News from the Eagles Nest

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/clydeerwinelementaryschool

A few parents have asked for some favorites of our staff. Here is the link for their selections. If a staff member did not fill it out and you need the inside scoop, just ask Mrs. Adams or I and we can help you.

Monday

• Science Olympiad practice - 3:05-4:05
• Book Fair open for students - parents may shop with students from 7:15-7:45 or 3:00-4:00

• Marathon Kids - 3:05-4:30
• Kinder Arts fieldtrip
• Book Fair open for students - parents may shop with students from 7:15-7:45 or 3:00-4:00

Wednesday

• AIG Sweep screening for 3rd grade students
• DARE for 5th grade
• Science Olympiad practice - 3:05-4:05
• PINK DAY - wear a pink shirt (see below)
• Book Fair open for students - parents may shop with students from 7:15-7:45 or 3:00-4:00
• Strategic Improvement / Leadership Team meeting - open to all parents (see below)

Thursday

• 1st grade Arts trip
• Marathon Kids - 3:-4-4:30
• Book Fair open for students - parents may shop with students from 7:15-7:45 or 3:00-4:00

• House color day - wear your House shirt
• Book Fair open for students - parents may shop with students from 7:15-7:45 or 3:00-4:00
• DARE for 5th grade

We will be kicking off this fundraiser on October 27th. It will be a short window for sales but lots of cool things to order for the holidays.

This was also posted on Dojo on Saturday.

Our Fall Fiesta is right around the corner!

Punchcards ($10 for 2 visits per game) or 10 tickets ($5) are available for purchase in SchoolCashOnline or can be purchased with cash the evening of the event.

Mrs. Helt will have them in the car line for sale in the AM and PM for $10 cash.

Online ticket sales end on Wednesday 28th at midnight. Tickets/punchcards will be sent home with students on Thursday October 29th.

https://onslow.schoolcashonline.com/

The Soaring Eagles Parent Advisory Council is an opportunity for parents to come and chat with Mrs. Helt about upcoming events, concerns, ideas, etc to continue to move Clyde Erwin forward. There is typically no set agenda but more of a free flowing conversation about hot topics. Join if you can. Dates will be shared on Dojo as well as in the weekly calendar above.

During parent conferences and through communication with your childs teacher, you may have questions about the term MTSS or what an IRP or IMP is. The graphic below is offered to provide some guidance. And IRP is an individualized Reading Plan for those student who have a RED composite score for their BOY Amplify assessments. And IMP is an individualized Math Plan for those students have a RED composite for the BOY Ready Inform assessments. We idenify these students using these forms so we are able to track their progress through additional supports to ensure we are bridging those gaps.

Behaviors and attendance are addressed through what they call an SSP - Student Success Plan. For those students with addressed behaiors, we offer support through a targeted behavior plan specifically designed to support them while at school.

For attendance, we need your help as parents and guardians. Our students are not responsible for getting themselves to school. If an attendance plan is created, we will be reaching out to discuss how we can support getting them to school on time and removing any barriers that are within our control.

If you have any continued questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Students will not be able to pay for and attend fieldtrips (other than the Arts fieldtrips) if their $25 school fee is unpaid. If you are in need of a fee waiver, please reach out to Mrs. Reese, Mrs. Helt, or Mrs. Stacie and we can send one home.

It is so very important for our Eagles to be with us everyday unless they cannot be fever or medication free for illnesses. Even missing a day here and there can be rough on our students. Please have them on time daily (arrival is from 7:15-7:45) through the end of the day (2:40). We understand that there are times that are unavoidable to be missed; however please refrain from taking days off during the academic year. To assist in planning time away, please see the below graphic. Note - only those days away for approved reasons (noted in handbook) will be considered for an excused absence. Sending a note in saying why they are out does not automatically excuse the day.

November is almost here, and we have a few important reminders as we prepare for NC Check-Ins and a busy month of learning!

NC Check-Ins

Once the NC Check-In testing window has closed, student scores will be available in the Infinite Campus Parent and Student Portals. I will send a message through ClassDojo as soon as scores have populated.

