Fall Break is October 5th–9th. We hope all of our students and families enjoy a safe, fun, and relaxing break!
Please note that Monday, October 12th is a Teacher Professional Development Day, and students will not attend school.
Students will return to their normal school schedule on Tuesday, October 13th.
October is going to be a busy month at Erwin!
Please take a moment to review our October event calendars and mark those important dates on your calendar.
📚 Fall Break: October 5–9 — No School
👩🏫 Teacher Professional Development Day: October 12 — No School for Students
We have lots of exciting things happening throughout October, so be sure to stay connected! Check social media, TalkingPoints, and your email, and listen for our weekly phone call reminders so you don’t miss any important information.
Please take a moment to review our October event calendars and mark those important dates on your calendar.
📚 Fall Break: October 5–9 — No School
👩🏫 Teacher Professional Development Day: October 12 — No School for Students
We have lots of exciting things happening throughout October, so be sure to stay connected! Check social media, TalkingPoints, and your email, and listen for our weekly phone call reminders so you don’t miss any important information.
REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE TOMORROW!
Just a reminder that Friday, September 25th is an Early Release Day! Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM.
🚗 Car riders: Please plan to pick up your child at 12:00.
🚌 Bus riders: Buses will run at dismissal, so please make sure an adult is home to receive your child when they arrive.
Thank you for helping us make dismissal run smoothly!
Good evening,
Bundt cakes are here and ready for pick up, tomorrow!! Please avoid parking in the car and bus loops during drop off and pick up times.
See You at the Pole
Erwin Elementary, September 23rd, 2026
Join us for this global, student-led day of prayer at the Erwin flagpole. Children’s Pastor Dakota Brigman will be on campus facilitating the event.
Students and families are invited to join us Wednesday morning.
Families, if you plan to join your student, please do not leave your car parked in the car or bus rider line. Please pull into the grassy area so traffic can continue to flow smoothly at drop-off.
Erwin Elementary, September 23rd, 2026
Join us for this global, student-led day of prayer at the Erwin flagpole. Children’s Pastor Dakota Brigman will be on campus facilitating the event.
Students and families are invited to join us Wednesday morning.
Families, if you plan to join your student, please do not leave your car parked in the car or bus rider line. Please pull into the grassy area so traffic can continue to flow smoothly at drop-off.
📚🍂 It’s almost BOOK FAIR time at Erwin Elementary! 🍂📚
Our Fall Book Fair will be here September 17–24! 🎉 There will be so many great books and goodies for our Bears to explore!
⭐ Special opportunity for families: The Book Fair will also be OPEN during Parent-Teacher Conferences on September 22! Families can shop alongside their students and pick out some exciting new books together! 📖🐻
We can’t wait to see our Bears discover new stories and grow their love for reading!
Our Fall Book Fair will be here September 17–24! 🎉 There will be so many great books and goodies for our Bears to explore!
⭐ Special opportunity for families: The Book Fair will also be OPEN during Parent-Teacher Conferences on September 22! Families can shop alongside their students and pick out some exciting new books together! 📖🐻
We can’t wait to see our Bears discover new stories and grow their love for reading!
Subject: Vote for Erwin! 🐻💙
We need your help! Erwin Elementary has been nominated for Murdock Orthodontics’ Making-A-Change Contest, and we would love your vote!
The top three schools will be entered into a drawing to receive $1,500, $1,000, or $500!
Please take a moment to vote for Erwin Elementary. Voting is open through the end of September.
Vote for Erwin Here!
https://murdockortho.com/making-a-change/
Please share with friends and family and help us spread the word! 💙🐻
We need your help! Erwin Elementary has been nominated for Murdock Orthodontics’ Making-A-Change Contest, and we would love your vote!
The top three schools will be entered into a drawing to receive $1,500, $1,000, or $500!
Please take a moment to vote for Erwin Elementary. Voting is open through the end of September.
Vote for Erwin Here!
https://murdockortho.com/making-a-change/
Please share with friends and family and help us spread the word! 💙🐻
🔵 National Dot Day is September 15th! 🔵
Inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, National Dot Day reminds us that sometimes all it takes is one person to believe in us to help us believe in ourselves. A simple word of encouragement or a positive reaction can make a lasting impact on someone’s confidence and willingness to try.
