Eastvalley Elementary Advocacy Alliance

September 5, 2021

Hi All,

I am working with several other parents across grade levels to provide air purifiers to our Specials classes, since every student in the school rotates through these classrooms. So, we are asking for donations from $3-$5 for these. The first one is going to Dr. Bernard, due to his confirmation that singing is a COVID-19 super spreader! Next, we will provide for Art, STEM and Technology. If you have Zelle or Venmo, you can send using my phone number 404-384-9227. Otherwise, please send cash or check in a sealed envelope addressed to Joan Nichols Specials c/o Ms Cordova. Please clarify there that your donation is for Specials, due to I am also fundraising for air purifiers for Ms. Cordova and Ms. Pluta. Any extra funds will go toward filter replacements.

Thank you all so much!

Joan Nichols, RN, BSN
Aka: Victoria’s Mom

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CARPOOL PSA:
Please remember that children are walking to their classes from cars. Please remember that this is an elementary school and the children’s safety is of the upmost importance. Please do not drive down the wrong way of carpool to beat the line. Please do not park and walk your child across the parking lot in front of cars. Please stay in the carpool line and wait until you get up next to the building to let your child out. Please do not wait until you get to the very front of the line to let your child out because that backs up traffic. This is for the safety of everybody. Today somebody pulled out in front of a bus because they were in a hurry and caused an accident in the carpool lane. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. None of the children were marked tardy who arrived after the accident.  If you are running late, please be patient and go through the carpool line as safely as possible. If you do end up getting to the school late, you will have to walk your child in and they will be marked as tardy. Providing a quality education in a safe environment is of the upmost importance, and our teachers and staff are doing a phenomenal job. Please help all of our children and teachers succeed by being mindful of carpool rules and show patience and kindness.

YEARBOOKS!!!
Since we are not able to get pictures together as a whole school, or even as whole grades, and we can't have events right now, we were hoping to fill the yearbook with quaranteams, learning pods, roomers and zoomers, and neighborhood groups. Please send in candid shots of your awesome kids while they're learning remotely, with their learning pods, quaranteams, neighborhood groups, with their siblings, etc. We will make this yearbook as awesome as possible.

UPLOADING CANDID SHOTS
Please upload all candid pictures to the link below and make sure you tag the people in them! All pictures must be uploaded and tagged NO LATER THAN March 1st.
https://images.jostens.com/416174327

ORDERING YEARBOOKS
Yearbooks will be $25 and can be ordered up until March 1st as well! The link below will go live on Tuesday, Feb, 2nd.
http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09859738

FIFTH GRADE TRIBUTE PAGES
It is our last year with these sweet kiddos, and while it wasn't the year we all dreamed of for them, we can still show how proud we are with a tribute page designed specifically for them. Below is the link to order a 5th grade tribute page and it must also be completed and paid for by March 1st.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1090031/Eastvalley-Elementary-School/

YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST
Each year, the cover of the Eastvalley Yearbook is designed by one of our incredible student artists! If you would like your child to enter the EV Yearbook Cover Contest, please ensure their submission has the following:

1. Make sure it says "Eastvalley Elementary" and Eastvalley is written as one word.
2. Include the year- "2020-21"
3. Include a drawing that is fully colored
4. Write the student name (first and last), teacher's name, and grade level on the back

Entries can be dropped off at the front office, the deadline to enter is Friday, February 12th. Thank you and we can't wait to see all of the talented artists we have at Eastvalley!

Hello all! Here is the link to upload candid photos for the 20-21 yearbook. All pics are due NO LATER than 3/1.

ReplayIt Private Photo Submission Site

Don’t forget: today is picture day!

Hello all! For those with rising 5th graders, we'd like to get an idea of anybody who is interested in attending cotillion in January. You are NOT signing up for anything now. We just need an idea of who would be interested if Covid restrictions allow for it to take place. Please send a fb dm to Elizabeth McGinnis Ogletree if you and your child are interested or would like more information.
Etiquette classes for Eastvalley 5th graders will take place with 5th graders from Sope Creek, Sedalia Park, and Faith Lutheran. The classes are at Olde Towne on Wednesdays (Jan. 13th, 20th, 27th, and Feb 3rd) from 4pm-5:15pm. I can send fliers to anybody who is interested. Thanks!

Dear Cobb Schools Family,

After months of planning and understanding how student and staff needs have changed as a result of COVID-19 closures, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced that Cobb Schools will open for face-to-face instruction with parents being able to choose a traditional classroom or a remote learning classroom.

This format represents the best solution which balances our two most important priorities: the health and safety of our students and staff and student learning.

In preparation for our “face-to-face plus choice" model, we will be asking you to choose the classroom environment which is best for you and your family. If your student is new to the District for the upcoming school year, they must first be registered as a CCSD student, which can be completed here. Once the school approves your registration, your ParentVUE account will automatically be activated. If you already have a student enrolled in the District but do not have an active ParentVUE account, you will need to contact your student’s school for activation.

You will be able to submit your choice beginning on July 2nd but no later than July 10 through ParentVue. Both face-to-face and remote learning options will be available for all students, in all grades K-12. If you choose remote learning, you will be asked to certify that you have access to a device, the internet, and are committed to the remote learning environment for the semester. If you choose face-to-face learning, you will also be asked if you intend for your student(s) to ride the bus.

We also will continue to work tirelessly to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our staff and our students.

Social Distancing will be enforced whenever possible.
Hand Sanitizer will be provided in multiple locations throughout schools.
Masks are encouraged on buses and in school buildings.
Daily and rigorous cleaning protocols will be followed.
Nutritious meals will continue to be served daily.
We will continue to be in regular discussion with state and public health officials as their guidance is updated. We look forward to your input and appreciate your support as we support learning for every student in Cobb County during these unpredictable times.

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THIS IS WHY WE LOVE EASTVALLEY ! 💕❤️

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https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b48aca7229-mahoney

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