ELC at George Earle Weekly Update

Fire Safety Week: Let's Talk About Being Prepared

This week at the ELC, we’re learning all about fire safety in ways that are fun and age-appropriate for our little learners. It’s also a great time to start a simple, calm conversation at home about what to do in case of a fire. Do you have a family meeting spot? Does everyone know how to safely leave the house? Talking through a basic plan like where to go and who to call can help your child feel safe and prepared, not scared. We encourage all families to take a few minutes this week to walk through your home safety plan together. A little preparation goes a long way!

Did you know that you as parents can nominate a staff member to be recognized as someone who is Being Excellent On Purpose? Dr. Buffington LOVES to know about and celebrate the positive!

Students receive tickets for doing their personal best,

they can save them up to work toward their goals.

Collect tickets and earn awesome experiences:

100 Tickets – Be Principal for the Day

300 Tickets – Join an exclusive Pizza Party with Officer D

500 Tickets– Join an exclusive Pizza Party with the Principal and Officer D

Keep showing great behavior and collecting those tickets!

October brings lots of fun activities—fall sports, Halloween, and school events—and it’s a great time to review some important safety reminders.

Halloween Safety:

Cyber Safety: October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Just a reminder to protect your passwords, think before you post, and never share personal information online.

Traffic & Bus Safety: With darker mornings, please slow down in school zones and remind students to use crosswalks. Always stop for buses with their stop arm out.

Red Ribbon Week (Oct. 23–31): Our school will participate in activities promoting healthy choices and drug prevention. I encourage all students to get involved!

October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s important to remember that everyone deserves to feel safe at home and in their relationships. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, threats, or controlling behavior, you are not alone. Help and support are available.

As your School Resource Officer, I am here to listen and connect students and families with resources. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly if you need help or know someone who does. All conversations will be handled with care and respect.

If immediate help is needed outside of school hours, call 911. You can also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 for confidential support.

Together, we can create a safe and supportive community.

Stay safe, and have a happy October! 🍂 🎃

- Officer D

🎉 Episode 2 of Kinder’s Corner: “Quarter 1 Complete!” 🎉

Tune in as we wrap up our first quarter, share exciting end-of-October events 🎃, and walk you through when and where to access your child’s report card. Don’t miss these important updates!

If you would like your child to have picture retakes, please notify your student’s teacher.

Only students whose parents have requested retakes will be sent for photos.

Thank you!

The School City of Hobart Brickies from the Start goal is to strengthen families by empowering parents as their child’s first and best teachers. Every day, we advocate for families so every child-in every neighborhood-can thrive.

Do you or someone you know have a new baby or are expecting? Brickies from the Start is presenting a prenatal and infant education series for moms in the 46342 zip code. The first 10 people to register will receive a gift package! Childcare for older siblings will be provided. RSVP now: https://forms.gle/bHjLifPHThPagpzc7

If your child isn't feeling well, please keep him or her at home. You must report the absence IN SKYWARD before 10:00AM. There is no need to call the school to let us know. If there are any questions about the absence, we will reach out to you.

Check out the Nurse's Corner to learn about immunizations, sports physicals, and other important information about keeping your student healthy!

Huge Thank You to Our Incredible STEM Volunteers!

A big shoutout to all the amazing volunteers who helped bring Exrays to life today! Your energy, creativity, and dedication made the STEM experience not only possible—but truly unforgettable. Because of you, learning was hands-on, minds were inspired, and fun was everywhere.

Thank you for making a real difference. We couldn’t have done it without you!