Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment committed to achieving excellence. All students are challenged to reach their maximum potential by gaining a solid foundation of skills, knowledge, and values. This foundation enables each student to become a resourceful thinker and successful lifelong learner.

Email: officeebeling@uticak12.org
Website: ebeling.uticak12.org

Location: 15970 Haverhill Drive, Macomb, MI, USA
Phone: 586-797-4700
Twitter: @ebelingelem

JAN 23 - World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Kickoff!

JAN 26 - "A" DAY! Let's give it our ALL...wear blue or green as a sign that we're bringing our "A" GAME!

FEB 1 - Mid-quarter progress report/grades updated in PowerSchool

FEB 1-9 - Happy HEART-GRAM sale window (see more info below)

FEB 2 - "A" DAY! Let's give it our ALL...wear blue or green as a sign that we're bringing our "A" GAME!

FEB 4 - PTA Fundraiser @ Cutting Edge (see flyer below to register)

FEB 9 - "A" DAY! Let's give it our ALL...wear blue or green as a sign that we're bringing our "A" GAME!

FEB 9 - P/T Conference Evening - for selected students, by appointment

FEB 16 -"A" DAY! Let's give it our ALL...wear blue or green as a sign that we're bringing our "A" GAME!

FEB 20-24 - No school. Mid-winter Break

MARCH 1 - Kindergarten Registration Open House @ 7:00 PM

MARCH 9 - Vocal Music concerts - Grade 2 (6:30 PM) & Grade 4 (7:30 PM)

MARCH 13 - March is Reading Month Assembly K-6

MARCH 24 - Half Day of School. Third Quarter Marking Period Ends. Dismissal @ 11:44 AM.

MARCH 27 - Scholastic Spring Book Fair

APRIL 3-7 - No School. Spring Break

APRIL 20 - Schoolwide Art Show & 5th Gr. Concert

APRIL 25 - 6th Grade Band Cluster Concert @ HFII HS

MAY 5 - Sweetheart Dance

MAY 29 - No School. Memorial Day Holiday

JUNE 8 - Half Day of School. Dismissal @ 11:44 AM

JUNE 8 - Sixth Grade Celebration @ 9:00 AM

JUNE 9 - Half Day/Last Day of School. Dismissal @ 11:44 AM

On Monday, your child will attend the kickoff assembly announcing our World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser. The kids will be excited to learn about the prizes they could earn by selling the $1 chocolate bars, but the real winner is our entire school community! This fundraiser is the biggest one of the school year, and large fundraisers like this help pay for things like playground equipment, teacher reimbursement program, field trips, assemblies, Back to School picnic, and other events throughout the year. If each student sells one box of chocolate, we will meet our goal, raising enough money to sustain all programs and activities through this school year and into the next.

Please consider signing out a box of chocolate – use the slip on the attached flyer to get started. Thank you for your continued support of Ebeling and your child's school community!

Mrs. Bailey and your PTA Board

All UCS elementary schools will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, March 1 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. to welcome new families. Come get a glimpse at the educational opportunities that await your child at Utica Community Schools. Learn about our Kindergarten and Young Fives Program, meet our building administrators and teachers, and see our schools for yourselves. All registration is done online, please click the link below for more information!

Dear Ebeling Parents and Students,

Happy Heart-Grams are back! The Ebeling Sixth Grade Class is trying to make Valentine’s Day a little nicer for the people here at Ebeling while raising money to contract buses for their field trip to Camp this Spring.

The “Happy Heart Gram” program will allow students to purchase grams for $1.00 each and have them delivered on Valentine’s Day to another student or staff member at Ebeling. Each gram will be accompanied by a Valentine treat (Charms heart-shaped sucker).

The students may purchase these special messages by returning them (with $1.00 for each one) Wednesday, February 1st through Thursday, February 9th. Sixth graders will visit each classroom to collect completed grams and will sell additional grams at that time. All proceeds from the sale will go towards the cost of busing for Camp.

