East Elementary
September 2023
Welcome to East!
This year at East, we will bring our commitments to life as we move our school toward its mission and vision of ensuring high levels of learning for all students. In collaborative grade level teams, teachers will continue to plan, teach/assess, study the results, and then act. Four questions will guide our work to ensure high levels of learning for all: What do we expect all students to know and do? How will we know if they have learned it? How will we respond when they do not learn? How will we respond when they already know it? These questions are very important as we work to guarantee every student has mastered the essential standards for their grade level.
Mission: At East Elementary we work together to create a supportive environment for high levels of learning for all.
Vision: At East Elementary, we envision a school that is focused on learning, collaboration, and results.
- Learning: Students take charge of their learning by setting goals so they understand the purpose of what they are learning.
- Collaboration: Collaboration is data driven with the purpose of assisting teammates to achieve whole team growth.
- Results: Students and staff are supported in the work they are doing to achieve common goals, strive for continuous improvement, and sustain the results that have already been achieved.
Commitments:
We will respect, support, and trust one another while holding each other accountable to achieve common goals.
In our collaborative work, we will actively contribute with a positive mindset while keeping a focus on student achievement.
We will prepare and implement high quality, engaging instruction that allows for teacher autonomy.
We will utilize research based strategies to guide instruction and adjust to meet the needs of all students.
We will utilize our data to determine the effectiveness of our instruction and guide future decisions.
We will help students set goals based on their data and acknowledge success.
We will hold all students to high expectations for academics and behavior.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email or call. Here's to a great year!
Celebrating Grandparents!
- Monday - Student last name A - C
- Tuesday - Student last name D - H
- Wednesday - Student last name I - M
- Thursday - Student last name N - Sm
- Friday - Student last name Sn - Z
Mrs. Leesa, our kitchen manager, has planned the following menu:
- Monday - Breakfast Taco, Bacon Egg Croissant, or Pancakes with Bacon
- Tuesday - French Toast Sticks with Bacon, Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake with fruit parfait, or Biscuit with Gravy
- Wednesday - Breakfast Pizza, Scrambled Eggs with Bacon and Biscuit, or Iced Cinnamon Roll
- Thursday - Biscuit with Gravy, Cookies n’ Cream Yogurt Parfait with Grahams, or “new” Breakfast Totchos with Toast
- Friday - Iced Donut, Sausage Egg Bagel, Sausage Egg Croissant, or Fruit Yogurt Parfait with Grahams
If grandparents would like a tray, the cost will be $2.50 (please bring exact change or pay with a check). Doors for this event will open at 7:15 AM. The event will end at 8:00 AM. We hope to see you there!
East Elementary PTO
RUN! MOVE! GO!
Whether it’s to avoid a vicious dog nipping at your heels, trim the waistline, or just to clear your head– the majority of people can appreciate the value in running, moving, and getting started.
DID YOU KNOW… September kicks off PTO’s school-wide drive for running, moving, and getting started.
Last year we debuted a Fall FUN RUN in lieu of the Otis Spunkmeier Cookie push of the past. Parents and students alike seemed to love the fitness & fundraising combo so we’re bringing it back again. Along with coordinating the run, APEX will teach daily leadership lessons and celebrate milestones beginning on Monday, September 25th. Based on Parent and Teacher feedback, we’re focusing all of our energy on two big fundraisers: this Fall Fun Run and Spring Auction. So we’re really hoping our second run at this event will be just as successful, if not more, than last year.
We don’t care if parents skip, sprint, parachute in, or get pushed by a friend: we are seeking walk-ons and veterans to get involved. To make it that much easier we have created the QR code below. Simply scan this bad-boy to instantly view and sign up for opportunities throughout the year. Volunteers are what keep this organization moving and make so many extras at East a GO!
UPCOMING MEETING: This month PTO meetings also get started. On Tuesday, September 12th we will meet in the library at 5:30pm. These meetings are a great place to meet So-And-So’s mom, learn about the school as a whole, voice an idea, ask a question, etc. Doors will open at 5:15 for a few minutes of socializing before we formally kick-off at 5:30pm. Last year our largest number of attendees was 38, but we would love to beat that record! Childcare will be provided.
