OCT 17-OCT 21
IMAGE OF THE WEEK:
Miss Bade’s class got their first book donated by scholastic book club sponsors—-The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin
UNITY DAY
Students will celebrate Unity Day on October 19th and are encouraged to wear orange for unity and practice their highest level of kindness and respect for all students and staff.
TITLE I INFORMATION
This past Monday we held our Annual Title I Meeting at our PTO Meeting. The Board of Education elects to augment the educational program of educationally disadvantaged students by the use of Federal funds and in accordance with Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Here is the information that was presented:
THINK ENERGY PRESENTATION
Think Energy presentation to fourth grade. Learning how to save energy. Each student got an energy-saving kit to take home and learn how to conserve energy. This was made available through DTE, Efficiency United, and Alpena Power.
2022-2023 EVENTS:
PICTURE DAY
--All school picture orders will be placed after Picture Day
--Parents can view their child's image before ordering! You will receive a printed proof from school 1-2 weeks after picture day and a link to your private online gallery.
--All credit card orders will be online.
--Cash and checks will be accepted by returning a proof envelope to the Main Office by Make-up Day (November 21)
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
--October 27: Half-Day (PM Conferences 4pm-7pm)
--October 28: No School (AM Conferences 8am-11am)
Conference preference forms went home in Friday Folders
POPCORN FRIDAY
Every child gets one free bag of Popcorn, courtesy of the PTO
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK
We commend our school bus drivers for their skills in all weather and conditions. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, school buses are the safest mode of transportation for getting children back and forth to school. Riding in a school bus is safer than walking, riding a bicycle, or being driven to school in private vehicles.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
REMINDER: SEND YOUR STUDENTS TO SCHOOL WITH WARM CLOTHES
Temperatures are expected to drop into the mid-40s on Friday. It is important that students are prepared each day as the weather starts out very cold in the morning and often warms up in time for recess. Families are encouraged to monitor their children’s clothing selections to make sure they are appropriately dressed for chilly and/or cold weather.
SPIRIT WEAR ON SALE!
Our school store is now open from Omega Electric. They have added some new items for our school spirit wear store/fundraiser.
Here is the updated store link: Ella White Spirit Wear Store
THIS MONTH'S SOAR FOCUS: RECESS
Parents: Please review these expectations with your student(s).
THIS MONTH'S FOOD MENUS
Free lunch/breakfast for EVERY student has ended. Please fill out the Free/Reduced Lunch form HERE
Money can be put in your child's account HERE
The menu is subject to change due to supply shortages. Gfs has told us that PB&J s will likely not be available for the rest of the school year. We will keep you updated with substitutes.
Ella White 22 October.pdfAPS Elementary Breakfast 22 October.pdf
DAILY SCHEDULE
8:23 a.m. - Doors open
8:33 a.m. - Instructional Time Begins (Tardy Bell)
11:15 a.m. - First lunch begins
11:40 a.m. - Second lunch begins
12:05 p.m. - Third lunch begins
12:30 p.m. - Fourth lunch begins
3:42 p.m. - Students Dismissed
*Lunch times are subject to change
11:45am: Half Day Dismissal Time
There is no adult supervision outside until 8:15 am
OK2SAY:
OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools. It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment.
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL INFORMATION
NEW CROSSWALKS
Please use the new crosswalks when walking across the parking low during drop-off and pick-up
Drop Off
Please pull as far forward as you can in the line to the area in front of the Main Office; we are in the process of painting a crosswalk from that area
Pick Up
JK/K/1:
These students (and siblings) will be in the Cafeteria; parents are welcome to park and get them
YOU MAY ELECT TO GET INTO THE PICK-UP LINE IF YOU WISH
2nd-5th:
Please get into the car rider line and we will call your students out
This procedure will add consistency when the weather is nice or when it is snowing
SYNERGY HELP?
Synergy is a great tool for keeping up with your student's attendance and academics. If you need help, please check out these helpful links.
ELLA WHITE PTO UPDATE
WE NEED HELP PLANNING UPCOMING EVENTS!
NEXT MEETING: NOV 14 AT 6PM
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
PTO WEBSITE HERE
PTO FACEBOOK PAGE HERE
EMAIL ellawto@gmail.com for more information
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Contact ellawpto@gmail.com for more information
NEW APS APP
Alpena Public schools has released a new app for the convenience of our families, staff and community. The Alpena Public Schools app is customizable so you can find the information you need and receive the notifications you choose.
You'll receive notifications from the school (e.g. snow days), and from the classes, teams, bus groups, (e.g. bus route delays/cancellations), parent groups, etc. that you subscribe to. Each school's calendar and lunch menus are also available on the app.
The app works wherever you go - on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets. You can receive notifications on your Chromebook or using a computer's web browser. If you don't have a smartphone, sign up for text messages and/or email notifications at: https://alpenaschools.appazur.com.
Get started with the “Alpena Public Schools” App! Either search for “Alpena Public Schools” in the App Store, or use the Google Play or App Store links at: https://alpenaschools.appazur.com
OCTOBER IS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH
ELLA WHITE CALENDAR
