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11/2-6 Weekly Principal Post

Posted Date: 11/01/26 (11:00 AM)
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The East Valley Elementary Jaguars school logo features a jaguar mascot.

Roaring Into the Week with Principal Bowman

Jaguar Newsletter

Principal Mrs. Bowman smiles in front of East Valley Elementary.

JAGUAR PRIDE AT EVE!

🐾 Jaguar Pride at EVE! ❤️🖤
We are proud to be East Valley Jaguars! Our EVE community is built on Respect, Ownership, Attitude, Responsibility, and Safety—ROARS!
Together, we are one school, one team, and one pride. We learn, we grow, we lead, and we support one another every step of the way.
Together, we ROAR! 🐾
 Jaguar Pride—Together, One Step at a Time! ❤️🖤
 

Principal Message

🐾 Hello, EVE Families!
Happy Sunday, EVE Families! 🐾
I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween weekend! As we wrap up the festivities and head into November, I want to give a HUGE shout-out to our amazing EVE staff! As you can imagine, a school day filled with the excitement and energy of Halloween can be quite an adventure! Our staff embraced the fun, kept students engaged, and helped make it a memorable experience for our Jaguars. I am so grateful for their flexibility, positive attitudes, and willingness to make special memories with our students!

📚 Conference Week: November 2–6
We are looking forward to connecting with families during our upcoming Conference Week! Please remember that students will be dismissed at 12:25 p.m. every day, Monday through Friday. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child's early dismissal throughout the week.
Families should have already scheduled a conference time with their child's teacher. These meetings are an important opportunity to celebrate student growth, discuss progress, and work together to support each child's continued success.
A few important reminders:
  • Monday and Tuesday are late conference nights, with staff available until 7:30 p.m. to help accommodate families' work schedules.
  • If you are unable to attend your scheduled conference, please contact your child's teacher as soon as possible to make alternate arrangements.
  • Please make every effort to arrive on time. If you arrive late, you may need to wait until the teacher is available, and we may need to reschedule your conference to another time to ensure everyone receives their scheduled meeting time.
We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we work to make conference week a positive and productive experience for everyone!

📖 PTO Scholastic Book Fair Nov. 2-6
Our amazing EVE PTO will also be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair in the school library during Conference Week! This is a wonderful opportunity for students and families to explore new books and find something exciting to read.
The Book Fair will be open during the following times:
  • Monday: 9:25am –7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 8:25am –7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 8:25am –4:10p.m.
  • Thurs-Friday: 8:25am –1p.m.
Students will also have opportunities to visit the Book Fair before school and during the school day through their scheduled library classes. This will give students a chance to browse and purchase books during their school day as well.
A big thank-you to our PTO for organizing this opportunity and helping encourage a love of reading among our Jaguars! 🐾

🥫 EVE Annual Canned Food Challenge: November 2–20!
Our 5th Grade Leadership Team is kicking off EVE's Annual Canned Food Challenge this week! This friendly classroom competition is all about coming together to support our local food bank and make a positive difference in our community.
(refer to the flyer below)

❤️ Thank You, EVE Families for all of your support!

Have a wonderful week!
Mary Bowman
Principal, East Valley Elem

Here’s What’s Coming Up at EVE!🐾

EVE School Schedule🐾
  • Monday's Late Start 9:55am -3:25pm
  • Tuesday - Friday 8:55am -3:25pm

November Events🐾:

11/2-20 (more details on the way)
Canned Food Drive (Participant Competition)

Mon-Fri, 11/2-6
Conference Week and PTO Book Fair
Early Dismissal all week @ 12:25pm

Tuesday, 11/10 @ 2:15
Veteran's Day Assembly (refer to flyer below)

Wednesday, 11/11
No School - Veteran's Day

Friday, 11/13 @ 6-9pm
District Mother & Sons Dance (refer to flyer below)

Wednesday, 11/25 Early Dismissal @ 12:25pm

Thurs-Fri, 11/26-27 No School for Students and Staff
Thanksgiving break
A school newsletter flyer titled "What's Happening at EVE Upcoming Events" with a jaguar mascot, listing November events including a canned food drive and PTO book fair.
 

