EECV Family Newsletter

A Message from the Principal

Hello EECV Families,

In last month's newsletter, I mentioned cold weather. I could not have predicted how the cold weather would have such an impact on our January! I expect that we will continue to see cold weather this month so as a reminder, when the temperature is over 32 degrees we may go outside for our daily motor time. We ask that you please dress your child in weather appropriate clothes each day including a hat or gloves/mittens if warranted. If your child is in need of a winter coat, hat, or gloves, please contact the school office. We have several coats and winter accessories that we are able to give to families if needed. Our supply is limited but please call if you are in need.

We are looking forward to getting back to our school routine with students this month! 😄

Coming in February:

We will have visits from the Cleveland Natural History Museum for our preschoolers (see information in a later section).
We will be celebrating Valentine's Day.
We will have Spring picture days.

As always, I want to thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. We hope to see you soon!

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Thank you for choosing EECV as a partner in your child's education!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Jackie Plantner, Principal

plantnerjacqueline@elyriaschools.org

Kate Petiya, Assistant Principal - petiyakatherine@elyriaschools.org

Myia Bruening, Secretary - brueningmyia@elyriaschools.org

Gissele Lugo, Secretary - lugogissele@elyriaschools.org

Megan Bailey, School Health Aide - baileymegan@elyriaschools.org

2/4/26 - Storytime for Blue, Gold, Pink, Lilac, Gray, Green, Peach, Orchid, Rose, and Poppy Rooms
2/9/26 - Bookmobile
2/11/26 - Storytime for Yellow, Purple, Aqua, Coral, Orange, Silver, Sunflower, and Daisy Rooms
2/12/26 - EECV is celebrating Valentine's Day
2/16/26 - President's Day, No School
2/18/26 and 2/19/26 - Spring Picture Days, schedule to be provided
2/23/26 - Bookmobile

Lifetouch Photography will be at EECV for school pictures on February 18th and 19th. Picture package information has been sent home with pricing. Our classes are split between the two dates. Please see the information below to know which day your child will have their picture taken.

Wednesday, February 18th

Gray Room
Yellow Room
Coral Room
Orange Room
Pink Room
Gold Room
Sunflower Room
Poppy Room
Daisy Room
Orchid Room

Thursday, February 19th

Peach Room
Lilac Room
Silver Room
Aqua Room
Blue Room
Green Room
Purple Room
Rose Room

During the months of January and February, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History will be visiting EECV!

All kindergarten classrooms experienced a fun, hands-on visit entitled "Munch, Move Multiply: What it means to be alive!" in January.

In February, CMNH will be visiting EECV 4 times so all preschool classrooms will learn about "Digging for Dinos: Exploring Fossils"!

See the schedule below.

2/3/26 - Morning classes of the Gray, Peach, Aqua, Blue, Pink, Orange, Green, and Coral Rooms
2/10/26 - Morning classes of the Lilac, Gold, Purple, Yellow, and Silver Rooms
2/12/26 - Afternoon classes of the Gray. Peach, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green, Orange, Lilac, and Coral Rooms
2/26/26 - Afternoon classes of the Gold, Purple, Silver, and Aqua Rooms

We are halfway through the school year and have begun to relfect on our work so far this year. We are always looking to improve and better support our students and their families. We are asking for your help by completing the link below to complete a short, 4-question survey. The information will help us determine if our efforts regarding positive behavior intervention and supports are making the impact we hope they are with our students and families.

English PBIS Survey

Spanish PBIS Survey

We very much appreciate you taking a minute to complete this survey so we are able to better support our students and families! The survey link will be open until Friday, February 13th.

EECV will be celebrating friendship and Valentine's Day on Thursday, 2/12/26 this year since Valentine's Day is a Saturday and not all classroom's have class on Fridays. Students will be permitted to bring Valentine cards for their classmates on February 12th if they wish although this is not required.

Sometimes families also like to send in candy or a treat with the valentine. To be in line with our treat/celebration policy, these must be take home treats only. We encourage non-food items such as stickers, small containers of play-doh, temporary tattoos, crayons/coloring books, glow sticks, or small sealed bottles of bubbles. If you choose to send in a food item, only factory-sealed, individually packaged food treats that can easily be sent home with students will be accepted. Food treats will not be eaten at school but will be sent home with classmates.

We are looking forward to a fun day of activities!

From our school handbook:

We love to celebrate and recognize special occasions in our students’ lives. Sending in treats or items from home is not required or necessary; however, if you would like to send something in to celebrate an occasion, such as your child’s birthday, please keep the following in mind:

We have many students with allergies, so be sure to discuss treats with the classroom teacher first. All treats must be pre-approved by the classroom teacher. No food sent in for birthdays/celebrations will be consumed at school. It will be sent home in backpacks.
All food items sent in must be individually wrapped, factory packaged, and include a list of ingredients. Again, no food sent in for birthdays/celebrations will be consumed at school. It will be sent home in backpacks.
We encourage non-food items such as stickers, small containers of playdough or bubbles, temporary tattoos, glow sticks, or crayons and coloring books.
No balloons or large decorations will be permitted in the building.

Elyria Early Childhood Village has new health services staff. Please welcome Mrs. Megan Bailey! Mrs. Bailey is our school's new Health Aide. She is available each school day and will be the person to contact if you have questions or concerns regarding your student's health or illness. She will also be contacting families regarding needed medical and dental records. To contact Mrs. Bailey, please call (440) 284-8099 (the school clinic) or email her at baileymegan@elyriaschools.org. Thank you!

Dear Families,

My name is Megan Bailey, and I will be the Health Aide here at Elyria Early Childhood Village for the remainder of the school year. I am so happy to join the EECV team!

This is my second school year with the district, and I previously served as the Health Aide at Hamilton Elementary. I am eager to get to know our students and families and to build trusting, supportive relationships. Please feel free to reach out anytime with health or medical concerns.

📞 440-284-8099
📧 baileymegan@elyriaschools.org

With the very cold and dry weather we are experiencing, I wanted to share a few reminders about how winter conditions can affect our little ones—especially their breathing.

Cold, dry air can sometimes make it harder for young children to breathe comfortably. You may notice:

Increased coughing
Dry noses or throats
Stuffy noses
Asthma symptoms becoming more noticeable

At Elyria Early Childhood Village, we are closely monitoring the children and helping them stay comfortable throughout the day. Here are a few simple ways you can help at home:

❄️ Helpful Winter Tips

Humidifiers: Using a cool-mist humidifier during sleep can help keep the air moist and easier to breathe throughout the day.
Saline spray or drops: If your child tolerates it, saline can help prevent little noses from becoming too dry.
Dress warmly: Please send your child dressed in warm layers, including coats, hats, and gloves. Covering the mouth and nose while outdoors can help warm the air they breathe.
Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps keep throats and airways comfortable.

If your child has asthma or other breathing concerns, please ensure their medications and care plans are up to date, and let us know if there is anything specific we should watch for at school.

Thank you for working with us to keep our children healthy, happy, and warm this winter!

Warmly,
Mrs. Megan Bailey
Health Aide
Elyria Early Childhood Village

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