Your child's teacher is always happy to discuss your student's results, growth, and level of effort during the assessment. However, please note that teachers are not permitted to share test-specific information or review students' scratch paper, as these materials are considered secure testing content.

Testing Day Reminders

• Please make every effort to have your child arrive at school on time.
• Testing cannot be postponed for students who arrive late.
• Encourage your child to take their time, show their work, and do their very best.

A Little Extra Motivation!

Students who demonstrate strong effort by showing their work during the assessment will have an opportunity to participate in a special reward with Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Helt. We think it's going to be pretty awesome! A quick reminder from home to try their best can go a long way.

Thank you for partnering with us to support your child's success. We appreciate all you do for our Eagles!

We would like to share our district expectations for i-Ready and Lexia so that you can help support your child's academic success.

Students are provided 2-3 hours each week during the school day to work on these programs and complete their weekly requirements. We encourage all students to use this time wisely, as ample time is provided throughout the week to meet district expectations.

i-Ready Requirements

Grades K-2

• 30 minutes per week
• Pass 2 lessons with a score of 70% or higher

Grades 3-5

• 45 minutes per week
• Pass 2 lessons with a score of 70% or higher

Lexia Requirements

For Lexia, each student has an individualized goal based on their diagnostic assessment results. Rather than focusing on minutes, students are expected to complete a designated number of units each week. These goals vary by student and are adjusted according to individual needs.

Accessing i-Ready and Lexia at Home

Students may access both i-Ready and Lexia from home using a tablet, iPad, laptop, or desktop computer through Clever.

Clever Website:
https://www.clever.com/

If you need your child's login information, please contact your child's teacher.

Additional Support Opportunities

Students in grades 2-5 who have not met their weekly i-Ready or Lexia requirements will have an additional opportunity to work toward their goals during a working lunch with Mrs. Adams. Students may be invited on Thursdays and Fridays to eat lunch while completing their required lessons or units.

Technology Devices

Student devices will not be sent home, as there are no homework assignments that require the use of a school-issued device. Families wishing to access i-Ready or Lexia from home may do so using a personal device.

We appreciate your partnership in encouraging students to stay focused and make the most of the instructional time provided during the school day. With consistent effort at school and support at home, students can successfully meet these important district expectations.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued support.

For morning arrival, we will utilize one lane as we have this past year. Cars must stop prior to the last cone and only move forward to the marked spots (big orange cones) once the staff arrive at 7:15 to wave you on. Students will unload from the passanger side of the vehicles and move directly towards the building by the cafe. Parents are not to get out of vehicles at any point.

If you would like to walk them to the building for arrival, you must park in the front of the school and follow the procedures listed below. Parents are not permitted in the building for drop off in the morning from 7:14-7:45.

If you must park to walk to the office during arrival, please pull into the parking spots near the playground fence and walk directly to the office using the breezeway. If you park in the other parking spots, you must walk towards the building nearest the cafe to cross using the crosswalk. This is for arrival and dismissal. We will not delay the car rider process for visitors to campus.

See below for a short presentation with specifics about the car rider process for the afternoon. Mrs. Baker calls for students on the walkie talkie after checking your car rider tag and Mrs. Helt will wave you on to your cone. Students will safely and quickly get to vehicles.

Same parking rules as above for arrival. If you must go to the office during dismissal times, you must either park in the spots nearest the playground fence or park elsewhere and use the crosswalk near the cafeteria. We will not delay the dismissal process for visitors to campus.

Parents must park in the marked parking lot and walk to the front of the building. Mrs. Adams will greet you after walking across the cross walk and safely to the gate.

Please download the app for updates. Their name has to be listed as it is in our system.

To access the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus, you must use the email invitation sent directly from Infinite Campus. Attempting to set up an account without this invitation will not work.

If you haven’t received the invitation, please complete the form below. While Ms. Berry, our data manager, cannot create accounts, she can update your email address in the system.

Once your email is updated, Infinite Campus will send the invitation each Friday around 10–11 AM until your account is successfully set up.

Infinite Campus Parent Portal Access Request 26-27 – Fill out form

Print and post on your fridge. These dates are also in Class Dojo.