Easley Weekly Update
Everything You Need to Know For the Coming Week
August 30, 2026
A Note From Principal Hauser
I hope everyone had a great weekend and is ready for the week ahead.
Scholastic Fall Book Fair
We are so excited to host the book fair this week! The book fair will be open Monday- Thursday from 7:15 am - 3:00 pm and on Friday from 7:15 am - 12:00 pm. We will also be open Tuesday Aug 26th from 5:00-7:00 pm. THIS letter gives more information (Carta en español). The Book Fair website will allow you to create an e-wallet as a cash-free option. We are also still looking for a few more volunteers on Friday morning, click HERE for the sign up.
Please contact caroline_hartley@dpsnc.net with any questions.
Links:
Book fair letter English- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NaT6OqVy_QFtWd-qHIW_q9pvcPXkOBoj/view?usp=sharing
Book Fair Letter Spanish- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xN1UM3Q7qgEt5e1diQ_Ts-I6eJFgrY4p/view?usp=sharing
Book Fair website: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/easleyelementaryschool
Volunteer Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EA9AA23A13-65034677-fall
Parents Guide to Assessments in DPS
Please click this link to view the guide to DPS assessments and the parents right to know letter.
Easley Spirit Week Fundraiser at Elmo's Diner (8/31 - 9/3)
Our first Easley fundraiser of the year is here! Elmo's Diner is hosting Easley Spirit Week from Monday, August 31 to Thursday, September 3.
During these dates, Elmo's will be donating a portion of its profits to Easley Elementary for ALL meals eaten in-house (take out orders are NOT eligible for donations). So go enjoy breakfast/lunch with your friends and family while supporting your favorite elementary school!
Grandfriends - August 31 – September 4
Our Fall Book Fair and Grandfriends events will be here before you know it! This is an opportunity for students to introduce their teacher and classmates to their Grandfriends, enjoy some breakfast, and shop the book fair. Remember, their visitor does not have to be a literal grandparent; older relatives and family friends are considered Grandfriends. Please see below for the dates and times for each grade level. We look forward to having all our Grandfriend visitors!
Pre-K: Monday, August 31st @ 7:30-8:15 am
Kindergarten: Tuesday, September 1st @ 7:45- 8:15 am
First Grade: Wednesday, September2nd @ 7:30-8:15 am
Second Grade: Monday, August 31st @ 7:30-8:15 am
Third Grade: Thursday, September 3rd @ 8:15 -8:50 am
Fourth Grade: Thursday, September 3rd @ 7:30-8:15 am
Fifth Grade: September 4th @ 7:30-8:15 am
Our Community, Our Kids, Our Schools
On Tuesday, September 8 at 6:00 pm at NCCU's School of Education Building there will be an educational forum on public school funding. Please click on the link below for more information.
Educational Forum: Public School Funding
PTA Community Events
July 31- August 4 Scholastic Book Fair
October 24 Fall Festival 1-4 pm
March 1-12 Apex Remix
April 16 Spring Fling
April 19-23 Spring Book Fair
PTA Meetings (Typically the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30pm Media Center)
August 24
September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14
January 11
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10
June 7
School Events
October 29 - Mathquerade 6-7 pm
December 10 - Literacy Night 6-7 pm
January 28 - Family Culture Night
February 15-19 - Black History Read-in
May 4 - Science Fair Night 6-7 pm
Specials Schedule Color Days
Our specials schedule runs on a six day rotation. Your child's teacher will let you know which special they have on which color day. Please see the document below for this quarter's schedule: Quarter One Specials Schedule
