#OurStoriesCRCSD - Erskine
School Year 2018-19
This week with #OurStoriesCRCSD, we feature Erskine Elementary. Meet this new to the school third-grader, who has developed a love for his school.
The Erskine Elementary Eagle Ambassadors are select fifth-grade leaders who guide students in the Erskine way - being respectful, responsible, and safe. They run the school store, assist new students to the school and guide morning announcements to make the school a better place. #OurStoriesCRCSD
Involvement of the Erskine PTA
Last year Erskine PTA able to install a new ADA approved playground. We purchased three new pieces of equipment and also installed playground tile under the new pieces. Our families really pulled together to make this happen and it was installed this summer.
The PTA at Erskine is very important. It gives the families and the teachers a chance to have a more personal relationship. We keep the families informed with what is going on within the school and the classrooms. It also helps the teachers get to know the families a little bit better. Erskine PTA really relies on volunteer hours whether parents can come to events for a few hours to lend a hand or we have parents that are very generous in supporting the supplies that we need for our school. PTA really just gives us a sense of community.
- Marcy Pease, Erskine's PTA President
Stepping up and making a difference for Erskine. 5th Graders are part of the school’s green team. With the support of their staff leaders, the 5th graders lead by example for the younger students. #OurStoriesCRCSD
This Erskine eagle kindergartener is using her amygdala (part of her brain) to learn about mindfulness, she loves her teacher…especially her last name. She even has a plan for when she grows up. #Futureready #OurStoriesCRCSD
School Year 2017-18
Hear from Annette Zimmerman, principal of Erskine Elementary discuss the relationships she sees successfully developed in her school.
MEET ERSKINE'S STAFF
Name and position
Deb Volesky, Food & Nutrition Manager
Years at Erskine?
12 years and 25 years with Food & Nutrition
What she loves about her job?
"I love the kids. I love seeing their happy faces and what they have to say everyday. They never cease to amaze us what they have to say."
Meet Sahleh, a fifth grader at Erskine. He loves to dream big and we look forward to seeing what his bright future holds.
Erskine first grade teacher, Jaquel Streets explains how a special connection made her decide on a career in education and how this connection is still helping her today. Jaquel's relationship with Erskine is a deep one! Not only does her mom step in as a substitute teacher in the classroom, Jaquel has three children who attend Erskine and appreciates the school's rich diversity.
Meet Erskine's Staff
Name and position
Heidi Whitney, Office Secretary
Years at Erskine?
3 years
What she loves about her job?
"I love the people and the children! We are really a team here. So if there is an issues we are all here to support each other."
Hear how Erskine fourth grade teacher JP McDonald says no two days are the same and why it is important to build relationships with students.
MEET ERSKINE'S STAFF
Name and position
Michele Ryan, Paraprofessional
Years at Erskine?
12 years
What she loves about her job?
"I like working with the children. When they are struggling, I love to work with them to see them be successful and learn."
Two Erskine kindergarteners share a weekly lesson from the reading series SuperKids. See how they are understanding the alphabet sounds and learning about the letter C. #OurStoriesCRCSD,
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