Dear Eccles Families,

The Eccles Staff knows that we work in a wonderful community, but this week has been so much fun to experience as a staff member. Your expressions of appreciation put a pep in our step. The theme for the week, “Destination Appreciation” has been over the top. Not only has the food been delicious, the decorations, gifts, and care have been over the top. Our staff is so appreciative of the generosity, creativity, energy, and time that you all have given to show your appreciation. I am so grateful for your recognition of our wonderful staff.

We also have wonderful events coming up next week that you will want to know about. Read on!

Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair will be open on Monday! Thank you to Marlena Adams, for her organization and for setting this up for our community, and thank you to all of the parent helpers who will help run it next week. Please see the attachments about the times the book fair is open.

Please don’t feel like you need to send your student to school with cash. Yes, the Book Fair supports our school and Library, but we also know that managing cash is a challenge for our youngest students. You will have the opportunity to attend the book fair the evening of May 17 during Camp Reads-A-Lot or, if you are able to, you can take your child directly after school. We have seen many tears from students who have lost money and we have many situations where students purchase items for their friends (of course, this is fine if that was the intention).

Special Person Day/Grandparent’s Day

We are so excited to connect with the special people in our students’ lives! Special person day is this Wednesday, May 17. Make sure to fill out the form so we know you are joining us and let us know early if you would like to eat our delicious turkey gravy and mashed potatoes. We need to collect $3.85 prior to the event to make the lunch line as efficient as possible. Of course, special people will want to join their kids for a 20 minute classroom activity and recess or visit to the book fair.

Camp Reads-a-lot at Eccles Elementary

As if May 17 wasn’t already going to be a blast, we are going to hold a family literacy event that evening from 5:00-6:30. This is going to be a staff hosted, camping themed event with the goal of connecting with our families and showcasing student reading and writing.

Families will take a self-guided tour of Eccles where you will view student writing throughout the hallways, play camping games, enjoy food in the cafeteria, visit the book fair, sing in a sing-a-long and receive a free book (Thank you Canby Education Foundation)! It is going to be a hoot, and your child has worked very hard on a literacy project to share at this event.

We appreciate you taking the time during this busy spring season to visit us and celebrate our school community.

Sincerely,

Kelly

May 15-19: Scholastic Book Fair

Wednesday, May 17: Special Person Day

Wednesday, May 17: Family Literacy Night "Camp Reads-a-lot" at Eccles Elementary (5:00pm)

Monday, May 29: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

Thursday, June 1: 1st Grade Oregon Zoo Field Trip

Thursday, June 1: 5th Grade Jet Boat Field Trip

Wednesday, June 14: Field Day

Thursday, June 15: Last Day of School (early release @11:30am)

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

The wait is over, and you can get your book fair shop on... online! Starting today, setup your eWallet and shop online (or add funds for your student to shop cash-free) before our in person event starts next week Monday, 5/15 through Friday, 5/19. With hundreds of awesome book options to choose from, we can’t wait to welcome you to the BEST. WEEK. EVER!

Love this timeless annual event and want to help? We need volunteers!

Please come and enjoy lunch, classroom activities, and our Scholastic Book Fair with your student(s). We look forward to a fun-filled day!

When: Wednesday, May 17 (see schedule below)

Where: Eccles Elementary School

Lunch: Turkey Gravy with Mashed Potatoes will be provided for purchase (cash/check or debit/credit available), or you're welcome to bring your own lunch

Please help us plan for this event by filling out an RSVP one of two ways:

1. Fill out our online form
2. Fill out and send back the paper form going home with your student Friday

Please remember to review our district and school health stay home guidelines. If you have any questions about whether a student should stay home, please don't hesitate to contact the office and we can put you in touch with our Health Assistant or District Nurse. We appreciate your help in keeping not only your student, but all other students, staff and families healthy this school year.

Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals, and we now offer expanded income guidelines to qualify more families. If you plan to have your child eat school-provided breakfast or lunch, please fill out a Meal Application online at https://www.ode.state.or.us/apps/frlapp - Our district ensures that our nutrition programs are easily accessible to all families.

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