In an effort to include parents who have conflicting evening activities, we will also be offering a “Sunrise Session” the Wednesday morning after each of our evening meetings. So on September 13th at 8am anyone is welcome to attend this less formal gathering in the cafeteria to review information from the previous night’s meeting.
Mrs. Criddle's Corner
My husband, Jamie, and I have been married for 24 years. We both went through the Jackson School District for grades K-12, and we love this community. We have 3 beautiful children, and are so proud that they attend school in this district. We have 16 year old twins, Austin and Addison, who are in eleventh grade, and a 14 year old, Ryan, who is in ninth grade. I also have an identical twin sister who teaches at Jackson Middle School. Many people tend to get us mixed up, so I try to always make parents and students aware of my double (By the way, I’m the pretty one). My younger sister works at the high school, and my parents are both retired educators. So, I guess you can say, teaching runs in our family.
I am looking forward to this school year and working with the children, teachers, staff, and parents at East!
Shauna Criddle, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Moyer's Message
Hello East Families! My name is Jenny Moyers and this is my 12th year as an elementary school counselor. My husband, Tyson, is the district athletic director for the Cape Public School District, and we have two children, Josie and Moses, who are both students here at East Elementary.
As the school counselor, it is my responsibility to to implement the Missouri School Comprehensive Counseling Program which is designed to address the needs of all students by providing classroom lessons, individual student planning, responsive services, and system support. At the elementary level, classroom lessons are designed to promote academic, social/emotional, and career development. In all of my lessons, I strive to help students understand how the content can help them in all three of those areas not just now but also in the future. As I always tell the students, the work we do in Counseling isn't always hard, but it is always important for their development! For some students, individual plans are developed, such as Check-In/Check-Out, to help teach and reinforce specific skills that will help them be successful at school. Small groups, individual counseling, restorative practices, and crisis management are offered as responsive services for students that need extra support in various areas. I also collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to provide system support to ensure students’ needs are being met.
Family support is a vital part of the success of the school counseling program, so please contact me anytime by calling the school, emailing me at jmoyers@jr2mail.org, or filling out this online form. I also have a website that I will be adding resources to on various topics for parents and students.
This year I am excited to bring back my “co-counselor”, Opal! Opal has been trained to be a school therapy dog. Opal will always remain leashed and either at my side or on a cot while at school. She is not permitted to approach anyone without my permission. I am taking time this first week of school to teach students about what it will mean to have Opal at school and what they can do to help her be successful. (O - Only Mrs. Moyers gives Opal commands; P - Ask for permission to pet; A - Approach calmly with the back of your hand showing; L - Listen to directions)
Even with those protocols in place, I understand if you do not want your student to receive therapy dog services (classroom lessons, individual sessions, and petting in the hallway). If you do not want your student to receive services from Opal, please fill out this opt-out form. (If you have more than one student you want to opt-out, please fill out a separate form for each student.)
News from the Nurses
Welcome Back! Nurse Tosha and Nurse Angie are so happy to see everyone back at school! We hope everyone had a GREAT summer! There are a lot of things we need to cover in our first newsletter this year. Here it goes!
If your child is sick PLEASE KEEP THEM HOME. This is the number one way to stop the spread of germs. If the germs don’t come to school they can’t be shared. If your child has fever, vomiting, and/or diarrhea they need to be home for 24 hours symptom free without medication before returning to school. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call us!
COVID: If your child would test positive by home test or through a doctor’s office/clinic we ask that they stay home 5 days from when their symptoms started. (Day one is the first day of their symptoms). They can return to school on their day 6 if they have been 24 hours free of vomiting/diarrhea/fever (*without using medication for 24 hours to reduce fever). Also, their symptoms should be improving and no new symptoms developing when they return to school (loss of taste/smell can still be present). Please notify Nurse Tosha @tborgfield@jr2mail.org or Nurse Angie @aboss@jr2mail.org if your child would test positive. Please note: if your child tested positive by a home covid test and they have already missed 7 days of school they would need a doctor's note. Here is the link to our Attendance policy.
