February 2026

THE WEST SIDE - KINDERGARTEN SIDE

- We will be directing you to pull all the way up to the South part of the parking lot to pick up your student. For your students safety teachers will be loading your student in vehicles.

-DO NOT get out of your vehicle. We will ask you to get into your vehicle and get in line.

-With the possible cold and icy weather months ahead students may not be waiting outside. We have had some close calls and the safety of our students is our top priority.

NORTH SIDE - FRONT DOORS - 1ST AND 2ND GRADE

- We will be directing you to pull clear up to the orange cones

- DO NOT get out of your vehicle for any reason when picking up or dropping off your student in the drop off or pick up lanes.

- We have teachers and paraprofessionals assigned outside to help assist in getting your student to their vehicle.

EAST SIDE - 3RD - 4TH AND 5TH

- Already running like a well oiled machine!! Thank you to all who pick up and drop off on this side!!!

Thank you for your help in making these parts of the day more safe for your student.

Update Contact Information: Ensure the school has your current phone number, address and email.

Review School Schedule: Familiarize yourself with the daily start and end times.

Set Up a Routine: Set up a consistent bed time and morning routine.

Label Belongings: Please label your students water bottle and backpack

Reminder- Just a friendly reminder we are a hug and go school.

Cold and flu Season - It is that time of year where we are sharing school supplies, germs and all the things. Please make sure if your child has a fever that they are fever free without medication for at least 24 hours. Please remind to wash hands, cover sneezes and coughs.

Cell phone Policy - We are a personal device free district. We encourage devices be left at home or powered off and in the backpack. This includes smart watches.

Thank you Mrs. Gibbens for all you do for our students at Eisenhower Elementary!! We are so thankful for you!!

CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS FEBRUARY 13TH - LOOK FOR INFORMATION COMING HOME FROM TEACHERS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS

FEBRUARY 17TH.

PLEASE COME IN THROUGH THE EAST DOORS

A reminder that it is cold in the mornings and students are outside during walking club and recess!! Please dress according to cold temperatures. Winter coats, hats and gloves!!! The temperature for going outside is 15 degrees and above. Please make sure that your students are wearing long pants.

Please call the office as soon as possible when your child is not going to be at school due to illness or other reasons. This helps us with lunch counts. If you know your student is going to be late and plans to eat lunch please call and let us know so we make sure we have a lunch waiting for them.

We’re inviting all Future Chefs to create a recipe inspired by a country or culture from anywhere in the world - from spicy tacos to tasty noodles or sweet treats - the possibilities are endless!

Three lucky winners from each school will be chosen as finalists to compete in our contest at Madison Middle School on March 11, 2026. As a bonus, the winner of this event will be entered in a Future Chefs National Challenge for some great prizes!

Reinforcing a Growth Mindset at Home

At school, students are learning about growth mindset—the belief that abilities grow with effort, practice, and learning from mistakes. Families play a powerful role in reinforcing this at home.

Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset

Fixed mindset sounds like:

• “I’m just not good at this.”
  
  

• “This is too hard.”
  
  

• “I messed up, so I failed.”
  
  

Growth mindset sounds like:

• “I’m not good at this yet.”
  
  

• “This is hard, but I can keep trying.”
  
  

• “Mistakes help me learn.”
  
  

How Parents Can Help at Home

• Praise effort, not just results
  Try: “You worked hard on that,” instead of focusing only on grades.
  
  

• Normalize mistakes
  Remind children that mistakes are part of learning—and share your own!
  
  

• Use the word “yet”
  “You can’t do this yet” keeps the focus on growth.
  
  

• Encourage problem-solving
  Ask: “What could you try next?” instead of giving the answer right away.
  
  

• Model a growth mindset
  Let children hear you say things like, “This is challenging, but I’ll keep practicing.”
  
  

Supporting a growth mindset helps children build confidence, resilience, and a love of learning—skills that last far beyond the classroom.

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