Little Eagles

Mr. Jackson, CES Principal.. Derek.Jackson@myeagles.org

Mrs. Wilding, CES Secretary.. Joelle.Wilding@myeagles.org

Mrs. Phelps, CES Counselor.. Ashley.Phelps@myeagles.org

Mrs. Vlcek, Nurse.. Lyza.Vlcek@myeagles.org

Mrs. McLaury, Child Care & Preschool Director.. Terri.McLaury@myeagles.org

Want to get involved with the PTO? Check out some of our events that need volunteers!

Smencils Fundraising (1/16) - https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0C45A8A72DA6FAC16...

Daddy-Daughter Dance (1/24) - Sign up coming soon!

Book Bingo/Book Fair (2/2-2/6) - Sign up coming soon!

In case you missed it the first time, the Throwback spirit wear sale is back! Get your orders in by January 9th! Order forms can be picked up in the CES office.

What do snowmen eat for breakfast?

*Frosted Flakes!

What is it called when a snowman has a temper tantrum?

*A meltdown!

Show your school spirit and wear your blue and gold Little Eagle spirit wear!

Please note that all bus changes need to go through the transporation department this school year. For example, if your child is riding a bus with a friend, etc. The phone number is 517.592.6449. This needs to be approved at least 24 hours in advance. Your cooperation is appreciated!

We are excited to share that free breakfast and lunch will continue for the 2025-2026 school year! We still encourage families to complete a free and reduced lunch application. It may help families qualify for other programs.

We cannot do it without your help! Check out the signup below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A8A72DA6FAC16-57740304-20252026

For information on our Student-Run Credit Union, click the link below:

https://www.trueccu.com/accounts/personal-savings/youth-savings.html

Hello Little Eagle Families:

As the song goes, "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" CES was bursting with fun and engaging activities this last month! Thank you for all of your support, donations, and help you gave to our classrooms to make every day extra special for our Little Eagles. A special "THANK YOU" to our adult volunteers for making our holiday festivities extra special!

I know the Holidays can be a stressful time for families, especially when your students are young. I hope that you will keep it simple and spend lots of time just relaxing with your Little Eagles. Remember: your children will remember most the time you spent making memories with them! It doesn't have to cost money to make memories...see below for some low-cost activities you can do during Winter Break! I hope you and your families enjoy a wonderful Holiday Season.

Activities to do during Winter Break....

• Build a snow family
• Make a snow fort
• Go ice skating on a nearby lake or at the ice rink
• Go sledding on a local hill
• Make pinecone bird feeders for our winter friends
• Take a drive and look at Christmas lights playing "I spy"
• Make popcorn garland or a paper chain to hang on your tree
• Decorate cookies together as a family
• Make paper snowflakes
• Paint snow using a little bit of paint and water in spray bottles
• Have a Holiday Movie marathon with hot cocoa and popcorn
• Learn a Holiday song and sing them to a neighbor or two!

Please remember to send your student with a jacket, hat, gloves, etc. to ensure their comfort throughout the day. All students are expected to participate in outdoor recess unless there is inclement weather. Please label/mark these items so that we can get missing items back to their owners. If you have additional items that you no longer need or would like to donate to our "borrow room", please send washed items to the main office! Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Attendance is super important to give your Little Eagle the best education possible! Please send them on time, every day ready to learn! If your student is ill, please use our attendace hotline to notify our attendance coordinator. You can reach them at 517-592-7552.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

Wishing you a wonderful New Year,
Mr. Jackson

Happy New Year Eagle Families!!

As we enter 2026 soon take a moment to reflect on 2025 and all the memories, successes, and progress you have made in the last year. It is important to remember big or small you grew in so many ways over the year and that is something to celebrate.

*Click the Counselor Smore below for more tips & Info!

Click for helpful tips during the holiday season:

Character Strong - Purposeful People

In January our Character Trait focus is: Perseverance.

Shop with a Cop

In December a group of students had the opportunity to participate in Shop with a Cop. Thank you Columbia Police Department and the community for making this happen!

Safer, Smarter, Kids

All students who opted in for Safer, Smarter Kids lessons will be headed into our next 2 lessons in January. Students did a great job with the lessons and articulating all the safety tips practiced!

Small Groups

In January I will be starting multiple Counseling groups to support students. Teachers have made recommendations based on needs and if you have opted in for this option. If you have any questions or feel your student could benefit from a social, worry, self-control, coping skills group please reach out.

You can reach me by email: ashley.phelps@myeagles.org or by calling 517-769-8557, feel free to leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I am available.

December Student of the Month Nominees will be celebrated in January when we return!

We’re officially in the thick of cold, flu, and viral season. In order for your child to be available for learning and to control communicable diseases in school, it is important to keep your child home for the following reasons:

• Fever of 100.0 degrees and up: Your child should be fever free and off all fever reducing medications for 24 hours before he/she returns to school.
• Vomiting / Diarrhea: Your child should stay home until symptom free for at least 24 hours.
• Flu Symptoms: Fever, chills, headache, body aches, dry cough, nausea and/or vomiting. The flu is serious. Contact your doctor if you suspect your child has the flu.
• Head Lice: Your child will be kept home if lice is found. He/she may return to school the next day if proof of treatment is provided (box or receipt of product).
• Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): yellow or green drainage coming from the eye.
• Rash: Please keep your child home if they have a rash until it is diagnosed as non-contagious

Students must be fever-free and vomit-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.

Thank you for helping keep germs from spreading!

• Encourage lots of handwashing

• Pack a water bottle to keep kids hydrated

• Add tissues and chapstick to backpacks

• Make sure children are getting plenty of sleep

• Talk to your child about covering coughs and sneezes

Small habits make a big difference!

● All students are required to have an updated immunization record on file and documented in order to start and remain in school.

● Make a point to talk with the school, the teachers and nurse about any medical condition/health concern you may have including your child.

● Reminder to bring new and updated medical orders from your child’s physician for any treatment and prescription medications that are to be done here at school. All medications must be brought in their original containers and a medication form must be completed by a parent or guardian and signed by a physician (This includes prescription AND non-prescription medications).

● Allergy and asthma medications, rescue inhalers, and Epi-Pens are a necessity, and may save a life! These medications also require an updated order every year. These action plans have to be completed by your child's physician and returned to school before the start of the school year.

● If your child has a health condition or needs special care while at school, for example, medications, treatments, or monitoring, please inform the school nurse or office. Individual health care plans help keep your child safe, protected and healthy. It is also important to talk to your child's teacher regarding any health care conditions.

● Please have a current and working phone number of a parent or guardian in the school office daily in the event your child needs your attention and we need to get a hold of you.

• Maintain a regular sleep routine
• Plan balanced meals and stay hydrated
• Make physical activity a priority
• Limit screen time
• While academics are important, make time for hobbies and loved ones, and activities they enjoy!

Showing up to school greatly impacts a student's academic success. Families play a crucial role in ensuring that a student gets to school safely and on time daily. We understand that absences are unavoidable, such as illness or medical appointments. Please call in advance if your child will not be in school.

CES Attendance Line 517-592-7552

The PTO Meeting is the first Thursday of every month.

All parents and staff are invited to attend.