Donald Eismann News

Dear Explorer Families,

I can’t believe it is already October!

Today’s Fun Run was amazing! Our students had so much fun running and playing on our new turf. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make this such a wonderful day. We are grateful for your time and support!

Our students have been working hard, and they will be taking their Aimsweb assessments next week. Thank you for continuing to support their learning and growth at home.

Sarah Thompson

The back gate is OPEN.

Arrival and Dismissal

Walkers and bike riders:

• Please use the back entrance to come to school. Please do not ride bikes in the front of the school.

We are excited to celebrate our first-ever Vocabulary Day on October 30! Students are invited to wear a costume that represents a vocabulary word.

Here are some ideas:
Pajamas- Exhausted, Sleepy
Princess Costume- Enchanted, Majestic
Wearing all one color- Monochrome
Superhero Costume- Brave, Courageous

Use your imagination! We can't wait to see all the different vocabulary words you come up with!👨‍🚀

Please remember:

• Costumes and vocabulary words must be school appropriate.
• Students should arrive at school wearing their costumes.
• Each student should have a sign displaying their vocabulary word and be prepared to explain its definition.
• The word sign may be attached to the costume or worn on a string around the student’s neck.

September was a busy and productive month. Counselors visited each and every classroom at least twice to introduce ourselves and to teach lessons on bullying.

Did you know it typically takes students approximately 6 weeks to adjust to being back in school with a new teacher and different classmates? And, it takes 21 days to form a new habit! We have been working hard at DEE as we get back into the swing of things and move into October.

September By The Numbers

Individual Student Services- 112+

Parent Communications & Meetings- 39

Staff Consultations- 80+

Restorative Conversations- 6+

Class Lessons- 56

Family Assistance & Community Resources- 62

Thanksgiving Meal & Toy Planning- Already!

The Big Give is now open for families who need a Thanksgiving meal. The community volunteer sign up is also open for The Big Give.

The Community Toy Box program is receiving applications for families who need assistance now. Forms are due by Oct. 26th this year. The program is also seeking donations as well as community volunteers to assist with organizing and distributing toys.

If you have a financial need, and are interested in signing your family up for receiving a toy, contact: angi_sullivan@sumnersd.org

If you interested in volunteering for, or donating to the Community Toy Box, contact: https://www.eastpiercefire.org/events-classes/community-toybox/

If you have a financial need, and would like to receive a Thanksgiving meal: https://communitybiggive.com/meal/

If you are interested in volunteering to assist with The Big Give (Saturday Nov. 21st): https://communitybiggive.com/volunteer/

Ready! For Kindergarten

Does your Kindergartener have a younger sibling or do you know someone that has a child birth to age 5 in our district? Our fall Ready! For Kindergarten session registration has opened and can be accessed on the district website LINK as well as via the QR code on the attached flier. This is a wonderful opportunity for families and childcare is provided!

Dates:

10/21 ELC
10/22 DEE

10/26 EHE

9/21 to 10/11 Fall "Run for the Hills" Fundraiser

10/21 Vision and Hearing Screening

10/16 No School for Students

10/23 PTA Fall Festival

10/30 Spirit Day-Vocabulary Day

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