Elkton Elementary School Memo
October 19, 2020
A Note from Mrs. Palmer
Dear EES Families,
As you know the RCPS School Board met last Monday, October 12th. Grades 2-8 will return to school on November 16, 2020 to an A/B Schedule. I will be reaching out to families this week if I need to make any changes to the day(s) your child needs to attend. Your child may have a different teacher as well. I have to keep the class sizes to 10/11 for social distancing purposes. It will all depend upon how many student come out of HLA to the Blended model. I appreciate your understanding in this matter.
Look for an interim report on your child's progress so far this school year. Grades will not be assigned to this report. It will be more of a narrative of how your child is doing. The interim report will be located in the RCPS Parent Portal. The report will be available on October 21st. You have to create an account for Parent Portal. You will need your powerschool password. If you do not have that password, you will have to come by school to receive it. We can not give that out over the phone. Here is the link to set up your account.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17tPGWvHnyBSPFrRgl_kpwoHFIdnFNKze4l10dnUKt1g/edit?usp=sharing
There is no nine week report card this year. The first semester report card will be in early February. Look for an email this week from RCPS with more details on the grading policy for this school year.
October is anti-bullying month. There will be a "dress up" week this week to support our stand against bullying. It is also Color Week. Wear the designated color of the day to support our Kindergarten students as they learn about colors.
Monday 10/19: Put a Cap on Bullying, and "FAll" into Friendship Instead
Wear a fave hat, (handout fall items above at lunch)
RED- COLOR
Tues 10/20: Be a Hero-Not a Bully
Wear superhero t-shirt. (handout superhero stickers at lunch)
YELLOW- COLOR
Wed 10/21- Wear Blue
Thrs 10/21: Unity Day- wear orange
ORANGE- COLOR
Fri 10/22: Team up Against Bullying
GREEN- COLOR
Wear favorite sports team apparel
I wish you well...
Mrs. Palmer
Join the EES PTA - We need YOU!
Please consider joining our EES PTA for this school year, 2020-2021!
Last spring we were able to complete our Joe Corbi pizza fundraiser. Thank you to all who helped make that a success!
Due to the covid-19 pandemic, we were not able to meet and vote on spending these funds during the spring.
We want to spend these funds as our school leadership team is identifying needs that directly help our kids. In order to spend these funds, we need to have members! Then we can have a meeting (electronic) and vote on proposed motions. We are looking to vote by email (survey monkey or google forms or some such platform). Being a member does not obligate you to do any projects...we just need voting members!
How much are PTA dues? $5.00
Please make the check payable to EES PTA. Please mail it to the school at 302 B Street, Elkton, VA 22827 or drop it off at the EES office. (Attention: EES PTA).
Please, please, please attach a sticky note with a name (member) and an email address. The email address is very important to have as that is how we will be meeting and voting! Please fill out the Joining the EES PTA eform, too. This information will not be shared with any other groups or persons.
https://forms.gle/NHtA744vtidipc9k7
We are also looking for 2 officers to help guide our decision making. We need a vice-president, (not a president-elect--you do not obligate yourself to leading the PTA next year), and a corresponding secretary. We are looking for 2 people who are willing to share ideas and give opinions on how to best to support our kids at EES, and attend a few additional board meetings.
EES PTA contributions to our school: Art Night, Online program subscriptions that support instruction, Clothing for kids, 5th grade celebration, Greeting card contest, Reflections Art & Literature contest, Library books, Books for School-side literacy special programs, Red Ribbon Week, Nurse expenses, ERHS Scholarship, Teacher & Staff Appreciation, and more!
Why Join PTA?
PTA is the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America. Today's PTA is comprised of 5 million caring adults who share a commitment to improving the education, health, and safety of all children. The PTA's nationwide network provides parents with the forum and tools to collectively influence the decisions that affect children not only at their schools, but also throughout their districts, within their states, and across the nation.
Many benefits our children receive today, such as universal kindergarten, the National School Lunch Program, and a juvenile justice system, were accomplished as a result of the PTA mission.
2020-2021 School Calendar
Bus Transportation/Changes
Meal Distribution
RCPS Health and Safety Plan
Emotional Well Being Survey
EES is seeking information about the emotional well-being of your child so that we can be a resource for you and your child. Feel free to complete the survey. Information will go to our school counselor, Mrs. Hepner.
EES is a Title 1 School- Please take time to read the following letter from the Title 1 Team
Lots of helpful information on the RCPS Webpage.
Link to the RCPS Homepage for Parent Information
Posting Photos/Clips online
Read the disclaimer below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14naMed3ldpNp1Rm5HtqrP-gJABaQGdhtNHDdZ05JBH0/edit?usp=sharing
From the Library
Every Thursday, between 3:30 and 6:00pm, families can come to Door #2--the library door--and knock, and Mrs. Talbot or Mrs. Hensley will bring the bag of requested books out to you. We are following the CDC safety guidelines for library books. You may also return library books on Thursdays at that time.
Happy Reading!
Mrs. Talbot
October is Anti- Bullying Month
More information on Cyberbullying below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nny0Ctrj9u6buaUAEmDDcCR1LNr0orEd/view?usp=sharing
Here is a checklist to see if you are dealing with a bully or a peer problem.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l_pL4vjkWyngovn-egf_C_7qxQReaWks2y8yyUwCTOI/edit?usp=sharing