Today is National IT Professional Day and Eastside is proud that we have one of the best! Tandalea Mendez is a knowledgeable Technology Specialist and a generous person. She spreads joy and cheer wherever she goes. Eastside is so blessed to have her as part of the team.
We are pleased to announce the Eastside Elementary Teacher of the Year, Megan Smith! Mrs. Smith teaches 1st grade. She is supported everyday by her faith and by her loving family.
Thank you to all the families who have already participated in our SchoolStore fundraiser! We are on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone's help to meet it. The funds from this program go to support the library and literacy programs.
If your family has not participated, there's still time!
Parents, please check out the information on the Family Engagement page of our website, including the Parents' Right to Know letter. https://5il.co/24xmb
#PSDtheplacetobe #Progress
Today we read the bilingual story The Upside Down Boy. The story is about a young boy, Juanito, moving to a new city and school. He feels very “upside down” due to the language barrier between him and his teacher and classmates. Juanito’s family is Hispanic and speaks fluent Spanish, whereas his teacher and peers speak English. This is a huge adjustment for Juanito.
Ms. Z is Hispanic and was raised in a Spanish speaking home, so she is fluent in Spanish AND English! After I read the story in English, she read parts of it in Spanish. This was so awesome! Our students LOVED it! They couldn’t believe how quickly the words rolled off of her tongue. 🥰
In honor of National Arts in Education week, Eastside would like to highlight our two hard-working arts teachers.
Cindi Hicks teaches the music education classes and sponsors several honor choirs during the year. She loves music and enjoys inspiring new musicians.
Olivia Escutia teaches the art classes. She is very creative and encourages our students to use imagination in their art pieces.
#PSDproud #ArtsInEducation #PSDtheplacetobe
The week of September 11 - 15 is National Art in Education week. In addition other academic classes, Eastside students get to experience an art and a music class each week. 4th grade is making stamps and learning the words to the Star Spangled Banner this week.
"The arts significantly boost student achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase the odds students will go on to graduate from college" - Arne Duncan
#Progress #ArtsInEducation #PSDtheplacetobe
Calling all 4th and 5th grade singers: It's time for the honor choirs audition! See you on September 20! #honorchoir #Commit #PSDtheplacetobe
MARK YOUR CALENDARS and join us at Van Wert Elementary School on September 20th for FOOD and FUN! See the flyer below for details! This is a FREE event!
Eastside has a position open for an ISS Paraprofessional. If interested apply at https://www.applitrack.com/polkk12/onlineapp/ and email Mrs. Hyde today!
Congratulations to our August Students and Staff of the month. These students and staff showed great effort and willingness to help others during the month of August. #Commit #Studentofthemonth
First Grade Fun in August: We used cubes and counters to help us solve math equations, read books with friends, and began writing narrative stories.
On September 15, 2003, Peter H. Reynolds wrote The Dot, a book about a reluctant art student who learns how far her imagination can take her. On September 15, we celebrate the spirit of the book and the power of imagination.
Students are invited to express their creativity by wearing polka dots on Friday, September 15!
2nd Grade has had a great start to the school year! In Science, we learned about the phases of the moon. In Math, we have been working on solving addition and subtraction problems using base ten blocks.
Kindergarten had such a fun month of August. We dressed in the color of the week and worked on reading and math skills.
Three Eastside teachers were recognized for their commitment to Polk County School District at a district-wide assembly. Congratulations to Mrs. Bullington, Mrs. Brownlow, and Mrs. Gober and thank you for consistently working to meet the needs of Eastside students. #Committed
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Teamwork makes the dreamwork. Students worked together to figure out how to save, "Willy the Worm" from the water without using their hands to move him off his island.
We've had a blast in 4th Grade over the past few weeks!
Thank you to all the parents that joined us this week at the Title I Annual Parent Meetings, the Pastries with the Principal, and the Back to School Night. We had some wonderful and enlightening conversations. #BetterTogether #Committed
