The ELC/PC Viking View

Responsible, Respectful & Ready

Friday, November 1, 2024

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Principal's Post- Parent/Teacher Conferences

Hello ELC/PC Families,

We are asking all parents/guardians to sign-up for a parent teacher conference with your child's teacher. Staff are offering November 12 & 14 evening time slots for conferences. If the dates/times proposed do not work for you, please contact your child's teacher to see if there is an alternative day/time for you to meet. We are excited to share your child's strengths along with ways we would like to partner with you to support your child. We would love to have 100% participation!

If you would like to set up a conference with a Related Arts or Student Services Team member during Parent-Teacher Conferences, please click this LINK to access their calendars and sign-up for an appointment. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the PC Office at 437-7506.

With Viking Pride,

Rachael Johnson, Principal

Fall Scholastic Book Fair

The Primary Center’s Fall Scholastic Book Fair will be held during conferences on

Tuesday, November 12 and Thursday, November 14

from 4-7:45 pm

in the Primary Center Multipurpose Room (Across from the Library)

You are welcome to come and make your choices in person, or if you cannot attend, you may also order online by using the QR code at the bottom, or the link on the library website or Clever page. Books may be ordered online from November 2-November 15, they will be delivered directly to your home.

Thank you for partnering with us in encouraging your children to read.

PTO News

We are happy to announce that with the help of volunteers we will be providing childcare during parent teacher conferences in the cafeteria at the PC and IC. If you are an ELC parent you are welcome to bring you kiddos to the PC.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help make this a successful offering we hope to provide for years to come. Please sign up if you can. We are just looking for an hour of your time at either location.

https://www.signupgenius.com/.../70A094EAAAA2FABF49...

Please note that we will not be providing or allowing any food offerings during care to avoid allergens and we will not be changing any diapers. We anticipate drop offs with us not lasting any longer than half an hour as it is just for parents to attend their child's teacher conference.

Can't volunteer time but would like to show teachers your gratitude? We have a snack and dessert sign up sheet that you could sign up for to supplement the Milio's subs PTO will be providing each night!

https://www.signupgenius.com/.../70A094EAAAA2FABF49...

Thank you all for your contributions! Without you we could not do what we do for the kiddos and teachers!!

Second Grade Music Concert and Gallery Walk

We are so excited for our upcoming 2nd Grade Music Concert! The concert will take place Friday, November 15 starting at 2:00 PM at the Primary Center. Please note that our concert will take place in the Primary Center gymnasium.

Back by popular demand, in conjunction with the 2nd grade concert, we will be hosting a 2nd grade art gallery walk! There will be a map printed on the back of your concert program that will guide your art gallery tour. After the concert, you may go pick up your child from their classroom and do the gallery walk together. With this event taking place near the end of our school day, we simply ask that you complete your gallery walk no later than 2:50 PM so that we can safely clear the hallways to get our students ready for dismissal.

We will be unlocking the north, south, and west Primary Center gymnasium doors starting at 1:30 PM. Guests will not be permitted into the building before 1:30 PM. We are encouraging families to park on Academy St. and 2nd St. There will only be minimal parking available in the PC lot and down in the ELC lot.

In our gymnasium, we will have bleacher and chair seating. We ask that the chair seating be reserved for visitors with mobility limitations, parents with small children, and as overflow seating once the bleachers are full.

At the end of the concert, teachers will be taking their students back to their classrooms. Parents will be dismissed by class to check in with the classroom teacher and pick up their child and then complete the art gallery walk.

The children are very excited about performing for us, and sharing their artwork! Thank you for being a part of this event. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Vajda, Music Teacher, Ms. Godfrey, Art Teacher & Mrs. Johnson, Principal

Bridging Brighter Smiles Thursday, November 14th

Please click HERE to view the flyer regarding upcoming dental care in our schools and to sign up for dental care! Bridging Brighter smiles will offer in school dental care to our 4K-2nd graders on Thursday, Nov. 14th.

Calming Steps

Having strong emotions is a part of the human experience. It is something that we all encounter. HERE is a great three step process for adults to use when a child is having a strong emotion.

Recess Clothing Drive - Monday, October 21st through Friday, November 8th

Have some recess gear that no longer fits? Bring your new or gently used, clean snow pants, gloves/mittens, hats, and winter boots to the bins outside the school building. Donations will be used to provide recess clothing to students and families!

Please Vote On or Before November 5! Click Here for Facilities Referendum Info!

Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars

Monday, November 11 - Early Release at 12:30 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 12 & Thursday, Nov. 14 from 4-7:45 PM - Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, November 14 - Bridging Brighter Smiles
Friday, November 15 - 2nd Grade Music Concert and Art Walk - 2:00 PM - PC Gym
Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Friday, Nov. 29 - Thanksgiving Recess - No School

Supports Available

Need social-emotional support for your child? Need to problem-solve or check-in with our Student Services team members? We have a team of highly qualified staff who stand on the ready to support you and your student. You can call the PC main office at 437-7506 or ELC main office 437-7606 to be connected to our team, or you can send them an email directly.

Dean of Students: Katie Hardyman, hardymankatie@mounthorebschools.org

School Counselor: Brooke Running, runningbrooke@mounthorebschools.org

School Social Worker: Sophia Langkamp, langkampsophia@mounthorebschools.org

School Psychologist/4K Coordinator: Nicole Tepe, tepenicole@mounthorebschools.org

School Nurse: Christy Staats, staatschristy@mounthorebschools.org