Don't forget: Fall Pictures are on Wednesday, September 9! These photos will be used for the school yearbook, so bring your best smile! 😊
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Dear Families,
As a reminder, students are not permitted to bring outside commercial food or beverages (such as fast food, sodas, or coffee shop drinks) onto campus.
We ask that all students finish any outside food or drinks before arriving at school. Students are always welcome to bring a standard packed lunch from home or enjoy the meals provided by our cafeteria.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our campus safe, clean, and distraction-free!
As a reminder, students are not permitted to bring outside commercial food or beverages (such as fast food, sodas, or coffee shop drinks) onto campus.
We ask that all students finish any outside food or drinks before arriving at school. Students are always welcome to bring a standard packed lunch from home or enjoy the meals provided by our cafeteria.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our campus safe, clean, and distraction-free!
Join us on Monday, August 31, at 10 AM or 6 PM for the annual Title I meeting at Eastside.
To commemorate International Literacy Day and honor Dolly Parton, an amazing advocate for childhood literacy, Eastside will celebrate Dolly Day on September 8, 2026. Students and staff are invited to wear their Dolly gear, including boots, bling, butterflies, and country/western style outfits. During the school day, students will get to choose a book to keep, and everyone will participate in a special reading time.
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Parents, join us for Back to School Night on August 31 to learn more about what your child is learning this year. Teachers will present information and answer questions. We will hold two separate sessions that evening: 5:00 and 5:30.
🍋 Thank you to our PTO for treating our staff in honor of National Lemonade Day.🍋
Join us on August 31, for the Title I Annual Meeting. To accommodate your schedule, we will host the meeting twice: at 10am or 6pm, right after Curriculum Night!
🌟 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR! 🌟
Help us celebrate Eastside Elementary’s Educator of the Year, Lauren King! 🍎✨
Mrs. King has a heart for teaching and has served our Eastside family for 15 years. From Pre-K, Directed Studies, and Virtual Learning to 1st Grade—and now 5th Grade—she brings unmatched joy, grace, and dedication to every single role.
We are so blessed to have her leading and loving our students!
#EastsidePride #EducatorOfTheYear #TeacherAppreciation #EastsideFamily #ElementaryTeacher
Help us celebrate Eastside Elementary’s Educator of the Year, Lauren King! 🍎✨
Mrs. King has a heart for teaching and has served our Eastside family for 15 years. From Pre-K, Directed Studies, and Virtual Learning to 1st Grade—and now 5th Grade—she brings unmatched joy, grace, and dedication to every single role.
We are so blessed to have her leading and loving our students!
#EastsidePride #EducatorOfTheYear #TeacherAppreciation #EastsideFamily #ElementaryTeacher
🍎 Shoutout to Georgia Farm Bureau! 🚜
They dropped off welcome-back goody bags for our teachers to highlight the Georgia Agriculture in the Classroom program. This initiative boosts ag literacy by giving educators the tools to bring real-world agricultural concepts straight into the classroom. Thank you for supporting our teachers and students! 🌾📚
#AgInTheClassroom #GaAgriculture #SupportTeachers #ThankYou #GeorgiaFarm Bureau
They dropped off welcome-back goody bags for our teachers to highlight the Georgia Agriculture in the Classroom program. This initiative boosts ag literacy by giving educators the tools to bring real-world agricultural concepts straight into the classroom. Thank you for supporting our teachers and students! 🌾📚
#AgInTheClassroom #GaAgriculture #SupportTeachers #ThankYou #GeorgiaFarm Bureau
Huge shoutout to our car rider parents for a great dismissal today! You brought your patience and crushed the zipper method! 🎉
Two quick reminders for tomorrow:
1️⃣ Location Update: If you no longer have a student in PK, K, or 1st grade, please use the bus loop for pickup.
2️⃣ Pickup Tags: Keep your tag displayed until your child is safely in your vehicle.
Thank you for keeping our students safe! 🚘
Two quick reminders for tomorrow:
1️⃣ Location Update: If you no longer have a student in PK, K, or 1st grade, please use the bus loop for pickup.
2️⃣ Pickup Tags: Keep your tag displayed until your child is safely in your vehicle.
