East Elementary News
April 14, 2019
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Upcoming Events
April 14 - Happy Birthday, Kasi Althof! (1st Grade Teacher)
April 15 - Kickoff for Texas Reads One Book (More info below!)
April 15 - Read-A-Thon Kickoff! (More info below!)
April 16 - National 'Wear Your Pajamas to Work" Day!
April 16 - Lubbock Symphony Orchestra Performance for 3rd & 4th Grade @ 9:05 AM
April 18 - Happy Birthday, Rissa Brown! (Reading Interventionist)
April 18 - School Board Meeting at East Elementary
April 18 - Egg Hunts! (More info below!)
April 19 - Bad Weather Day! (No School)
April 22 - Bad Weather Day! (No School)
April 22 - Happy Birthday, Kara Hayes! (Kindergarten Teacher)
April 24 - National Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day!
April 24 - Kindergarten Field Trip to KLBK @ 9:30 AM
April 25 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Lubbock Christian University @ 10:00 AM
April 26 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Amarillo Zoo
April 26 - PK/PPCD Field Trip to Cinemark
April 29 - Variety Show Auditions (More information coming soon!)
April 30 - National "Therapy Animal" Day
Looking Ahead:
May 1 - World Pulmonary Hypertension Day
May 1 - National School Principal's Day
May 1 - LCHS Jazz Band Concert @ 9:30 AM
May 3 - National 'School Lunch Hero' Day
May 6 -10 National Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 9 - East Elementary Evening of the Arts (6:00-7:30 PM)
Easter Egg Hunts, April 18
PPCD Egg Hunt @ 8:45
- Enclosed play area on the north side of campus
PK Egg Hunts @ 10:00
- Playground on the south side of campus
Kindergarten Egg Hunts @ 10:50
- Brewer: enclosed play area on the north side of campus
- Hayes: back of the building, west side of the playground
- Ray: back of the building; east side of the playground area
- Stephens: front of the building by the flag pole
Like Skills Class @ 2:00
- Front grass area by Mrs. Howe's classroom door
LCISD School Board Meeting, April 18 @ 7:00 PM
Texas Reads One Book
On April 15, each family will receive a copy of the book. We are asking that you take time each evening (Monday-Thursday) to participate in this special activity by following our East Elementary reading schedule. We plan to read along together for the next three weeks for about 10-15 minutes per night.
In school, your child will be having a lot of fun with our book! We will have daily trivia questions to encourage and reward reading and will have a variety of activities across campus and in classrooms, too!
Reading aloud at home is valuable because it better prepares your child to be an effective reader. It is also a fun bonding experience for your family. Through the Texas Reads One Book program, we are working to build a strong community of readers at our school and across our state. Everyone - students, parents, teachers, and administrators - will all be participating together!
Texas Reads One Book is a unique program in which children at all elementary grade levels listen to their parents read the same book. This approach makes sound educational sense. Reading professionals realize the benefits of reading books that are beyond a child's own reading level. You can and should continue reading chapter books with your children, even when they are older and are able to read by themselves.
I look forward to reading along with you and your family about Humphrey and Og as they learn how to become better friends to both each other and the students of Room 26 in Longfellow School. "When a whole state reads a book, there is a lot to talk about!"
Read-A-Thon
The main focus of the Read-A-Thon and our Texas Reads One Book campaign is a commitment to improving reading skills. This time promises to be a fun, exciting journey for all participants as they begin a personal Reading Adventure that challenges each reader (and each family) to complete the reading schedule for Friendship According to Humphrey over the next three weeks.
Both the Read-A-Thon and our Texas Reads One Book program will kickoff Monday, April 15. Your involvement in both programs will help encourage a lasting love of reading.
Planning Ahead - Awards Ceremonies
Tuesday, May 21 -
Kindergarten Awards/Graduation @ 8:30
First Grade Awards @ 10:00
Second Grade Awards @ 1:30
Wednesday, May 22 -
PK & PPCD Awards/Graduation @ 8:30
Third Grade Awards @ 10:00
Fourth Grade Awards @ 1:30
Thursday, May 23 -
Fifth Grade Awards @ 9:00
Fifth Grade Processional @ 10:00
"KeKe Strong" Bracelets
We are offering "KeKe Strong" silicone bracelets in support of our very own Heart Hero, KeKe Devroe! Bracelets are available in the gym for $3. All proceeds benefit KeKe Devroe and her family to assist in covering medical expenses.
LCP Baseball Camp, June 10-13
The primary purpose of the camp is to provide the camper with an opportunity to learn and improve their baseball skills. Emphasis will be placed on fundamentals.
Incoming 2nd through 9th graders
LCP Football Camp, July 29 - August 1
Pirate Football Camp is a great way for kids to learn the fundamentals of football, learn about teamwork, and to have fun! Each day the campers will go through various individual drills, work on specific ball skills, go through team drills, and compete in some way. Campers will get coached by the high school coaching staff as well as members on the middle school and Laura Bush middle school staffs.
Incoming 3rd-9th graders
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-pirate-football-camp-tickets-59525973790
East Elementary Family 'Remind' Account
Please join our East Elementary Family Remind group by following the directions below!