The Triton Tribune - Parent Edition
Be Kind ~ Be Awesome ~ Make The Right Choices
Volume 2 ~ Issue 17~ November 23, 2020
Amazing Triton Families,
HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK!
This week is bittersweet for me as this season between Thanksgiving and New Year's is my favorite time of the year. Every year, I host Thanksgiving for my family and friends who have become part of our extended family including many plus ones that may be brought to our home. We typically end up having three turkeys, three ways, a large ham and a top sirloin roast, in addition to all the side dishes. And the rule is that no one brings desserts as I bake all the pies and other baked goods. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, our party of 30+ is going to have to take a back seat to ensure our family safety. Instead, it will be an intimate gathering of four so that our COVID bubble remains small. I encourage to be vigilant this holiday season so that you and your family can enjoy it,
Academic Honor Roll Celebration A success!
Congratulations to all who made the honor roll list. I hope that you enjoyed the celebration of you! If you were not able to join us on Friday, your certificate and letter will be mailed to you this week. Let's finish strong!
SUHSD Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Please read the message below regarding the board meeting on Tuesday. They will be reviewing distance learning at this board meeting. There is an oral communication form attached in that message, if you want to submit something for public comments.
Eastlake Educational Foundation Fundraising Campaign
This past Friday, EEF launched its fundraising campaign. This campaign raises funds to support the technological needs of ELM as well as other schools in the area. As distance learning continues, our technological needs will increase. I am inviting you to join me in supporting this year's campaign. Click on this link to learn about the Come Together Community Campaign. There are different levels of sponsorships. Each donation, no matter how big or small, counts and WILL make a difference. You may also donate by texting to 619. 333.5548 and text the code: elmiddle. This will ensure that 100% of your donation will go directly to ELM. The donation window is from November 19 - December 31. We can do this!
ELM Turkey Trot during Thanksgiving
Please read the information below on this year's Turkey Trot. Thank you to all who registered early. Your racing bib has been mailed and you should receive it this week before the day of the trot. It is not too late to join as you can print out your own racing bib.
ELM Spirit Gear Purchase Window Is Open Again:
Tritons! The online spirit gear store at Next Day Printed Tees is open again! Orders can be placed on bit.ly/ELMspiritgear until November 30th. Expected completion date of items is December 15th (the week before Winter Break). Paid shipping or free customer pickup at NDPT available.
Below are slides and video information that are pertinent to the week. They appear in this order:
1. SUHSD Board Meeting Information
2. Eastlake Educational Community Fundraising Campaign
3. Be Safe During Your Thanksgiving Celebration
4. Important Schedule Changes
5. ELM Turkey Trot Fall 2020
6. Available Academic Support
7. ELM Artist of the Week
8. ELM Students Show Their Gratitude
9. Triton Trait Nomination
10. Yearbook Submission Request: Triton Trait of Gratitude
11. ASB Activities This Week
~Eastlake Middle School Gear - Round 2
~Purple Pride Club
12. Meal Distribution Announcement
13. Attendance Clearance Form
14. Genius Bar Teachers Support Form
15. ELM Parent Restorative Practices Request Form
16. ELM Technology Support Line
Finally, please go to our website [link] for updates. We update it on a daily basis.
Let's have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Finley
Dear Sweetwater Union High School District Families,
We hope that this communication finds you and your family safe and well.
On behalf of the Sweetwater Union High School District Board of Trustees, we would like to invite you to a special Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 4:00 PM. The event will be broadcast live on the SUHSD YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/suhsdk12
At this meeting, the Trustees will hear an update on distance learning as well as updates on district financial information, and the district reopening plan.
If you would like to submit a comment to the Board of Trustees please click on the link to use the attached Request for Oral Communication form or submit your questions directly to the Clerk of the Board of Trustees Office at deanne.vicedo@sweetwaterschools.org.
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who signed up for this year’s virtual Turkey Trot! Race Bibs and stickers were mailed out and should be arriving shortly! If you didn’t sign up, you can still participate!!! Simply print out a race bib using this link!
To participate, simply run a timed mile the weekend after Thanksgiving! November 26-29
-Consider mapping out a safe route using Google Maps or your favorite workout App (Strava, Mapmyrun, etc) or dust the cobwebs off of your treadmill!
Invite/Challenge your Friends & Family to run with you!
-The more the merrier (following all COVID safety precautions, of course!)
After your run, take a photo of you holding your race bib proudly and submit it to bit.ly/ELMturkeytrotsubmission
-Consider posting to social media #ELMvirtualturkeytrot
-Photo submissions will be accepted November 26-29th only
The FIRST 100 TRITONS to submit photos will receive a 2020 Turkey Trot T-Shirt
(pickup will be determined at a later date)
Purple Pride Club
This video is brought to you by ELM's Purple Pride Club. We want to promote awareness and acceptance of the LGBTQ community and ALL people. Thanks for watching!
Eastlake Middle School
Email: easter.finley@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: elm.sweetwaterschools.org
Location: 900 Duncan Ranch Road, Chula Vista, CA, USA
Phone: 619.591.4000
Twitter: @erfinleysd