EJ Elementary School News

Coming Soon: March 3rd and March 5th!

Conferences are being held on March 3rd from 3:30-7:30pm and March 5th from 3:30-7:30pm . We will once again be using https://www.schoolbookings.net/code/ja4pd to schedule conference appointments. This online sign up is quick and easy. You can sign up using a computer or smart phone.

• Parents of Kindergarten – 5th grade students should sign up for an appointment with their child’s homeroom teacher. Each conference will be 15 minutes and will be held in the teacher’s classrooms. Phone conferences are also an option if you cannot meet in person for 1st-5th.
• Parents of 6th grade students can sign up for up to 2 conferences, one for both of their child’s core class teachers, for 5 minutes each. These conferences will be held by phone.
• Music, Art, Physical Education, STEM, Elective, Special Education and Title I teachers are also available during conferences. If you would like to meet with any of these teachers please schedule an appointment in addition to your child’s core classroom teachers.
• If you are unable to sign up online, please call the office at (231) 536-7564 and we will be happy to assist you. If you have a child with two households please communicate with, and schedule the same conference as, the child’s other parent. We encourage all parents to hold conferences together.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school next week on 03/02 - 03/06!

Monday March 2nd and Wednesday March 4th 3:05 - 6:30

Tuesday March 3rd and Thursday March 5th 3:05 - 7:30

Friday March 6th - Last Call at 8:10 - 10:00

The Book Fair is just days away! The Fair encourages students to read AND raises much-needed funds for our school. The easiest way for kids to pay is with an eWallet. Create one for your child so they can shop cash free and independently! Visit our school homepage to get started: https://scholastic.com/bf/eastjordanelementaryschool

Share the Fair is the giving program that supports students in our school who need help buying books. Learn how to contribute at https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600123497. No one should leave the Book Fair empty-handed! #ScholasticBookFairs

Dear East Jordan Families,

Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of the American Heart Association through our Kids Heart Challenge. Because of you, East Jordan Elementary proudly donated over $5,500 this year to the American Heart Association! Your willingness to give and to teach your children the importance of helping others truly makes a difference in the lives of people affected by heart disease and stroke. I am so proud of our school community.

Our Kids Club after school program is looking for snack donations! If you are able, we would greatly appreciate your help and support! Please sign up using the link below and bring snacks to the Main Office! Thank you for your continued support to our program and students!

Dear EJES Families,

I hope this message finds you well! It is hard to believe we are quickly approaching Winter Break! As many of you know, my family and I are excited to be welcoming a new baby in early January. I will be beginning my maternity leave after Winter Break on January 5th.

During my absence, Mr. Jeff DiRosa will serve as interim principal. He was a building principal and superintendent of Alba Schools for over 15 years and the superintendent of Mancelona Public Schools for 10 years. I am confident our community, staff, and students will remain in excellent hands during my absence.

I look forward to returning following Spring Break on April 7th. I am grateful for your continued support and partnership!

Thank you for your understanding during this special time for my family. If you have any questions or need assistance during my leave, please reach out to the main office directly at (231) 536-7564.

Warm Wishes and Happy Holidays,

Lindsay Rogers

Principal, East Jordan Elementary School

Your feedback is important to us! Please take a few minutes to complete our School Climate Survey by clicking the link below. Your responses help us understand what’s working well and identify areas where we can improve our school’s environment for students, staff and families. We value your perspective!

Smartwatches are not permitted for use at school between the hours of 7:45 AM and 3:04 PM, consistent with the existing cell phone policy. If school personnel see or hear a smartwatch being used during these hours, the device will be confiscated and held until it can be picked up by a parent or guardian.

Parents who need to communicate with their child during the school day should call the elementary office at 231-536-7564 rather than attempting to contact students directly via smartwatches.

Smartwatches may be worn as timepieces but must not be used for calls, messaging, or any other functions during school hours.

Thank you so much for helping us with this!

Since the start of the school year, our students have been busy learning our PBIS expectations for each location in the school (classroom, hallway, cafeteria, playground, etc.). Please see the flyer below for more details about our Playground expectations and games!

Our students are also able to earn rewards for their great behavior! Please use the flyer below to view our Amazon wish list to help support our PBIS rewards program!

Help us spread some joy to EJES students and staff with Happy Grams!

Our children may experience tough days every now and then. We don’t always get the opportunity to let the school staff know we appreciate them. Why not take a moment to write some uplifting notes to them? These notes can be given to them on days when they need a boost. It’s a simple way to brighten someone’s day!

Please read these drop-off procedures thoroughly. ALL students should be dropped off in our back staff parking lot (see map below).

• PreK: Students will enter Door #3 to head to their classrooms.
• K-6th: Students will enter Door #4 to head to cafeteria, gym, or classroom based on their grade level.
• Parents/Guardians: We ask that you stay in your vehicles and do not enter the building. If you need to enter the building with your student, please come to the Main Office.

EJES Families,

It is with great excitement that I share we will be offering before and after school care for the 2025-2026 school year! Thank you to all of our families who filled out our survey! The survey helped guide our decisions on our ability to provide before and after school care. We truly appreciate each and every one of you and are looking forward to an incredible school year together! Please click the registration forms below in order to sign-up!

If you would like your child to receive a Manna Food bag every Friday throughout the school year, please enter your name, child's name and their teacher's name below and submit the form. This service is at no cost to you! If you'd like to learn more about the Manna Food 4 Kids Project and what goes into the bags, please visit: https://www.mannafoodproject.org/manna-food-for-kids/ .

If you have any questions, please contact your EJES Site Coordinators, Chelsea Martin or Emily Christensen at 231-536-7794.

Our Mission: At EJES we are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment that fosters collaboration, honesty, unity, and support. We are dedicated to the greatness in our students, our school, and ourselves.

Email: lrogers@ejps.org
Website: www.ejps.org
Location: 304 4th Street, East Jordan, MI, USA
Phone: 231-536-7564