Dear Families,

Over the last month, we have been busy here at Eccles learning about our September character trait, Growth Mindset-the idea that no matter where we start, we can always improve with practice. This week, I would like to offer parents and caregivers some quick phrases that you can use at home to encourage daily Growth Mindset thinking. When you notice that your child is working through something challenging, (i.e. a new sport, school project, art activity, learning to play an instrument etc.) try using some of these questions and encouragements. When we allow kids to think about the process of their learning, and reflect on how they can solve problems on their own, we can help them build grit, and achieve big goals.

1. “Well done, I noticed how hard you worked on that.”

2. “How can we problem-solve through this?”

3. “You can do hard things.”

4. “What did you learn from this?”

5. “Aim for progress, not perfection.”

6. “You are really improving, I can tell you’re practicing.”

7. “How does it feel to be so close to reaching your goal?”

8. “Think about where you started, and wow! Look where you are now!”

9. “It’s you vs. you” (The idea is that you are only focusing on bettering yourself, not what everyone else can or can’t do.)

10. “Wow! Great work, tell me how you did this!”

Try them out this week and let us know how it goes!

~Mrs. Fitts, Eccles Elementary School Counselor

Tuesday, September 26: Eccles Picture Day

Thursday, September 28: Bus Evacuation Drill

Wednesday, October 4: Color Dash (5:00-6:30 pm)

Friday, October 13: NO SCHOOL (Grading Day)

Monday-Thursday, October 16-19: Fall Conferences

Thursday-Friday, October 19-20: NO SCHOOL (Conferences)

**Please remember we have Early Release every Wednesday at 1:30 pm. If you need to arrange for alternate pick-up for your child, please call the office by 1:00 pm.

Stay up-to-date with the Eccles calendar via our website or the Canby School District calendar page.

In June 2023, the Canby School District board approved the adoption of a new health curriculum. You will be getting a letter from your child's teacher about the Great Body Shop. Click here to learn more about Health instruction.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 4th from 5:00-6:30 PM

WHERE: Eccles Elementary track and field

WHO: Eccles families, siblings and community members!

WHY: For some good ol' messy fun! Come join us for a BLAST of VIBRANT fun and dash around the Eccles field, getting splashed by four color stations!

HOW: Pre-register HERE in order to get a color dash t-shirt, color powder to toss, and sunglasses!

Color Dash will take place RAIN OR SHINE! 🌧☀️

Volunteers who enjoy fun and silliness and want to get involved… We need your help to make this event happen. Sign up here to volunteer at Color Dash!

Jobs available:

• Set-up
• Check-in
• Paint Sprayers/Color Stations
• Clean-up

When: Tuesday, September 26

Picture Day information, online ordering, and customer advocate help are all at your fingertips. Scan the QR code or visit mydorian.com, search for our school, and click on the green 'Order' button or yellow 'Help' button.

You can order online now and for up to four (4) days after picture day.

I want to take a moment to share a goal we have as a school community: Attendance. Our goal is to have 95% of all of our students present every day. Further, we want 100% of our students to attend 95% of their school days. Being at school is the first step in a student engaging in their learning.

Our goal is to partner with you to do everything we can to get your students to school. Please let us know if your student will be absent and please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your student. Our teachers and staff will contact you when your child is gone to make sure they know we miss them and want them at school.

Encourage them to try out the School Breakfast Program!

Mornings can be hectic and making sure your kids eat a healthy breakfast can be difficult in the thick of the A.M. rush. Fortunately, a nutritious, balanced meal is offered in school at the start of each day! It’s fun, easy, and provides your children with the fuel they need to energize their day and perform their very best. So don’t let them run on empty… give school breakfast a try today!

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Your children may qualify for free or for reduced-price meals! If you plan to have your child eat school-provided breakfast or lunch, please fill out a Meal Application online.

- If you have qualified in the past, you need to re-qualify as soon as possible. There is not a 'grace' period this year.

For additional information click here and to fill out an application click here. Oregon is working hard to assist families by expanding the income guidelines to determine eligibility. Many families who don't think they will qualify, do! Check it out!

For the 2023-2024 school year, we will continue to offer an after-school child care program at two district schools: Knight Elementary and Trost Elementary. Students from Eccles and Ninety-One school will attend the program at Knight Elementary. Students from Carus and Lee Elementary will have potential busing support to attend the program at Trost Elementary. Families will need to pick up their students at either Trost or Knight Elementary.

We will offer care from 2:30-4:30 p.m. (1:30 p.m. Wednesdays) at the rate of $12 per day. Families can continue to choose full-time or part-time (M, W, F or T, TH) care.

Please complete this Google Form to register, as well as provide a $50 cash or check deposit to the Canby School District office, 1130 S Ivy St. Canby, OR 97013.