Ekstrand Elementary

August 2023

Miller Monthly Memo

Additional Reminders

Transportation pick-up times will be finalized in Infinite Campus
Parents/Caregivers: Please refrain from entering the building with your child during drop off. This allows us to maintain the safety and security of the building for our staff and students

Dates To Remember

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Monday August 21st: Unpack Your Backpack Night @ Ekstrand 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Wednesday August 23rd: First Day of School for students K-3 (split start for kindergarten) - no Early Dismissal

Tuesday August 29th: PTO Meeting 6:00 p.m. - DeWitt Community Library

Wednesday August 30th: Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m.

Monday September 11th: Start of Homecoming Week

23-24 Central DeWitt Community School District Calendar

Please click on the calendar below to access the full sized document

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Central DeWitt PTO is actively planning the upcoming 2023 - 2024 school year. We look forward to seeing everyone during "Unpack Your Backpack” on August 21st where you can get more information on our “alternative fundraiser”, sign up for the monthly newsletter, and meet the new board.

Save the date for our Fall trivia night at TYCOGA Winery & Distillery on November 3, 2023.

Our next meeting is August 29th 6:00 pm at the DeWitt Community Library. We hope to see you there. Please look for future meeting dates and involvement opportunities in upcoming newsletters, and check us out on Facebook

We will be welcoming Malibu, Ekstrand's Therapy Dog, back to Ekstrand for a fourth year. Ms. Glennon, our School Counselor, is Malibu's owner. Malibu is a Golden Retriever and joins Ms. Glennon during her whole class guidance lessons, as well as serves students in helping them manage their emotions. Malibu has undergone special training and completed additional behavioral and health testing requirements allowing her to serve as a support for students in school.

KWQC Morning Segment Feature on Tuesday August 15th

School Supply Pick-Up

If you ordered your child's school supplies through 1st Day School Supplies they will be available for pickup in your child's classroom during Unpack Your Backpack Night on Monday August 21st from 5:30-6:30 p.m. If you did not, you can access the Central DeWitt School Supply Lists for grades K-8 by clicking below.

Central DeWitt School Class Supply List

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Seesaw - Quick Start Guide for Families

Please click on the image below to access the whole document to learn more on how to get connected to Seesaw. If you were connected last school year your information will be carried over to this school year.

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WatchDOGS Update

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This year we will be continuing the WatchDOGS program at Ekstrand. There will be additional information that will be shared out by our Guidance Counselor Ms. Glennon following the first couple weeks of school.

FALL Pictures

Please be on the lookout for picture order forms coming home in your child's backpack once school begins.

School Drop Off / Pick Up Information

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I wanted to send out a reminder of our drop off procedures at Ekstrand as we look to start another school year. These procedures are in place to ensure the safe arrival of all our students who are being dropped off in the circle drive. Please assist us by following these guidelines and allowing for the safe arrival and dismissal of all students at our building.

1. Please have your child get out of your vehicle on the curbside (right side). We are asking parents to please stay in their vehicles while your child exits the car to not impede the flow of traffic.

2. Please say your good-byes to your child(ren) prior to going through the circle drive. This allows us to maintain a steady pace around the circle drive, and allows parents to get through the drop off zone quicker and arrive at their next destination in a timely manner. If you feel it necessary to assist your child out of the car please park your car on 15th street and drop off or walk your child up the side walk that leads to the front doors.

3. Please pull up past the cones. We strive to get three cars just beyond the crosswalk.

4. Do not park in the circle drive. If you need to go in the building, please park on the street and walk-up the side-walk leading to the front doors.

5. Children arriving prior to 7:50 a.m. and not eating breakfast will go around back and wait to enter the building. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria from 7:25- 8:00 a.m.

6. Please inform grandparents, daycare providers, or anyone different than yourself that may pick up your child, so they are informed of our drop off procedures.

Thanks for your assistance in following these guidelines. Our staff has your child's safety as their number one priority. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact me.

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