I hope this newsletter finds your family enjoying the three-day weekend. There is no school on Monday, February 16 as we observe President’s Day. We are moving swiftly toward the end of the third nine weeks already, and the time has never been more urgent for students to come to school daily and give 100% effort toward excellence while they are here. Please help your student remain dedicated and insist that homework, incomplete classwork, and studying is completed daily. Every student should read daily as well for about 20 minutes to increase vocabulary and to remain a good reader.

As we continue through the school year, we want to remind you that consistent attendance is essential to your student’s academic success. Regular attendance helps students stay on track with lessons, participate in class discussions, complete assignments on time, and build strong connections with their teachers and peers. Missing even a few days can make it challenging to keep up with coursework and important announcements. Please help your student arrive on time each day and schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible. If your child must be absent, be sure to notify the school promptly and provide any required documentation. Thank you for your partnership in supporting your student’s success and maintaining a strong commitment to attendance.

Please join us as we honor the 100th year of celebrating Black History. We will have spirit days, daily inspiring facts, and activities throughout the month. Thank you to our Black Student Union and KICS for planning our celebrations!

Tuesday and Thursday of this week will be spirit days!

Student IDs are required to be displayed while on campus. Please clip your student id to your backpack at all times. If you lost your ID please go to the media center before or after school to get a new one. Replacement IDs are $5. We have had many students now in compliance with this important safety matter. We want to be sure that our students are safe on campus!

Please DO NOT drop students off in the staff parking lot or pull into the mobility spaces to drop students off. There are several suggestions below for avoiding the back-up in the mornings. The mobility spaces are reserved for our students with mobility needs and the reserved spaces are for our Little Falcons parents. Please take the time to safely drop off your student in the drop off lane.

 Continued reminders for parents and students about our parking lot:

Thank you for helping us keep our students and faculty safe by adhering to speed limits of 10 mph and following all traffic cones, barricades, and signs in the parking lot. 

This shortened week is a busy one! Make sure your student is on time and present each day. Thank you for following our new traffic pattern safely!

Please email me with any questions or concerns at rebecca.watson@ocps.net It is my privilege to serve at East River.

 Be safe and kind!

 Becky Watson

 Principal, East River High School