East Jordan Public Schools

On Monday, May 5th, Lindsay Moore, a local author and illustrator visited East Jordan Elementary School. She spoke about how she became an author, what tools she uses, what inspires her writing, and even shared her new book "Sunbird" with our students! During our assembly, EJ Proud tickets were drawn out of our tank and students were able to choose which one of Lindsay Moore's books they wanted to take home! Congratulations to Shayla Yettaw, Waylon Folsom, Saydee Campbell, and Kree Montgomery for our book winners! If you would like to order a signed copy of one of Lindsay Moore's books for your child, please fill out the half-sheet order form that was sent home yesterday. Order forms should be filed out and returned by Monday, May 12th!

Happy Cinco De Mayo! On Friday the Elementary School Cinco De Mayo celebration was a great success!!!! Once again we had over 200 families join us for our delicious Mexican food lunch and visit our BOGO book fair! It was a pleasure seeing all those new and familiar faces! Thank you all for your support as always! We are grateful to have fantastic students, staff, families and our amazing community!

Please click on the link for the latest news from the elementary school. Just a reminder Cinco de Mayo lunch is tomorrow. The cost is $10 (cash only). https://secure.smore.com/n/wyje3

On Friday May 2, please wear Rayder colors of maroon and white, Charlevoix school or community apparel, maroon ribbons, or other ways to show support for the district. Students and staff are encouraged to create posters and messages of support, and share photos of all activities with the hashtag, #RAYDERSTRONG. We want to flood social media with messages of support and encouragement to students, their families, the school district, and the community.

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Class of 2025 Community Service Day Today our seniors took part in our annual Earth Day community service project! We feel it is important for our students to give back to their community before they leave us, and today was a beautiful day to do just that! Our seniors cleaned up the Mill St. Park, the pickleball courts, the downtown and harborfront area, and concluded our time at Tourist Park, cleaning up the area in preparation for the summer season and planting a tree at the park entrance! Thank you, City of East Jordan, Tim Cannon, city manager, and Mary Faculak, president of our Chamber of Commerce for allowing us the opportunity to serve!! And thank you, SENIORS, for your willingness and positive attitude while you served. You make us EJ Proud!!

Happy National Bus Driver Appreciation Day to our amazing drivers! Every day, you navigate busy roads, ensure the safety of our students, and serve as a friendly face at the start and end of their day. We see your hard work, we appreciate your commitment, and we think you are all truly exceptional individuals. Thank you for everything!

Check out our Book Blast Winners from last week and this week!! Keegan Haver won a basket full of goodies for registering and sending out his 10+ invites! Way to go, Keegan! At our Student of the Month Assembly on Friday, Olivia Chevez, Sam Simon, Adrian Kraemer, Remy Chappuies, Hope Heath, and Jeanette Chamberlain won Book Blast Explorer Kits including an explorer hat and pair of binoculars! Congratulations! Everly Watkins is our GRAND PRIZE WINNER of the Epic Treasure Chest which includes a Book Buddy, Burrito Blanket, Electric Alarm Safe, Inflatable Glow Chair, Flexlight 2-in-1 Booklight, Wireless Light Up Headphones, Starry Night Glow-in-the-Dark Inflatable Airfort, and Chillax Disco Speaker! Congratulations Everly!

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Time is ticking to earn our students more books! You can contribute through the invitation from your favorite student or make a school-wide contribution https://tinyurl.com/EastJordanESCommLink through Sunday night. Don't forget! When you register and send 10+ invitations, it helps classroom teachers earn shopping sprees for classroom supplies or books. Thanks for supporting our teachers!

Please consider helping out the golf team with donations!

This week at EJES, we're learning about the important people who help us in our community. We want to especially thank the 911 dispatchers. You're the calm voices on the phone when we need help, and we appreciate everything you do to keep us safe. Thank you! #911dispatch #schoolcommunity #safetyfirst #learningtogether

Congratulations to our Treasure Chest winner - Sophia Bryant. The Book Blast is going strong as we approach these last few days of the event. It’s not too late to complete your Treasure Map and earn your prizes! Visit https://app.booksarefun.com/EastJordanES49727 to participate! #booksarefun #bookblast #bookblastadventures #giveliteracy #kids #read

