Eisenhower Fly-er
November 12, 2017
Message from the Principal
Thank you very much for all of those who attended conferences this past week. We had an excellent turnout and believe some very good communication occurred. If you did not need a conference, I am confident it is because you are communicating daily with your son/daughter, checking the Parent Portal on PowerSchool and checking the agenda daily. All of these things will lead to success for your child. When a student moves into the middle grades (in our case Intermediate School, it is easy to see him or her as independent, but children still need us as parents to guide their organization and demonstrate an interest in their daily pursuits.
If you did not schedule a conference, but determine at some point that you would like to speak with your child’s teachers, please contact us. We are certainly available throughout the year and want to continue to build relationships that will help your child reach his or her potential.
We are excited about what your children are doing here and I am very excited and proud of the effort they and their teachers are exerting each day. We realize that your contribution at home is also an indispensible key to success. Thank you!
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Tim Holcombe
Eisenhower Celebrates Veterans!
The Veteran's Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, November 10th was a great success. Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Wilkins have worked for the past several years to steadily grow our breakfast attendance. This year we had over 60 veterans invited and served with a breakfast and treated to a Veteran’s Day assembly with our student body.
The assembly that followed breakfast also was a success. We honored our distinguished guests with a recitation of the Pledge of the Allegiance led by Eisenhower Boy Scout troops, a presentation by the Eisenhower Choir including the singing of the National Anthem, and a presentation of each branch of the military with the opportunity for each of our guests to stand in recognition.
Army Veteran and Oregon School Board Member Jeff Ziviski spoke about service and shared his story of service. Mr. Ziviski was followed by our Keynote Speaker, Lieutenant Colonel Scott Batch, Plans and Programs Manager of the 180th Security Forces Squadron. Lieutenant Colonel Scott Batch shared personal experiences as well as made excellent connections between service and doctrines taught daily to our students at Eisenhower. He stressed developing strong character and being willing to serve in any circumstance.
A special guest joined the assembly via Face Time. Mitch McMahon, E4 Petty Officer 3rd Class and the son of 6th grade teacher Karen Angst, who is stationed in Bangor Washington shared information about his duties on a submarine. We then enjoyed a pre-taped presentation from Lieutenant Colonel Sarah Deal, the first female aviator in the United States Marine Corps. She is from Pemberville, Ohio and is a relative of Mrs. Deal and 6th grader Brody Deal.
We are thankful to our families and students for inviting our distinguished guests! We are also very thankful to Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Wilkins, Miss Sweet, and Mrs. Lohner for coordinating the breakfast and assembly and are very thankful to our staff and volunteer parents for providing the breakfast for our veterans! Thank you to our boy and girl scouts for acting as guides to our veterans and for their serving breakfast. Thank you to Mrs. Madson and her Art students for the awesome decorations on the auditorium door and in the cafeteria and to Mrs. Reinhart for her excellent work with the choir. It was truly an honor to have veterans present!
Order Your Eagles Socks Today!
Eisenhower Intermediate School is selling Eagles socks throughout the district for the next few days. These are great stocking stuffers!
If you are interested in purchasing, please fill out the attached form and turn it in by Tuesday, November 14th. Please put the check and order form in an envelope and turn it into the box marked “Eagle Socks Orders” in the Ike office.
If you would like the order to not be delivered to your student, please indicate that on the top of the form with your phone number and you will be called.
Thank you for your order!
Eisenhower Tumblers for Sale!
If you are interested, please contact Mr. Holcombe at tholcombe@oregoncs.org or at 419.836.8498. Thank you!
Ike’s Second Movie Matinee!
Our second Movie Matinee is this Thursday. The cost is $5 if the form (already passed out to students and available in the office) if it is turned in by Tuesday. After Tuesday, the cost is $8.00.
We look forward to an excellent turn-out as we will be watching Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.
Pick-up Procedures
We realize the desire to stop in front of the door so your child can come right our or to stop where your child is. However, moving all the way up is safer and makes the process go much quicker for all.
Also, please remember that cars should stay in only one line. If you would like your student to come to your car that is parked in the parking lot, please be sure to walk across the traffic to escort your student.
Thank you for following these guidelines as they will help keep our pick-up safe for our students and families. Thank you!
Oregon Christmas Basket Program
OREGON CHRISTMAS BASKET FOOD COLLECTION 2017
In the next week, or so, you will receive more information on our food collection.
If you, or someone you know are in aid, some important information is below.
Registration Dates for Food and Toys for qualifying needy households:
Monday Nov. 13th, 20th and 27th
From 11am to 1pm at the Oregon City
Offices Building Seaman 5330 Road
Order Your Yearbook Today!
Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase this important keepsake of the school year for your child. The cost is only $25 if pre-ordered before Christmas Break!
Order forms are available in the office or can be printed using the attachment provided.
The easiest way to order is to go online at www.JostensYearbooks.com!
Other News
- When your student is out of school for any reason, it is important to call the school. Our attendance line number is 419-836-3525. All students should be called off by 8:30. Also a note needs to accompany your student upon their return. Thank you!
- Please note that we post our weekly Fly-ers on our website. To find them, please go to www.oregoncs.org and click on schools à Eisenhower Intermediate à Eisenhower Highlights (on bottom of page) à Weekly Fly-ers. Our Fly-ers should be posted by each Monday night.
- We will not have a Fly-er next week. Look for the next one the week of November 27th.
- Just a reminder that students who have not paid for camp by the 17th will not be able to attend this year. Please call Mr. Holcombe with any questions/concerns.
Up-coming Events
November
13—17 LA Classes Conduct Classroom Spelling
Bees
14 Innovations Group Pictures @ 8:00
14 Kalihari Trip
14 EPSSO Executive Board Meeting @ 6:00
16 Movie matinee after school @ 2:40—4:30
15 Power School Grade Up-dates
17 Final Late Camp Payment Date
17 Spirit Day
22 No School – Staff Work Day
23-24 No School -- Thanksgiving Break
27-Dec 1 6th Camp (6A) at Camp Michindoh
December
1 Spirit Day
4--8 6th Camp (6B & 6C) at Camp Michindoh
6 Power School Grade Up-dates
12 EPSSO Meeting @ 6:00
13 6th Band/Choir Club Concert @ 7:00 P.M.
15 Oregon Branch Outreach at Lunch
15 Spirit Day
18 Oregon Branch Outreach at Lunch
20 School-wide Spelling Bee
20 End of 2nd Nine Weeks
20 Christmas Break Begins at End of Day
Standards-Based Grading Links
Rubrics can be found here.
Parent Handbook - more information available here.
Standards-Based Grading (SBG) at Eisenhower presentations:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1VfjCwNuN8KTnpoRzBDQVpqLUU/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1VfjCwNuN8KbnRzeks0dklZZ0U/view?usp=sharing
How to view grades on-line: