Dec. 16 – 20 Principal McCarty’s Home Communications

1.  The Christmas Sing-in for parents is Friday, Dec. 20th, at 9:00 AM.  Each grade will perform one song.

2.  Friday, Dec. 20th, is the last school day before Christmas Break. 

3. Students will return to regular classes on Tuesday, January 7th.

Nov. 11 – 15 Principal McCarty’s Home Communications

Parent Teacher Conferences

These important parent, student, and  teachers meetings will be on Nov. 13th and 14th. (School is out at 1:00 PM on those days). If you did not sign up for a time on Online Scheduler, please check your student’s backpacks on Tuesday for a flyer of your child’s (children’s) appointment time(s). 

Early out time change 1 p.m. 

Due to bus scheduling, on Nov. 13th and Nov. 14th,  school will be dismissed at 1:00 PM (this is different than Friday Early Out).  Friday the 15th will be 1:30 PM, as usual. 

PTA Clothing Co-Op

The PTA’s Clothing Co-Op collection boxes for clean clothing of all sizes are in Amelia Earhart’s lobby. Please pre-sort clothes according to sizes and gender and label the bag’s contents. Come select something for your children’s and other family members’ needs on Friday, Nov. 15th, from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. This free event helps our community members recycle gently used clothing.

Nov. 4th – 8, Principal McCarty’s Home Communications

Sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences

It is time to sign up for Parent Teacher (or SEP) Conferences.  The meetings will be on Nov. 13th and 14th. (School is out at 1:00 PM on those days).  Please click on the link below to sign up:  

• Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up

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Cold Days – Students need coats & jackets

With weather change, please make sure to send your kids with warm coats, jackets, etc. If you need help getting coats for your children, please email our social worker, Maria Hudson, at mariah@provo.edu.

If your family has other needs, please fill out the needs survey. 

PTA  & School Community Council Meeting

We have our PTA Meeting on Monday, November 4th at 10:00 AM and School Community Council Meeting after at 11:00 AM.

See the  PTA Newsletter  here.

Book Fair! Nov. 4 – 7

Click here for book fair information about the Scholastic Book Fair -sales, prizes, and how to win a free book. 

Unaffiliated Facebook Account

There is a Facebook account that appears to be trying to look like an official Amelia Earhart account but it is not.  if you receive a friend request from @ameliaearhartprivate it is not affiliated with the school.  

Oct. 25, 2024 Principal McCarty’s Friday Home Communications

Oct. 27 – Nov. 1 is PTA School Spirit Week!  

• Monday: Inside Out Day
• Tuesday: Crazy Hair Day
• Wednesday: Crazy Sock Day
• Thursday: Halloween Costume
• Friday: School Spirit Day

Standard Reports 

The Term 1 Standards Reports will go home with your students on Monday, October 28th. Additional information will be provided to explain the grading scale. Please direct questions to your classroom teacher.

Halloween Parade

The Halloween Parade will be on Oct. 31st at 9:00 AM.  Parents will come to the gym.   For costumes and make-up, please do not have children bring any weapons (even pretend or plastic are not allowed), or have overly bloody or gory costumes.  Face coverings or masks are not allowed during the day, but may be allowed just for the parade.

Veterans Program, November 8

We will have an assembly to honor our Veterans in person here at Amelia Earhart Elementary on November 8th at 9:00 AM.  Please see the information below and fill out the link if you have a family member, friend, or neighbor who is currently serving or has served in any branch of the US military, and would like to be honored in person.  Even if they can’t attend in person, you can provide information about them to be recognized in our video during the assembly.   Pictures are welcome, either of them in their uniform, or a recent snapshot. If you have more than one military member you are welcome to complete multiple forms or email tinamc@provo.edu the information below for all. 

DEADLINE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5 MIDNIGHT.

