ECC Principal's Page
October 22, 2018
ECC Weekly Update 10-22-18
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October 2018
It is harvest time at the ECC!!
Today October 20th is MRH High School Trunk or Treat from
1 to 3 p.m.
at the MS/HS Parking Lot - See flyer below!
22 & 24 MRH ECC Prek - 2nd grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
Please contact your child's teacher if you have not signed up or if you are unsure of your scheduled time.
22, 23, 24, & 25 Scholastic Book Fair See flyer below for Book Fair times!
Proceeds from the Book Fair fund the Birthday Book program,
the Winter Book shop, and other important PTO initiatives that
support the growth & development of our children!
October 26th No School - Fall Break
October 29th No School Professional Development day
30 & 31 Farm Animals Visit
31st Fall Festival & Halloween Celebrations
Children may wear costumes on Halloween. Here are some reminders when
helping your child choose his/her costume:
Looking Ahead:
6:30 to 7:30 November 13th K-6th MySci Science Night at MRH Elementary
Featuring Scientist from Washington University ; developers of our new MySci Science curriculum. Make plans to learn about our new science program and engage in scientific experiments with your children.
6:00 to 7:00 November 29th
Preschool/ Kindergarten Night of Numbers & All things Math at the ECC!
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Scholastic Book Fair: The Enchanted Forest
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Items needed for our W.O.W pantry: |
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Trivia Night Tables are going Fast!!! |
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MRH High School sponsors Trunk or Treat |
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October 15, 2018
Oct. 15 2018 ECC Update
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October 2018
1st grade strong!
17th 5 to 7 pm ECC Family Picnic at Ryan Hummert Park
Bring a blanket and pick a spot to enjoy all of the family fun!
Maplewood firefighters will provide free Hot Dogs & Hamburgers for all.
Parents are also welcome to pack a picnic supper
Firefighters will bring a Bounce House, Safe House, & fire trucks to add to all the fun.
PTO will sponsor free lawn games, a Marshmallow Home Run Derby for $1.00, and will sell $1.00 Ice Pops, spiritwear, & baked goods.
PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) program will have activities for our youngest learners!
19th 6:00 p.m. ECC partners with PTO to sponsor free Mad Science Night
Spin, Pop, Boom
Didgeridoo tubes, foaming hands and steaming chemical reactions will introduce children to the world of exciting chemistry.
There will be free concessions
(gnome popcorn and unicorn popcorn).
22 & 24 Prek - 2nd grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
19, 22, 23, 24, & 25 Scholastic Book Fair See flyer below for Book Fair times!
Proceeds from the Book Fair fund the Birthday Book program,
the Winter Book shop, and other important PTO initiatives that
support the growth & development of our children!
October 26th No School - Fall Break
October 29th No School Professional Development day
30 & 31 Farm Animals Visit
31st Fall Festival & Halloween Celebrations
Children may wear costumes on Halloween. Here are some reminders when
helping your child choose his/her costume:
Looking Ahead:
6:30 to 7:30 November 13th
K-6th MySciScience Night
Featuring Scientist from Washington University; developers of our new MySci Science curriculum. Come and learn about our new science program and engage in scientific experiments with your children.
6:00 to 7:00 November 29th
Preschool/ Kindergarten Night of Numbers & All things Math!!
Watch for more information.
| ECC/Elementary Trivia Night: Donations Needed |
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Mark your calendars for the ECC/Elementary Trivia Night on
Saturday, Nov. 17th, 2018
TRIVIA NIGHT DONATIONS NEEDED!
We need your help to fill out silent auction and raffle tables! No donation is too big or small -- Cardinals/Blues/sporting event tickets, handmade items/artwork, themed baskets, business services, gift cards to anywhere, condos/vacation home rentals, tickets to musical or local events, food/beverage gifts, or even an unused birthday gift that's gathering dust in the basement! Sponsorships ($100-$250) are also available.
Please contact us at trivia@mrhpto.org to let us know how you can help!
Thanks,
Stacy Dick
Trivia Night Donations Chair
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Read about the new ECC PTO Sponored
Parent & Child Book Club
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October 8, 2018
ECC Weekly Update 10-8-18
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October 2018
 Great fun at the Mosaic Services 10th Annual Fun Run!!
12th MRH Homecoming
Activities begin at 4:00 p.m. in the MRH High School Commons
See the flyer below for more details
11th & 12th School Picture Days:
Check classroom updates to see which day your child's class is being photographed!
17th 5 to 7 pm ECC Family Picnic at Ryan Hummert Park
Bring a blanket and pick a spot to enjoy all of the family fun!
Maplewood firefighters will provide Hot Dogs & Hamburgers for all.
Bounce House, Safe House, & Fire Trucks are also provided by the Firefighters!
Parents are still welcome to pack a picnic supper
PTO will sponsor free lawn games, a Marshmallow Home Run Derby for $1.00, and will sell $1.00 Ice Pops, spiritwear, & baked goods.
PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) program will have activities for our youngest learners!
Consider bringing a canned good for Weekend On Wheels (WOW).