📚EVE Scholastic Book Fair – November 2–6!

Scholastic Book Fair in the school library during Conference Week! 
Families are welcome to stop by and shop during the scheduled hours listed on the flyer. Students will also have opportunities to visit before school and during their scheduled library classes.
We hope you’ll stop by, discover a new favorite book, and help encourage a love of reading in our Jaguars! 🐾 
A big thank-you to our amazing EVE PTO for making this opportunity possible!🐾 
book fair
 

🥫 EVE Annual Canned Food Drive: November 2–20!

Our 5th Grade Leadership Team is kicking off EVE's Annual Canned Food Challenge this week! This friendly classroom competition is all about coming together to support our local food banks and make a positive difference in our community.
We are challenging our Jaguars to help us collect as many donations as possible! While canned food and unopened box food items are always appreciated, the food bank would especially love holiday meal sides as we get closer to the holiday season.
There are also some fun incentives along the way!
  • The homeroom that collects the most items will earn a special sweet treat!
  • Students who donate 5 items will receive a raffle ticket. Students can earn additional tickets for every five items donated!
  • Raffle winners will be announced at our November assembly and invited to participate in a fun staff activity!
Canned Food Drive

🐾 Roaring Moments: 10/26-30

STAFF CHAMPION FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Guzman, our October EVE Staff Champion! 🐾
We are excited to celebrate Mrs. Guzman for being selected as our Staff Champion for the month of October! As part of this special recognition, she will have the incredible EVE jaguar mascot spending the month in her Kinderbridge classroom. We hope the mascot brings lots of fun, smiles, and extra Jaguar spirit to her students!

A special thank-you to the Mulroy family for creating and donating this amazing EVE mascot for our school community. We are so grateful for your generosity! ❤️
staff Champion
 

October ROARS Student of the Month

Celebrates individuals for demonstrating excellence in leadership and being a positive role model for our fellow Jaguars.
October Student of the Month

October Golden Awards


October Golden Awards
Celebrates classrooms and/or grade levels showing excellence or improvement in our PBIS ROARS characteristics:
  • Respect
  • Ownership
  • Attitude
  • Responsibility
  • Safety

Golden Tray – Awarded by Mrs. Waterbury and Mr. Young
  • Primary: 2nd Grade
  • Intermediate: 5th Grade
Golden Dustpan – Awarded by Mr.Ochoa and Mr. Hernandez
  • Primary: Mr. Meyer's Class
  • Intermediate: Mr. Flint's Class
Golden Frisbee – Awarded by Mr. Espinoza, Miss Guzman, Mr. Barnes, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Walsh
  • Kinder/KB
  • 4th Grade
Golden Shoe – Awarded by Mr. Taylor and Mrs. Dowdy
  • Recipient: Ms. Carnohan's Class
Golden Note – Awarded by Mrs. Gore
  • Recipient: Mrs. Malmberg's Class
Golden Book – Awarded by Mrs. Wright
  • Recipient: Ms. Powell's Class
Golden Plunger – Awarded by Admin
  • Recipient: 1-2 Girls Bathroom
  • Recipient: Kinder Girls Bathroom

🎉 Congratulations to all our award winners

🇺🇸 Veterans Day at East Valley Elementary 🇺🇸

Dear EVE Families,
On Tuesday, November 10 at 2:15 PM, East Valley Elementary will hold a special Veterans Day Assembly to honor and recognize the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces.
We would also like to recognize family members of our EVE students who are veterans or currently serving. We will honor them as part of our Veterans Day celebration and include their stories in a special video.
📸 If you have a family member who has served or is currently serving, please submit:
  • Veteran’s name
  • Branch of military
  • Student’s name
  • Relationship to the student
  • A photo of the veteran
You can submit this information through the Google Form using the QR code on the flyer or email it to gore.natalie@evsd90.org.
📅 Submission deadline: Wednesday, November 4
Thank you for helping us make this a meaningful opportunity for our students to learn about, honor, and celebrate the veterans within our EVE family. We hope to see you at our assembly!
🇺🇸 With gratitude and appreciation,
Mrs. Gore & The East Valley Elementary Staff
A colorful, patriotic flyer for an upcoming Veterans Day assembly at East Valley Elementary.

