EJ Elementary School News

Dear East Jordan Elementary School families,

Kids Heart Challenge is wrapping up soon, and we are so proud of all we have accomplished! Your enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to learning about our hearts and brains have created an incredible community of heart heroes!

The challenge isn’t over yet! There’s still time to make a difference, please sign-up and join our school’s team of lifesavers. Donations are due 2/24/2025. Together, we can reach our goal and continue spreading awareness about the importance of heart and brain health.

Remember, every action counts. Whether it’s learning about Hands-Only CPR, understanding the warning signs of heart attack and stroke, or simply sharing our cause with friends and family, together we are making an impact.

Help us Save Lives by following these steps:

• Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team.
• Next, click on “send a text today” to easily reach friends & family!
• OR click HERE. and choose “Sign Up” to get started.

We have some BONUS incentives for our students this year.

• We will be having a fun Classroom Challenge. Help your classroom teacher earn Amazon Gift Cards by registering and completing Finn's Mission!

• We are looking forward to our fun Kids Heart Challenge Celebration!

Thank you for being part of the Kids Heart Challenge, supporting our school and the American Heart Association. Together, we are providing hope and health for everyone, everywhere.

Conferences are being held on February 25 and 27 from 3:30-7:30pm. We will once again be using Schoolbookings.net to schedule conference appointments. This online sign up is quick and easy. You can sign up using a computer or smart phone.

• Parents of Kindergarten – 5th grade students should sign up for an appointment with their child’s homeroom teacher. Each conference will be 15 minutes and will be held in the teacher’s classrooms. Phone conferences are also an option if you cannot meet in person.
• Parents of 6th grade students can sign up for up to three conferences, one with each of their child’s core class teachers, for five minutes each. These conferences will be held by phone.
• Music, Art, Physical Education, STEM, Elective, Special Education and Title I teachers are also available during conferences. If you would like to meet with any of these teachers please schedule an appointment in addition to your child’s core classroom teachers.
• If you are unable to sign up online, please call the office at 536-7564 and we will be happy to assist you. If you have a child with two households please communicate with, and schedule the same conference as, the child’s other parent. We encourage all parents to hold conferences together.

It's Scholastic Book Fair time! From February 24 - 28, come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids. Every purchase benefits our school. Join us in the Elementary School Media Center Monday and Wednesday from 3:05 - 5:30pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 3:05 - 7:30pm. See you there!

Our lost and found area is starting to fill out with winter gear. If your child is missing anything please take a look at the pictures below and ask them to stop by and pick up their item. You can also call the office if you see something and we will do our best to get it back to your child.

Our staff that have come out to read for our students and families have been placed on our new EJ Reads website. This site will be ever growing with read alouds from our students' favorite teachers and support staff. Check out the site!

Be sure to send your child to school with proper outside gear. This includes jacket, snowpants, hat, warm gloves and boots. All children go outside daily as long as the "feels like" temp is above five degrees. Please plan accordingly to ensure your child has a wonderful time enjoying our beautiful winter days!

• Monday & Wednesday, February 24 & 26 - Book Fair (ES Library) 3:05-5:30
• Tuesday & Thursday, February 25 & 27 - Book Fair (ES Library) 3:50-7:30
• Tuesday & Thursday, February 25 & 27 - Parent Teacher Conferences
• Friday, February 28 - Half Day for Students, ES dismissed at 11:40
• Friday, March 21 - Monday, March 31 - Spring Break
• Tuesday, April 1 - School Resumes
• Friday, April 18 - Half Day for Students and Staff, ES dismissed at 11:40
• Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29 - No Kindergarten

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