Congratulations to Connor Marr (3rd grade) and Jaxson Henry (4th grade), for being our 2nd and 3rd Book Blast Treasure Chest winner! Way to go! There is still time to win a Treasure Chest by inviting 10+ family members or friends: https://app.booksarefun.com/EastJordanES49727. Let’s keep up the momentum to help build our students’ home libraries! If you’d like to support our school and help all our students have access to more books, please donate here: https://tinyurl.com/EastJordanESCommLink. Your support truly makes a world of difference in their education! #GiveLiteracy #BookBlast #bookblastadventures @go.booksarefun #goread #lovebooks

Each year, the Child Abuse and Prevention Council (CAPE) recognizes individuals or groups in our community who truly go above and beyond to positively impact children. We are thrilled to announce that this year, our very own Geralyn Skeel received an honorable mention for this award! Geralyn is the lead teacher in our 3-year-old preschool program, Strong Beginnings. She is extremely deserving of this award, and we could not be more proud! She was presented this award by her nominator, Kendra Miller, at the CAPE Council's Annual Conference in Petoskey on April 11th. Here is what Kendra Miller had to say about Geralyn, "I am enthusiastically nominating Geralyn Skeel for her exceptional contributions to early childhood education. I have had the privilege of working alongside Geralyn for nearly two years, and I am constantly amazed by her dedication, passion, and impact on the young children in her classroom. Geralyn is the lead teacher in a Strong Beginnings classroom, a pilot program for a fully funded 3-year-old preschool. This is a program I am particularly passionate about because it's intention is to provide our families with high-quality programming that helps to support positive social, emotional and academic growth at a critical development age. Geralyn goes above and beyond to ensure the services she is providing day-to-day exceed the expectations for setting our students up for success, and in doing so, is making a huge difference in how programming is structured at a macro level. She has an extraordinary ability to create a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and supported. She consistently demonstrates the highest standards of teaching, blending academic rigor with compassion to foster intellectual growth and emotional and social development. Her use of the curriculum is thoughtfully designed to stimulate curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and promote a love of learning. She goes above and beyond to tailor her teaching to each child's needs, ensuring every student has the tools to thrive regardless of their background or abilities. One of the most remarkable aspects of Geralyn is her ability to build strong, trusting relationships with her students and their families. She creates an open line of communication with parents and caregivers, keeping them informed about their child's progress and involving them in the learning process. Her dedication to her students' success extends far beyond the classroom, and she has become a cherished part of many families' lives. She is a teacher who embodies this award's values and truly deserves recognition for her unwavering commitment to the growth and development of the children she serves."

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EJPS Maple Syrup Open House Friday, April 4th 10-2pm EJ Elementary School Garden As we recover and regroup from our recent Spring storm, join us at the Elementary School for a moment of sweetness and warmth. This Friday, April 4th, from 10 to 2, we'll be in the Happy Heart Garden boiling sap into syrup. It's Sugaring Season! The collection of sap from the Sugar Maple tree and making it into Maple syrup and Maple sugar is an invention of the Anishinaabe, and each year EJPS carries on the tradition with students tapping trees and collecting the sap to process. Students and families are welcome to stop by for a taste of the sweet sap on its way to being syrup, a Springtime tradition since time immemorial. Hope to see you there!

Dear Red Devil Families, Due to the ongoing state of emergency and continued disruptions to power and internet service across our region, East Jordan Public Schools will remain closed through the end of the week, with plans to resume classes on Monday, April 7. We know many families are facing significant challenges right now, and we want to be part of the support system for our community. While we are eager to welcome students back, the logistics of safely and effectively reopening—particularly with technology and communication systems still down—remain a hurdle we need a little more time to address. In the meantime, we will be offering the following support services: Free lunches will be available at the East Jordan Middle High School Cafeteria on Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4, from 11:30AM to 1:00 PM each day. Thursday: Spaghetti and Caesar Salad Friday: Pizza with fruit and vegetables Showers will also be available during these times in the pool locker rooms for anyone who would like to use them. We’ll continue to share updates as we learn more, and we remain hopeful that conditions will improve in the coming days. Thank you for your continued patience, flexibility, and support for one another. Take care, -- Enos M. Bacon III Superintendent, East Jordan Public Schools Home of the Red Devils

We will be serving a free meal for all ages today from 11:30 to 1:00pm at East Jordan Middle/High School. We will be offering sandwich meals, bosco sticks, fruit, and vegetables. Please enter through the gym/auditorium entrance.

East Jordan Public Schools will be closed April 2 due to power outages and issues arising from them. Please be safe and we will keep you posted on future developments.