ES Township NEWS
September 1, 2023
Principal's Message
Please remember to call the office for any transportation changes. We will not allow a child to go home any way other than permanent transportation plans unless a call is made to the office (before 2:30 please) at 501-743-3573. Teachers may not see a message or email, so let us help communicate the change for you!
Lunch Charge Reminders and Calls
When a student's account reaches -$10, you will get an email reminder. The school office will call if it reaches -$25. Central Office will contact you if the account is not paid.
Just a reminder:
Breakfast is free this year for all students.
Lunch costs:
Reduced Lunch: (No charge)
Regular Lunch: $2.65
Milk/Water: $. 50
*if your child does not bring a drink in their lunchbox, they may be charged for a milk or water. Please provide a drink or water bottle in the lunchbox. It is hard to for them to remember their water bottles from the classrooms and they get lost easily.
Payments can be made through the EZschoolpay.
Free and Reduced Lunches can be applied for at EZMealApp
Lunch money can be sent with the students in an envelope with the student's name and teacher.
Last Call for School Shirts!
Shirts are $7.00 each. Students AND adults are welcome to order.
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!
Want to be an Eastside Hallway Hero?
Hallway Heroes are volunteers who help provide support at our building. Some Hallway Heroes open car doors in the morning or afternoon, volunteer in the workroom helping teachers, read to students, and even help out during lunch.
A Hallway Hero training will be held Tuesday, Sept. 5th at 5:30 PM at Central Administrative Office (602 N. Lincoln St). No sign up is required, just bring your ID. Training is expected to last 45 minutes. If you are unable to attend on Sept. 5th, please complete this form and Central Administrative Office will contact you.
Hallway Heroes must pass all district required background checks. They must also follow district and building-level policies and procedures and demonstrate professional conduct at all times.
*If you have participated in Hallway Hero training previously, you do not have to participate in the training again. However, you will be required to pass a background check every year.
We have the Book Fair and Dot Day coming up. If you would like to volunteer with either of those, you must be Hallway Hero trained.
Character Word for September: EMPATHY
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
When is a time you had to show empathy, or wish you had shown empathy to others?
Book Fair is Coming Soon!
The Literati Book Fair is coming to Eastside the week of September 5th-8th!
Students will be able to shop during their library activity class. See flyer below!
If you would like to volunteer to help at the Book Fair, please contact Mrs. Hammett at: rachel.hammett@cps.k12.ar.us
Grands/Stem Night SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 5:30-7:00
Dot Day Celebration - Sept. 15th
“Just make a mark, and see where it takes you."
Check out this video from the author of The Dot , Peter. H. Reynolds.
If you would like to volunteer on Dot Day (September 15th), please contact Mrs. Pounders at: jillian.pounders@cps.k12.ar.us.
A note from our Parent Involvement Coordinator!
ES FAMILIES Meetings
If you have any questions, please contact angelia.joslin@cps.k12.ar.us.
Birthday Celebrations at Eastside
Every birthday is special! You are welcome to send nonfood items (erasers, pencils, bookmarks, etc.) to celebrate your child’s actual birthday, but we must reserve store bought food items for our monthly party. Please help us by not asking to send food items on other days! This is in accordance with Section 5.02.04 of the Arkansas Nutrition Standards Rules. Classroom teachers and school newsletters will give more information monthly.
August & September Birthdays will be celebrated on September 29th.
Meet Bentley!
We look forward to sharing more information and pictures with Bentley! If you DO NOT want your child to interact with Bentley and have not returned the OPT out letter, please do so!
Upcoming September Dates:
September 4th: No School
September 7th: Grands Night/Stem Night
September 5th-8th: Book Fair
September 15th: Dot Day Celebration - Wear your DOTS!
September 29th: August/September Birthday Celebrations