Esten ECC Family Newsletter
June 2025
First Grade at Phelps Begins at 7:30 AM
The school hours for Phelps Elementary School are 7:20/7:30-2:00 PM. There is a rolling drop-off between 7:20-7:30. Students will be marked tardy after 7:30.
Dates to Remember
Monday, June 2, 3, & 4: Kindergarten Promotion Ceremonies (see schedule below)
Thursday, June 5: Early Release Day for Kindergarten/No Preschool
Friday, June 6: Last Day for PM Preschool
Monday, June 9: Last Day of School for AM Preschool (11:55) & Kindergarten (12:00) dismissal
June Kindergarten Promotion Ceremonies
Kindergarten families are invited to attend our kindergarten promotion ceremonies the first week in June. Please see the schedule below. These ceremonies will be less than 30 minutes followed by 15 minutes for pictures. Please arrive between 8:50-9:00. We will begin each ceremony at 9:00 a.m., so please be on time.
Beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, June 2: Mallar, Mullen, Dinger
Tuesday, June 3: Scanlon, Kennedy, Griffith
Wednesday, June 4: McDonnell & Haight
School Committee on Monday, May 12th
Kindergarten Presented to School Committee
A few students Kindergarten students and Miss Catherine from South Shore Conservatory presented the ImagineARTS program we had this year to School Committee on May 12th. Here is the link to watch the school committee meeting. Everyone did a great job!
Self-Help in Brockton
Diapers and Wipes are available for those who need it.
CFCE has a diaper closet!
As a special service to our families we offer free diapers to those in need. As with everything right now, the cost of diapers has skyrocketed, and we would like to help those parents who need it. Diapers and wipes can be picked up at programs you attend or at the Brockton office at 45 Pearl St Brockton. If you are in need of diapers, please contact Gina McGarrigle at gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org.
WE HAVE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR NEW FAMILIES FOR THE FALL!
The Self Help Inc Parent Child Plus program serves families from: *Randolph, Holbrook and Rockland
What is ParentChild+?
- It provides your child with a free high- quality book or educational toy each week -at least 46 new books and toys!
- A trained community-based Early Learning Specialist will visit your home twice a week for 30 minutes to help you get your child ready for school.
- You will learn creative ways to read and play with your child.
- It helps you prepare your child to be successful in school.
- This program is for families with a child ages 16 months-3 1/2 years old. Enrollment is a 2 program year commitment.
If you are interested in this AWESOME program and you reside in either *Holbrook, *Rockland or *Randolph please contact: Gina McGarrigle at 508-559-1666 ext. 1814 or email at gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org. This program is FREE for eligible families!
*priority enrollment given to families in Holbrook, Randolph and Rockland. Families who reside in other CFCE communities MAY also be eligible
Information for all families:
Use the link below to access the Esten ECC website
Custody/Guardianship Changes
If your family has any changes to custody or guardianship, please contact Mrs. Makarski, our school secretary. It is important for the school to have hard copies of any documents that affect your child's dismissal or contacts.
Moving?
If you are moving before the next school, please contact our school secretary, Lisa Makarski, at 781-878-8336.
If you are moving to another town, we will need you to sign a release of records and provide the new school information so we can send your child's records.
Any other change of addresses within Rockland should also be communicated to Mrs. Makarski, so she can update your child's Aspen account with all current information before we transfer our students to Phelps Elementary for first grade.
