Monday: Regular school day. Normal dismissal time.
Tuesday: Early out day. Elementary students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM.
Wednesday – Friday: No school for students. Enjoy your fall break! 🍁

Schedule for Next Week 📅
Monday: Regular school day
Tuesday: Early out day. Elementary school lets out at 1:30 PM.
Wednesday: No school for students. Teachers have a professional development day.
Thursday and Friday: No school. Fall break is in session.
Please plan your pick-up times and schedules ahead of time. Enjoy your break!

The annual Yearbook Cover Contest is officially underway, and we want to see your student’s creative artwork! This year’s theme is: "I Have the Magic in Me."✨
Contest Rules & Guidelines:
• Must incorporate the theme "I Have the Magic in Me."
• Must be drawn on a vertical (portrait) 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper. Please do not use lined paper. Protect your artwork! Keep it in a folder or manila envelope so it doesn't get wrinkled or torn.
• Use bold, bright colors. Use markers, crayons, or colored pencils. Hand-drawn art only (no digital art or tracing). Fill the page nicely without leaving a blank white background.
• Write the student's full name, grade, and teacher's name clearly in pencil on the back of the artwork (please do not write names on the front).
• Turn all finished artwork into the school office by October 23rd.
Need an entry sheet? Stop by the front office to pick one up if your student is ready to participate. We cannot wait to see the magic your young artists create! 🎨✨

On Friday, October 23, our elementary students will have the opportunity to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by sharing their voices and powerful words. This inspiring event helps our students build public speaking skills, grow in confidence, and celebrate unity and history.
If your student is interested in participating, please have them stop by the office for the form and rating rubric. We can't wait to see our young leaders shine! ✨

Please check our online school calendar for the details. Let’s work together to make this a fun and meaningful week for our students!
👉 https://eastlayton.davis.k12.ut.us/o/eles/events

Ditch the car line and lace up your sneakers! Walking to school this morning is a fantastic way to protect our environment, enjoy the crisp morning air, and get moving together. 🌳🌍
Best of all? A small breakfast will be waiting to celebrate all of our walkers when they arrive! 🥞🍎
See you on the sidewalks!

From October 5th through October 9th, our school will be celebrating making healthy and safe choices. We have a lot of fun dress-up days and activities planned to celebrate together.
Parents, please be sure to check our online school calendar for all the daily details. Just look for the "Red Ribbon Week" event and click on it to see how your student can participate each day!
Let’s work together to keep our kids happy, healthy, and drug-free. ❤️

Here are the quick details you need to know for this afternoon:
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
💳 Payment: Due today via myDSD
📍 Pickup: Please ensure your student has a ride home promptly at 4:15 PM
We are so excited to start this season of book club and read some amazing stories with your kids! See you this afternoon! 📖✨

As the seasons change and the weather starts turning colder, please remember to send your students to school prepared for the elements.
Unless the weather is severe, our students generally stay outside before the morning bell rings and during recesses. Fresh air and movement are great for learning, but only when everyone is warm and comfortable!
Please help your child pack or wear (labeled):
🧥 Warm coats or jackets
🧣 Hats, gloves, or mittens
🥾 Sturdy shoes or boots for outdoor play
Thank you for partnership in keeping our school community healthy, safe, and ready to succeed! 🏫❤️

Our Lost & Found pile is already starting to grow! With so many similar jackets, hoodies, and lunchboxes floating around the school, it is hard to figure out who they belong to.
Please take a few minutes this week to clearly write your student's first and last name on their outerwear (jackets, sweaters, coats) and lunchboxes.
When items are labeled, our team can quickly return wandering belongings straight back to their rightful owner instead of letting them sit in the lost and found! 💙
Tip: A permanent marker on the tag or a waterproof name sticker works wonders.
Thank you for helping us keep track of your students' things! 🙌✨

