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August 29, 2025 Newsletter

Posted Date: 8/29/25 (2:00 PM)

Family Newsletter

Elden Elementary School

August 29, 2025
Elden School Photo
 

Dear Elden Students, Families, and Staff:

Welcome back to a brand-new school year at Elden! I hope you all had a wonderful summer filled with rest, fun, and special memories. As we open our doors once again, I am filled with excitement to see our returning Eagles and to welcome the many new students and families joining our school community. The start of the year always brings such joy, energy, and possibility, and I am eager to begin this journey together.

This year will be filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and celebrate each other’s successes. Together—with the support of our dedicated staff, involved families, and incredible students—we will continue to make Elden a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and inspired to soar.

This will be my last "summer" newsletter. Included, you will find information regarding 25-26 report cards, arrival and dismissal procedures, a link to our student/family handbook, and more. Moving forward, you can expect my Family Newsletter on Monday mornings, the same as last year.

Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead. I am so proud to be your principal, and I can’t wait to see all that we will accomplish together.

With excitement,
Ms. Fiorini
Principal, Elden Elementary
 
Cell Phones

Cell Phone Policy

As you may be aware, our district is required to implement a new cell phone policy for the 25-26 school year. Specifically, students will not be allowed to use cell phones or other electronic devices from the time they arrive at school until dismissal.

Be sure to review all of our policies and procedures using our 25-26 Student/Family Handbook.
 

Student ID Badges

Our District Newsletter, The Hive, recently included information regarding Student ID Badges. Starting this year, all students will be given an ID Badge on the first day of school.

Elden students will have their ID Badge placed on their backpack using a luggage tag. They will need to remain on their backpack as they will be used for transportation purposes.
 
Flyer

After School Enrichment Registration

Please see the linked flyer with information regarding our after school enrichment program here at Elden. Clubs will run from 3:30-4:30 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting in October. You will be able to register students from now until September 12, 2025. Please note: the registration period ends on September 12. There will be no late registration available. 

This year, you are only able to register for session one at this time. Registration for session two will open in December. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!
 

Report Card Update:

Pre-K through Grade 5 will be transitioning from quarterly report cards to a trimester reporting system. Please click this link to view an update from the district regarding this change.
 

Upcoming Events:

September 2, 2025

Window Supply Drop-Off 12:30-1:00
Chalk-the-Walk Event at Elden @ 5:00PM
Rainbow over Elden

September 3, 2025

First day of school!

September 11, 2025

Elden Open House 6:00-6:30 & 6:45-7:15
PTA Back-to-School Bash 5:30-7:30
Spirit Week Flyer

September 16-19, 2025

Elden Spirit Week:

Tuesday - What Do You Play? Day
Wednesday - Art & Music Day
Thursday - Show Us Your Culture Day
Friday - Show Us Your Unique Self Day
 

Information Requests:

Important!

Early Arrival

We will continue to have staff at Elden from 8:00-8:30AM for early arrival student drop-off. If you plan to drop your student(s) off each morning, please complete this form to let us know.

*As a reminder, staff will open the doors at 8:00AM to let students in the building. Students should not be dropped off prior to 8:00.
Information Request

Student Pick-Up

Dismissal of students being picked-up will be run the same as last year. Anyone picking up a student at dismissal can follow the procedures outlined on our 25-26 Dismissal Procedures Document.

*If you plan to pick your student(s) up daily, please complete this form in order to reserve a car tag for the 25-26 school year.

If you have not yet picked them up, car tags can be picked up prior to the start of the school year at the following time:
  • Tuesday, September 2 12:00-1:30

 

New Staff Spotlight:

Mr. Lettsome

Mr. Lettsome, 5th Grade

Hello! My name is Malik Lettsome, and I am excited to begin my first year at Elden as a 5th grade teacher! I am looking forward to connecting with new and familiar faces this year.

I have taught previously within both the Syracuse City School District & Westhill Central School District in Special Education settings.

I am honored to a part of the team and be an Eagle! 
 

Helpful Links:

Elden Website
Elden Notice to School
Elden PTA
 

Elden Contacts:

Elden Eagle
Joelle Fiorini, Principal jfiorini@bville.org
Nicole Swanson, Secretary nswanson@bville.org
Lindsay Ellis, Attendance lellis@bville.org
Jill St John, Nurse jstjohn@bville.org
Brooke Aicher, Psychologist baicher@bville.org
Brooke Fingland, Counselor bfingland@bville.org
Elizabeth Petrelli, Social Worker epetrelli@bville.org
Brazzie Addison, Student Engagement Specialist baddison@bville.org
Liz O'Hern, Liberty Resources lohern@bville.org
Marty Knaul, School Resource Officer mknaul@bville.org