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A Historic Year of Giving,
Powered by You!
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Our Annual Fund Drive was truly extraordinary! This year, 96% of our school families came together to support the Fund – the highest level of family participation in our school’s history! This remarkable show of generosity speaks volumes about our community’s shared commitment to the mission of Embers. Every gift, no matter the size, made a powerful statement: when our families unite, the impact is truly transformative.
This year’s success was further strengthened by 100% participation from Faculty and Staff members, in addition to the 100% Board Member participation we previously shared. Their unanimous support is a powerful testament to their deep commitment, generosity, and dedication to our students.
We were also deeply moved by the record number of grandparents who contributed this year, demonstrating the meaningful, multi-generational support that defines our community. Their generosity reminds us that the impact of Embers extends far beyond our classrooms and into families across generations.
Together, we celebrate this historic moment with deep gratitude and joy. The success of this year’s Annual Fund Drive is not just about numbers, but about community, connection, and a resounding vote of confidence in the future we are building together. Thank you for making this record year of giving possible!
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Pizza Party Winners!
We are thrilled to share that four classes – PreK3, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade – achieved 100% participation in this year’s Annual Fund Drive!! Because all four classes reached this milestone within days of each other, we’re excited to celebrate with not one, but four well-deserved pizza celebrations. More information and dates will be shared by your student’s teacher.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences:
Scheduler Now Open
Winter parent-teacher conferences will be held this Friday, January 16. To schedule your conference, please click HERE.
- Conferences are held from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Conferences are 15 minutes each
- Grades 3-5 will have combined meetings with both teachers
- These conferences are intended for parents only
Please Note:
There will be no school Friday through Monday to allow for conferences and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day break.
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Report Cards Available
Report cards for PreK-5th Grade are now available in your myEmbers account. For information on how to access your student’s report card, please click HERE.
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Stop by the Lost and Found!
We have gathered quite the collection in our Lost and Found this year! During Parent-Teacher conferences on Friday, all these items will be on a table in the Breezeway. Please claim your child’s coats, sweaters, waterbottles, etc when you visit for conferences. At the end of the day on Friday, all remaining items will be donated or added to our used uniform inventory.
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Christmas Concert Highlights!
Just before Christmas break, our amazing Sparks spread festive cheer while showcasing their talents at our annual Christmas Concert. It was a night to remember! Click below to check out photos from the performance.
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Love & Logic Starts on Monday
There’s still time to register!
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Love and Logic® combines loving support from parents with the great expectation that kids will be respectful and responsible. This parents-only course, led by Robert Barder, offers practical solutions to common challenges and tips on fostering a harmonious family environment. Class fee is $160/family and includes course materials, light refreshments, and childcare.
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Final Call for Several Winter Programs!
Embers’ Spring Musical: Willy Wonka, Kids
Participation in the musical is limited to Fire Choir members. Current Fire Choir members do not need to re-register. New students in grades 2nd-5th who wish to participate can click the link below to register.
Chess Scholars
Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.
Bricks 4 Kids: Lego Tech Lab
Builders will explore technology through LEGO Education sets with motion, sound, and light sensors and coding. Each session encourages planning, adaptable thinking, and sustained attention while sparking nonstop curiosity and creation!
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Art Club: Architecture
Using architectural models and Embers’ building itself, concepts such as floor plans, elevations, sections, and site plans will be explored. Students will be challenged with an array of small projects, from sketching with a ruler, paper, and pencil, to modeling with cardboard, foam, and/or wood. The goal of this course is to prepare students who are interested in architecture to begin building their skill sets early on!
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During the Feast of the Epiphany on Tuesday, Fr. Mike, OLR’s new pastor, led the traditional chalk blessing, after which teachers marked their doorways with 20 + C + M + B + 26 as a prayer for God’s blessing and protection in the year ahead.
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Before break, the faculty and staff came together to celebrate the Christmas season with a warm and joyful luncheon!
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