Eagles Newsletter
December 17, 2025
Calendar
December 24 - January 2 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January 5 - 9 PTO Restock the Classroom
January 9 - Fifth grade DARE graduation & Coffee with the Principal
January 13 - PTO General Meeting
January 15 - EC Spirit Day - Color Block Day (each grade level assigned a color)
January 16 - Asynchronous (at home) Learning Day
January 19 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 26 - 30 - Great Kindness Challenge Week
January 29 - Third grade Music Program - Awesome Animals
February 2 - No School - Staff Workshop Day
February 6 - EC Spirit Day - Jersey Day
February 10 - PTO General Meeting
February 13 - Coffee with the Principal
February 16 - No School - Presidents' Day
February 20 - PTO Family Dance
March 3, 5 11 - Parent/Teacher Conferences & PTO Scholastic Book Fair
March 5 - Second grade Field Trip to Ordway
March 6 - No School - Report Card Marking
March 10 - PTO General Meeting
March 13 - Coffee with the Principal
March 17 - Fourth grade Recorder Program
March 20 - No School - Conference Release Day
March 23 - 27 - No school - Spring Break
Students Connecting Through International Service
We really appreciate all of your help with our International School Supply Drive. Last week we collected $3,050.84, which will provide lots of needed school supplies! Thank you very much for your generosity, we know the students in Mexico will be so appreciative!
Lost & Found
The lost and found is loaded with sweatshirts, jackets and other items. Stop by the lost and found and take a look during school office hours 7:30 - 4:00.
Items left in the lost and found on December 23rd after school will be donated.
Attendance - How to report an absence
Each day your child is absent you need to report their absence. If you do not report your child absent (with the reason) it is an unexcused absence.
There are several ways to report your student absent from school
1. Call the Attendance Line 763-315-7692
2. Report through ParentVUE app - please note the reason/symptoms.
3. Call the school office 763-425-0577
Families that are non English speaking may report absences via Talking Points.
Taking vacation? Please notify the teacher AND the office prior to your vacation.
Coffee with the Principal
An opportunity to connect, gather feedback, and be available to answer questions.
Have questions? Contact: Mrs. Ness at nesse@district279.org
Friday, January 9th
10:00 a.m.
Elm Creek Media Center
What do math and reading interventions look like at Elm Creek?
Future Dates:
Friday, February 13th, 9:30 a.m., Elm Creek Media Center - Budget time for 2026-27 school year. Come give your feedback.
Friday, March 13th, 10:30 a.m., Elm Creek Media Center - What do kids do in the Media Center at Elm Creek?
Monday, April 6th, 10:30 a.m., Annabelle House in Osseo - It’s testing time, and my child has testing anxiety. What can I do to help?
Friday, May 8th, 10 a.m., Elm Creek Media Center - St. David’s will share Summer Tips for your child.
Volunteer
To get involved in the school community, check out district279.org/community. You'll find information on volunteering, advisory committees and more.
Social Media
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