

Eccles Weekly News
March 1, 2024
Principal's Message
Dear Eccles Families and Caregivers,
Yesterday we celebrated respect as a school community. We had our monthly character trait assembly and recognized our students who have been especially respectful this month. During these assemblies, we gather all of our students together, recognize individual students and invite their families to celebrate the good work our students do each day. This is one of the ways that we live into our district vision question, “How do we create a vibrant and engaged learning community dedicated to growth for all?”
We have great kids and families and it is wonderful to take a moment to recognize them as a school community.
Sincerely,
Kelly
Dates to Remember
Monday, March 4: 6th Parent Outdoor School Informational Meeting (Via ZOOM @6:00 PM)
Thursday, March 14: 5th Grade BizTown Field Trip
Friday, March 15: NO SCHOOL (Grading Day)
Mon-Thur, March 18-21: Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thurs-Fri, March 21-22: NO SCHOOL (Conferences)
Mon-Fri, March 25-29: NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
April 1-5, 8-12: 2nd Grade Swim Lessons
Monday-Wednesday, April 8-10: 6th grade Outdoor School (Camp Gray)
**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.
6th Grade Parent Update
Outdoor School Informational Night
Please set aside Monday, March 4 from 6:00-7:00 PM for a Zoom Informational Meeting about Outdoor School. This is such an awesome experience for our 6th graders. This year they will be going to Camp Gray at South Beach on the Oregon Coast, April 8-10 (leaving Monday, returning Wednesday). I appreciate our 6th grade teachers taking our students on this two night overnight experience.
We want all 6th graders to attend Outdoor School and all 6th grade families to feel confident in sending their students on this rite of passage. Join us for the informational meeting on March 4 to understand expectations for ODS and to get questions answered as we make preparations.
The Zoom link will be sent directly to 6th grade families before the event. Also, be on the lookout for an Outdoor School Informational packet and permission slip being sent home on Friday, February 23.
Monday, Mar 4, 2024, 06:00 PM
ZOOM Virtual Meeting
Conferences
We are looking forward to meeting with you in a few weeks. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held the week of March 18-21. Teacher conference schedules will go live on the afternoon of Monday, March 4. Please be on the lookout for a separate email with those details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Kinder Info Nights
Eccles Kinder Kick-Off
DLI Information Session
Trost Kinder Kick-Off
Arrival and Dismissal Note
Thank you for your cooperation with our arrival and departure routines. One last reminder, please make sure that you use the west parking lot for dropping off (and picking up students). Do not drop off or pick up students on 5th avenue (front side of the building). Thank you.
Notes Regarding Technology
This is a reminder that cell phones and smartwatches are not to be used during the school day. If your child needs to call home, they can make the call from the office. Similarly, changes to go home plans need to go through the office.
We have great kids. They are respectful and responsible. And, technology has a hold on our children. If your student has a device, actively supervise what they are viewing, what they are playing, and who they are communicating with on social media or other games. Our children continually need our guidance in making responsible and respectful decisions while using technology.