Principal's Newsletter
by John Cole
March 02, 2008
ERIE ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH
Parent Newsletter: March 2008
Dear Parents/Guardians:
NOTICE: Rescheduled Parent/Teacher Conferences from February 25,conference will be on Tuesday, March 4- same schedule(4:00-7:00)
Erie Elementary/JH is participating in a fundraiser event. We
have not done this for quite some time, and believe that our
students will benefit. We are using Fundraising Works out of
Joplin, Missouri. We had a “kick off” assembly on February 25,
and Mike Chancey, the companies representative, presented the
a promotional and instructional program to the kids, emphasizing that they should sell to friends, relatives, and at the parents workplace if allowed. In other words we want the children to be safe, and would rather they not go door to door in unfamiliar neighborhoods. We hope to purchase nice Erie polo shirts for every student, depending on our profit. This money will go directly to the kids with hopefully the shirts, movies, field fun day, as examples of ideas.
Fundraising dates- February 25-March 10
With Spring around the corner, it can be hard to keep children
focused on learning. What can you do to make school a top priority for your kids? Keep these simple ideas in mind--they're useful at any time of the year.
Make attendance job #1. Let your child know that unless
they're sick, they must go to school. If possible schedule routine dentist and doctor appointments after school hours. Tip: Give awards for perfect attendance each month.
Show you care. Talk about their school activities and projects. Attend as many school events as you can. Tell them that homework comes first before extra activities.
Keep it upbeat. Try to be positive with your children, even when
your own day has been difficult. If you show a positive attitude
about your work, your children may feel better about their own
STATE ASSESSMENTS: Students (3-8) are beginning their State Assessment testing this week. Please ask your child about this, and see that they get plenty of sleep and a good breakfast.
Erie Elementary students participated in the Neosho County Conservation District Poster Contest. We had many students place.
1st and 2nd grades
1st place: Trey LaRue
2nd place: Marco Pontious
3rd place: Johathan Duling
Honorable Mention: Collin Chaney
3rd and 4th grades
1st place: Carlos Mata
2nd place: Charles Hoagland
3rd place: Dakkin Sexton
Honorable Mention: Shayle Diediker
5th and 6th grades
1st place: Lesan Peters
2nd place: Paige Haviland
3rd.place: Shasha Rowan
Honorable Mention: Abbey Vogts
Congratulations to everyone who participated, and the award winners.
March calendar:
March 3- Quiz Bowl @ Fredonia (4:00)
4- League Music Conference @ Fredonia
4- Reschedule Parent/Teacher Conferences from February 21
10- Quiz Bowl @ Erie
10 - Fundraiser ends
11- Gifted Program field trip
17-24 Spring Break
25- School Resumes
Looking ahead:
April 1- Track Meet @ Fredonia
2- Group Pictures- Total Image (8:30)
8- Track Meet @ Neodesha (3:45)
15- Track Meet @ Frontennac
16- Progress Reports due
17- 1st grade to Greenbush
17 Track Meet @ Girard
25- Track Meet @ Cherryvale
29- Conference Track Meet @ Neodesha
May 20- 8th grade promotion @ 6:30
If you have questions, please call the office anytime.
Mr. Cole
