Elementary School

 Weekly Reflection

“ATTENTION – The Votes are In – Special Presentation for Parents!!!!” – I want to ask all of you – parents and teachers – to mark Thursday, February 18, on your calendar.  Please plan to attend the following meeting at 6:30 p.m in the library .  There is a Special Workshop entitled “Discovering Your Child’s Learning Style” presented by a workshop leader from the Black Alliance for Educational Opportunity (BAEO).  This workshop was the most requested by those responding to my request for feedback a few weeks ago.  This workshop will help you learn to identify the three types of basic learning styles – visual, auditory and kinesthetic – and how to recognize ways in which you can become skilled in helping your child or students learn in their primary learning style, not yours!

Also, the BAEO will be hosting a meeting at the Springfield Main Library on March 10 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Ed Choice Voucher program.  Please ask your friends that live in the following districts that are eligible for Ed Choice Vouchers to attend this meeting and to consider sending their children to ECA.  The eligible districts are: Fulton Elementary, Keifer Center , Kenwood Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Schaefer Middle School , Simon Kenton Elementary, Snyder Park Elementary and Warder Park-Wayne Elementary.

The single greatest factor for new students to attend ECA is a word-of-mouth recommendation.  Personal testimony has a FAR GREATER effect than radio, newspaper or any other type of advertising.  We do not want ECA to be a secret!!  Tell others the good news of your school – ECA is you!!  Please reenroll and encourage others to join you…thank you J J

 Wednesday Chapel – Grades fourth through sixth 8:15 a.m. – 8:52 a.m.; Grades kindergarten through third 8:55 a.m. – 9:32 a.m.

 The Cub Scouts – invite all boys in grades 1-4 to attend and join our group.  We meet on Thursday in the ECA cafeteria beginning at 6:00   p.m.  Come and be a part of the exciting legacy of Scouting.

·        Items such as Ramen noodles, Easy Mac & Cheese, or frozen dinners should not be brought for lunch.  The microwaves are not available for items that take longer than 1-2 minutes.

·        Students packing a lunch need to bring all items needed: eating utensils (fork or spoon), paper plates, bowls, napkins, etc.  These items are provided only for those who purchase lunch.

·        Students may not bring or purchase pop.

·         Students in all grades may purchase water or juice.  Students in grades 4-6 may purchase snacks.

·        Students in grades 5-6 may now purchase additional lunch items or ala carte items from the kitchen during lunch on Monday-Thursday.