Ekstrand Elementary

August 2023

September 2023

Miller Monthly Memo

Dates To Remember

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Monday September. 4th No School, Labor Day

Wednesday September 6th: Early Dismissal, 1:30 pm

September Monday 11th- Friday September15th: Homecoming Week

Wednesday September 13th: Early Dismissal, 1:30 pm

Wednesday September 20th: Early Dismissal, 1:30 pm

Thursday September 21st: Fall Picture Day

Wednesday September 27th: Early Dismissal, 1:30 pm

23-24 Central DeWitt Community School District Calendar

Please click on the calendar below to access the full sized document

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Save the date for our Fall trivia night at TYCOGA Winery & Distillery on November 3, 2023.

Our next meeting is Thursday September 28th 6:00 pm at the DeWitt Community Library. We hope to see you there. Please look for future meeting dates and involvement opportunities in upcoming newsletters, and check us out on Facebook

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Counselor Corner

WatchDOGS Update

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This year we will be continuing the WatchDOGS program at Ekstrand. Below are the instructions on how to get yourself signed up to serve as a volunteer in the program...

We're using SignUp to organize our WatchDOG calendar.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/HbPjynL
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone.

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FALL Pictures

Please be on the lookout for picture order forms coming home in your child's backpack in the coming weeks.

School Drop Off / Pick Up Information

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I wanted to send out a reminder of our drop off procedures at Ekstrand as we look to start another school year. These procedures are in place to ensure the safe arrival of all our students who are being dropped off in the circle drive. Please assist us by following these guidelines and allowing for the safe arrival and dismissal of all students at our building.

1. Please have your child get out of your vehicle on the curbside (right side). We are asking parents to please stay in their vehicles while your child exits the car to not impede the flow of traffic.

2. Please say your good-byes to your child(ren) prior to going through the circle drive. This allows us to maintain a steady pace around the circle drive, and allows parents to get through the drop off zone quicker and arrive at their next destination in a timely manner. If you feel it necessary to assist your child out of the car please park your car on 15th street and drop off or walk your child up the side walk that leads to the front doors.

3. Please pull up past the cones. We strive to get three cars just beyond the crosswalk.

4. Do not park in the circle drive. If you need to go in the building, please park on the street and walk-up the side-walk leading to the front doors.

5. Children arriving prior to 7:50 a.m. and not eating breakfast will go around back and wait to enter the building. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria from 7:25- 8:00 a.m.

6. Please inform grandparents, daycare providers, or anyone different than yourself that may pick up your child, so they are informed of our drop off procedures.

Thanks for your assistance in following these guidelines. Our staff has your child's safety as their number one priority. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact me.

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