Thank you for keeping our students safe! 🚘
We have had a fantastic first day back! Our dedicated teachers spent the day establishing daily routines and setting expectations, while students enjoyed reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. 🎒✏️
🎒 **Welcome Back, Eastside Elementary Families!** 🏫
We are so excited to kick off a fantastic new school year and welcome all of our students back to campus! To help ensure a safe, smooth, and efficient morning for everyone, please review a few important arrival and dismissal details:
🚗 **Morning Drop-Off & Arrival**
* **Drop-off Window:** 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
* **Student Drop-Off Policy:** To keep our hallways safe and traffic moving smoothly, **parents will not be able to walk students into the building.**
* **Here to Help:** Don't worry! Our amazing teachers and staff will be stationed all throughout the building and at the entrances to guide our students and make sure everyone finds their classroom with a smile.
🚌 **Afternoon Dismissal**
* **Dismissal Window:** 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
💙 **A Quick Reminder for the First Week**
Traffic is always extra heavy during the first few days of school as everyone gets back into the routine. Please pack a little extra patience during drop-off and pick-up times as our staff works hard to get every child to and from school safely.
Thank you for your cooperation, partnership, and support. Let’s make it a wonderful first day and an incredible school year! ✨
#EastsideElementary #WelcomeBack #BackToSchool #EastsidePride #FirstDayOfSchool
We are so excited to kick off a fantastic new school year and welcome all of our students back to campus! To help ensure a safe, smooth, and efficient morning for everyone, please review a few important arrival and dismissal details:
🚗 **Morning Drop-Off & Arrival**
* **Drop-off Window:** 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
* **Student Drop-Off Policy:** To keep our hallways safe and traffic moving smoothly, **parents will not be able to walk students into the building.**
* **Here to Help:** Don't worry! Our amazing teachers and staff will be stationed all throughout the building and at the entrances to guide our students and make sure everyone finds their classroom with a smile.
🚌 **Afternoon Dismissal**
* **Dismissal Window:** 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
💙 **A Quick Reminder for the First Week**
Traffic is always extra heavy during the first few days of school as everyone gets back into the routine. Please pack a little extra patience during drop-off and pick-up times as our staff works hard to get every child to and from school safely.
Thank you for your cooperation, partnership, and support. Let’s make it a wonderful first day and an incredible school year! ✨
#EastsideElementary #WelcomeBack #BackToSchool #EastsidePride #FirstDayOfSchool
The school nurse will be available from 3pm to 5pm during open house today to discuss medications your child may need during school hours.
🍎✏️ A huge Eastside Elementary THANK YOU to Vulcan Materials Company! 🍳🥓
We are so grateful to Vulcan Materials for treating our teachers and staff to a delicious Welcome Back Breakfast today! Starting off the new school year with great food and even better community support means the world to our team.
Thank you, Vulcan Materials, for investing in our educators and helping us kick off this school year on such a positive (and tasty!) note. We’re energized and ready to welcome our students back! 🎒✨
#EastsideElementary #CommunityPartners #ThankYou #BackToSchool #VulcanMaterials
We are so grateful to Vulcan Materials for treating our teachers and staff to a delicious Welcome Back Breakfast today! Starting off the new school year with great food and even better community support means the world to our team.
Thank you, Vulcan Materials, for investing in our educators and helping us kick off this school year on such a positive (and tasty!) note. We’re energized and ready to welcome our students back! 🎒✨
#EastsideElementary #CommunityPartners #ThankYou #BackToSchool #VulcanMaterials
2026-2027 Polk School District Dress Code
As we prepare for another great school year, we ask all students and families to review the 2026–2027 Student Handbook and become familiar with the district's dress code expectations.
Our goal is to provide a safe, positive, and distraction-free learning environment where every student can focus on academic success. Students are expected to wear clothing that is appropriate, promotes proper hygiene, and follows the district's dress code.
A few important reminders:
👕 Shirts
• Must completely cover the chest, back, and midsection—even when arms are raised.
• No strapless, halter, spaghetti strap, sheer, or narrow-strap tops.
• Tank top straps must be at least 3 inches wide (approximately the width of a driver's license).
• No pajama tops.
• Undergarments must not be visible.
👖 Pants, Shorts, Skirts & Dresses
• Must be worn at the waist.
• Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be fingertip length.
• Pants with rips or holes above fingertip length that expose skin must be worn with leggings underneath or have permanent patches covering the holes.
• Leggings may only be worn with shirts that are fingertip length.
• No pajama bottoms.
• Undergarments must not be visible.
👟 Shoes
• Shoes with hard soles must be worn at all times.
• Bedroom shoes/slippers are not permitted.
🧢 Accessories
• Hats, hoods, caps, bandanas, towels, and similar items may not be worn inside the building unless approved by the principal.