FLU Shot Clinic (through the Cape County Health Department) will be October 16th. The permission form will be sent out to all students and ONLY those that return the form and payment will receive the FLU Vaccine. Watch for the permission form to be sent home the first week of October. There could be a possibility that this would be done online (CCHD is working on it).
Dental Screenings will be on October 20th. More info will be in the October newsletter.
Vision Screenings will be starting the week of August 21st for Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd Grades. Once vision screenings are completed hearing screenings will begin. If a student doesn’t pass a screening they will be re-screened, and the parent will be notified if a referral is sent home.
Let’s have a great year!!! We appreciate all of your help keeping our school safe and healthy!!!
Nurse Tosha and Nurse Angie
Updates from Mrs. Job, Art Teacher
Varsity Football Game Information for Families
Football Friday has already began and your family is encouraged to come out and support the team. Here are a few guidelines students are asked to follow:
- Please sit with your parents and do not walk around, unless you are going to the restroom or concession stand.
- Skateboards, horns, or any type of ball or backpack are not permitted.
- Covering your entire face with paint is not allowed. However, small face tattoos on the cheek are acceptable.
- John Martin, Jackson High School Athletic Director
Save the Date - Book Fair October
*The Book Fair will be open during Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 19th until 7:00pm
East Elementary T-shirts
Past Yearbooks for Sale
2020 Yearbooks
2021 Yearbooks
2022 Yearbooks
Full Day Kids Club
Our Full Day Kids’ Club Program will be offering childcare for ALL preschool-6th grade students on certain days that the district is off of school. This is hosted at South Elementary 7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. All students must bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. We provide an afternoon and morning snack. No walk-ins allowed.
You must enroll and pay for your child to attend Full Day Kids’ Club by the deadlines set for each date. The cost is $30 per day, (any additional children are $25 each). ALL enrollment and payments are due before 4:30pm on the designated due date.
To enroll, please click (or paste in your browser) the link below https://sites.google.com/jacksonindians.us/kidsclub/full-day-kids-club
- The upcoming Full Day Kids’ Club date offered: October 2, 2023
- Deadline to enroll and pay tuition is September 22, 2023
For any questions, please email the Kids’ Club Assistant Elizabeth Greenlee at egreenlee@jr2mail.org or call the Kids Club Office 573-243-9576
FUTURE FULL DAY KIDS’ CLUB DATES AND DEADLINES:
- October 30 & 31: Deadline to enroll and pay for this date is October 20, 2023
- November 20, 21, & 22 : Deadline to enroll and pay for this date is November 10, 2023
- December 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, & January 2: Deadline to enroll and pay for all of the full days during winter break is December 8
- February 16: Deadline to enroll and pay for this date is February 2, 2024
- March 15: Deadline to enroll and pay for this date is March 1, 2024
- April 1-5, 2024: Deadline to enroll and pay for all of the full days during spring break is March 22, 2024
- April 26: Deadline to enroll and pay for this date is April 12, 2024
August Birthday Book Club
August Birthday Book Club members
Donovan Kearney
Charlie McCall
Matty Conklin
Hudson Nabors
Eli Niswonger
Leighton Griffin-Fletcher
Ava Pinkerton
Hamza Alqaqa
Ava Pinkerton
Hayes Alley
Oliver Sanford
If YOU would like to become a member of the Birthday Book Club, forms are available in the library and online at bit.ly/eastbbc.
Thank you! Mrs. Bourner
September Events
September 11-15 - Grandparents Day Breakfast Week (look above for more information)
September 12 - PTO Meeting 5:30 pm
September 25-October 6 - PTO APEX Fundraiser
October 2 - No School (professional development day for staff)
EAST ELEMENTARY
Email: eweadon@jackson.k12.mo.us
Website: www.jacksonr2schools.com/East-Elementary-school/
Location: 455 North Lacey Street, Jackson, MO, USA
Phone: 573-243-5271
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastElementaryJR2/