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Message From the Principal- Family Holiday Support

It’s a great day to be an Eagle!

As we enter this special time of year, I want to extend my warmest wishes for a joyful and peaceful holiday season to each of you. One of the greatest strengths of our community is the way we come together to support one another, especially during times of need.

This year, we are once again reaching out with an opportunity to help some of our Eagle Ridge families who may be facing challenges. If your family is able, we invite you to sign up to provide a gift card that will be given directly to one of our families in need. Even a small contribution can make a meaningful difference and help ensure that every child in our community feels the warmth, care, and joy of the holidays.

I truly appreciate your generosity and your willingness to lift up our neighbors. Thank you for helping us create a holiday season where all our children feel supported, valued, and celebrated.

Here is the Sign-Up Genius link for the Holiday Families in Need:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0949A5AD29A57-60846587-holiday

Thank you for considering,

Doug Humphreys

2nd Grade Writers

Second graders show off their writing skills in an animal habitats project!

Big Winner!

Mrs. Hooper receives a district grant to support struggling readers with new books! WOO HOO!

National Cocoa Day

What do YOU like in your hot cocoa???

The Holiday Shop is Around the Corner... NEXT WEEK

Monday, December 8th - Friday, December 12th

This event provides our students with the opportunity to shop for friends and family in the safe atmosphere of our school, while learning how to make real life shopping decisions. They will also be learning that giving is an important part of the Holiday season. Gift items start at less than $1, with most items priced between $1 and $10 and few up to $14. There will be adults available to assist students with their selections and checkout.

You should have received a gift guide envelope (that went home before break) which may be used to send cash, checks (made out to ERE PTA), or a voucher that can be used with purchasing with a credit card (no credit cards are accepted at the shop) and listing the people your child is shopping for.

Please send the envelope the day your child will be shopping and not before.

Volunteers are needed for the Holiday Shop!

Please click on this link to sign up

Holiday Shop Volunteers

Dear Fifth and Sixth Graders and Parents,

Auditions for DCSD Honor Choir will be Monday and Tuesday, December 15 and 16 (and Wednesday, December 17, if needed) from 12:30-1:10 (during lunch recess for 5th and right before lunch for 6th: you will receive a scheduled time).

We will all come in and warm up together and then you can stay on your own or with someone else if that makes you more comfortable.

Please come prepared to sing the melody of "Do Re Mi" (I have listed three links below) and another piece that you have prepared that you feel showcases your singing voice (optional).

I will be able to pull up the music for the song you choose.

Remember, you must be able to match pitch in order to be in Honor Choir. I am limited on how many singers I can bring-I do not know the number yet.

If you make it, we will figure out a schedule for rehearsals that works for everyone. There will also be a $20 fee (please let me know if this is a hardship and we will work something out). You will be expected to work on the music at home as well. (Links and rehearsal tracks will be provided.)

On Friday, February 20, we will rehearse all day at Mountain Vista HS (you will be excused from school) and there will be an evening concert there as well that same day. You will need to provide your own transportation.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Ms. Toline

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy9cj-zwbVY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huIqJNjmHnw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drnBMAEA3AM

From the Counselor's Corner

December Counseling Newsletter

Can you believe the end of the semester is already upon us?! The holiday season brings joy, excitement, and lots of changes to daily life. While this can be fun, it can also be overwhelming for children as well as adults. Consistent routines and strong emotional regulation skills help students stay grounded, calm, and ready to learn—both at school and at home.

Why Emotional Regulation Matters

Emotional regulation is a child’s ability to understand, manage, and respond to feelings in healthy ways. During December, students often experience: heightened excitement, anxiety about schedule changes, sensory overload, and fatigue from late nights or busy holiday events.

Helping children notice their emotions and practice calming strategies supports more regulated behavior, stronger peer relationships, improved focus, greater resilience.

The Power of Steady Routines

Holiday excitement often disrupts sleep, meals, and the normal flow of the day. Routines help children feel safe and emotionally anchored. Predictable routines support: reduced stress, smoother transitions, better behavior, and stronger self-regulation. Even when life gets busy, small moments of predictability make a big difference.

Family Tips for a Calm December

1. Keep Bedtime as Consistent as Possible: Children regulate better when their bodies are well rested.

2. Preview Schedule Changes: Let kids know what’s happening before you go somewhere or host an event.

3. Model Emotional Regulation: Use language like: “I'm feeling stressed, so I'm going to take a deep breath.”

4. Protect Simple Daily Rituals: Family meals, story time, morning check-ins, or bedtime routines help children feel secure even during busy weeks.

In Conclusion,

December can be magical, but it can also be overwhelming. Supporting students’ emotional regulation and providing consistent routines helps them thrive both academically and emotionally.

Wishing you a calm and joyful holiday season!

Linda Lieber and Laura Miller