PTO DISTRICT MOTHER/SON DANCE COMING UP...

PTO k-8 Mother/Son Dance Friday, Nov. 13th @ 6-9pm

🏀 EVE FAMILY REMINDER: DISTRICT MOTHER/SON DANCE! 

Get ready for a fun-filled evening of sports, dancing, and making memories!
The East Valley School District invites our families to the Mother & Sons All-Star Bash.  

📅 Date: Friday, November 13th
⏰ Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Location: East Valley Elementary
🎟️ Tickets: $25 for mother and son; $5 for each additional son
🎫 Tickets will be sold at the door!
🏀⚽⚾ Wear your favorite sports gear and get ready to have a great time!
We look forward to seeing our EVE families there for an evening of fun, dancing, and creating special memories together!🐾

With Jaguar Pride,
EVE PTO 🐾
Mother and Sons Dance
Mother&Sons Dance Volunteer Link
Mother/Sons Dance Donation Link
Three women smile, wearing matching "Beauty and the Beast" t-shirts in front of a grand staircase backdrop.

EVE PTO Spotlight

🐾 Dear East Valley Families,
We are thrilled to welcome back our amazing East Valley Elementary PTO for the 2026–2027 school year! We are fortunate to have the same dedicated PTO team continuing to serve our school community and make a difference for our students and staff.
Our PTO is made up of caring parents and family members who generously give their time, energy, and creativity to support East Valley Elementary students, teachers, and families. Through fundraisers, school events, staff appreciation, classroom support, and special activities, their efforts help provide experiences and resources that make our school an even more welcoming and engaging place to learn.
We are incredibly grateful for their continued partnership and the countless ways they help make OUR House a special place for our Jaguars. ❤️🖤

📣 Stay Connected!
Be sure to continue following East Valley Elementary PTO on Facebook for updates, announcements, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways you can get involved throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
Whether you can volunteer at an event, share an idea, donate your time, or simply show your support, every contribution makes a difference! We always welcome new families, volunteers, ideas, and involvement.
Thank you to our incredible PTO for continuing to partner with us and help make great things happen for our students!
Thank you for being part of our East Valley family!
Go Jaguars! 🐾
East Valley Elementary PTO

Community in Schools (CIS) - October Newsletter

CIS October Newsletter Link
 
Poster for EVE Preescolar Desarrollado PreK program featuring a cartoon jaguar mascot.
EVE Developmental PreK program flyer with a cartoon jaguar mascot, detailing program days, important dates, and drop-off/pick-up information.
 
 

EVE Parent Pick-Up & Drop-Off: Parking, Bus Expectations, and Procedures

Please Review Parent Safety Guide Link Below

🚗 Parent Safety Guide Link

MORNING DRIVE-UP DROP-OFF PROCEDURES

This is a friendly reminder about our morning drive-up drop-off procedures to help ensure a safe and efficient arrival for all students.
The drive-up lane is designed for quick drop-off only, where students are able to exit the vehicle independently. To keep the line moving smoothly and to reduce safety concerns, we ask that families follow these expectations:
  • Please remain in your vehicle at all times while in the drive-up lane.
  • Vehicles should not park, turn off engines, or stop for extended periods in the drop-off line.
  • Students should be ready to exit promptly once the vehicle reaches the drop-off area.
  • If your child needs assistance getting out of the car or walking to the building, please park in the lot and escort them safely to the entrance.

These procedures are important to minimize delays and, most importantly, to keep all students and families safe during our busiest arrival time.
Thank you for your cooperation and support as we work together to maintain a smooth and safe morning routine for everyone. 🐾
 
 

RESOURCES

 
EVE PTO FACEBOOK PAGE
EVE PTO INSTAGRAM
EVE Webpage
EVE Handbook
EVE Discipline Handbook
EVE PBIS Handbook
Student Technology Handbook
 
 
The entrance to East Valley Elementary School under a partly cloudy sky.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

  • East Valley Elementary
  • (509)-573-7600