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THE ROAR

Echo Canyon PTO's Newsletter
January 2022
Welcome Back and Happy New Year,
 
This is a tricky time for our staff and students. We encourage you to join our PTO to help stay informed. We also ask you to consider holding our educators and staff in your hearts. This school year has been challenging and has expanded our skills beyond our expectations. A little kindness and encouragement goes a long way! Join me in saying “you are doing a great job!”

Fondly,
Stephanie
PTO President
  • Yearbook is back!
    • Students were invited to participate in a cover competition. Submissions are due Monday!
    • On sale soon - stay tuned for more information.
    • Share your photos with sstrom@susd.org
  • Spirit Shirts are at the Printer. We can't wait to get your students and staff dressed in this year's complimentary PBIS shirt!
  • Student recognitions continue on campus
    • Middle School students are recognized in small groups for making the Principals list after achieving a 3.5 or higher or 3.8 or higher GPA.
    • iReady accomplishments are under way and will be recognized after the early February stretch.
How is your student's attendance?
 
While we all are navigating a season that presents more challenges than usual that can affect a student's attendance, it is important to make attendance a priority when everyone at home is well. Absences, and even tardiness, can affect the whole classroom and lead to a student falling behind. Make it a good habit to arrive to school early and consistently to ensure they are fully benefiting from lessons, routines, and social connection in the classroom.

As a reminder, if your student is out for more than one day, please be sure to call the attendance line each day so that the school office can report an accurate and timely attendance report daily.
Happenings

FEBRUARY

1 - 11  -  Book Drive
Book Donations Needed! Start rounding up those oldies but goodies collecting dust for a new reader to enjoy at our upcoming Used Book Sale. We'll set up a collection location as we get closer.

4  -  Spirit Day: Western Wear

5  -  Scottsdale Community Event: Parada Del Sol

9  -  Early Release

15  -  PTO Meeting (via Zoom)

16  -  Dining for Dollars (Chipotle)

20  -  Arcadia Park Meetup
Arcadia Park meetup returns in February. Come as you are and when you can for some sunshine and community.

21  -  No School (President's Day)

MARCH

2  -  Early Release

tbd  -  Read-a-thon

Feb 28 - Mar 4  -  Read Across America Week and Spirit Week
Teachers will be expanding classroom activities with a focus on literacy and reading.

Monday - Read my Shirt
Tuesday - Reading Knocks Our Socks Off
Wednesday - Be a Good Sport and Read
Thursday - Get Lost in a Good Book
Friday - Hats off to Reading

11  -  Exploration Friday
Sign-up information will be distributed by teachers our event approaches.

14 - 18  -  Spring Break

30 - 31, Apr 1  -  Early Release / Parent-Teacher Conferences

Dining for Dollars

Wednesday, February 16th
Always a fan favorite, this time we are teaming up with the Chipotle located in the Albertson's parking lot on the corner of Scottsdale Rd. and Thomas Rd. in South Scottsdale.

Coming in March
Our last visit to Peter Piper Pizza was such a hit and a successful fundraiser that we were excited to add it to the spring calendar. Once we secure the date, we will let you know.

April location tbd
If you or someone you know has a connection or recommendation, let us know!
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