Eagles Newsletter
05/02/2025
Calendar
May 5 - NO SCHOOL - Workshop Day
May 7 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Eastman Nature Center
May 9 - First Grade Field Trip to Eastman Nature Center
May 9 - PTO School Carnival
May 13 - PTO General Meeting
May 14 - Fishing Club Field Trip
May 16 - Coffee with the Principal
May 21 - Field Day for grades 3-5
May 22 - Super Kids Day & All school BBQ
May 26 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Holiday
May 27 - June 4 - Camp Baldwin
May 27 - Fourth Grade Field Trip to MN History Center
May 30 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Como Zoo
June 2 - Second Grade Field Trip to Eastman Nature Center and Elm Creek Playground
June 2 - Fifth Grade Handprints on the Rock
June 3 - Fifth Grade Field Trip to Eastman Nature Center and Elm Creek Playground
June 3 - Kindergarten Ice Cream Social
June 6 - First Grade Field Trip to Elm Creek Park Reserve
June 6 - Last Day of School!
New school Nurse
We have a new school nurse who will be covering the Health Office through the end of the school year. Her name is Lindsey Lee. We are happy to have her at Elm Creek!
Please send health office emails to: Leel2@district279.org
National Nurse Appreciation Day is May 7th!
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, May 16th
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Elm Creek Media Center
Lost & Found
The Lost & Found is overflowing! Please stop by and look for lost items. All unclaimed items will be donated after school on June 6th.
Coming to the Carnival? Check the Lost & Found for lost items.
Counselor Newsletter
Field Day & Super Kids Day
Field Days Are Coming!!
Elm Creek students will be participating in field days towards the end of the school year. We are very excited to celebrate different activities that the students have done throughout the year during their physical education classes.
May 21st :
9:15 – 2:45 3rd-5th Grades
(Lunch Break 12:00-1:00)
May 22nd:
9:10 – 10:45 2nd Grade
11:10 –12:45 Kindergarten
1:25 – 3:00 1st Grade
Parents/Guardians are more than welcome to come and show their support during the outside activities!!!
***Please send your child with a water bottle and sunscreen on their designated day!!
School BBQ
Come to Elm Creek Elementary School BBQ on Thursday, May 22nd
Come join your child during your child's lunch time and enjoy a picnic lunch!
So our kitchen staff can plan accordingly, we are asking families to RSVP by ordering lunch tickets in advance using the attached flyer or the flyer your child brings home next week.
RSVP by Friday, May 16th.
A paper flyer will be sent home with all students next week. We only need 1 form returned per family please. The flyer is attached.
Lunch Prices: $5.25/person
Menu:
Grilled Hamburgers
(Bean burger available upon request)
Potato Salad, baked beans, fruit, chips, Cookie and Milk
Moms, Dads, Brothers, Sisters, Grandpas and Grandmas are welcome! Remember to bring a blanket.
Here are the lunch times for each grade level:
Grade K 12:50 – 1:15
Grade 1 10:55 – 11:20
Grade 2 11:45 – 12:10
Grade 3 11:20 – 11:45
Grade 4 12:10 – 12:35
Grade 5 12:35 – 1:00
Visitors, please plan to arrive atleast15 minutes earlier than your child’s lunch time to pick up tickets. Please purchase your tickets ahead of time, a limited number of tickets will be available to purchase the day of the BBQ.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not allow parents on the playground during recess, please say goodbyes after lunch. Thank you!
PTO Carnival
The School Carnival is Friday May 9th from 6-8 PM
This is a cash only event featuring games, food trucks, face painting & entertainment
$10 Wristbands for unlimited games
$5 ECE Logo Prize Bags also available for purchase
See the attached flyer for more information
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