November is off to a great start! Here are some important dates to remember:

November 2: No School – Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 2-6 – Scholastic Book Fair ~ OPEN during conferences!

November 4 & 5: Science Benchmark Testing – Grades 4-8

November 6: ECM Quarter 1 Awards Ceremony at 2:00 p.m.

*parents will receive an invitation to join us if your child is earning an award

November 10: 6th Grade Field Trip to City Hall

November 11: ECM Veterans Ceremony at 9:00 a.m.

November 11: 4th Grade Field Trip to Cleveland Aquarium

November 13: 8th Grade Field Trip to JVS

November 13: 7th Grade Field Trip to Museum of Illusions

November 13: ECE Quarter 1 Awards Ceremony

Kinder/Grade 1 – 9:00 a.m.

Grade 2 & 3 – 1:45 p.m.

*parents will receive an invitation to join us if your child is earning an award

November 19: 5th Grade Field Trip to Cleveland Aquarium

November 23-27: Fall/Thanksgiving Break ~ ENJOY!

November 30: Return to school! PBIS incentives!!

Grades K-3 – Minute to Win It Fun!

Grades 4-6 – Shake Your Tail Feathers Dance

As we head into the Thanksgiving break, the Elyria Community Schools’ administration and staff want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible students, parents, and community partners. Thank you for making our school a wonderful place to learn and grow.

ECM Volleyball Team with Coaches Mr. Masuga & Mrs. Cooper 🏐

Our volleyball team has been working hard, growing together, and learning so much from their coaches. Their dedication, teamwork, and willingness to learn continue to help them improve both on and off the court!

Going Above & Beyond

Ms. Jenna consistently goes above and beyond by supporting events, filling in wherever needed, and helping students whenever they need her. Her positive attitude and willingness to help make her a valued and appreciated part of ECE & ECM!

Trunk or Treat

Thank you to the staff members who helped at this event. Special thanks to Mrs. Blasik for organizing it–such a fun time for all ECE & ECM students!

Did You Know? 🦁

Missing just 2 days of school each month can add up to nearly 20 days in one school year. That much missed instruction can make it harder for students to keep up academically.

Every day and every minute matters! Please help your child build strong attendance habits by being at school every day and on time. If your family needs support with attendance, please reach out—we are here to help! 😊

🎉 SURPRISE Attendance Incentive! 🎉

From October 13–30, we held a SURPRISE Attendance Challenge for 13 school days!

Students who had perfect attendance—no absences, no tardies, and no early pick-ups—earned a spot on our Wheel of Names! We will spin the wheel LIVE and randomly select 15 students to come down to the main office, choose a prize, and celebrate their awesome accomplishment! 🎡🏆

We are so proud of our students who made being at school and on time every day a priority!

And remember… you never know when the next “Wheel of Names” might appear! 👀

Be present. Be on time. Every day. Every minute matters! 🦁

👻 Trunk or Treat – Thank you to all who decorated their trunk and/or attended this event! We had such a fun time!

🍎 1st Grade Apple Hill Adventure! 🍏

Our 1st graders enjoyed a fun-filled field trip to Apple Hill in Amherst, Ohio, on October 22! Students experienced a hayride through the orchard, picked their own pumpkin, and learned all about the life cycle of a pumpkin, why pumpkins come in different colors and sizes, and what they need to grow. The students were even able to interact with various farm animals. It was a wonderful day of learning, exploring, and making special memories together! 🍏🚜

Hayride Fun!

So much to learn about pumpkins!

Helping a friend!

After-School Conversation Starters…💬

• What was something challenging today, and how did you handle it?
• If you could tell me one interesting thing that happened at school today, what would it be?
• Who did you talk to, help, or spend time with today?

Mrs. Ashley Blasik – Elementary School Assistant Principal

Email: ablasik@elyriacommunity.com

Ms. Lisa Demkowicz – Middle School Assistant Principal

Email: ldemkowicz@elyriacommunity.com

Mr. Jonathan Cooper – Dean of Student & Family Engagement

Email: jcooper@elyriacommunity.com

Mrs. Megan Young – Principal

Email: myoung@elyriacommunity.com