Ekstrand Elementary
August 2023
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
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
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
School Supply Pick-Up
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.
WatchDOGS Update
FALL Pictures
School Drop Off / Pick Up Information
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.
Ekstrand Elementary
Website: https://www.cd-csd.org/ekstrand-elementary/
Location: Ekstrand Elementary School, 15th Street, DeWitt, IA, United States
Phone: 563-659-0750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralDeWittCSD/
Twitter: @CentralDewitt