These two are so deserving of recognition! They work hard everyday to give our students engaging learning experiences. We are so thankful to have them in the Eastside family!
📢 Polk School District will Resume Classes on Tuesday, February 4th 📢
Polk School District will resume classes as scheduled on Tuesday, February 4th. All schools and campus locations have been thoroughly sanitized to ensure a clean and safe learning environment for our students and staff.
This brief pause has allowed time for students and employees to recover and return, and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation in prioritizing health and wellness.
A huge THANK YOU to our phenomenal custodial team for their tireless efforts in preparing our facilities for students to return. Their dedication and hard work help keep our schools safe and ready for learning every day! 🏫
Please see the attached document for wellness guidance to help keep our schools healthy. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow! ❤️🖤💛
📢 Important Announcement: School Closure for Deep Cleaning & Illness Prevention
Due to the widespread impact of flu and norovirus across our schools resulting in excessive student and staff absences, Polk School District will be closing all schools and facilities and transitioning to a Learn-From-Home day on Friday, January 31, 2025, to allow for deep cleaning of our buildings and additional recovery time for those affected. We currently have 761 students and 63 school-level staff members with illnesses reported which amounts to 10% or more of our student population at each school and a shortage of necessary staff to operate effectively.
This decision is not made lightly and as always we will continue to prioritize the health and safety of our students, staff, and community. Extra-curricular activities and after-school events will not be affected.
All of our facilities will undergo a comprehensive deep cleaning to help reduce the spread of illness and ensure a sanitized environment for everyone upon reopening.
We encourage families to take necessary precautions, including:
✅ Monitoring for symptoms of illness
✅ Practicing good hand hygiene
✅ Keeping sick students at home until they are symptom/fever-free
We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we work to maintain a healthy learning environment.
Next Tuesday, Eastside will host the Creative Discovery Museum. There will be several activities for students to share with parents. One lucky family will win tickets to visit the Creative Discovery Museum.
Parents! Lost and Found is building back up. Please remember to put names in your child's outerwear and water bottles.
Remind your child to check the coat racks in the cafeteria as well as bins in the grade levels for any missing items.
This week in PE, kindergarten through fifth grade are stepping into the world of Cosmic Bowling! 🎳✨
Our young athletes are:
✅ Learning about the game of bowling
✅ Practicing underhand rolling to aim at a target
✅ Strengthening their ability to follow directions
✅ Showing off their good sportsmanship skills
The lights are low, the pins are glowing, and the excitement is high! What a fun way to build motor skills and teamwork! 🎳
💥Is your kitchen cutlery needing an upgrade? 💥
Eastside is partnering with RADA Cutlery for our Spring fundraiser!!!
Our fundraiser will be raising funds to upgrade our Projection system on the stage in our gym & to purchase equipment for a new morning show!
This fundraiser will run from February 4-28th. Information will be sent home this week!
Use the link below to begin shopping now! 💛🖤
https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=8522358.2e2e03
🌟 Locomotor Superstars in Action! 🌟
Last week, our kindergarten and first-grade students participated in the Locomotor License Test during PE! 🚦🏃♀️✨
They showcased their skills in walking, running, skipping, galloping, jumping, hopping, and moving safely through space. 🎉 Whether mastering a new skill or making great progress toward it, every student worked hard and shined bright!
We’re so proud of their effort and growth—our future movers and shakers are off to an amazing start! 🏅👏
Save the Date! 📅 Eastside Field Day is happening Thursday, May 15th! Get ready for a day of fun, games, and memories—it’ll be here before we know it!
Pre-k Fun!❄️
Pre-k did different activities about the Arctic. They enjoy learning about Arctic Animals and participated in the science experiment on how blubber keeps some animals warm during the winter months.
Pre-k enjoyed exploring with real and artificial snow as they learned about Winter.❄️☃️❄️
🌨❄️ WEATHER UPDATE 🌨❄️
Polk School District will open with a delayed start on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The additional time will ensure our buses and facilities are fully operational and warm. This means all bus routes, school openings, and start times will be shifted forward two hours from the regularly scheduled times. For example, a 7:00 AM bus pickup will now be a 9:00 AM pickup, etc. There will be no change in dismissal procedures.
We encourage all students to dress warmly for tomorrow's frigid temperatures. Wear layers, hats, gloves, and scarves. Additionally, we urge all of our bus riders to utilize our Here Comes the Bus app to minimize time outside waiting for the bus to arrive.
We appreciate your continued understanding and partnership as we take these precautions to ensure the safety of our students and staff during these extreme winter conditions.
🌨❄️ WEATHER UPDATE 🌨❄️
Due to the State of Emergency now in effect and the uncertainty surrounding the possibility for winter weather conditions to develop during the school day, Polk School District will be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025, as part of our commitment to ensuring the safety of our students and staff.
We appreciate your understanding and partnership. Stay safe and warm.
If you have reserved your spot, mark your calendars for Lunch with Loved Ones coming in February.
If you have not yet signed up, you can still send in the form to attend. However, we are no longer to accept orders for meals.
Mark your calendar for the Thrive in 2025 event on January 25 at the Cedartown campus of the Polk County College and Career Academy.
It's too cold to cook! Go grab some McDonald's tonight! See you there.
Happy Holidays from First Grade!
Our students had an absolute blast during the ‘Do You Want to Build a Snowman?’ Teamwork Relay in PE! ❄️ This fun activity got everyone moving as they practiced running, taking turns, following directions, and showing great sportsmanship. We look forward to hearing about all of the real snowmen students create!
5th Graders taking advantage of speaking opportunities in 4-H
