ELC at George Earle Weekly Update

Have you scheduled your parent/teacher conference?

Why Parent-Teacher Conferences Are Important:

• Teamwork – Parents and teachers work together to support your child.
• Better Learning – Helps identify your child's strengths and areas for growth.
• Open Communication – A chance to ask questions and share insights.
• Set Goals – Work together to help your child succeed.
• Celebrate Success – Recognize your child’s progress and achievements!

We look forward to meeting with you and working together to support your child’s journey! Please make sure you have scheduled your conference time to meet with your child’s teacher by Weds., Oct. 29th!

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the Hobart firefighters who visited the ELC today and made the day so special for our students. A special thanks to Division Chief Jody Taylor and Jason Dennington for leading an engaging and educational session on fire safety. Our students loved exploring the firetruck, meeting real-life heroes, and learning important safety tips in such a fun and memorable way. Your time, dedication, and service to our community are truly appreciated!

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!

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

PBIS, which stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, is a program that recognizes students who have been doing their personal best at school. This means working hard, being nice, and staying safe. During the celebration, teachers bring all the tickets that students have earned for positive behavior and add them to the school ticket box for opportunities to win prizes.

The exciting activities for all Kindergarten classes are proudly sponsored by the ELC PTO.

Panda Award Winners received a panda notebook, panda pencil and a free kid's meal to Panda Express!

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!

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 x-rays 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!