Greetings Ravens! I hope our grandparents had an extra special day yesterday on National Grandparents Day!! They sure are special and help our scholars reach their highest potential through unconditional love, support, encouragement and the gift of time.
September 11, 2023, we honor victims of 9/11. "You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy." - Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell.
This week we begin week seven, and we are now officially starting Power Hour after school. Our teachers will send home permission slips. Everyone is invited. You can also view progress reports through SKYWARD. Speak to your child about making arrangements for redo's with their teachers for any grades below a 70. Please let us know how we can help.
Thank you parents for submitting your child's meal applications. We are down to 16 applications pending. We truly appreciate your support and assistance.
Criteria for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits
- Income - Household income that is at or below the income eligibility levels.
- Categorical or Automatic Eligibility - Household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).
- Program Participant - Child’s status as a foster child, homeless, runaway, migrant, or displaced by a declared disaster.
Income Eligibility
For those households that qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on income, an adult in the household must fill out a free and reduced-price meal application online. For more information, contact Laura Lara, CNS Coordinator, 12100 Eastlake, El Paso, Texas, 79928, 915-937-0450. Those individuals filling out the application will need to provide the following information:
- Names of all household members
- Amount, frequency, and source of current income for each household member
- Last 4 digits of the Social Security number of the adult household member who signs the application or, if the adult does not have a social security number, check the box for “No Social Security number”
- Signature of an adult household member attesting that the information provided is correct
Some Reminders:
NJHS: Eastlake Middle School is excited to be starting a new Chapter for our school and is currently accepting applications. Please see flyer below for more information.
Attendance: Let's make sure our Ravens are in school every day, all day. Our goal for this school year is 97% school-wide. Current Attendance 6th Grade: 96.17% that is .02% higher than last week, 7th Grade: 96.82% that is .05% higher compared to last week, 8th Grade: 95.59% that is an increase of .02% compared to last week. Overall: 96.21% that is .03% higher than the week before - Woohoo!!! All grade levels had improved attendance all week. Thank you parents. Shoutout to 7th Grade for maintaining the lead year to date with 96.82%. That makes six consecutive weeks. Lets be in school every day and continue improving our attendance every week. I am looking forward to more growth next week. Go Ravens!!
After School Academic Power Hour: We are officially starting afterschool Power Hour on September 11, 2023. All of our Ravens are invited to participate in acceleration, intervention and enrichment. After school transportation will be provided. There is greatness on the horizon for our Ravens!!
Bus Riders: It is very important for scholars riding the bus to have an ID. They must scan upon boarding and exiting and tracked through Ride 360. Please have your child stop by the library for a new card. First ID is free, replacements are $5.
Hispanic Heritage Month: In September of 1968, congress authorized National Hispanic Heritage Week to be observed during the week of September 15. In 1989, it was expanded to a monthlong celebration (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). The significance in the dates is in the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Plus Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18., respectively. - Census.Gov/Schools
School Dances: School dances are a privilege. Students with excessive absences, failing grades or any discipline referral will not be allowed to attend. Every 9 weeks is a new opportunity to reset do things better. Our first school dance will be September 29, 2023.
Arriving On Time and Classroom Transitions: Thank you parents for getting your children to school on time. First bell rings at 7:45am and our tardy bell rings at 8:00am. We also want to ensure that students transition between classes on time. Please note, students not arriving to school on time or during transitions will begin serving lunch detention. Three or more tardies a week can result in a discipline referral. Please encourage your child to get to their classes on time.
Capturing Kid's Hearts: Please read attached newsletter for our September Theme: Empathy on CKH and find ways you can help support and teach Empathy at home.
Safety:
First Nine Weeks Upcoming Drills
(July 31,2023-September 29, 2023)
Lockdown Drill:
September 5, 2023-September 15, 2023
Shelter-in-Place (Weather):
September 18, 2023-September 29, 2023
Pedestrian Safety Training (PE Lessons):
September 25, 2023-September 29, 2023
Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail me or any of the Eastlake Middle School Staff, if you have additional questions. Please follow us on Twitter for daily highlights and announcements: @Eastlake_Middle.
Respectfully,
Gabriela Elliott, Proud Raven Principal
gmolin05@sisd.net
#GreatnessOnTheHorizon
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