Bobcat Bulletin February 3, 2022
Where the Wild Things Are
Mrs. Anderson- Principal
Phone: 239-377-9204
Mrs. Howard - Assistant Principal
Phone: 239-377-9202
Ms. Alamo - Assistant Principal
Phone: 239-377-9213
Top Things to Remember
2. February 21st No School
3. Please encourage your child to check lost and found in the cafeteria. There are many coats and sweaters accumulating due to the colder weather.
4. Attendance is important to us. Please manage your time so your child is on time each school day. Always call 377-9200 to inform us of your child's absence.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Celebration
Our students and staff came together to celebrate a quarter of success. The smiles on all faces made for a great day!
We look forward to the next PBIS Celebration for Quarter 3.
Job Opportunities at EPE!
Would you like a job that mirrors your child’s school day schedule? Would you be interested in working in a fun-student oriented environment that has great health benefits, winter/summer breaks as well as a spring break, and 6 paid holidays? If you answered “yes” to both of these questions, you just may be the person we are looking for.
Eden Park Elementary has an ESE Assistant position (188 calendar day schedule) available beginning January 24, 2022.
If you are interested in this position, please go to: https://www.applitrack.com/collier/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Non-Instructional and apply on-line.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
Minimum Requirements
Two years of study at an institution of higher education; or an Associate’s degree (or higher); or demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment (ParaPro Assessment) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics, as appropriate and knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate according to No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Basic computer skills required (e.g., ability to use email).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact, Amy Bullock Bullocam@collierschools.com
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
The Reading Scoop with Mrs. Doherty
Math Matters with Mrs. Salinas
K-2 are steadily increasing their knowledge of place value. Students are working hard solving problems involving addition and subtraction.
3rd grade students have been learning about perimeter and tying in previously learned standards to solve real world problems. Students have also been learning all about time, and just around the corner is FRACTIONS.
4th grade students have been learning about unit fractions, solving real world problems involving fractions, and determining which operation to use.
5th grade is all about decimals, place value, and using efficient strategies to solve the reasonableness of a situation.
Math Ninja Shoutouts
QuickTables in Grades 4-5
4th Graders who completed multiplication:
Joel Ramos Figueroa
Jeanny Esperance
5th Graders who completed multiplication:
Sarai Aguilar Garcia
Sofia Garza
Kevin Perez
5th Graders who completed division:
Jacob Juarez
5th Graders who completed BOTH multiplication and division:
Francisco Navarrete
Class with the most Winter Math Packets completed were rewarded with yummy pizza.
Winners:
3rd Grade- Mrs. Gimenez’s class
4th Grade- Ms. Perez’s class
5th Grade- Mrs. Busscher’s class
Living with Leader In Me
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Think Win-Win is the belief that everyone can win. It’s not me or you—it is both of us. It is a belief that there are enough good things for everyone; it is an abundant way of thinking. Think Win-Win is being happy for others when good things happen to them. As a parent, not everything is negotiable, but if you go into discussions with your child with a win-win mindset, you’ll find a lot less resistance.
How You Can Work On This Habit At Home:
1. Play a game with your child(ren) that has a definite winner. Explain how competition is okay when you play a game, but it is not okay in relationships. Discuss how tense it would be in your home if every situation had to have a winner. A better way to think is win-win. This means we think of solutions that we can all feel good about when there is a problem. The more we Think Win-Win, the fewer problems there will be. You may want to display a chart listing the days of the week. When someone is “caught” thinking win-win, he or she gets to write his or her name on the chart for that day.
2. Encourage win-win solutions to sibling disputes. Don’t always be the mediator; let them work out a solution and be sure to be lavish children with praise when they do.
3. Think of an ongoing conflict you tend to have with your child (homework, cleaning his or her room, feeding the dog, putting gas in the car) and then discuss a win-win solution to the conflict. Write down the solution and then remind each other of it the next time the situation arises.
Parent and Family Engagement - Parent Academy
Safety Corner from Deputy Woods
CAR LINE ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL SAFETY
On Time All Day Everyday
Student safety is the number one priority at Eden Park Elementary. This includes a safe arrival and dismissal process. A vast majority of schools experience a sort of ‘rush hour’ during arrival and dismissal, which can be chaotic and stressful. This congestion can be dangerous to navigate, especially for students.
Increasing safety should always be the goal. School administration has the responsibility of creating routines that ensure children can safely get home. Parents also play a big role in student safety during arrival and dismissal as well. It is important that parents follow arrival and dismissal procedures to ensure the safety of everyone involved in this process.
Below is an easy to follow reminder to help keep our Eden Park Elementary Family safe.
1. Refrain from using cell phones or other electronic devices while in car line. The use of cell phones causing distractions which could result in accidents and/or injuries.
2. Yield to students and adults crossing the crosswalk.
3. Use designated parking spaces when parking and do not park in the dismissal area. This causes congestion in the parking lot and will delay the dismissal process.
4. Make sure your vehicle is equipped with proper seating with seat belts and/or child restraints. (See page two for further information on child restraint laws and requirements.
5. Drive slow. Increased speeds reduce reaction times to avoid an accident.
6. Please make sure you have your car tag visible hanging on the rear view mirror the entire time during the dismissal process. This will allow staff to see your child’s name and get them ready for pick-up.
7. If possible place car seats and other child restraint devices in the middle or behind the driver seat to avoid your child having to crawl over it to enter your vehicle. Children cannot walk in front of vehicles to enter on the driver side of the vehicle. This is to ensure that no child is ever in front of a vehicle.
Please follow these simple but very important safety tips to ensure a smooth and safe dismissal process. Thank You!
Attendance Matters
CONGRATULATIONS to our 4th graders who won the Highest Average Daily Attendance award for January 24-28th with 95.58%! Our 1st graders won our Highest Average Daily Attendance for 6 consecutive weeks!
Our Most Improved Attendance Award goes to our 2nd Graders for improving their attendance rates from 89.18% to 94.43%.
We are so proud of our Bobcats!
Helpful Links
CCPS academic calendar:https://www.collierschools.com/Page/13680
Collier County Public Schools Student Relations
information about absences. https://www.collierschools.com/studentrelations
Always check our website at:https://www.collierschools.com/EPE
Important Dates
2/3 Early Release Day 11:40 am
2/8 4th Grade Writing Assessment
2/9 5th Grade Writing Assessment
2/15 SAC Meeting 7:15 am
CCPS Safety Information
Eden Park Elementary
Website: https://www.collierschools.com/EPE
Location: 3650 Westclox Street, Immokalee, FL, USA
Phone: 239-377-9200
Twitter: @EPEBobcats