First Day of School - Tuesday, September 1
Our school year will begin Tuesday, September 1st and will follow our planning day schedule:
• TK dismissed at 1:41 pm
• Grades K-3 dismissed at 1:41 pm
• Grades 4-5 dismissed at 1:50 pmParents are welcome to join us on campus that morning as we kick off the school year. We will have signs posted to assist you in locating your child’s classroom.Please keep in mind when choosing first day outfits that our students sit on the blacktop in their class lines.
Student Arrival Parents may walk their child to class the first two days of school.
Beginning Thursday, September 3, parents will drop off their child at school gates.
• TK & K - Gate 1
* Grades 1-5 - Gate 5
School gates open daily at 8:25 am. Please do not drop off your child before that time as teacher and staff supervision is not available.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us ensure the safety of our students.
Student Dismissal Beginning the first day of school, students will be dismissed from their grade-level gate.
• TK & K - Gate 1
• Grade 1 - Gate 4
• Grades 2-5 - Gate 5
Planning Day Schedule Reminder
As we kick off the new school year, please take a moment to note our Planning Day (early dismissal) schedule for the first two weeks of school so you can plan ahead and prepare for dismissal, pick-up, and child care.
First Week of School
• Tuesday, September 1 (First Day of School): Planning Day Schedule
• Wednesday, September 2: Regular Schedule
• Thursday, September 3: Regular Schedule
• Friday, September 4: Planning Day Schedule
Second Week of School and Beyond
Beginning the week of September 7, Planning Days will take place every Thursday for the remainder of the school year, unless otherwise communicated.
I will send reminders on each Planning Day, for the first two weeks, but I encourage all families to mark these dates on their calendars now to ensure you have plenty of time to make any necessary pick-up and child care arrangements.
Labor Day Holiday - No School Monday, September 7th
School will not be in session on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing long weekend!
First PTA Meeting of the Year - Friday, September 11
Join us for our first PTA Meeting of the school year on Friday, September 11 at 9:00 am.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families, hear about upcoming events, and get involved in supporting our school community. We hope to see you there!
Picture Day - Thursday, September 17
Please note the flyer and link below for information pertaining to Picture Day.
Click Here - Picture Day Information
Back to School Night - Thursday, September 17
Please join us for Back to School Night on Thursday, September 17, from 6:00–7:00 pm.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, learn more about the classroom experience, and hear how families can support a successful school year.
The evening will include two identical sessions: 6:00–6:30 pm and 6:35–7:00 pm.
Family Picnic on the Lawn - Thursday, October 1
Please save the date for our Family Picnic on the Lawn during Airshow Practice Day! Parents and guardians are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs and join their child for lunch on the Eader field.
• TK: 11:30 a.m.–12:15 pm
• Grades K–2: 12:00–12:45 pm
• Grades 4–5: 12:30–1:15 pm
Please plan ahead: parking is extremely impacted on this day, and we encourage families to allow much more time than usual to park and arrive comfortably.
Local restaurants are also typically overwhelmed because several nearby schools hold similar events during Airshow Practice Day. If you plan to order food, please place your order well in advance. The easiest option may be to pack a lunch at home and walk or bike to school.
If you are unable to attend, please be sure to inform your child.
Bell ScheduleThe 2026-2027 bell schedule is attached to this message and posted on our website.
Please note that the TK Planning Day dismissal time has been updated since last year.
In order to maximize student learning and avoid classroom interruptions, please be sure that your child arrives on time. 2026-2027 Eader Elementary Bell ScheduleCelebrating STAR Behavior with PBIS at EaderPositive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive framework we use at Eader Elementary to create a safe and positive learning environment for all students.
Through PBIS, we focus on teaching and reinforcing clear behavior expectations while celebrating the efforts of our students as they learn and grow.
At Eader, our PBIS program is built around the STAR system, which encourages our students to:
S: Be Safe
T: Be Thoughtful
A: Act Responsibly
R: Be Respectful
These values help guide our Eader Eagles to make positive choices, whether they're in the classroom, on the playground, or in the community.
To support these expectations, we’ve developed a PBIS Behavior Matrix that outlines specific examples of how students can demonstrate STAR behaviors in different areas of the school.
We encourage families to review the matrix together at home and discuss ways your Eader Eagle can soar to greatness by living out STAR values every day!
Eader Elementary PBIS Matrix
Celebrating Eader Eagles - STAR CardsWe are excited to continue rewarding students for doing their best on campus with STAR Cards.
Like last year, across campus we award two STAR Cards per day, per class.
When students collect 10 STAR Cards, they earn a wristband that unlocks special privileges later in the year.
Thank you for your support, together, we can help our students build strong character and a positive school culture!
School LunchSchool breakfast and lunch will be offered free of charge throughout the 2026-2027 school year. Please refer to the District Food Services website for more information.
HBCSD Food ServicesVolunteersParent volunteers are welcome to support classroom activities with proof of TB vaccination.Please contact the Eader Office with any questions regarding this requirement.
CommunicationMoving forward, we remain committed to providing ongoing information and updates via ParentSquare and our school website.
Please continue to check them regularly.
Suggested School Supply List
Please see the link below for our suggested school supply list. This list is meant as a guide to help families prepare for the year ahead.
School Supply List
Parking Lot Safety & Efficiency - Please Thoroughly ReviewWith only a single lane entering and exiting our school parking lot, please keep in mind that one car has the ability to severely impact and hold up the entire line. To help keep traffic moving and ensure safety:
• Please have your child prepared to leave the vehicle safely and quickly on the curbside (school side).
• Stay in your car at all times.
• Pull up as far as you can, even past the gate, so the maximum number of cars can unload along the curb.
• Do not pull in front of other cars if there is a hold up.
• When leaving the parking lot, right turns only are permitted.
• Do not park or leave your vehicle in any area marked with a red curb.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping our students safe and supporting the smooth flow of traffic in our Eader community.
