Eagles Parent Newsletter
January 2020
Vision of Eagles Elementary School
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, January 1st - No School (Holiday)
Monday, January 6th - Family Event Scavenger Hunt at Skate City 6:00pm-8:00pmFriday, January 10th - No School - Staff Professional Development
Monday, January 13th - Eagles PTA Meeting in the Eagles Library 6:30pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, January 14th - Eagles Title 1 SEL Night 6:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesday, January 15th - 3rd Grade Event (Mrs. Honl and Ms. Swenson)Plains Art Museum 11:30am-2:00pm
Thursday, January 16th - 5th Grade Event - History of Jazz at Moorhead Horizon Middle School; 10:30am-11:20am
Thursday, January16th - 3rd Grade Event (Mrs. Wacha): Plains Art Museum 11:30am-2:00pm
Friday, January 17th - 1st Grade Event: Operation Big Band Aid at Essentia Health; 9:00am-2:00pm
Monday, January 20th - No School: Vacation
Monday, January 27th - FMCT Auditions for "The Little Mermaid"; 3:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesday, January 28th-Friday, January 31st - FMCT Rehearsals; 3:00pm-5:00pm
Message from the Main Office
Happy New Year!! 2019 was fantastic, and we are looking forward to our continued partnership in 2020!
The start of a new year allows our staff a great opportunity to review procedures and work on helping our students with their social emotional growth. Thank you for all that you do to help and support our students in this area. Especially the work you do at home to establish consistent bedtime and work routines! Together we'll work to make 2020 a year of growth and success for all Eagles' Students!
From the Nest of the Counselor...
Contact Information for Mrs. Larson:
Phone: 701-446-3960
Email: larsonc3@fargo.k12.nd.us
Semester 2 Milk Break
It’s that time again to sign up for 2nd semester milk break choice. The milk break for 2nd semester is $30.45. Your student should have received a handout to fill out and return to school, if not please see the attached and send back by Wednesday January 8, 2020.
Fargo Public Schools Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2020 opens online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/registration on February 1, 2020. Child must be age 5 by July 31, 2020 to attend school in the fall.
Registration is a two-step process: online registration and document submission.
STEP ONE: Registration can be completed at home online anytime or at computer kiosks in the office at each Fargo Public elementary school building on the following dates with extended office hours:
- February 24, 26, and 28 – 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- February 25, 27, and March 2 – 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
STEP TWO: Once online registration has been completed, families MUST bring the following documents to the school their child will attend to finalize their child’s registration:
- Child’s certified birth certificate
- Child’s current immunization record
- Document (i.e. current city utility bill or bank statement) that includes parent/guardian name and address to verify the correct neighborhood school
If you do not know which school your child will attend, call 701.446.1043 or check online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/boundarymaps.
Questions? Call the school office or Betsy Beaton at 701-446-1043.
LIVE Eagles Storytime with Mrs. Lingle
To Join the PTA on Facebook CLICK HERE or Request to join at facebook.com/groups/eagleselementarypta
Fargo Public Schools Accepting Nominations Beginning January 6 for Teacher, Administrator, and Support Staff of the Year Awards
Parents and community members are invited to nominate a Fargo Public Schools teacher, administrator, or support staff member they feel is serving our students with excellence for consideration of a yearly recognition award. Online instructions, forms, and application process can be found at: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/StaffRecognitionProgram.
Nominations for each award will be accepted January 6 – 17, 2020.
The District will award the following this Spring:
Teacher of the Year Award − awarded to a certified staff member
Administrator of the Year Award − awarded to a principal, assistant principal, director or coordinator
Support Staff of the Year Award − awarded to an educational support staff member, custodial/maintenance department staff member, or nutrition services staff member
Eagles Demographic Information 2019-2020
District Annual Report
As evidence of Fargo Public Schools’ commitment to our patrons, the FPS 2018-19 Annual Report is now available, and it showcases the qualities and services of our school district. The publication provides a wide array of information to familiarize families and the community with Fargo Public Schools. Report details include enrollment, staffing, and budget numbers, and overviews student services and student assessment data. Thank you for your continued support as we serve the citizens of Fargo by providing its students an excellent educational experience. Access the full document at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/AnnualReport.
PTA UPDATE
Eagles Families,
Thank you for being an important part of Eagles PTA. We encourage you to help make the start of 2020 just as great for our children by filling it with fun, encouragement and learning opportunities. We could not do this without you!
Reflections: Look Within
Reflections, a national PTA student recognition program, encourages artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and capabilities may participate by creating an art piece (literature, photography or visual arts) based on the 2019-2020 theme “Look Within”. Entries are due to the Eagles office by January 8th. For more information, please email casindalynn@hotmail.com.
Important Dates:
No School: December 23-January 1 (Winter Break)
Skate City: January 6th from 6-8. Join us for a fun scavenger hunt!
Reflections: Projects due to the office by January 8th
No School: January 10th
PTA Meeting: January 13th at 6:30 in the library
Title I Night: January 14th; School wide event featuring projects and crafts that promote social-emotional learning.
No School: January 20th
FMCT on the Road: Auditions held January 27; Rehearsals are January 28-February 6; Performance February 6.
Everyday Ways to Support our School
Box Tops
The PTA receives 10 cents for every Box Top collected. Our goal is to raise $1,000. Please continue to clip and save your Box Tops and don’t forget to download the Box Tops App – it’s the new way to clip! We will hold a drive for all clipped box tops after winter break.
Amazon Smile
Amazon will donate a portion of your purchases when you shop at smile.amazon.com. We are listed as Eagles Elementary PTA! Use this link to make Eagles Elementary PTA your designated charity: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-2817293
Yearbook Photos
Be sure to send your photos to eaglesacesyearbook@gmail.com.
Membership
The PTA continues to look for new members and we would love to have you! A membership form is available in the office, or you can sign up online by clicking HERE.
Join the PTA on Facebook: Click Here to join!
Eagles Stickers & Magnets
MAGNETS $5
DIE CUT STICKER $2
Sheet of 6 die cut stickers $3
Eagles Elementary
Email: wriglet@fargo.k12.nd.us
Website: https://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/eagles
Location: 3502 University Drive, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-3900
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/eagleselementarypta/