please be patient- drop off and pickup takes time.
Here are Four things we need you to do during drop off and pickup:
1. Please do not plan to arrive earlier than 8:55 for drop off in the morning.
2. Do not let students out of the car before 8:55, if you arrive early you will need to keep your student(s) in the vehicle with you.
2. In the afternoon, please do not plan to come before 3:00. This will cause a traffic backup.
3. Car riders can ONLY ENTER at Adelbert, at the current Middle School entrance. You can not enter for drop off or pickup using Griswold. See map below.
4. Once in the lot, please park closely to the car in front of you, as this will allow more cars to enter the lot, and not be in the street.
Doors open at 8:55am.
The tardy bell rings at 9:10am. Any student who arrives after 9:10am must enter through the main office and sign in.
We appreciate your help in keeping our students safe.
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News from our School Nurse
Now that it’s warming up outside-it’s time to get moving.
The Many Benefits of Exercise
Everyone can benefit from regular exercise. Active kids can have:
stronger muscles and bones
a lower chance of getting type 2 diabetes, and other health related issues
lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels
a better outlook on life
improved sleep and lower stress levels
Less Screen and Gaming Time
Too much screen time (television, smartphones, computers, tablets, and gaming systems) and not enough physical activity can add up.
One of the best ways to get kids to be more active is to limit the amount of time spent in sedentary activities, especially watching TV and using phones. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents:
Put limits on the time spent using media, which includes TV, social media, and video games. Media should not take the place of getting enough sleep and being active.
Limit screen time to 1 hour a day or less for children 5-10 years old. Choose high-quality programming and watch it with your kids to help them understand what they're seeing. Keep TVs, computers, tablets, phones, and video games out of children's bedrooms.
No screen time during meals.
How Much Exercise Is Enough
Parents and caregivers can help ensure that kids are active every day. In its Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends:
School-age kids and teens):
60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily. This should include muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening activities at least 3 days a week.
Activities to Keep the Whole Family Fit
Help your kids do a variety of fun age-appropriate activities like jump rope, dancing, hula hoop.
Set a schedule for physical activity, walk after dinner every night, walk the dog, bike etc.
Make being active a part of daily life, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking away from buildings, walking to a friend’s instead of driving.
Do sports on your gaming system as a family.
Be active together as a family and keep it fun, so your kids will come back for more.
Have everyone put down their phones/devices for at least 1 hour before bedtime to wind down.
Stay well.
Mrs. Rose Hess
School Nurse
Parent nights with Dr. Barlow:
Parent nights with Dr. Barlow noted in the attached flyer. The registration link to include with the flyer is, https://forms.gle/4tAk3psymu1Dd8n16.
Preregistration runs through March 10.
Information is Just a Text Away!
Have you opted in to receive text messages from Elyria Schools?
It's a simple process and offers another avenue for instant information from the district.
The text feature lets us deliver information quickly to a large number of people at once. This is a valuable tool in an emergency or when there's important, time-sensitive information to share.
The service is free and opting in is easy.
Parents or guardians simply need to send a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our district's short code number at 67587.
Just as simple, you can opt out at any time by replying to one of our messages with “Stop.”
The text feature and the robo-call system are tied directly a student's contact information that is on file with your child's school. Please make sure this information is kept up-to-date to ensure you continue receiving calls or texts from Elyria Schools.
