East China School District News
Together We Can!
Contact Information
Email: info@ecsd.us
Website: www.ecsd.us
Location: 1585 Meisner Road, East China, MI, USA
Phone: 810-676-1000
Facebook: facebook.com/EastChinaSchools
For the week of Monday, June 17, 2019
From the Desk of Superintendent Suzanne Cybulla
Upcoming Events at East China Schools
- June 24 Board of Education meeting 6 pm
- August 21 Pine River & Gearing Host Eddy Welcome Events 4 pm
- August 22 5th Grade Academy Open House @ SCMS 6 pm
- August 27 All School Open House Pine River Elementary 4 pm
- August 28 All School Open House Gearing Elementary 4 pm
A Message from the Superintendent
As I reflect on the past school year, I am honored to be part of a school community that has such a passion for our schools and for creating the best opportunities for our students.
While the summer months bring a slower pace without the hustle and bustle of students and teachers in our school buildings, the District will continue to be working in order to be ready for another amazing school year in 2019-20. Along with the usual summer work, the Bond committee work will also continue in earnest as we pursue solutions to financially stabilize our District.
Wishing everyone lots of sunshine and a wonderful summer.
Suzanne
Board Member Focus
Todd is married to Laura, teacher at St. Clair High School, and he has three children, Troy, St. Clair High School graduate, and current MSU student, Derek, St. Clair High School freshman, and Dylan, St. Clair Middle school 7th grader.
Todd graduated from St. Clair High School and also has a bachelors degree from Central Michigan University and masters and education specialist degrees from Oakland University.
Todd has coached basketball, baseball, and track in the past and currently enjoys supporting his sons in tennis and running.
Mr. Distelrath is currently finishing his 21st year in education. The first 7 were as a teacher at St. Clair Middle School. He then became an assistant principal and then principal at Seneca Middle School in Chippewa Valley Schools. Todd is currently in his first year as principal of Chippewa Valley High School. This is Todd's 5th year serving on the East China School Board.
Welcome Events Planned
Welcome events for former Eddy students coming to Gearing and Pine River Elementary Schools will be held on August 21 at 4:00 p.m. at each of these schools. In addition, an all school Open House is scheduled for August 27, 2019 at Pine River Elementary and August 28, 2019 at Gearing Elementary, both events will begin at 4:00 p.m.
Thank you for a great year!
Have a safe summer and never stop learning.
Make Summer Safe for Kids
Summer is a great time for kids to enjoy different indoor and outdoor activities. Whether they are young children or teens, learn ways to keep your kids safe and healthy while they enjoy the summer fun.
- Master water safety - drownings are the leading cause of injury death for young children ages 1-4, and three children die every day as a result of drowning.
- Beat the heat and sun - Infants and children up to 4 years of age are at greatest risk. Even young and healthy people can get sick from the heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather.
- Protect yourself and your family by preventing bites and diseases which can be transmitted by insects.
- Prevent injuries - falls at home and on the playground are a common cause of injury.
- Stop the Violence -
- Kids can use electronic media to embarrass, harass, or threaten their peers. Take steps to prevent , a term that captures all types of violence that occur electronically.
- As teens develop emotionally, they are heavily influenced by their relationship experiences, including teen dating. Protect your children from teen dating violence. Nearly one in 10 teens reports having been hit or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend at least once over a year’s time.
Summer Opportunities
We will serve lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The program will operate from June 24 through August 16, 2019. The site will be closed July 4 & 5, 2019. No paper work needed.
Eddy Elementary School
301 N Ninth Street
St Clair, MI. 48079
We will serve lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. The program will operate from July 29 through August 16 and August 22, 2019. No paper work needed.
Marine City Middle School/Riverview East
6373 King Road
Marine City, MI. 48039
We will serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m., Monday through Thursday. The programs will operate from June 24 through August 1, 2019. The site will be closed July 4, 2019. No paper work needed.
East China Township Park
5111 River Road
East China, MI 48054
East China Food Service Department is looking for volunteers to help with the summer meals program at Eddy Elementary & MCMS. Volunteers are needed to help with monitoring meals and children in the cafeteria. Please call Julie Humphrey at 810.676.1112 with questions.