Dear Ely Families,

It's hard to believe that we are almost finished with the 1st quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. Just as a reminder that the end of the quarter ends this coming Friday. Our students and teachers have been working so hard this year and we are truly thankful for ALL of their hard work and dedication this school year. Your child's teacher will be reaching out if they have not already done so to begin scheduling your Fall Conference.

Parents and Families thank you so much for your continued support this school year. As always if you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the school. Also, don't forget to set your clocks back one hour this coming weekend.

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Principal Easton

Go Pioneers!

STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BE DROPPED OFF AT THE SCHOOL PRIOR TO 8:55!!

• Parents please make sure you are pulling all the way forward in the morning
• Your child can exit the vehicle anywhere along the sidewalk
• Please note that the tardy bell rings at 9:10. Any child being dropped off after this time their parent will need to sign them in the front office.
• Please turn right out of the parking lot during the indicated times on the sign to help with traffic in the car loop.
• Parent please only have your child get out of your vehicle on the passenger side. They should not be getting on the drivers side as this can cause a safety concern

Any parent/guardian picking up a student in the car rider line will need to make sure that their car rider tag is visible in the car. Please note that the purpose for this car rider tag is to ensure a safe and smooth dismissal at Ely.

Please see below for a few reminders:

• Please make sure you are pulling all the way forward
• Please stay in your car. If you do need to get out of your car to help your child, please use a parking spot
• Please have your child load and unload on the curbside of the school (passenger side of car) for your child's safety
• Please do not park in the bus/day care rider loop. You may use the provided parking spaces.
• Please turn right out of the parking lot during the indicated times on the sign to help with traffic in the car loop.

Students who are selected will:

-Receive a certificate

-Caught showing Pride bumper sticker

-Pencil

-Teacher note

-Name on the School Marquee

-Picture taken for social media

-Yard sign placed outside child's house

On Monday, Nov. 22, and Tuesday, Nov. 23, students will not attend school in person. Students will be provided with assignments from their teachers so that they can learn from home on Nov. 22 and Nov. 23.

These assignments will not require the use of technology or Internet to be completed. Teachers will provide students with information on when the assignments are due and how they will be graded.

While students are learning from home on Nov. 22 and 23, teachers and school staff will be engaged in professional development related to classroom learning and safety. They will not be providing in-person or virtual lessons during these days; students will work independently from home on their assignments.

Thanksgiving break begins for students on Wednesday, Nov. 24.

Regular in-person classes will resume on Monday, Nov. 29.

If you have any questions on this calendar change, please contact us.

• Learners thrive when school is engaging and personally meaningful
• All Pioneers have a voice in decisions that affect them
• Excellence is achieved through vision, commitment and moral leadership

Please make sure that your student is remembering to bring a clean mask with them each day, it is a good idea to give them a backup in their book bag too.

Masks must be worn by students in preschool through sixth grade until further notice.

Visitors to our buildings are required to wear masks.

A critical reminder: Students and staff should not come to school if they are showing ANY signs of illness, such as headache or fever, cough, sneezing, shortness of breath, stomachache, etc.

This cannot be overemphasized: Please do not come to school if you are feeling ill.

The CDC provides excellent guidance on symptoms of illness and symptoms of COVID-19.

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