Issue #5: September 12, 2024
Issue #5: September 12, 2024
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From the Principal
From the Principal
Ms. Michelle Alzamora
Dear Families,
As we are settling into routines at school, I am sure that you are also settling into routines at home. One of the big changes from summer to the school year is planning for healthy meals on a school schedule. Eating a healthy diet is important for people of all ages, but it is especially important for children. A healthy diet can help children grow and develop properly, and it can also help prevent health problems in the future.
A healthy diet includes a variety of different foods from all the food groups, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. It is also important to limit foods high in added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium.
Fruits and vegetables are a great source of vitamins and minerals that are essential for children's growth and development. Whole grains provide energy and fiber, while lean proteins help build and repair muscles. Healthy fats, such as those found in nuts, seeds, and avocado, are also important for brain development. In addition to providing essential nutrients, a healthy diet can also help children maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
It's important for children to learn about healthy eating habits from an early age so they can make good choices for themselves in the future. Parents and caregivers can play an important role by providing healthy food options and encouraging children to try new foods. One way to do this is to involve children in meal planning and preparation. This can be as simple as allowing them to pick out a new fruit or vegetable to try at the grocery store, or involving them in cooking a meal at home.
We appreciate you partnering with us at school by sending your child healthy snacks and lunches. Please do not send candy, chocolate, and sweets to school. For special occasions at school, like birthdays, please always share a healthy option along with or instead of a sweet treat.
Yours,
Michelle
From the ES Learning Commons
From the ES Learning Commons
Students embarking on an exciting book-tasting adventure, sampling a variety of new titles to discover their next favorite read!
Where Art and Stories Meet: A Collaborative Celebration of Creativity Inspired by *The Dot* by Peter H. Reynolds
From the Activities and Athletics Department
From the Activities and Athletics Department
ES ASA's (After School Activities) notifications have been emailed out. Session one begins the week on Sept. 17th
You can find out more information on the ASA site page
Student Council Sponsored Spirit Week
Student Council Sponsored Spirit Week
Upcoming Student Council Sponsored Spirit Week (September 22 - September 26)
Sunday - Fancy Day (Dress your best!)
Monday - Student/Adult Switch Day (Students will dress like adults and adults will dress like students)
Tuesday - Anything But a Backpack Day (Let your imagination run wild and bring your things to school in anything but a backpack)
Wednesday - Costume Day (Wear your favorite costume, but please leave weapons at home)
Thursday - P.J. Day (Wear P.J.s and bring your favorite stuffy to school)
Individual Student Photos for the Yearbook
Individual Student Photos for the Yearbook
Students will have their indiviual photos taken for the Yearbook September 17th through September 22nd. Your child's class teacher will let you know which day your child will have their photo taken in their communication with you.
MAP Assesments
MAP Assesments
This week our grades 2-5 students took the Reading portion of the MAP assessment. Next week students will take the Math section and the following week will be for make-up assessments. Your child’s teacher will share the exact days that your child is taking the assessment.
The MAP assessments provide us with external data that compares your child’s performance with a set of recognized standards. Because the assessment is adaptive, we are able to gather information about children outside of the constraints of grade level bands.
This is not an assessment that your child can study for. In order to help her or him do their very best, please ensure that your child gets plenty of rest and eats a healthy breakfast. You can also help your child by not making a big deal about this testing experience. It is not a high stakes assessment and the children have no reason to feel stressed about their performance. Your child’s teachers will share the exact dates that the students in their class are taking each of the three components of the assessment.
You will receive information about your child’s performance on the MAP assessment after all students have completed the tests. For more about the MAP assessment, you can jump to the MAP Family Toolkit. As a school, we look at the results of the MAP assessments to help us understand each learner as well as our programs. Our classroom teachers will spend time together looking at MAP results in conjunction with other pieces of data about learning. As administrators, we use multiple data points (including MAP) over time to help us understand where our students are doing well and where we might consider making programmatic changes.
We invite you to join us on October 28 at 8:15 in the morning for a special MAP Parent Chat.This presentation will be recorded for parents that are not able to join us.
From the Counseling Department
From the Counseling Department
Chances are your child's emotions fluctuate quite often! Over time, this may make you feel stuck as a parent around how to support your child and yourself in addressing emotional outbursts. It is taxing work. To possibly help, we've added another tool to our ES Counseling Website - Check out these Tools to Try posters you can print and hang in your home to remind yourself and family members that there are tools you can use. The tools are best used together, as a family - not just for the kids!
We are here and happy to support you if you have any questions or would like to discuss ways to create a calmer home environment.
Tim Steadman and Hayley Jeanes
ES Article of the Month
ES Article of the Month
Important Dates & Quick Links
Important Dates & Quick Links
Mark Your Calendars!
Mark Your Calendars!
September 15 & 16 - Prophet's Birthday Holiday
September 17 - CCT - Late Start Day
September 17 - 22 - Individual Yearbook photos taken
September 22 - 26 - Spirit Week
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