From our PTA President....

Hello Explorer Family!

We had a wonderful turnout in Box Tops submissions over the last two months.  A total of 917 were submitted to the PTA.  This gives us a running total of $638.80 so far this year.  Absolutely amazing so far.  Our goal of $1,000.00 is within reach.  With around six months left in the school year, if we average 600 a month, we can accomplish this goal.

In accordance, the top producing class will receive a special prize (ahem...party) courtesy of the PTA.  So please continue to clip and send in those Box Tops.

Our top three students were:

1st Place - Leylani Cabrera (60 Box Tops)
2nd Place - Kacey Ford (48 Box Tops)
3rd Place - Madison Dailey (19 Box Tops)

All three students will receive a prize.  For every 25 turned in by students during the year, they will also receive a prize.  This is a running total, so multiple prizes are possible.

Our top three classrooms were:

1st Place - Mrs. Dinner (657 Box Tops)
2nd Place - Mrs. Dove (60 Box Tops)
3rd Place - Mrs. Best/Mrs. Hiltner (25 Box Tops)

Mrs. Dinner will receive the Traveling Box Tops Trophy to display on her desk, now that we finally have one.

Our top three students overall are:

1st Place - Caitlin Joyce (277 Box Tops)
2nd Place - Leylani Cabrera (189 Box Tops)
3rd Place - AJ Boyette/Damin Boyette (72 Box Tops)

Our top three classrooms are:

1st Place - Mrs. Dinner (657 Box Tops)
2nd Place - Mrs. Wyant (335 Box Tops)
3rd Place - Mrs. Dove (189 Box Tops)

Once again, thank you for all that you do as a part of the Explorer Family.  Our success is a credit to all of you.

Thanks!

#explorerpride

Tony Joyce
2015-16 PTA President
East Garner Elementary PTA

Winter Weather Preparedness Week, Nov. 29-Dec. 5

Explorers,

Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed Nov. 29 – Dec. 5 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week to encourage schools, families and residents to prepare now for unpredictable winter weather. Faculty, staff and students should be aware of the risks associated with winter weather like sleet, ice or snow. North Carolina Emergency Management encourages everyone to follow four simple steps to prepare for winter weather: make a plan, practice the plan, have an emergency supplies kit and stay informed. Please take the time to promote Winter Weather Preparedness Week in your schools. Teaching kids how to be prepared for disasters can help get the entire family ready. For details, visit the ReadyNCwebsite.  (From WCPSS District Site)

Inclement Weather Information 2015-2016

Explorers,
The holidays are fast approaching...the season of Fall is here and Winter is quickly approaching.  Winter always brings us unexpected weather that at times can impact school.  Please follow this link to read about how to access information about school delays, closing, or early release due to possible inclement weather:  Inclement Weather Information.


Keeping you in the know,
Mrs. Graf

Early Release Dates for 2015-2016

Explorers,
Each year the county decides upon Early Release Days for schools.  Follow this link to access the dates of all early release days for our school:

Early Release Dates 2015-2016

Keeping you in the know,
Mrs. Graf

Student Parent Handbook

Parents,
Every wonder about the policies regarding healthy foods? Behaviors? Attendance?  Great information about our schools can be found here in the Student Parent Handbook!  Check out the link:  WCPSS 2015-2016 Student Parent Handbook

My Best,
Mrs. Graf

School Messenger 11/16 from Mrs. Graf

School Messenger from Mrs. Graf

November 16, 2015

Good morning Explorers,

It’s “Make It Happen Monday” here at East Garner.  This is Mrs. Graf with an update for you about the happenings here at school.

Parents report cards have been sent home and conferences have been scheduled.  Thank you to everyone who came out last Tuesday evening to meet with teachers and discuss your child’s progress.  Parents we have work to do with our academic growth and achievement.  We recognize that many of our students are not where they need to be with their academics and we want to do our very best to help each student.  Do you know where your child’s strengths and needs are with reading, writing, math, and science? Do you know what it takes for your child to move from a Level 1 to a Level 2 or a Level 2 to Level 3?  We do.  Please attend the scheduled conferences or call the school to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher so we can share valuable information with you that can help your child learn and grow!

This week at EGES:

11/16  PTA School Spirit Night-All Day at Chick-Fil-A.  Remember to drop your recepit in the PTA box so that our school gets the reward.

11/16 School Pictures sent home today!

Next Week at EGES:

11/24 PTA Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center

11/25 Teacher Workday-No School for students!

11/26-11/27 Holiday Break

11/30 Welcome back to school!

That’s it Explorers! All of this information will be posted on our school website and will go out on the Principal’s Desk Blog.  Please call the school with any questions.  

My Explorer Best,

Mrs. Graf

Did you know about Parent Academy?

Explorers,
Did you know that WCPSS offers great information sessions for parents to support learning? It's true! Here is information for you about Parent Academy and a link for you to follow to learn more:

What is Parent Academy?

The Parent Academy provides free workshops and educational events for Wake County Public School System parents. The Parent Academy is committed to enriching the lives of children by bringing parents and schools closer together.

We believe every family functions as a learning environment, regardless of income, family structure, or ethnic and cultural background. In this respect, every family has the potential to support and improve a child’s academic achievement. When parents have high expectations for children and encourage them to work hard, they support a child’s success.

The purpose of the Parent Academy is to provide families with strategies that have a positive effect on the education of children. We strongly encourage families to take advantage of these free educational workshops.

Locations Near You 

• Family Resource Center: 108 S Harrington Street, Raleigh NC 27603 Download flier.
• Knightdale Recreation Center: 102 Lawson Ridge Road, Knightdale NC 27545 Download flier.
• Reedy Creek Middle School: 930 Reedy Creek Road, Cary NC 27513 Download flier.
• St. Monica’s Teen Center: 15 N. Tarboro Street, Raleigh NC 27610 Download flier.
• Triangle Lebanese-American Center (ARABIC): 241 Horizon Drive, Raleigh NC 27615 Download flier.
• Wake Co. Southern Regional Center: 130 N. Judd Parkway NE., Fuquay-Varina NC 27526 Download flier.

Click here to learn more about Parent Academy and to see the page in Spanish:

Parent Academy Site