Here is a link to the Honoring Veterans Google Form

Here is a link to add to a Google Slide instead.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher (or SEP) Conferences are coming up in November.   A link for online sign ups will go out on November 1st.  Wednesday, November 13th, and Thursday November 14th will be early out at 1:00 PM (not 1:30 PM) for those meetings.

After School Club

Explore the Universe! After School is running a club from now until December 12 for 4-6th grade students to learn all about space! They’ll get to make basic telescopes, models of the universe, and so much more. Contact Aerro Kerns at aerrok@provo.edu.

Flight School – Pre-School Sign-Up

Searching for something for your 3-4 year old? Schedule a visit now to check out Amelia’s Flight School for mini aviators. Through song, dance, books, crafts, and nature exploration we introduce letters, numbers, self-management, and friendship skills. Flight School is a celebration of a child’s natural instinct to be active and curious. Schedule a visit or ask for more information by emailing Emma Hoskisson emmah@provo.edu

Bus Drop Off Only

As a reminder, parents, please do not drop off or pick up students on the East Side of the school.  That is only for bus use. 

Oct. 11, 2024 Principal McCarty’s Home Communications

Fall Break

October 17th – 22nd there is no school due to Fall Break.  We have regular school hours on October 14th – 16th.

Please see the links below for our Parent School Compact and our Parent Engagement Policy.  If you have questions, please reach out to our Title 1 Coordinator, Tina McCulloch at tinamc@provo.edu

Oct. 4

Literacy Community

October’s Earhart Literacy Communities Book Focus Geronimo Stilton the Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Elisabetta Dami (lower grades) and Healer of the Water Monster by Brian Young (upper graders) 

October PTA Meeting

The PTA will be on Monday, October 7th at 10:00 AM in Room 22. 

October School Community Council

The School Community Council (SCC) meeting is October 7th at 11:00 AM in Room 22.

Please see the attachments below for more information from our PTA:  PTA Newsletter – October_English.pdf PTA Newsletter – October_Spanish.pdf 

Free Food Bank

Tuesday, October 15th  will be our free Food Bank.  All are welcome to come get food.  It is from 3:00 – 3:45 PM on East Side of school for pick up.

Winter Clothing and Other Needs

With weather change, please make sure to send your kids with warm coats, jackets, etc. If you need help getting coats for your children, please email our social worker, Maria Hudson, at mariah@provo.edu.

If your family has other needs, please fill out the needs survey. 

Picture Retakes

Friday, October 11th is Picture Re-take day. Picture Retake Form

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 

National Custodians Day

Wednesday, October 2nd is National Custodians Day.   We are grateful for all of the great work that Jon Schoenwald and his crew do here at Amelia Earhart!

PTA Meeting & School Community Council Meeting 

Monday, October 6th we have PTA Meeting at 10:00 AM and School Community Council Meeting at 11:00 AM.

Order School Pictures & Retakes

Lifetouch has a discount on ordering pictures:  Don’t Forget to Order This Year’s School Pictures ENJOY 10% OFF your order! CODE: F202410OFF EXPIRES: July 31, 2025 Redeem Now

Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card! More about the Smilesafe program here.

Picture re-takes are on Oct. 11th.  More info here: Picture Re-take Form

Donate to the After-School Theater Program

Our After-School Theater Program has put together an Amazon Wish-List as they are building up costumes, props, and scenery for their play.   If you would like to donate (or could pass on to others who would like to) please click on the link Amazon Wish List for After School Theater Class

September 17, 2024

Earhart Literacy Community

Our Earhart Literacy Community (or ELC) is the name of our school-wide reading program.  This month, the students and families are reading Wild Wings by Gill Lewis and The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright. 

PTA Reflections

Parents!! Reflections Season is upon us! Reflections is a fun way for kids to express themselves through art; every participating child receives a prize! 

This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfections.” The art teacher will also help children with supplies if they need them!! The due date is October 14th, and all submissions are done online! 

School pictures are ready!

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student’s student ID number. All families can also log in and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.