19th 6:00 p.m. ECC partners with PTO to sponsor free Mad Science Night
Watch for more information
22 & 24 Prek - 2nd grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
22, 23, 24, & 25 Scholastic Book Fair - Watch for more information!
October 26th No School - Fall Break
October 29th No School Professional Development day
30 & 31 Farm Animals Visit
31st Fall Festival & Halloween Celebrations
Children may wear costumes on Halloween. Here are some reminders when
helping your child choose his/her costume:
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ECC/Elementary Trivia Night: Donations Needed |
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Mark your calendars for the ECC/Elementary Trivia Night on
Saturday, Nov. 17th, 2018
TRIVIA NIGHT DONATIONS NEEDED!
We need your help to fill out silent auction and raffle tables! No donation is too big or small -- Cardinals/Blues/sporting event tickets, handmade items/artwork, themed baskets, business services, gift cards to anywhere, condos/vacation home rentals, tickets to musical or local events, food/beverage gifts, or even an unused birthday gift that's gathering dust in the basement! Sponsorships ($100-$250) are also available.
Please contact us at trivia@mrhpto.org to let us know how you can help!
Thanks,
Stacy Dick
Trivia Night Donations Chair
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Read about the new ECC PTO Sponored
Parent & Child Book Club
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Book Club permission slips will come home on
Wednesday, October 10th
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MRH Youth Sports:
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Registration for MRH Youth Sports Basketball Teams and Wrestling Club will be October 1-14th, 2018. More details on our website under "our programs".
The 2018-2019 Basketball Season Timeline
REGISTRATION BEGINS: 10/1/18 at www.mrhys.org
REGISTRATION ENDS: 10/14/18
PRACTICES BEGIN: NOVEMBER- DECEMBER (VARIES BY GRADE) AND ARE PRIMARILY MONDAY- FRIDAY AT MRHE, ECC and other local gyms. Practice schedules vary by grade and are up the the coach. Typically practices are once per week for lower grades and twice per week for some older grades, at the discretion of coach and subject to gym availability.
GAMES BEGIN: JANUARY 5, 2019
GAMES END : Early March
Boys and Girls in grades 1st grade-8th can register.
Cost is $110.00 per player.
Teams are limited in size to 10 players. A waitlist be begin once 10 players are registered for each grade. If there are 16 total players and another coach, we can have an additional team. All players interested in playing must be registered by October 14th.
8 games are played at The Center of Clayton , Clayton High School and Wydown Middle School.
You must have made payment arrangements for any past due balance in order to register.
Financial Aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Financial Aid application form is online at www.mrhys.org under "News".
2018-2019 Wrestling Club timeline
MRH Youth Sports Wrestling Club will start in late November and end in Mid February. No experience is necessary. Kids from KG-8th grade are invited to join this club! 2nd grade and younger will practice one night per week.
Grades 3-8 will practice 2 nights per week. Each division is limited to 20 children. The cost will be $40.00. Additional fees will apply if kids participate in tournaments.
Financial Aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Financial Aid application form is online at www.mrhys.org under "News".
If you have additional questions, please email mrhyouthsports@gmail.com
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September 17, 2018
Pinworm Awareness
Sept. 17, 2018
An Important Update from ECC's Nurse Michelle: I am writing today in response to reported Facebook posts regarding an “outbreak of pinworms" at the ECC. I want to assure you that even though we have had a few reported cases at the ECC, there is not an outbreak. Pinworms have been around for decades affecting mostly children from 5-10 years old. Although they can cause a lot of anxiety, they do not harm us. It is mildly contagious, if your child has been exposed to a child with pinworms, but no symptoms (several weeks are passed), your child probably will not get them. Contact your pediatrician if your child has signs: rectal itching especially at night, fussy / wakes up often at night.
Hand Washing is the #1 way to keep from getting pinworms, as well as, the best prevention for preventing the spread of other infections.
The following practices are in place at the ECC to minimize the spread of this and other health issues:
- With the start of this school year ECC instituted a scheduled bathroom break prior to lunch for all K-2nd graders, (preschool already had this practice) instead of relying on hand sanitzer to clean hands before lunch.
- Prek-2nd grade have bathroom breaks following outside play to wash hands
- A disinfectant called Fusion is used that kills pinworms
- Handwashing is taught by Chef Marino in the first weeks of school
- Classroom lessons on handwashing are also taught by a local health organization
Below are tips for home care and reduce your child's chances of contracting pinworms
*Wash your hands with warm, soapy water before eating, after playing outside, and after using the toilet and any other time you notice dirty hands for 20 seconds (Have your child sing the ABC’ song or count to 20).
*Keep fingernails short and clean and remind children not to bite their nails.
*Shower/bath daily.
*Have your child change underwear every day because pinworm eggs can hang around clothes
*Wash pajamas every few days
*Talk to your child about the importance of handwashing as a way to keep them healthy
Resources: https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/pinworm.html American Academy of Pediatrics; Dr. Barton D. Schmidt, MD, office version 11th edition 1994-2006
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