East Elementary Parent Newsletter
March 2020 Edition
Spring is Almost Here!
While our weather can not decide what it wants to do, we are all well aware that spring is just around the corner! And for those of us that work in education that means that the end of the year will be here before we know it! This year is passing quickly and we have enjoyed every second we've been able to spend with your child and your family.
The remainder of our year will provide many opportunities to measure how much our students have learned and grown. It will also bring many wonderful opportunities to celebrate our students. Please take a look at our newsletter and plan ahead for our upcoming events.
Thank you again for allowing us to be a part of your child's education. We hope to see you around campus this spring!
Melissa, Ashley and Courtney
U.I.L. - District Meet
Congratulations to our U.I.L. team and coaches! Our students performed well and many placed in their individual and team events. A spring U.I.L. banquet will be held. More information will be shared very soon!
Spring Parent Night - March 5th!
Parking will be limited on campus but you can park on the visitor's side of the football field and be shuttled to and from campus on one of our HISD busses. Shuttle service will begin at 5:45 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m.
You will have the opportunity to pick up some great take home activities to support your child with their learning, enjoy some fun with your families, and kick off our Spring Reading Challenge! A wristband can be purchased for $2 and will give your child access to all of the additional fun - bounce houses, climbing wall, face painting, a magic mirror, and more! In addition, food trucks will be available where you can purchase dinner for your families
You will begin the evening at your child's grade level table.
Other details can be found in the letter that was sent home last Thursday.
Below you will find links to our silent auction, a form where wristbands can be purchased, and a map of activities -
Silent Auction - It is LIVE right now and online with over 65 listings and more still trickling in! Go get your bid on: 32auctions.com/HEEPTA
Wristbands - Every child must have a wristband to participate in events and are only $2. To purchase online: https://bit.ly/390Fwj6
Map - All activities will take place in front of the school as well as in the Gym and Music Room. View the map: https://bit.ly/3a09N1w
Spring Break: March 9th - 13th
March 30th and 31st: Closed Campus
March 30th and 31st will be set aside for reading and math benchmarks for our 3rd Grade students. This will be a time for us to measure academic progress and to plan for end of year interventions to help our 3rd students to meet their academic goals for this school year and to take the STAAR test.
Because of our benchmarks and alternate schedules, the campus will be closed to outside visitors for lunch for these two days. Please plan accordingly. Thank you for understanding!
Spring Reading Challenge!
You will also receive information about an opportunity for your child to earn a reading spirit stick and for your entire family to be entered into a drawing. One family per grade level will be chosen as the winner of a fun family themed basket!
All you need to do to be entered is to read the book with your children (you will be reading to them), respond to a few journal questions, and return your log and your journal entries by Friday, May 8th.
This is such a wonderful way to engage with your children and strengthen their reading skills at the same time. This is a book for the whole family to enjoy!
Reading with your child is one of the most important ways you can help them to be successful! Take a look at the questions below and use them to help talk to your child about what they are reading.
March and April Events
- March 2nd - 6th - Texas Public School Week
- March 3rd - Spring Pictures
- March 5th - College Day
- March 5th - East Spring Carnival from 6:00 - 8:00
- March 5th - 3rd Grade Field Trip
- March 6th - 2nd Grade Music Program
- March 9th - 13th - Spring Break
- March 16th - PTA Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- March 27th - Kindergarten Field Trip
- March 30th and 31st - 3rd Grade Benchmarks (No Visitors for Lunch)
- March 31st - Adventure Dash Kick-Off
- April 9th - Adventure Dash during Specials Times
- April 10th - Good Friday Holiday
Hallsville East Elementary
Website: http://www.hisd.com/hees
Location: 422 Galilee Road, Hallsville, TX, United States
Phone: 903-668-5984
Facebook: facebook.com/HallsvilleEastElementary