To celebrate, we invite our Erwin Bears to wear their favorite dots on September 15th! Let’s celebrate creativity, courage, and the power of encouraging others. 💙🐻
Be kind. Encourage others. Make a difference!
Inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, National Dot Day reminds us that sometimes all it takes is one person to believe in us to help us believe in ourselves. A simple word of encouragement or a positive reaction can make a lasting impact on someone’s confidence and willingness to try.
To celebrate, we invite our Erwin Bears to wear their favorite dots on September 15th! Let’s celebrate creativity, courage, and the power of encouraging others. 💙🐻
Be kind. Encourage others. Make a difference!
🍰 Bundt Cake Fundraiser Update! 🍰
We are so excited about the incredible response to our Bundt Cake fundraiser! Because we received so many orders, the company had to order additional ingredients to make sure all of our orders could be fulfilled.
As a result, Bundt Cake pickup has been moved to Thursday, September 24th.
We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we are so grateful for your support of Erwin Elementary! 💙🐻
🐻🥞 Bear Buddies Breakfast 🥞🐻
In recognition of Grandparents Day, we would like to invite our students to bring a special loved one to join them for our Bear Buddies Breakfast!
Whether it's a grandparent, aunt, uncle, family friend, mentor, or another special adult, we welcome all of the important people who help our Bears grow and succeed.
📅 September 14
⏰ Drop-in Breakfast: 6:50–7:30 AM
📍 Erwin Elementary School
We look forward to sharing a morning of smiles, conversation, and breakfast with our Bear families. We can't wait to see our Bear Buddies there! 💙🐻
In recognition of Grandparents Day, we would like to invite our students to bring a special loved one to join them for our Bear Buddies Breakfast!
Whether it's a grandparent, aunt, uncle, family friend, mentor, or another special adult, we welcome all of the important people who help our Bears grow and succeed.
📅 September 14
⏰ Drop-in Breakfast: 6:50–7:30 AM
📍 Erwin Elementary School
We look forward to sharing a morning of smiles, conversation, and breakfast with our Bear families. We can't wait to see our Bear Buddies there! 💙🐻
🍧 Cool down with a sweet treat! 🍧
Tasha’s Italian Ice will be at Erwin on Thursday, September 11th! Students will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious Italian Ice for just $4.
It’s the perfect way to add a little sweetness to the school day! 💙🐻
📅 September 11th
💵 $4
Tasha’s Italian Ice will be at Erwin on Thursday, September 11th! Students will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious Italian Ice for just $4.
It’s the perfect way to add a little sweetness to the school day! 💙🐻
📅 September 11th
💵 $4
All schools and offices will be closed on September 7th for Labor Day. We hope our Bear families enjoy a safe, restful, and well-deserved holiday! 🐻💙 We will resume on a normal schedule on September 8th.
🍂 September is here, Bears! 🐻🍁
We have a fun and busy month ahead at Erwin Elementary! From 4th Grade Swim, Labor Day, and our Bundt Cake Fundraiser, to Dot Day, Bear Buddies Breakfast, Book Fair, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and our exciting Den Rally—there’s so much happening! 💙🐻
Be sure to check out our September calendar and mark your calendars so you don’t miss any of the fun!
It’s going to be a BEAR-y great month! 🐻🍂📚
September Attendance Awareness Month! 🐻💙
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our district is kicking off a district-wide attendance challenge across all elementary schools!
Students who have perfect attendance each week during September will be entered into a weekly raffle for FREE BOOKS! 📖 Each Friday, 10 free books will be raffled off, with approximately 600 books given away throughout the district during the challenge.
Help your child come to school, be on time, and have a chance to win! We’re excited to partner with families across the district to make attendance a priority and help our students ride the wave of success! 🌊
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our district is kicking off a district-wide attendance challenge across all elementary schools!
Students who have perfect attendance each week during September will be entered into a weekly raffle for FREE BOOKS! 📖 Each Friday, 10 free books will be raffled off, with approximately 600 books given away throughout the district during the challenge.
Help your child come to school, be on time, and have a chance to win! We’re excited to partner with families across the district to make attendance a priority and help our students ride the wave of success! 🌊
🏊 4th Grade Swimming Reminder! 🐻💙
Our 4th grade students will be visiting the YMCA for swimming on September 1–4 and September 8 as part of their swimming experience.
Please make sure your child brings the following each day:
🩱 Bathing suit
🏖️ Towel
Please label belongings with your child's name whenever possible.
