Elise Ford Allen Academy

The Rider Nation News

Information for the Week of November 3-7

Looking Ahead:

Mon, Nov 3- Garden club; EFAA @ Lincoln 4:00

Tues, Nov 4- chess team practice; speech and debate practice

Wed, Nov 5-Look! It’s my book 8:00am; PSA auditions; EFAA @ AJG 4:30; All students who are new or were absent will be individually sorted

Thurs, Nov 6- chess team practice

Mon, Nov 10- Trewyn @ EFAA 4:30; Garden Club; SB meeting 6:30

Tues, Nov 11- Student Council meeting; Picture Retake Day; Veteran’s Day parade for band and flags; speech and debate practice

Wed, Nov 12-EFAA @ GO 4:00

Thurs, Nov 13- 8th grade to Hult- Two groups; chess team practice

Fri, Nov 14- We Are Connected ends; Online School Community- 7:45- Whole school at this time due to IAR celebration at 2:00; IAR celebration and recognition in auditorium 2:00-2:20 grades 3-8; College Colors Day; PR 2 grades ends

Sat, Nov 15- EFAA 9:30 JV and Var 3:30 @ WCTC

Mon, Nov 17- Von @ EFAA 4:00; Garden Club meeting

Tues, Nov 18- Parent breakfast; chess practice; speech and debate practice

Wed, Nov 19-Lincoln @ EFAA 4:00; PR 2 sent home

Thurs, Nov 20- Amazing Shake grade level finalists compete for 3 spots in each grade level to advance to the District competition- chance to go to Atlanta, GA!

Fri, Nov 21- School community in person!

Sat, Nov 22- AJG @ EFAA 9:00

Mon, Nov 24- JV Quarterfinals;Garden Club; SB meeting 6:30

Tues, Nov 25- Varsity Quarterfinals; Grandparents' Day breakfast 9:00 am; chess team; speech and debate team

Wed, Nov 26-Fri, Nov 28- Thanksgiving Break- Happy Thanksgiving!

Arrival Procedures

Parents may not pull in past the barricade in the morning. We have adults helping students get out of the car in the morning.

Supervision for students does not begin until 7:15. Once most busses unload we come in the building.

Dismissal Procedures

Dismissal- Students who are car riders will be dismissed by their teacher to the back car rider rooms, they WILL NOT bring car riders out front. Parents should pull in the back parking lot where Mrs. Schuler will assist with lining cars up in an orderly fashion. ALL PARKING ON AIKEN IS RESERVED FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING BUSSES.

Walkers: All K-4 students will remain with their homeroom teacher until an older sibling gets them.

Bussing Procedures

Busses will be on Warren Street this year. Students will be monitored as they get off the bus in the morning and load the busses in the afternoon. If you are unsure if your child has bussing please call transportation at 693-4418.

Uniforms

All collard shirts must be navy, royal blue, light blue, hunter green, red, white, black or orange. Pants are black, khaki or navy. No jeans, no leggings, no stretch pants/shorts. All footwears must be closed-back or have an ankle strap (as needed). Solid uniform-color sweatshirts/sweaters or Spirit Wear sweatshirts may be worn over the collared uniform shirt. Sweatshirts/sweaters must not have hoods. Sweaters may be pullover or cardigan style. Purses and bags are to remain in lockers for the entire school day. Coats, jackets, and vests are to remain in lockers for the entire school day. Hats, bandanas, sweatbands, scarves, etc. are not to be worn at school.

Cell Phones

All cellular devices will be locked in a YONDR pouch each day. All pouches will be collected and stored out of sight for the day. If a child needs to get a cellular device because they are leaving early, an adult will unlock it for them. This is a board policy for all middle and high school students in PPS.

Clear Backpacks

Alll students in grades 5-8 must have a clear backpack by October 15. They are for sale at school for $20.00.

Just a gentle reminder that our school is nut-free to keep all students safe.

Please coordinate all treats with your child’s teacher in advance.
Treats should be dropped off at the front office by 10:00 a.m.
To keep celebrations simple and learning on track, please avoid balloons, large party items, or elaborate treats.
Items should be small and easy for the teacher to hand out during class without interrupting instruction.

Thank you for helping us keep celebrations fun, safe, and classroom-friendly!

A PEEK AT OUR HOMEROOM ATTENDANCE!

The chart below shows your child’s homeroom attendance. Each class tracks daily attendance because every student makes a difference. When a homeroom reaches its weekly goal, the class celebrates by coloring in a “slice of pizza.” Once the slice is complete, the homeroom earns a bag of fruit snacks to enjoy together.

Let’s keep the momentum going—our school goal is 95% attendance each day. Right now, our school average is 93.86%. We’re close—let’s work together to reach that goal! Ask your child about their weekly color...a great conversation starter!

PARENT NEWSLETTER TIPS & ARTICLES

EFA shares a monthly newsletter called Parents Make the Difference! to help families support learning at home that is personalized for EFA.

What it is: A short, easy-to-read newsletter with age-appropriate tips for your child’s grade level.
What it includes: Ideas to build good habits with homework, attendance, reading, behavior, and emotional well-being.
Why we use it: Because families and schools work best as a team! These newsletters give simple, research-based ideas you can use every day to help your child succeed.