Eagle Lake Lookout

What a joy it was to see the halls filled with students and families yesterday! It was a perfect way to kickoff the 26-27 school year. As we embark on our journey together for this school year I want to take a moment to thank you for your partnership. In order for all of us to succeed in maximizing our student's potential to be successful it will take all of us. This newsletter will be your main resource for you to reference this year to help keep you up to date with school events, information, and highlights of the amazing things our staff and students are up to.

Important Information

• School Hours: 8:22 a.m. - 3:27 p.m.
• Arrival & Dismissal: Students may begin to enter at 8:05 a.m.
• Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Breakfast and Lunch: Breakfast and Lunch are free to students this year!
• Transportation Changes-Please call the office before 2:00 with any transportation changes. This helps alleviate any confusion for teachers and students!

FIrst Day of School is a half day. Eagle Lake Dismissal on a half day is 11:35.

• August 31-First Day of School
• August 31- Half Day for Students- Dismissal at 11:35
• September 4- No School
• September 7- No School- Labor Day
• September 10- Picture Day

Car Rider Information

• Use only the circle drive do not pull into the bus lot. Car and bus traffic are separated for student safety.
• Make sure your car tag is clearly visible and that your child knows the number.
• Pull all the way up along the circle drive so that the drop off / pick-up area is maximized and help minimize backup on Avenue C and Brady Road.
• Respect our neighbors please do not block driveways/mailboxes on Avenue C.
• Ensure your child is ready to enter and exit your vehicle curb side only - quickly and safely. We plan for 8 students at a time - please do not stop twice in the drop off area.
• Exit the circle drive right turn only.
• Be patient and please do not pull around /cut off other vehicles or drive through the yard! This creates a very dangerous situation.
• If you know you have to come into the office please go down to Ave. B and enter the visitor lot from 6th street. Please Do not pull around the car rider line in the left lane when you are unable to see the other side of oncoming traffic. Thanks in helping to keep everyone safe!

Last minute changes to your child’s normal dismissal rouƟne are highly discouraged! Changes affect the office staff, teachers, and bus drivers and greatly increase the chance that a child may not end up going to the proper and intended location. Thank you for only changing your student’s transportation arrangements in emergency situations.

Here Comes the Bus®

Here Comes the Bus is an easy-to-use website and app that enables you to see the locaƟon of your child’s

school bus on a smart phone, tablet, or personal computer. This way, you know when the bus is near your stop so you can send your child out at the right Ɵme or be ready for them to get off the bus.

• View the real- time location of your child’s bus

• Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer

• Receive push notifications or email alerts

• Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time, every time

How to get started:

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!

*Available at the App Store and Google Play

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

To keep you informed and involved, we’re continuing to use Rooms, our two-way communication tool that helps you stay connected with your child’s teachers and school staff.

To get the most out of the new updates, be sure to download or update the Edwardsburg School App, available in the App Store and Google Play. It’s the easiest way to get messages, announcements, and updates—all in one place, and always in our school’s brand.

What do you need to do to get started?

• If you have our Edwardsburg School App downloaded, please make sure it is updated to the latest version.

• Check out this overview of Rooms, or watch this short video to refresh yourself on all things Rooms.

We appreciate the active role that our families take in their child's learning experience! All visitors and volunteers must have a background check completed annually. If you would like to participate in your child's classroom, or visit during lunch, please complete the attached form and submit it along with a picture of your driver's license or state ID.

Please understand that while our teachers establish their classroom routines they may not need volunteers in the first few weeks. To lay a strong foundation for the year our classrooms need this time to establish the procedures and expectations. Volunteer schedules will come directly from the teacher and they will reach out when the classrooms are ready to welcome the help.

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