We’re looking forward to a fun week of swimming and learning! 🌊🐻
Our 4th grade students will be visiting the YMCA for swimming on September 1–4 and September 8 as part of their swimming experience.
Please make sure your child brings the following each day:
🩱 Bathing suit
🏖️ Towel
Please label belongings with your child's name whenever possible.
We’re looking forward to a fun week of swimming and learning! 🌊🐻
🐻 Our First Den Meeting is Coming Up! 🐻
We are excited to kick off our very first Den Meeting on Friday, August 28th!
This will be a whole-school kickoff for our new Build a Bear program, where students will begin learning about what it means to be an Erwin Bear and the characteristics we want to build throughout the year.
We will also be excited to announce our Class Ambassadors during the meeting!
🔔 The meeting will begin as soon as the bell rings. Students who arrive tardy will need to wait in the office until the Den Meeting is over.
We can't wait to officially welcome our BEARS to the den!
We are excited to kick off our very first Den Meeting on Friday, August 28th!
This will be a whole-school kickoff for our new Build a Bear program, where students will begin learning about what it means to be an Erwin Bear and the characteristics we want to build throughout the year.
We will also be excited to announce our Class Ambassadors during the meeting!
🔔 The meeting will begin as soon as the bell rings. Students who arrive tardy will need to wait in the office until the Den Meeting is over.
We can't wait to officially welcome our BEARS to the den!
📢 Early Release Reminder 📢
Please remember that Friday, August 28 is an Early Release Day for all Erwin Elementary students.
🕛 Student dismissal will begin at 12:00 PM.
🚌 Bus Riders: Buses will depart at 12:00 PM. Please ensure that an adult is at the bus stop or home to receive your child.
🚗 Car Riders: Car rider dismissal will also begin at 12:00 PM.
🍎 Lunch will be served to all students prior to dismissal.
Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all of our students. We appreciate your partnership!
Please remember that Friday, August 28 is an Early Release Day for all Erwin Elementary students.
🕛 Student dismissal will begin at 12:00 PM.
🚌 Bus Riders: Buses will depart at 12:00 PM. Please ensure that an adult is at the bus stop or home to receive your child.
🚗 Car Riders: Car rider dismissal will also begin at 12:00 PM.
🍎 Lunch will be served to all students prior to dismissal.
Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all of our students. We appreciate your partnership!
We're celebrating National Lazy Day on Monday, August 10th, with a Pajama Day at Erwin Elementary!
Students are invited to wear their favorite pajamas to school for a fun and cozy day of learning. Please remember that all pajamas must still follow the LCSD dress code, and for everyone's safety, slippers and slides are not permitted.
We can't wait to see our Erwin Bears dressed in their comfy PJs as we continue Riding the Wave of Success! 🌊💙🐻
Students are invited to wear their favorite pajamas to school for a fun and cozy day of learning. Please remember that all pajamas must still follow the LCSD dress code, and for everyone's safety, slippers and slides are not permitted.
We can't wait to see our Erwin Bears dressed in their comfy PJs as we continue Riding the Wave of Success! 🌊💙🐻
🐻💙 Welcome Back, Bears! 💙🐻
Tomorrow is the day! We can’t wait to welcome our Bears back for an amazing school year!
Here are a few reminders for the first day:
📚 Doors open at 6:45 a.m.
🚪 Only 4K and Kindergarten parents may walk their students into the building. Our staff will be available to help students carry school supplies if needed.
⏰ Students will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m.
🚗 If your child is a car rider, you must have a yellow Erwin Elementary car tag clearly visible to pick up your student.
✏️ We also recommend labeling your child’s bookbag, lunchbox, water bottle, and jacket with their name to help keep track of belongings.
We are so excited to kick off another fantastic year of learning, growing, and making memories together. See you bright and early tomorrow morning! 💙🐻
⏰ 2 Days Until the First Day of School! 🐻💙
A reminder for our 4K and Kindergarten families:
On your child’s first day, parents/guardians are welcome to walk their student into the building.
🚗 Please park in the main parking lot and walk your child in through the front entrance.
❌ Please do not park in the car rider loop or bus loop, as those areas must remain clear for morning arrival.
All Kindergarten and 4K students will attend on Friday.
We know the first day is a big milestone, and we’re excited to welcome our newest Bears! We can’t wait to see you soon! 💙🐻