• Clothing or accessories that are unsafe, gang-related, vulgar, profane, sexually suggestive, or promote tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or weapons are prohibited.
🥤 Additional Reminders
• No outside restaurant or fast food.
• Water is the only outside drink permitted. Energy drinks are not allowed.
• Metal or glass drinkware (including Stanley-style cups), glass personal care items, and similar prohibited items should remain at home.
We encourage all families to review the complete dress code and school expectations together before the first day of school. Your partnership helps create a respectful, positive learning environment for all students.
Thank you for helping us start the 2026–2027 school year strong!
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As we prepare for another great school year, we ask all students and families to review the 2026–2027 Student Handbook and become familiar with the district's dress code expectations.
Our goal is to provide a safe, positive, and distraction-free learning environment where every student can focus on academic success. Students are expected to wear clothing that is appropriate, promotes proper hygiene, and follows the district's dress code.
A few important reminders:
👕 Shirts
• Must completely cover the chest, back, and midsection—even when arms are raised.
• No strapless, halter, spaghetti strap, sheer, or narrow-strap tops.
• Tank top straps must be at least 3 inches wide (approximately the width of a driver's license).
• No pajama tops.
• Undergarments must not be visible.
👖 Pants, Shorts, Skirts & Dresses
• Must be worn at the waist.
• Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be fingertip length.
• Pants with rips or holes above fingertip length that expose skin must be worn with leggings underneath or have permanent patches covering the holes.
• Leggings may only be worn with shirts that are fingertip length.
• No pajama bottoms.
• Undergarments must not be visible.
👟 Shoes
• Shoes with hard soles must be worn at all times.
• Bedroom shoes/slippers are not permitted.
🧢 Accessories
• Hats, hoods, caps, bandanas, towels, and similar items may not be worn inside the building unless approved by the principal.
• Clothing or accessories that are unsafe, gang-related, vulgar, profane, sexually suggestive, or promote tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or weapons are prohibited.
🥤 Additional Reminders
• No outside restaurant or fast food.
• Water is the only outside drink permitted. Energy drinks are not allowed.
• Metal or glass drinkware (including Stanley-style cups), glass personal care items, and similar prohibited items should remain at home.
We encourage all families to review the complete dress code and school expectations together before the first day of school. Your partnership helps create a respectful, positive learning environment for all students.
Thank you for helping us start the 2026–2027 school year strong!
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📚✏️ The first day of school is quickly approaching! ✏️📚
As you prepare for a great start to the new school year, here are the 2026–2027 school start and dismissal times for all Polk School District schools.
Elementary School:
🚗 Drop-Off Begins: 7:00 a.m.
🔔 School Starts: 7:30 a.m.
🏠 Dismissal: 2:30 p.m.
Middle School:
🚗 Drop-Off Begins: 7:15 a.m.
🔔 School Starts: 7:45 a.m.
🏠 Dismissal: 3:20 p.m.
High School:
🚗 Drop-Off Begins: 7:30 a.m.
🔔 School Starts: 8:00 a.m.
🏠 Dismissal: 3:25 p.m.
Please allow extra travel time during the first few days of school as everyone settles into their routines.
Thank you for your patience and continued partnership as we begin another exciting school year. Together, we can make it a successful year for every student!
#PSDProud #BackToSchool2026
As you prepare for a great start to the new school year, here are the 2026–2027 school start and dismissal times for all Polk School District schools.
Elementary School:
🚗 Drop-Off Begins: 7:00 a.m.
🔔 School Starts: 7:30 a.m.
🏠 Dismissal: 2:30 p.m.
Middle School:
🚗 Drop-Off Begins: 7:15 a.m.
🔔 School Starts: 7:45 a.m.
🏠 Dismissal: 3:20 p.m.
High School:
🚗 Drop-Off Begins: 7:30 a.m.
🔔 School Starts: 8:00 a.m.
🏠 Dismissal: 3:25 p.m.
Please allow extra travel time during the first few days of school as everyone settles into their routines.
Thank you for your patience and continued partnership as we begin another exciting school year. Together, we can make it a successful year for every student!
#PSDProud #BackToSchool2026
If you haven't yet completed the PowerSchool forms, please complete them by Open House to ensure your student is assigned a homeroom. If you need assistance with PowerSchool, staff will be available on July 31st and August 3rd from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm.
Parents and guardians of upcoming Pre-K students are invited to join us on August 3 at 10:30 am for Pre-K Orientation. You will meet the Pre-K teachers, learn the goals and expectations for the year, and have a chance to ask questions.
