ELC at George Earle Weekly Update

THANK YOU, Ms. Lisa, Mr. Mike, and Mr. Kenny for going above and beyond every day to make sure our school shines! Your hard work, dedication, and care do not go unnoticed. We appreciate everything you do to keep our learning environment clean, safe, and welcoming.

You are truly the unsung heroes of our school!

We celebrated College GO! Week with a fun-filled Spirit Week from Monday, September 29th through Friday, October 3rd. It was a fantastic time for students to show their school pride, and they didn’t disappoint! The energy was high, the creativity was impressive, and the school spirit was on full display all week long!

i-Ready testing is given to measure students' growth in reading and math. The assessment helps identify each student’s strengths and areas for improvement by adjusting questions to their skill level. After testing, students receive scores that show their current learning level and help teachers plan instruction to meet their individual needs. These scores also help track progress over time to ensure each student is growing.

Did you know that you as parents can nominate a staff member to be recognized as someone who is Being Excellent On Purpose? Dr. Buffington LOVES to know about and celebrate the positive!

Students receive tickets for doing their personal best,

they can save them up to work toward their goals.

Collect tickets and earn awesome experiences:

100 Tickets – Be Principal for the Day

300 Tickets – Join an exclusive Pizza Party with the SRO

Keep showing great behavior and collecting those tickets!

October brings lots of fun activities—fall sports, Halloween, and school events—and it’s a great time to review some important safety reminders.

Halloween Safety:

Cyber Safety: October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Just a reminder to protect your passwords, think before you post, and never share personal information online.

Traffic & Bus Safety: With darker mornings, please slow down in school zones and remind students to use crosswalks. Always stop for buses with their stop arm out.

Red Ribbon Week (Oct. 23–31): Our school will participate in activities promoting healthy choices and drug prevention. I encourage all students to get involved!

October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s important to remember that everyone deserves to feel safe at home and in their relationships. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, threats, or controlling behavior, you are not alone. Help and support are available.

As your School Resource Officer, I am here to listen and connect students and families with resources. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly if you need help or know someone who does. All conversations will be handled with care and respect.

If immediate help is needed outside of school hours, call 911. You can also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 for confidential support.

Together, we can create a safe and supportive community.

Stay safe, and have a happy October! 🍂 🎃

- Officer D

Welcome to Episode 1 of Kinder’s Corner! We’re kicking things off by sharing all the important updates happening here at the ELC from College Go Week to Picture Retakes and more. Tune in so you don’t miss a thing!

If you would like your child to have picture retakes, please notify your student’s teacher.

Only students whose parents have requested retakes will be sent for photos.

Thank you!

The School City of Hobart Brickies from the Start goal is to strengthen families by empowering parents as their child’s first and best teachers. Every day, we advocate for families so every child-in every neighborhood-can thrive.

Do you or someone you know have a new baby or are expecting? Brickies from the Start is presenting a prenatal and infant education series for moms in the 46342 zip code. The first 10 people to register will receive a gift package! Childcare for older siblings will be provided. RSVP now: https://forms.gle/bHjLifPHThPagpzc7

We’re excited to share that we are still accepting applications for our Hobart location at Ridge View! A few spots are still available, and we’re also working on building a waitlist for future openings.

If your child isn't feeling well, please keep him or her at home. You must report the absence IN SKYWARD before 10:00AM. There is no need to call the school to let us know. If there are any questions about the absence, we will reach out to you.

Check out the Nurse's Corner to learn about immunizations, sports physicals, and other important information about keeping your student healthy!

October 3rd marked Time Out for Reading Day — a special day dedicated to celebrating the joy and power of reading. Across the country, schools, workplaces, and families were encouraged to take a meaningful break from their routines to enjoy a good book. Whether for 10 minutes or half an hour, it was a chance to slow down, unplug, and get lost in a great story. A huge THANK YOU to all the wonderful volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to come to ELC and read to our classes. You helped make the day a truly magical experience for our ELC students! Every student went home with a copy of How the Crayons Saved the School a fun reminder of the power of stories and the joy of reading.

Guest Readers were

Dr. Peggy Buffington – Aileen Boyle – Rm 1

Jacob and Cortland Meyer – Bailey Meyer – Rm 3

Matt Whiteman/Bobby Glover – Jill Cruz – Rm 4

Mayor Josh Huddlestun– Halie Metz – Rm 5

Debbie Matthys – Nicole Kelly – Rm 6

Becky Rosenbaum – Amanda Swims – Rm 7

Tim Krieg– Jamie Schiller – Rm 8

Ryan Snedecor – Alexis VanMilligan – Rm 9

Lori Anderson- Amy Mihalich – Rm 10

Jon Mock – Amanda Rosenbaum – Rm 11