FISD Early Childhood School
Where the Adventure Begins...
Happy Friday!
Happy Friday, ECS Families! I sent this information out in an email this week but wanted to include it one more time just to ensure it reached everyone. If the district closes, then we are closed as well. However, if there is a 2-hour delayed start it gets a little more involved. Below is our policy regarding how that works. Please read carefully.
Early Childhood School Considerations when there is a Two-Hour Delay
If the district announces a 2 hour delayed start, the following schedule will be in effect:
- All half day (7:40 and 11:40) classes will be canceled.
- All PSC, PLC, and Walk-In Speech classes will be canceled.
- Full Day classes will begin with a 2-hour delay and end at the regular time.
- Morning transportation services will be provided with a 2-hour delay.
- Dismissal transportation services will be provided on the normal schedule.
This information can also be found on the district website at the following link:
http://www.friscoisd.org/about/resources-and-information/weather-related-closing-delays
IEP progress reports and report cards went this week. We are so proud of the progress our students are making and hope you are too! Have a wonderful weekend and we'll see you Monday!
For Kids,
Melissa Ellis
Principal
Early Childhood School
The Counselor's Corner
Colder weather makes it hard to encourage kids to play outside. Keeping them entertained indoors is sometimes challenging and giving free reign of digital devices can seem tempting. However, most pediatric reports about screen time indicate poor results for kids.
A couple of things you want to keep in mind when giving your child screen time is 1) what they have access to and 2) how much time they spend on the screen. Most sites and devices have options to limit what a child sees on the screen. It makes it harder for a child to go on to sites that are not appropriate for young children. Also, be weary of apps and sites that claim to be educational. Children’s brains develop more with tactile experiences and movement. Screens are only two dimensional and will not stimulate the brain as much as manipulatives and real life experiences.
Did you know that FISD has a website about Digital Citizenship? Although our students are too young to understand cyberbullying on social media, it is important to understand that other dangers do exist. Please click on the link for more information.
Orli Mascorro
School Counselor
Follow me on Twitter @ECS_Counselor
Mrs. Jenkin's Blog!
Here is the link to our librarians blog. You'll be able to find wonderful updates here from our library!
Upcoming Events
*Events below will be marked either "All Students" or "5 Day Students Only".
Parent Partnership & Performance Night #2 - Davidson, Watson, Hamilton, Young, Aguilera, Beaudette
February 6th 5:30-6:30
ECS Food Drive
February 12-23
Valentine's Parties
February 14th (9:15am & 1:15pm)
No School
February 19th
Parent Partnership & Performance Night #3 - Walters, Dintelman, Bush, Mr. Jones, Mathis, Evans, Youngblood
March 6th 5:30-6:30
SPRING BREAK
March 12-16
Spring Pictures
March 27th
No School - Bad Weather Day
March 30th
Kindergarten Round-Up
April 2-6
Parent Partnership & Performance Night #4 - Serna, Pearson, Irons, Mrs. Jones, Buffington, Cordon
April 3rd 5:30-6:30
No School
April 23rd
Open House!
April 24th 5:30-6:30
Spring Book Fair
April 24-27
National Children's Book Week (Be on the look out for fun activities!)
April 30-May 4
Parent Partnership & Performance Night #5 - Brittain, Rainey, Tiffany, Shallcross, Holifield, Johnson, Donovan, Peebles
May 1st 5:30-6:30
Storybook Character Parade (9:15am & 1:15pm)
May 4th
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7-11
Big Day in Pre-K
May 18th
No School - Bad Weather Day
May 25th
No School
May 28th
End of Year Parties & Parades
May 29th
ECS Handbook
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxMfrY-gMFqMYXh1ZzltakFQWVk/view
All About ECS!
Email: ellisme@friscoisd.org
Website: http://schools.friscoisd.org/spc/ecs/site/home
Location: 10330 Red Cedar Drive, Frisco, TX 75035
Facebook: facebook.com/fisdecs
Twitter: @fisdecs
2017-2018 ECS Calendar of Events
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxMfrY-gMFqMdm8tUl9tZlpWSlk/view