Book Club forms are due tomorrow for interested students! Please make sure your student brings their completed form to the office.
Also, a quick reminder that payments on myDSD are due by Thursday, October 1.
Thank you for helping us get our young readers excited for another great round of books! Let us know if you have any questions.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, make the school website your first stop! While we love connecting with you here on social media, these platforms don't always get updated with last-minute changes.
Our website's Live Feed and Calendar are updated constantly by our staff to ensure you never miss an important announcement, spirit day, or schedule change.
Bookmark it today and stay ahead of the game: https://eastlayton.davis.k12.ut.us/ 🔗

If you ordered a school t-shirt online, please swing by the front office to pick it up!
Every Friday is Spirit Friday! Please encourage your child to wear their school shirt or our school colors: blue and white. Let’s show our school pride together! 📣🎉

Parents and guardians, please remember that Parent-Teacher Conferences take place this Wednesday and Thursday!
As a reminder, these are early release days, and school will dismiss at 1:30 PM on both days.
Please plan your afternoon pickups accordingly!
📅 Dates: Wednesday & Thursday
⏰ Dismissal Time: 1:30 PM
📍 Location: School classrooms
We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your student's progress! If you haven't scheduled your time slot yet, please check your school myDSD account. You will be assigned a time from the remaining time slots available. If you have further questions, please contact the office.

Attention Parents! 👁️✨ Our annual school vision screening is coming up soon.
Here are the details you need to know:
📅 Date: Friday, October 2
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: School Lunch Room
Who is being screened?
Standard Grades: All students in grades K, 1, 3, and 5 will be automatically screened.
Other Grades: If your child is in 2, 4, or 6 grade and you want them screened, please contact your student's teacher directly to arrange it.
Want to opt out? If you do not want your child to participate, opt-out forms are available in the main office.
Please make sure your child wears their glasses or contacts to school on screening day! Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy and ready to learn. 📚❤️

Each Friday, our students who are ready to pass off the memorized Mission Statement will meet with Principal Murdock or Intern Summerhays. The student will receive a certificate and their picture placed on our "Magic in Me" student wall in the cafeteria.
This challenge will run until the Thanksgiving break. Please help your child memorize our Mission Statement:
“At East Layton Elementary, we strive to promote growth and excellence! We help one another become effective communicators, inspired learners, productive workers, responsible citizens, and resourceful and independent thinkers.”

If you missed the pre-sale, you can easily buy your tickets right at the door when you arrive tonight.
We accept three convenient payment options at the entrance:
Cash
Check
Cheddar Up
Bring the family by for an amazing night of games, prizes, and community fun. See you all at 5:00 PM! 🎡🍿

Skip the lines later and grab your School Carnival tickets today! The PTO's ticket booth will be set up right out front of the school from 3-4. 🎪
We’ve got multiple ways for you to pay: Cheddar Up (Quickest option!), Cash, Check
-10 ticket punch card $10
-Unlimited Inflatables $15
-Games 1-4 tickets
-Food Items 1-2 tickets
Let's make this year's carnival unforgettable. 🎉

Our Lost & Found pile is already starting to grow! With so many similar jackets, hoodies, and lunchboxes floating around the school, it is hard to figure out who they belong to.
Please take a few minutes this week to clearly write your student's first and last name on their outerwear (jackets, sweaters, coats) and lunchboxes.
When items are labeled, our team can quickly return wandering belongings straight back to their rightful owner instead of letting them sit in the lost and found! 💙
Tip: A permanent marker on the tag or a waterproof name sticker works wonders.
Thank you for helping us keep track of your students' things! 🙌✨

Attention future Central Davis Jr. High families! 🏫
CDJH PTSA invites our 6th-grade families to the CTC event this Wednesday, September 16, at 5:30 PM at CDJH. 🐻✨
This is a fantastic opportunity for future 7th graders and their parents to understand the teen brain, teen brain development, and learn strategies to better support your teen. Activities will be provided for your student while you attend, and dinner will be served. Please scan the QR code to save your spot! 🧠

