EJ Elementary School News

Dear EJES Families,

I hope this message finds you well! It is hard to believe we are quickly approaching Winter Break! As many of you know, my family and I are excited to be welcoming a new baby in early January. I will be beginning my maternity leave after Winter Break on January 5th.

During my absence, Mr. Jeff DiRosa will serve as interim principal. He was a building principal and superintendent of Alba Schools for over 15 years and the superintendent of Mancelona Public Schools for 10 years. I am confident our community, staff, and students will remain in excellent hands during my absence.

I look forward to returning following Spring Break on April 7th. I am grateful for your continued support and partnership!

Thank you for your understanding during this special time for my family. If you have any questions or need assistance during my leave, please reach out to the main office directly at (231) 536-7564.

Warm Wishes and Happy Holidays,

Lindsay Rogers

Principal, East Jordan Elementary School

At the end of the first quarter, 58 students had PERFECT attendance! Perfect attendance means that your child was on time and present each and every day during the first quarter. If a student has any tardies or absences (including excused absences) they will not get recognized for this award. These 58 students will be recognized at our Student of the Month Assembly, will receive certificates, and get an AttenDANCE Party this Friday! Thank you for your continuous support in your child's education!

Your feedback is important to us! Please take a few minutes to complete our School Climate Survey by clicking the link below. Your responses help us understand what’s working well and identify areas where we can improve our school’s environment for students, staff and families. We value your perspective!

Our Kids Club after school program is looking for snack donations! If you are able, we would greatly appreciate your help and support! Please sign up using the link below and bring snacks to the Main Office! Thank you for your continued support to our program and students!

Smartwatches are not permitted for use at school between the hours of 7:45 AM and 3:04 PM, consistent with the existing cell phone policy. If school personnel see or hear a smartwatch being used during these hours, the device will be confiscated and held until it can be picked up by a parent or guardian.

Parents who need to communicate with their child during the school day should call the elementary office at 231-536-7564 rather than attempting to contact students directly via smartwatches.

Smartwatches may be worn as timepieces but must not be used for calls, messaging, or any other functions during school hours.

Thank you so much for helping us with this!

Since the start of the school year, our students have been busy learning our PBIS expectations for each location in the school (classroom, hallway, cafeteria, playground, etc.). Please see the flyer below for more details about our Playground expectations and games!

Our students are also able to earn rewards for their great behavior! Please use the flyer below to view our Amazon wish list to help support our PBIS rewards program!

Help us spread some joy to EJES students and staff with Happy Grams!

Our children may experience tough days every now and then. We don’t always get the opportunity to let the school staff know we appreciate them. Why not take a moment to write some uplifting notes to them? These notes can be given to them on days when they need a boost. It’s a simple way to brighten someone’s day!

Please read these drop-off procedures thoroughly. ALL students should be dropped off in our back staff parking lot (see map below).

• PreK: Students will enter Door #3 to head to their classrooms.
• K-6th: Students will enter Door #4 to head to cafeteria, gym, or classroom based on their grade level.
• Parents/Guardians: We ask that you stay in your vehicles and do not enter the building. If you need to enter the building with your student, please come to the Main Office.

EJES Families,

It is with great excitement that I share we will be offering before and after school care for the 2025-2026 school year! Thank you to all of our families who filled out our survey! The survey helped guide our decisions on our ability to provide before and after school care. We truly appreciate each and every one of you and are looking forward to an incredible school year together! Please click the registration forms below in order to sign-up!

If you would like your child to receive a Manna Food bag every Friday throughout the school year, please enter your name, child's name and their teacher's name below and submit the form. This service is at no cost to you! If you'd like to learn more about the Manna Food 4 Kids Project and what goes into the bags, please visit: https://www.mannafoodproject.org/manna-food-for-kids/ .

If you have any questions, please contact your EJES Site Coordinators, Chelsea Martin or Emily Christensen at 231-536-7794.

Our Mission: At EJES we are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment that fosters collaboration, honesty, unity, and support. We are dedicated to the greatness in our students, our school, and ourselves.

Email: lrogers@ejps.org
Website: www.ejps.org
Location: 304 4th Street, East Jordan, MI, USA
Phone: 231-536-7564