A heart gram form is attached below for your use. If you are interested, please fill out the top portion with who the gram is going to, first and last name. Also, include their classroom teachers’ name and return it to school (with $1.00) in an envelope to the attention of 6th grade Happy Heart Gram Sale. If you need additional grams, extras are in the front office and being sold daily in classrooms!

Thank you and Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your family!

AVID is a program available at all Junior High Schools (pending Board of Education approval to add Malow Junior High as a site for the 2023-24 school year). AVID’s mission is to help prepare all students for college readiness and success in a global society which directly aligns to the district mission and vision. AVID is a program for “middle to upper middle” academic students who have potential for honors and AP coursework in junior high school but would benefit from academic and emotional support paired with the rigor. If you would like more information regarding the AVID program, please view the attached presentation.

Now that the 2nd quarter is complete, Ebeling teachers will be sending home notes next week letting families know if a conference is requested. In most cases, conferences will be held by appointment on Thursday, February 9th from 4:30-7:30 PM. If you have questions regarding your child's academic performance, please contact your child's teacher directly.

We believe outdoor recess is an important and valuable part of our students’ day. Fresh air, exercise and time spent outside afford students a break from the structure of the classroom. With the ever changing Michigan weather, it is imperative that your child is dressed appropriately and is prepared to play outside. During the winter season, every child should have a jacket, gloves or mittens, and a hat. If there is snow on the ground, snow boots and pants are necessary. If students do not have snow boots they will be limited to the blacktop area on the playground. Don't forget to label all your child's items! Thank you!

The winter weather can cause unique situations when the temperatures dip and snow starts to fall. Our Transportation Department has some tips to make the winter safe and enjoyable.

· Dress appropriately for the cold weather. Be sure to wear warm jackets, boots, hat and gloves as the weather warrants.

· Arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.

· Stand back on the sidewalk or at least 10 feet from the edge of the road.

· Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop and the door opens before approaching it.

· Never run to or from the bus.

· Wait at the bus stop in an orderly manner.

· Do not throw snowballs or other items.

· Be considerate of your neighbors respect their property including trees, fences, etc. at the bus stop.

Earlier this fall all students practiced safely exiting the bus in event of emergency.

If your child is going to be absent call 586-797-4799 and leave a message on the 24-hour automated absence line. Any absences not called in to the office will be marked as 'unexcused' on student attendance records.

Your child will be excused from class for illness, bereavement, recognized religious holidays and medical or dental treatment that cannot be scheduled after school or on weekends.

Your child is responsible for makeup work. Homework requests may be made for an absence of two or more days in the case of both excused and pre-excused absences. Homework requests require 24 hours to process.

VACATION POLICY

Absence for family travel during scheduled school days is discouraged.

However, should family travel be necessary, parents must submit a written request to the Ebeling office for Principal approval of a pre-excused absence at least one week in advance. Vacation days in excess of 10 days per school year will not be approved.

Arrangements to complete classroom assignments can be made with the teacher.

You can arrange for home study through the school principal should your child be absent from school for an extended period due to physical disability or illness.

LATE ARRIVAL

If a student arrives late to school, the parent must accompany the student into the office, and the student must be signed in before he or she can go to class.

Truancy officials will be contacted in the event of a student having excessive tardies or absences.

We are asking for your assistance to ensure that our security procedures during the school day are effective. As many of you know, our school has a security camera, intercom, and buzzer at the front main entrance for use during the school day. To help us assist you when you would like to enter the school:

1. Please press the buzzer to speak with someone in the office

2. You will be asked to state your name and reason for visiting

3. You will be asked to show your photo ID into the security camera above the outside door

4. Office staff will then be able to buzz you inside

5. All visitors must immediately register in the office

In addition, we are asking you to not let any visitors in the door as you enter (and they come up behind you) or as you exit the building.

The teachers and staff are committed to student safety and security and we would like to thank you for your assistance in helping keep the students of Ebeling safe.