**Reminder** No School for Students
Monday, October 16th due to
Staff Professional Development

Ms. Marosi's first grade friends made some Crocodiles from the Nile.

Eby students have been collecting coins and donations for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) . We are half way to our goal and only one week left so send in those coins and sneakers! The collection will end next Friday, October 20th with a walk in the afternoon. Teachers are donating money each week to wear jeans!

4th Grade students worked on coding their LEGO robots this week with Shoprats in the STEM Lab!

Eby classrooms decorated pumpkins this week to donate to Napoleon High School's American Cancer Society Chapter to be raffled off at the football game this Friday, October 13th. You can buy tickets at the game to show your support and win a pumpkin!

NCS and our community has been dedicated to providing stronger safety measures and greater instructional opportunities students for many years.
The NOV 7th, 2023 bond proposal, which WILL NOT increase the tax levy, will provide improvements for academic, athletic, extracurricular and community activities. The proposed projects are geared towards addressing current and future students needs, while responsibility maintaining and prolonging the life of each school building.
Check out FAQ's & more on the 2023 November 7th Bond Information area of the district website at
https://www.napoleonschools.org/page/2023bondinformation

Please join us at the next Middle School PTO meeting.

On Nov 7th, 2023, Napoleon Community Schools will have a question on the ballot regarding a bond proposal with a -0- mill net increase from the prior year's tax levy.
If accepted by voters, this bond proposal would generate approximately $14.7 for district-wide improvements. The proposed plan features improvements to the Ezra Eby Elementary, NMS and NHS.
Visit https://www.napoleonschools.org/page/2023bondinformation for additional information.
Every registered voter who lives in our school district, whether a property owner or renter, is eligible to vote. To register to vote, click on the link below>>>
https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/RegisterToVote

Need some new Pirate Gear for Homecoming tomorrow night?! Visit the NHS School Store tonight between 5:30 - 7:30 pm (Thursday 9/28/23).

Goodies With Grown-ups was a huge success! Our Young-Fives and Kindergarten students invited a grownup or two to join them for a treat and an opportunity to color a picture , read a book, and visit on Friday, September 22, 2023. Our local police and fire departments also stopped by to be guests. Thank you to everyone who participated.







Today marked the start of Homecoming week and students at Eby enjoyed representing different parts of the world in their world wide attire. Tomorrow is Pajama Day!

Eby Teachers had a great professional development on Friday, September 22, 2023 after the students went home on the half day. They were trained in using the Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Benchmark Assessment Kits by Maeghan McCormick from the Jackson County ISD.


***REMINDER PIRATE FAMILIES***
Half Day School Tomorrow
Friday, September 22nd, 2023
Due to Professional Development
Have a great weekend!!!

Eby Fifth Graders from Mrs. Bowden's room enjoy learning about playing the violin with visitors from the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. Each year, Eby students have the opportunity to channel interest in violins into playing the violin.


NCS Homecoming Week Dress Up Days!!!!
Eby Days coming soon!

A BIG Thanks to the district for treating staff to coffee on Friday! We appreciate it!

You are invited to the Ezra Eby PTO Meeting Tomorrow Night at 6:00pm in the media center. Please come hear about upcoming opportunities to support your child's education.

Don't forget ~ GO PIRATES 🏴☠️ Watch Pirate Football LIVE on the field!!!
(this feature is not accessible on the app at this time) ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.napoleonschools.org/o/athletics/?B=637964
Eby Pirates earned a Crazy Sock Day because they earned so many Pirate Crew Cards in just two weeks of school. They are being Cooperative, Respectful, showing Effort, and having WOW moments! We are so proud of them.

Ezra Eby students were fortunate enough to have the Shop Rat Foundation crew join and work with them on Lego Robotics programming. Mr. Sparks' crew had a great time working on their projects today!




