From the Principal... Martin`s Messages... EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY
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From the Principal... Martin`s Messages... EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY
Important Dates Black American History Month EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY BOBCAT NEWSLETTER Feb. 3 Eastside Hosts Academic Bowl Feb. 4 PTO Valentine “Sock Hop” 6:00-8:00 in Gym February 1, 2011 From the Principal... Groundhog Day Feb 2 We’ve had a chilly start to 2011, but the students and teachers are burning through the GPS (Georgia Performance Standards). In grades 3-5, we are preparing for the CRCT with practice drills at least once a week. Students in these grades continue to focus on mastering their multiplication facts. As you run errands, please help your student by reviewing their facts with them. In the upper elementary grades, every mathematical concept builds on the basic multiplication facts. I hope to see you dancing at the PTO-sponsored Valentine Dance on Friday, February 4. Leigh Munson, Principal 2011 Eastside Academic Bowl Team Eastside’s Academic Bowl Team had their first meet on January 20th at Arbor Springs Elementary school. Coaches Pauline Threlkeld and Chrystie Barrett were proud to watch the team put forth their best effort in a tough competition. Eastside competes against teams from other Coweta County Elementary Schools. Eastside will host the next meet on Feb. 3 @ 4:00. Front row: Hannah Miller, Isaac Barnett, Nate Barnett, Arianna Dennard, Dustin Camberos Back row: Carson Pate, Abby Lackey, Sarah Allen, and Jenna White. Feb. 8 GYSTC visits 2nd Gr. Feb. 11 Drama Club Performance “The Princess and the Porcupine” @ 6:30 in GYM Feb. 14 Valentines Day Mentor Lunch Progress Reports Issued Feb. 21-25 Student Holidays Mid Winter Break Spelling Bee Winner!! Nate Barnett Winning Word: Elite See feature article on page 2 Martin’s Messages... CRCT Preparation for 3rd—5th Graders: Parents, please visit this website: http://www.gadoe.org/ci_testing.aspx?Page Req=CI_TESTING_CRCT Scroll down and look on the right hand side under STUDENT GUIDES. This Study Guide focuses on the knowledge and skills that are tested on the Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT). It is designed for teachers to use with their students and for parents to use with their children. This test will be given to 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students the week of April 18, and more information will be given at a later time. As always, we welcome your input and encourage you to stop by or call the school if you have any concerns or questions. Thank you for your continued support of Eastside – the BEST side! Jena Martin, Assistant Principal 1$ Hat Days benefit Jr. Beta, Drama Club, Academic Bowl and Relay for Life Each Friday Community Assistance... Support in Time of Grief Camp STARS for Families (Sharing Together As Real Support) will be offered March 11-13 at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA. Registration is now open for this three-day bereavement camp. Thanks to the generosity of The Billie S. Been Foundation, Inc., it is offered free of charge, aside from a small registration fee of $40 per family. For more information, visit www.vnhs.org . Camp Dogwood is a weekend summer grief camp for children. Please call West Georgia Hospice at 706 845 3905 for more information. This list is not inclusive. The Coweta County School System does not endorse or recommend the individuals/agencies listed. Consumers should contact state licensure boards for additional information on the counselors listed. Mark your calendars!! 2011-2012 Pre-K Registration Dates March 7-18 8:00-4:00 March 17—8:00-6:00 pm March 18—8:00-12:00 pm Coweta County Snow Day Make Up Plans From Mary Provost...School Counselor NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK, FEBRUARY 7-11, 2011 National Schools Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association [ASCA], will be celebrated from February 7-11, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems. School counselors work with school counseling programs that address the personal/social, academic and career needs of all students. Our counseling program very much supports the Eastside school mission: Each student will be nurtured, guided and challenged to become a caring, productive, responsible citizen. Counselors work with teachers and other educators to provide an educational system where students can realize their potential. Counselors work with parents as they encounter the challenges of raising children in today’s world. I would like to thank parents and teachers for all you do to make Eastside’s counseling program possible. Please feel free to call me at school if I can be of assistance at the important task of raising children. Mary Provost, School Counselor In order to make up the required time and in order to minimize disruptions to family schedules, we will add 5 minutes to the school day beginning January 31, 2011. The additional 5 minutes will be added to the beginning of the instructional day. Start times for grade levels will be 7:55 a.m. for elementary and 8:25 a.m. for middle and high schools. 1st Place: Nate Barnett Runner up: Alayna Eason 4th & 5th Gr. Spelling Bee Participants Front row: Nate Barnett, Isaac Barnett, Matthew Allen, Matthew McGregor, Abby Cuttle, Alexis Swaim, Makenzie Hicks, Hannah Miller. Back row: Abby Lackey, Sydney Jones, Bryce Moore, Nick Daniel, Audrey Ross, Jenna White, Zachary Miller, Nicki Fincher, and Alayna Eason. Health Wise from Nurse Anne... February is the month when we celebrate “Valentines Day” and give special attention to those we love. That is great because all of us need love and attention in order to maintain good health! And, this is especially important to our children. Daily, I have the opportunity to observe that special love being shared with students by their attentive teachers! Parents, it is so very important to give close attention to your child’s needs whether they are physical or emotional. An extra hug, a word of praise, or special time set aside for a parent/child event can be so very rewarding………. and, this promotes good health! Anne Padgett, School Nurse, LPN SAFETY CONCERN!! Car riders are NOT to be dropped off in the front of the school building. Car rider drop off is in the car loop in front of the gym. If you want to walk your child to class, please park in a space out front and sign in at the front desk. TEE TIME FOR EASTSIDE Eastside Elementary 3rd Annual Golf Tournament@ Orchard Hills Golf Course March 26, 2011 @ 1:30 Contact Dee Sluk for more Information—Call or email 770 599-6621 [email protected]