East Feb. 16
Three Things to Know
Popcorn Fundraiser | Feb. 23-27
East Intermediate would appreciate your support in our upcoming Popcorn Fundraiser! There are many fun flavors of this gourmet popcorn to choose from, and their made-to-order shipping ensures that each bag is delivered fresh and at its peak flavor. To participate:
1. Download the Double Good app (available in the Apple Store and Google Play)
2. Enter our event code NEZYPX in the app
3. Create your Pop-Up Store and take orders from family and friends!
50% of profits will be used to purchase materials and supplies for new learning opportunities and initiatives at East Intermediate. And, the top three sellers in each grade will win a prize!
Family Ice Skate Night | March 6
Parent Communication Tool Invite
Yesterday, parents and guardians received an email invitation to access our new PK-12 parent communication tool, Rooms, through the Midview App. Please be sure to find this email so you can access your child’s classroom and teacher information easily and promptly!
Events & Reminders
February 19 | Presidents' Day
As a reminder, Midview Local Schools will be closed this Monday, February 19.
February 23-27 | East Popcorn Fundraiser
East Intermediate would appreciate your support in our upcoming Popcorn Fundraiser! There are many fun flavors of this gourmet popcorn to choose from, and their made-to-order shipping ensures that each bag is delivered fresh and at its peak flavor. To participate:
1. Download the Double Good app (available in the Apple Store and Google Play)
2. Enter our event code NEZYPX in the app
3. Create your Pop-Up Store and take orders from family and friends!
50% of profits will be used to purchase materials and supplies for new learning opportunities and initiatives at East Intermediate. And, the top three sellers in each grade will win a prize!
March 4-March 8 | Read Across America Week
Centered around the birthday of Dr. Seuss, Read Across America Week was established by the National Education Association as a way to promote a love of reading among young learners and encourage them to explore the world of books and reading! As part of our celebrations, North, West, and East students are encouraged to participate in the following spirit days:
- Monday, March 4: “Cat in the Hat Day” - Wear a hat
Tuesday, March 5: “Fox in Socks” - Wear crazy socks
Wednesday, March 6: “Wacky Wednesday” - Wear Mismatched clothes
Thursday, March 7: “ Oh, the Places You’ll Go” - Wear a jersey or college shirt or dress up as your future profession
Friday, March 8: “If I Ran the Zoo” - Bring a stuffed animal for the day
A parent-teacher conference is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s academic performance and experience at school! East will hold parent-teacher conferences on February 29 from 3-6:30 p.m. Classroom teachers will reach out to families soon to schedule.
March 2 | MHS Parents Night Out Fundraiser | 6-10 p.m.
Looking to enjoy a night out? MHS Student Council and its advisors are hosting a Parents Night Out Fundraiser on March 2 to support prom and graduation activities. Pizza, snacks, and games will be available for children to enjoy from 6-10 p.m. Forms will be sent home with students this week but can also be printed here. Please turn in the registration portion and payment to your child's main office by Feb. 28!
March 5 | 2024-2025 MMS Course Information Night | 6-7 p.m.
Save the date for an interactive course information night for upcoming 7th and 8th-grade students. MMS staff will be on hand to present information about courses, electives, and extracurriculars being offered for students during the 24-25 school year.
March 6 | Family Skate Night | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
East Intermediate students and their friends and family are invited to join us at North Park Ice Arena (901 Duffy St.) for our Ice Skating Night! Students may purchase tickets for themselves and their guests beginning February 21 during their lunch period. Please note that every attendee must have a ticket, an adult must be present at all times, and no tickets will be sold at the door. Please review additional information regarding attendance, tickets, and skate rental on the flyer that was sent home with your child or on our website.
March 9 | MHS After Prom Dodgeball Fundraiser | 9 a.m.
Students in grades 3-12, staff, and Middie parents are welcome to participate in our annual dodgeball tournament at Midview High School to raise funds for After Prom. To learn more and review the required paperwork, please click here. Registration packets will also become available in each school’s main office beginning Friday, February 23. The deadline to register is March 1.
Yearbook Sales
Keep the memories alive! Yearbooks for the 2023-2024 school year are officially available for purchase at cavanaughphoto.com/order. Place your order now through February 29 to access early bird pricing!
ARTsonia
Please enjoy viewing East student art on the ARTsonia website. Artsonia is the world's largest collection of student art, published by teachers and student families from around the world. Parents and family can view their child's art online, leave comments, and order keepsakes featuring the artwork.
Feature Story
Why We Love East
Last week, our students and staff wrote down what they love about East! Each paper heart has been hung up in the front showcase. Please feel free to read a couple if you have to come up to the building for any reason in the coming weeks.
NORTH EAST REGION OHIO ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AWARD WINNER
Congrats to 6th grader Gabi Cooper for being one of 13 in Lorain County to receive an award for her artwork in the Northeast Regional Youth Art Month show! Her piece will be on display at Case Western Reserve University from March 10 through March 15, 2024. An awards ceremony and opening reception will be held on March 10, 2024 at Case Western Reserve University.
PBIS Corner
PBIS Family Survey
The East PBIS team would love to hear your feedback. Please take a few moments to complete the PBIS School Climate Survey for families. Responses will be collected for the next week. At the end of February, the East PBIS team will review the responses and use the information to guide future planning. Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your thoughts!
Positive Office Referral
Abdi Gedi
Positive Office Referral
Gabriella Rinehart
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Brandon Watt
Positive Office Referral
Emma Harlan
Community Connections
- Say Yes to the Prom Dress (Accepting new and gently used donations)
- Upward Basketball & Cheerleading (Upcoming 5th & 6th Graders)