EVE Weekly Director's Highlights

State required testing for all 3rd-6th grade students began on May 1st. This is the time of year that our students show what they have learned. It is imperative that students are here, on time every day. If they are not, they will be making up tests outside of the classroom and may be pulled from other activities in order to get these tests completed. Please make sure students are here by 7:45am to ensure they are in their classrooms ready to begin testing on time. If they are not in place when testing begins, they must sit in the front office until testing is over (which could be more than an hour).

Students that arrive on time and follow testing guidelines will also have a chance to win Beats airpods or a Bluetooth Speaker.

May 1st was National Principal's Day. I want to thank all of the staff and students for all of the wonderful displays of appreciation. I love East Village Elementary students, staff, and families so much. There's no place I'd rather be than here at "The Village!"

Dear East Village Elementary Families,

We are so proud of all that our students have accomplished this year—and we’re excited to keep the momentum going! As we look ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, we invite you to re-enroll your child and continue the journey with us.

Your partnership means the world to us, and we look forward to another amazing year of growth, learning, and community at East Village Elementary.

Click the link below to complete your student’s re-enrollment:

👉Click here to Register your child for the 25-26 eStem East Village Elementary Campus

Thank you for being a valued part of the East Village family!

Warmly,
April Manning, Ed.S
Director, East Village Elementary

🍎 Next week May 5th-May 9th is National Teacher Appreciation Week!
🍏 Bring your child’s teacher one thing (or a few) from the list to show your appreciation.
🍎 A thank you note or hand picked flowers means a lot to the hard working teachers at EVE!

✏️ The May writing contest has started. It’s the last one of the school year. Winners get a blue ribbon and a prize bag. Their favorite teacher they write about will get a prize this time too! Deadline to enter: Monday, May 12th.

Does your child have perfect attendance? Do they arrive to school on time? They could win one free item from the Spirit Store!

The perfect attendance contest is happening for 3 more weeks. Winners from each grade K-6th will be announced on May 15th!

Calling Future News Stars!

2025-2026 School Year

As our amazing 6th graders get ready to move on to their next adventure in junior high, we’re looking for a few new students to join the EVE News Crew for next year!

If you’re creative, love being in front of the camera (or behind it), enjoy writing, or want to be part of something fun and meaningful—this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Stop by Mrs. Gip’s room (275) to get an application today or sign up using the link provided. Deadline to sign up is May 9th. The News Crew team is open to 3rd-6th graders.

Already on the EVE News Crew?

If you’re already a member of the team and would like to continue next year, please have your parent email Mrs. Tucker to confirm your spot and get your name added to the list.

No need to try out again—you’re already in!

However, if we do not hear from you by May 14th, your spot may be given to another student.

Rachel.tucker@estemschools.org

🎉🍧 The Great Sno Cone Showdown! 🍧🎉

April 28 – May 9
It’s time to show your school spirit AND help raise money for Field Day! 💪
💰 Bring any kind of money – coins or cash – to put in your
Class Piggy Bank!

Every cent counts! The class that collects the most money by Friday, May 9th will WIN:
🎈 An Extra Recess with Mr. Johnson on May 14th
🍧 A FREE Large Sno Cone on Field Day – May 15th
Let the showdown begin… and may the best class win! 🐷💵💥

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to celebrate our students’ achievements at the upcoming Promotion Ceremony! To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, please take note of the following important guidelines:

• Guest Limit: Each student may bring up to 4 family members to the ceremony.

• No Balloons: For the safety and visibility of all guests, balloons are not allowed inside the ceremony.

• Transportation: Parents/guardians are responsible for transporting their child to and from the ceremony. East Village Elementary will not provide transportation.

• Punctuality: Students must arrive on time to line up and begin the ceremony promptly.

• Reception: A reception with photo opportunities will immediately follow each ceremony.

Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to celebrating this special milestone together!

