November News and events
October 31, 2022
Principal's Corner
Hello Eisenhower Families,
What we know to be true is that consistent and ample rest is needed for each of us to function at our best. Understanding that our children are growing physically, emotionally and intellectually every single day, it is even more important that they get good rest each night. A busy mom of three myself, I know how tricky bedtime can be. One thing I have found to be extremely helpful with my own children was to implement a consistent bedtime routine that encourages and supports a healthy sleep schedule. In addition, countless research has been done on the impact of screen time on sleep. The common theme is that it is best to limit student access to technology altogether, and even more importantly at least 30-60 minutes prior to bedtime. This allows our children to wind down and prepares their minds for sleep.
See the following sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics:
Infants under 1 year: 12-16 hour
Children 1-2 years old: 11-14 hours
Children 3-5 years old: 10-13 hours
Children 6-12 years old: 9-12 hours
Teenagers 13-18 years old: 8-10 hours
In great appreciation and partnership,
Lillian DeRung
Principal
Family Engagement Nights
Please join the staff for grade level activities in the room, Mathnasium fun in the gym and pizza free of charge. All details can be found on this flyer.
Grades K,1 & 2 November 10th from 5-6:30pm
Grades 3, 4 & 5 November 17th from 5-6:30pm
Absence Info
Parents/guardians can share online when their student is going to be absent or arriving late through the My Student Information app via A-HConnect or in the ParentVUE mobile app. You can still call the school absence line at 763-506-2306 and leave a message, this is simply a convenient alternative.
Report student absences daily prior to 10:30am to avoid receiving an unverified email and phone call.
Food Drive
November 1-7
Our school is having a food drive to help some of our local families this holiday season. If you need assistance or have any questions, feel free to contact Maura Freshour, our school social worker at 763-506-2369 or Maura.Freshour@ahschools.us. Each day we will be collecting a different type of food. Please place items for the food drive in the drop box located in the link area outside the gym. Gift cards may be turned into the office.
Tuesday - Canned Fruit and Vegetables
Wednesday - Cereals and Pancakes Mixes
Thursday - Peanut Butter and Jelly
Friday - Soups
Monday - Boxed Dinner/Mac N Cheese
Gift Cards: Cub Foods, Target, Walmart
Thank you for your time and contributions to our school food drive!
PTO Meeting
Please join the Eisenhower PTO in room #124 (art room) starting at 6:30pm on Nov 17th. (Note late start due to family engagement event). The PTO will be going over info/events/budget for the school year. All meetings held in person and online (link will be posted on Eisenhower website).
Online back to school information
Back to school verification is now available online. It's important that each family completes the verification process by November 17th. Anoka-Hennepin Schools needs confirmed contact information for each student to ensure schools have access to emergency contact information and information releases for the safety of students.
Login to A-HConnect to complete back to school forms for the upcoming school year.
- Please go to ahschools.us and in the top right hand corner, click on Login
- Click on My Student Information
- Click on Online Registration at the top
- Choose from the drop down under Please select the online packet you would like to begin, choose 2022-2023 Back to school Verification
- Begin Registration
- If nothing has changed, please just continue through to the end and click submit
If you need help finding your login/password, call 763-506-HELP for assistance.
Parenting news
Please look at November's parent press for more information about Picky Eaters and tips for Coping with Anxiety. As a reminder, Welde Dubar-Kollie is our parent educator and a great resource. More info on her here. Getting out the door in the morning tough? Child not getting enough sleep? Let her help add some tools to your parenting toolbelt. See if any of these classes in the online parenting series can help.
Coon Rapids fire department visit
Volunteer News
Food Drive - Sorting/Packing - Volunteer will help sort all the donations into boxes for Ike families on November 16th. If interested in volunteering please use the following link. Food Drive Sign Up
Math Plus Group Leader Training - November 3rd from 10-11:30 am
Volunteer to be a Math Plus group leader. Volunteers provide additional ongoing mathematical experiences for interested students in grades K-5. Training is required. Training will take place at the Educational Service Center 2727 North Ferry Street, Anoka. Training is offered in person or virtual. Please use the following link to sign up for in person or virtual training. Math Plus Training Sign Up
Challenge Reading Group Leader Training - November 1st from 10-11:30 am. Volunteer to be a Challenge Reading group leader. Volunteers provide additional ongoing literature experiences for interested students in grades K-5. Training is required. Training will take place at the Educational Service Center 2727 North Ferry Street, Anoka. Training is offered in person or virtual. Please use the following link to sign up for in person or virtual training. Challenge Reading Group Leader Training Sign Up
Destination Imagination Club Leaders Wanted - Ever heard of Destination Imagination (DI) but either didn't know what it was or didn't have time to commit you and/or your child to the program? Here is your chance to get a taste of it without committing to a team and tournament. No special talent or experience is required. The only way we can run this fun club is with help from you, our wonderful volunteers. Time frame for Club: 1 hour per week before or after after school anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks with a group of up to 8 students. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qy4iwZeVeY This is a great video to watch! If you're interested in volunteering to run a DI Club please use the following link DI CLUB.
Workroom Volunteer - Our staff could use some help with getting projects and copies made. Volunteers would be in the workroom helping with projects/copies that have been placed in a bin or dropped off by staff. If you have any questions on how a workroom machine works, please feel free to stop in the office for assistance. If unsure about a job you can also ask the staff to drop off the project. Workroom Volunteer Sign Up
Weekly Student Packets - Volunteers will sort/count and assemble all flyers to be sent home with students. When you arrive at school please sign in at the office and meet up in the cafe. If interested in volunteering please use the following link to sign up Weekly Folders Volunteer Sign Up
Every Meal Food Distribution - We are looking for volunteers to distribute food for the school's Every Meal program. Every Meal works to fight hunger in our community by filling the gaps in food access that children face during weekends, summers, and extended breaks. Volunteers will be placing food in Students' lockers on Friday mornings from 10:00-11:00 am (we will have extra days due to school breaks). Every Meal Volunteer Sign Up
Please don’t hesitate to call me if an opportunity arises that you would like to be involved in or to say “Hello” anytime!
Thank you and I look forward to working with you here at Eisenhower
Kathrina DeKruyff-Glass
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Monday - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 - noon
(Hours may vary)
kathrina.dekruyffglass@ahschools.us
763-506-2340
Winter gear
Is your student in need of any winter gear such as a coat, hat and/or gloves? If so, please fill out this google form from our social worker, Maura Freshour.
If you have any winter gear that you don't need anymore and would like to donate, we could really use larger sizes and even some adult sizes.
Character Strong
This month's trait is GRATITUDE. Kids are learning to feel and express a deep sense of thankfulness. Check in with your kids about what they have learned.
Upcoming events
Food Drive - Nov 1-7
No School - Nov 8
Family Engagement Grades K-2 is Nov 10
Family Engagement Grades 3-5 is Nov 17
PTO meeting - Nov 17
Picture Retakes - Nov 17
No School - Nov 23-25
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