The Primary Connection

Did you know that Edwardsburg Public Schools has an app that is available on both the Apple Store and the Google Play Store? This App also has a tab referred to as Rooms that will connect you directly to your classroom teacher for easy communications. https://shorturl.at/zdVTL

This app is used on a regular basis for communication from the school and from the classroom. Please download it to be connected to the school. The steps to get connected are listed below.

Install the Edwardsburg app

• Search “Edwardsburg Public Schools” in the App Store/Google Play.

Open the app and tap “Rooms”

• In the bottom navigation, tap the Rooms toggle (book/chat icon) to begin. Rooms lives inside the district app—no separate app needed.

Create your Rooms account (first time only)

• You’ll receive an invitation by email or text at the contact information on file with the school.

Log in to Rooms inside the Edwardsburg app

• Use the same email/phone and password you just created. Your student(s) and classes will appear automatically; you only set this up once.

Enable notifications (recommended)

• Allow notifications for the Edwardsburg app in your phone’s settings, then (inside Rooms) open the gear/settings icon and turn on class/school notifications.

August 26th - Open House - 4 - 6PM - Primary School

August 31st - 1st Day of School (Early Dismissal - 11:50)

August 31st - Kindergarten Orientation

September 4th - No School - Labor Day Weekend

September 7th - No School - Labor Day

September 10th - Picture Day

8:45 - 9:45 - Looping K, Young 5’s - Mrs. Barbour, Mrs. Canarecci, Mrs. Winkler

1:00 - 2:00 - Multi - age - Mrs. Green, Mrs. KClark, Mrs. LClark

2:00 - 3:00 - Traditional K/Young 5's - Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Mahoney, Mrs. Okones, and Mrs.Randall

Young 5's and Kindergarten students' first day of school will be Tuesday, September 1st.

Arrival and dismissal as a car rider can be very complex! Please see the map below on entering and exciting the arrival and dismissal area, located in the new loop on the south end of the Primary School.

I ask for a great amount of patience during the first weeks of school. We have many students who will be picked up as a car rider and it takes a great amount of time to teach those new to the building how to get to the car line or the bus line. It may take up to 20 minutes (or more) as we train our Kinder-Eddies to exit the building safely. All available district staff are on hand to help guide our students to their vehicles.

If you child is a bus rider, please be patient as well. Drivers are learning new routes and new students. It also takes time to teach the students how to exit from the bus safely.

Please see the map below for our new procedures.

To ensure the safety of all students, procedures for walkers will now take place at the designated crossing guard location rather than at the side or front of the Primary building.

Arrival:

• Students who walk to school should arrive at the crossing guard.

• There should be no car traffic in the front of the building during arrival for walkers. Families driving to school must use the arrival loop.

Dismissal:

• Students who are designated as walkers will be escorted by a staff member to the crossing guard. This is only students who live in the neighborhood.

• Students will be handed off directly to their parent/guardian at the crosswalk.

• There should be no car traffic in the front of the building during walker dismissal. Families driving to pick up their child must use the dismissal loop.

These changes are designed to:

• Provide a safe, supervised transition for walkers at both arrival and dismissal.

• Reduce congestion and confusion near building entrances.

• Ensure students are always crossing at the designated crosswalk with adult support.

• Maintain a smooth flow of traffic by requiring all vehicles to use the arrival/dismissal loop.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep students safe before and after school.

The EPS Transportation department has a great responsibility ensuring the safety of children who ride our buses. Last minute changes to a student’s transportation schedule increases the chance that a child may not end up going to the proper and intended location. Last minute changes are highly discouraged!

1. You MUST have your child's student ID # to enroll, if you do not have this information, please contact the building they attend before downloading the app.
2. Download the Here Comes the Bus app or visit herecomesthebus.com
3. Click the SIGNUP Button
4. Enter school code 87338 and click "Next" followed by "Confirm"
5. Complete the "User Profile" box
6. Under "My Students," click "Add". Enter your child's last name and student ID number.
7. Once you confirm your information, you're ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!

Here Comes the Bus is a registered trademark of Synovia Solutions LLC.

If your child has not yet experienced using a urinal, please consider giving him an opportunity to practice in a public restroom, such as at a restaurant or store. Because we have few male staff members available to assist with this skill, it is very helpful when students arrive with some prior experience.

Thank you for your support!

Office Hours: 7:45 - 4:15 PM

Email: tspaulding@goeddies.com
Website: www.edwardsburgpublicschools.org
Location: 69100 Section Street, Edwardsburg, MI, USA
Phone: 269-663-1037
Facebook: facebook.com/edwardsburgpublicschools