Are you ready to have some fun? The eTeam volunteer recognition and family game night is next Thursday, May 8th 5:00-6:30 PM.

Bring your favorite games from home to play with friends, family, and teachers. You can bring a board game, card game, or puzzle. Pick a team for trivia and learn how to play chess.

Free pizza, drinks, and snacks while they last!

Join the eTeam Board for 2025-2026!

Are you passionate about making a difference at EVE? We’re looking for dedicated parents, guardians or grandparents to join the eTeam board for the 2025-2026 school year.

As a board member, you’ll attend one meeting per month, support various eTeam family sponsored activities and events, advocate for our students and families and also have a voice in making EVE the best school it can be!

Not sure what position to sign up for? No problem- we’ll help you find the role that best fits your interests and schedule!

***Dads, We need You!
Let’s bring more dad power back to school! Your presence makes a difference- whether it’s a meeting, event, or just showing up for your child. Sign up and be your child’s biggest fan. Your involvement matters more than you know!

Sign up today!
eteam.eastvillage@gmail.com

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdACZO2KPqybWYams1vtIpiUFKhj24J_xPAdZNnvrtK8ZBbNA/viewform

Kindergarten Promotion Goodie Bags – We Need Your Help!

Kindergarten Parents!

Your teacher has shared a Sign-Up Genius link with you. If you’re able to donate, please take a moment to sign up. This is optional and we appreciate your donations.

We’re putting together goodie bags for Kindergarten Promotion Day and want to make it extra special for our little graduates! The items listed on the page are just suggestions—you’re welcome to contribute other fun or thoughtful items as well.

We’re aiming to make around 80–85 bags, so every contribution counts. Thank you for your support! Please bring all items to the school by April 30th and No later than May 2nd. Thank you.

eTeam and Kindergarten Team
eteam.eastvillage@gmail.com

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44A5A82FAAFBC70-56387033-kindergarten

Students should attend school unless illness or an extenuating circumstance justifies an absence. Students are required to maintain prompt and regular attendance in accordance with school policy. Parents have the responsibility to monitor attendance and to familiarize themselves with policies pertaining to the educational program of the school. Parents can monitor student attendance through the Home Access Center (HAC).

If a student is unable to attend school, the parent/guardian must notify the school by email at the school attendance email by 7:45AM on the day of the absence. Email is the preferred method of notification. Do not email the Director, Teacher or other staff members. To ensure documentation is recorded correctly use the attendance email address listed above. Documentation needs to be emailed or turned into the office within 5 days of the student returning to school. Email: evelemattendance@estemschools.org

When a student has or exceeds 10 unexcused absences in a semester (can be a full days or combination of morning and afternoon absences) in a semester the District shall notify the prosecuting authority. The parent/guardian/person in loco parentis shall be subject to a civil penalty as prescribed by law.

Check-outs should be reserved for medical appointments or emergencies only. When students are checked out early, they are missing important instruction.

• A student may be checked out of school in the case of an emergency or for a medical appointment. Please provide documentation to the office for appointment.

• The student will be released from class when the parent/guardian arrives at the student’s school office.

• No check-outs after 2:00 p.m.

• Early check-out may not be used to avoid the carpool line.

• Early check-outs will be monitored and excessive use may result in parent conference with Administration.

• Early check-out also causes your student to miss very important instruction at the end of the day and can be counted towards tardies and absences.

If you have an address, email, or phone number change, please email those changes to our registrar, Mrs. Ginny Parker, at Ginny.Parker@estemschools.org. This helps us make sure our records are up to date and so we can provide you with pertinent information.

Please follow us on Instagram @eastvillagek6 and BAND https://band.us/n/a3afA1dfZeP8w where we share important information, upcoming events, stream our various student celebrations, and so much more. There is also a link in our bio that you can click on to access our school website, pay for cash for casual, myschoolbucks, and meal fees. You can also tag us in your posts and stories so that we can share them with our EVEK6 community!