East Valley Elementary School

                                                               January News
 
Welcome Back Families!
            We are so excited to open our doors and turn on our screens to welcome everyone back. We will be continuing with all safety protocols.  If you were a family that was waiting until the new year to switch from remote to hybrid learning, please call the office. We look forward to the opportunity so we can explain the safety protocols in place for all students and staff.  
            January is mid-year benchmark assessments.  From my many years, as a classroom teacher, this is my favorite time of year!  Students come back from break, rested and ready to learn.  We are excited to see the growth students have made since August.
            This month’s character trait is “Inspiration”, a very fitting trait for learning during this challenging time.  I reflect on the many people who have inspired me, since we opened our doors in October.  I am inspired by our nurse and secretaries who make it their top priority to call families, when we have questions about a child’s health.  I am inspired by our custodial staff who have worked to keep our building clean and sanitized.  I am in awe of our teachers who constantly seek ways to engage children in his/her learning. But I am most inspired by our students and families.  Students who are most successful are engaged in their learning. They are reaching out to teachers or the office staff with questions. Successful students are completing their assignments with the class as well as completing the necessary independent work. Thank you all for being so inspirational!
            Finally, I want to wish each of you a very happy, healthy new year.  2020 taught us to not take anything for granted.  I appreciate our EVE community and am grateful to be a part of it.  If you have questions, or I can be of any help, please don’t hesitate to call 573-7620.
 
Sincerely,
Colleen Crowston
Principal,