Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Kindergarten Kick Off is here!

East Garner Elementary School Kindergarten Registration “KICK-OFF”
Enroll for the 2016-17 school year: Come to East Garner Elementary from 10:00 a.m until 2:00 p.m. each day for enrollment.  Please call Mary Horton to schedule an appointment outside of these hours at 919-773-7407. Thank you. 

In order to attend kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before August 31 of the current school year. In accordance with state law, gifted children who are age 4 by April 16 also will be considered for admission.
Required documents:
•       Parent/legal guardian photo ID
•       Proof of residence in the form of a
~current electric bill
~city gas or city water bill
~signed lease agreement or closing statement in the name of the parent(s) or court-appointed guardian with a closing date within 45 days. Telephone, cable television bills and driver's licenses do not qualify.
•       A certified copy of the child's birth certificate, which can be obtained from the county or state health department where the child was born.

•       Immunization records. If you do not have a certified immunization record, contact your physician or the Wake County Human Services. A new series of shots can be administered. If a record of completed immunizations is not received after 30 days, the principal is required by law to suspend the child from school on the 31st day until evidence of immunizations is presented.

Thursday, December 17, 2015

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

Monday, November 30, 2015

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)

Monday, November 16, 2015

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