ECC Newsletter
EC Phone Number 630-937-8002
Absence Line Number (available 24 hours a day) 630-937-8003
Hello Early Childhood Families,
Hooray!! We had 4 straight days of school. I was so happy to have students in the building for a typical week 😊
It has been brought to my attention that we have students walking into the building finishing their lunch or breakfast at drop off. For health and safety reasons, students are not allowed to walk into the building if they are still eating. Please park your car to allow your student to finish their meal and then either walk them up to the drop off door or the main office door. If it is after the start of our school day, you will be required to sign them in and they will be marked tardy.
Please see the information below and sign up for Family Literacy Night. It is a super event with a great story and activities!
Family Literacy Night
EC Family Fun Literacy Night
Bring Your Family and Join Us for some fun!
Please join us for a fun and engaging night as we explore the world of literacy through stories, games and songs centered around the story “The Very Cranky Bear”.
With the increasing size of our program students are allowed to attend the night with two adult family members and will be assigned to a classroom for the event. (Due to the size of our classrooms, we cannot accommodate additional children/siblings to this event). Parents/Guardians/Family members are encouraged to be actively engaging with their child during the story and activities of the night.
Where: Batavia Early Childhood Center
When: Thursday, Feb 29th 2024 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Please RSVP here by completing this online form
Or, You can print the form from this flyer and return it to your child’s teacher
Planning for the 2024-2025 school year
In December, the Board of Education approved the district calendar for the 2024-25 school year. You can view it here. The EC calendar has not been approved yet.
Kindergarten Meet and Greet
If your child is moving on to Kindergarten next year, the district will be hosting a Meet and Greet with the building principals on February 15, 2023 from 3:30-7 PM. If your child currently attends EC, you will not have to re-prove residency for kindergarten. Here is the link to additional information.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:
Monday, February 19th– No School President’s Day
Thursday, February 29th– Family Literacy Night
IMPORTANT END OF THE YEAR DATES
Thursday, May 9th– Young Athletes Culminating Event- Parents and family members are welcome to join us for this event, but you will need to be signed in
Thursday, May 16th– End of the Year Celebration of Learning Event. This is similar to our Gingerbread Jamboree Event that we had in December. This event is limited to 2 adults and no siblings other than infants less than 3 months who can be carried in a sling on a parent.
I hope that you have a wonderful weekend and as always if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me or your student’s teacher.
Paulette Ollie
630-937-8053
PTO News
Planning is underway for the 2nd Annual Mike Park Fun Run which is scheduled for Thursday, March 21! For those of you new to AGS/EC, Mike Park was our beloved PE teacher at AGS for 16 years and we dedicate this annual run in memory of him. This fundraiser is the largest fundraiser of the year and is in need of volunteers to help plan and coordinate to make it a success! Sign up at https://agspto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/123131. Any questions? Email Jocelyn at Waysandmeans@agspto.org
News from BSPN
You are invited to join us!
Batavia Special-Education Parent Network’s Annual Parent Resource Fair Thursday, February 22, 2024
6:00-7:30 pm
Batavia High School
1200 Main St., Batavia
Learn about community resources for students from early childhood through age 22, including recreational opportunities, therapy providers, educational consultants, transition planning, and advocacy/support.
Admission Free
BSPN welcomes anyone interested in improving and supporting special education. For more information, visit our website:
Anual de Recursos para Padres de la Red de Padres de Educación Especial de Batavia
Jueves, 22 de febrero de 2024
6:00-7:30 pm
Batavia High School
1200 Main St., Batavia
Conozca los recursos de la comunidad para estudiantes desde la primera infancia hasta los 22 años, incluidas oportunidades recreativas, proveedores de terapia, consultores educativos, planificación de transición y defensa/apoyo.
Admisión libre
BSPN da la bienvenida a cualquier persona interesada en mejorar y apoyar la educación especial. Para obtener más información, visite nuestro sitio web:
If you need help
BPS101 staff are here to help and support students in academic, social, and emotional learning. Sometimes, the support we provide may need to extend outside our building. Our community has many resources for students and parents to access additional support on various topics. Here are a few that are often used in our District:
If you or someone you know needs help or wants to discuss mental health concerns, contact:
- Dial 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- 211 is a free, confidential, 24 hour, seven days a week, 365 days a year information and referral helpline connecting individuals and families to available health and human services.
- Seek Help Before Harm with Safe2HelpIL 24/7: Dial 844-4-SAFEIL, Text SAFE2 (72332), email HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
Backpack Mail -This link will take you too flyers and information about different activities and news information from the district
This link will take you to the EC home page, where you can find previous Messengers and information pertaining to the program
The school calendar is attached here.
We are Hiring!
Are you or anyone you know a nurse ready for a change in your work environment? If so, we have amazing opportunities for you. Join our health services team at Batavia Public Schools and help shape the future for students. You would be helping students stay healthy, safe, and achieve greatness at school. We have two openings within the district for licensed RNs. One would be per diem as an RN substitute for the district. This would allow you to work when needed. The other opening is for a permanent RN sub position. This would be a full-time position with the option to take benefits (medical, dental, vision, and a pension). You can work your student’s schedule – no weekends, holidays, or summers. To apply for these and all other positions open at BPS101, please visit our Human Resources Department page on our website.
PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY roadway signs are available for residents and businesses to post on their property. The signs are an effort to provide a visual reminder to drivers to be careful in the warmer months, and the beginning of school, when more bicyclists and pedestrians are sharing the road. The signs are available at Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave., the BPS101 administrative offices, 335 W. Wilson St., the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., and the Batavia Park District administrative offices, 327 W. Wilson St.
