Eagles,
Happy New Year! I hope this communication finds you all well after this week’s events. School will reopen on Monday, January 13th at the normal time.
A few quick reminders:
CELL PHONE POLICY CHANGE
Governor Youngkin has issued Executive Order 33(“EO33”)
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/57403/638621683945370000
which establishes a Cell Phone-Free Education policy. According to this order, middle school students are prohibited from having cell phones or personal electronic communication devices during the school day, from the start of the first bell to the end of the last bell. If students bring these devices to school, they must be turned off and stored away throughout the school day. This policy will take effect on January 1, 2025. We are sending this communication to keep you informed about the new order, which will be enforced when students return to school on January 13, 2025.
EARLY DISMISSAL REMINDERS ·
The early dismissal cut-off time is 2:30. Students will not be called for early dismissals after this time. If you arrive after 2:30, we will let your student know they are a car rider and they will come down when we dismiss at 3:15. · Anyone picking a student up for an early dismissal must be listed as a contact in PowerSchool. This can be updated through your Parent Portal account. If someone is not listed in PowerSchool, the student will not be called for early dismissal. Emails for early dismissals will not be accepted.
ASSESSMENTS:
More information forthcoming about Q2 and other assessments scheduled for last week.
MARKING PERIOD
The second marking period will end on January 15 as originally scheduled. However, additional time will be provided for students to complete assignments and exams, and for teachers to record such work.
The originally scheduled report card date of January 30 will be moved to February 5.
ELKO ATHLETICS
Monday 1/13
Wrestling & Boys basketball Practice
3:30 - 5:30
Tuesday 1/14
Compatible #1
Basketball
HOME vs Pocahontas MS
Game will start at 5:00 pm
Wrestling
AWAY AT Short Pump
Match will start at 5:30 pm
Wednesday 1/15
½ day No sports practice
Thursday 1/16
Compatible #2
Basketball
HOME vs TBD
Wrestling
AWAY AT TBD
Games start at 5:00 pm
Friday 1/17
Games start at 5:00 pm Winter season is over
Thank you and GO EAGLES!!!