Eagles Newsletter
March 5, 2026
Calendar
March 6 - No School - Report Card Marking
March 8 - Daylight Savings time begins - Spring ahead!
March 10 - PTO General Meeting
March 11 - Parent/Teacher Conferences & PTO Scholastic Book Fair
March 13 - Coffee with the Principal
March 17 - Fourth grade Recorder Program
March 19 - Spirit Day: Crazy sock and crazy hair day
March 20 - No School - Conference Release Day
March 23-27 - No school - Spring Break
March 31 - EC Newspaper for sale
April 2 - Spirit Day: MN Twins or dress like twins day
April 3 - No School
April 6 - Coffee with the Principal
April 14 - PTO General Meeting
April 15 - Fifth grade Field Trip to Ordway
April 16 - Kindergarten Information Night
April 14 - Student Async (remote) Day
April 27 - No School - Teacher Workshop Day
April 30 - K-2 Family Reading Night
May 4 - First grade (2 classes) field trip to Eastman Nature Center
May 5 - First grade (3 classes) field trip to Eastman Nature Center
May 7 - Fifth grade (2 classes) field trip to Eastman Nature Center
May 8 - Fifth grade (2 classes) field trip to Eastman Nature Center
May 8 - Coffee with the Principal
May 8 - PTO School Carnival & BOGO Book Fair
May 12 - PTO General Meeting
May 12 - Kindergarten field trip to Eastman Nature Center
May 19 - EC Newspaper for sale
May 20 - Second grade field trip to Eastman Nature Center & Elm Creek Park Playground
May 25 - No School - Memorial Day
May 26 - Field Day for grades 3-5
May 27 - All School BBQ & Super Kids Day for grades K-2
May 28 - Kindergarten field trip to Ordway
May 29 - Fifth grade field trip to Ordway
June 1 - PTO Fifth grade handprints on the rock
June 5 - Last day of school
Yearbook order deadline is April 2nd
Order your yearbook by April 2nd. The cost is only $4 this year.
Order online here: https://plicbooks.com/go/6NP6ZP
Please note: No complimentary grade level mini yearbooks offered this year.
Girls on the Run for grades 3-5
There is still room to register!
Erica Schmidt, Kindergarten teacher at Elm Creek is coaching again this year. Check out the attached flyer for more information.
District School Calendar Feedback
Share your thoughts on our school calendar; Your feedback will help shape 2027-28 and beyond
Feedback opportunity! Please share your thoughts on our school calendar via: OsseoSchools.org/CalendarInput. Your input will directly inform our Planning Committee’s next steps as they draft calendars for 2027-28 and beyond.
Every year, Osseo Area Schools strives to build a calendar that prioritizes student learning while respecting the time and needs of our families and hardworking staff. While it’s clear there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, your feedback is the most important tool our team has in finding the best possible balance.
The feedback form will close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. Questions? Reach out to info@district279.org.
Attendance Letters
Please call your child in each time they are absent from school. Attendance Matters!
When your child has unexcused absences you will receive an attendance letter.
Attendance letters are issued for the following reasons:
6 or more unexcused late arrivals
3 days unexcused
7 days unexcused
15 days of illness related absences
When you receive an attendance letter you should review the attendance record and call the office if corrections are needed. Make a plan for how to improve the attendance issue. Call the school for support, if needed.
Attendance letters can make you aware of just how often your child is absent or late to school. We want to partner with you to provide the best educational experience for your child.
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.
When using the ParentVUE app to report absences there is limited reasons to choose from. When selecting student/family concern, please always include a reason in the comments.
Vacations should be pre-arranged buy calling the office or emailing elmcreek@district279.org
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, March 13th
10:30 a.m.
Elm Creek Media Center
Topic: Budget information for 2026-27 school year.
Future Dates:
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.
PTO Events
March 10 - PTO General Meeting at 6:30 - 7:30 in the Elm Creek Music 2 Room
March 11 - PTO Scholastic Book Fair 3:30 - 7:00pm during conferences
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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