Eastside Newsletter
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A note from the Principal...
Security
The Cabot School District holds the safety of its students as our number one priority. Safety measures have always been in place to support the needs of our students. However, school safety is always an area of reflection moving forward each year. The district has worked very hard to improve our current visitor management system in order to better serve our students and families. Each school in the district will undergo a security upgrade in order to better identify visitors who are in our buildings. Eastside Elementary will have a management system with a door buzzer and ID verification. As with anything new, there will be an adjustment period that will take place as we begin using this system. However, I’m sure you agree that it is worth it to know that only authorized individuals are walking the halls of our school. Thank you for your cooperation as we make this transition to improve safety and security for our children and staff. It is imperative that you read the following Q&A section in order to better understand the implementation of this system.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: When will the new system go into effect?
A: The new visitor management system will go into effect April 2018.
Q: What time will the school doors be locked in the morning?
A: Elementary school doors will be locked at 8:05 a.m.
Q: What if my child is late to school? Will he or she need to be buzzed in?
A: If your child is late to school, our practice remains the same. You will need to escort them to the office and check them in, which will require you to go through the visitor management system.
Q: Will parents, visitors, and volunteers at the school need to follow the same procedures?
A: Yes. All parents, visitors, and volunteers will need to follow the visitor management system in order to enter the building. To ensure a productive learning environment, visitors will only be allowed to visit classrooms by appointment.
Q: How will visitors who are unfamiliar with the new procedures know where to enter the building?
A: Signs will be posted outside exterior doors directing visitors to the main entrance. In addition, information on how to access the intercom will be posted at the main entrance.
Q: How will school staff determine whether or not to grant access into the building?
A: School staff may use a list of clarifying questions to determine whether the person(s) has a legitimate reason to enter the building. If there is any concern about granting access into the building, school administration will be contacted.
We thank you, in advance, for your patience and understanding during this transition time. We know that it will take a little extra time getting into the building, but we are dedicated to the safety of your children. We appreciate your assistance with this.
Teacher Appreciation Week
If you would like to help provide lunches throughout the week, please contact lori.delapaz@cps.k12.ar.us or lauren.griffin@cps.k12.ar.us
Fitness Frenzy
Monday, May 14th --Fourth Grade
Tuesday, May 15th --Third Grade
Wednesday, May 16th --Second Grade
Thursday, May 17 --First Grade
Friday, May 18 --Kindergarten
Join your child for a fun day of games and physical activity! Events will kick off around 8:30 and go through noon. Students can be checked out for lunch with their classroom teacher. Students may not be checked out by anyone without the adult being present, or a handwritten note given to the teacher before 8:30 activities begin. We will not allow phone calls.
After lunch we will have a concession stand and more fun activities.
Items to bring: Appropriate clothing and shoes for physical activity, water bottle, sunscreen (applied at home or by parent at school), and a change of clothes if desired (There will be some events with water).
Spectators will meet on the back playground at 8:30 am with chairs and volunteers will meet at 8:00 am in the gym.
Upcoming Test Dates
May 8th MAP Testing for 2nd Grade
May 9th MAP Testing for 1st Grade
May 10th MAP Testing for Kindergarten
Please make sure your child gets good rest and eats a healthy breakfast during testing dates. It is very important to be on time during testing. Please talk to your child about doing their best on the test but not to stress about it. They have worked hard all year and will be successful if they try their best!
Middle School North Parent Night
Middle School South Parent Night
Dress Code
- Shirts must have broad straps that cover the shoulders (No spaghetti straps, racer backs or halter tops)
- Shorts and skirts will be no more than 4 inches above the knee
Please refer to the Student Handbook or call Eastside regarding questions or concerns about the dress code.
Lost and Found
Lunch Information
Additional Lunch Information
Students will pay for meals at the district’s published standard rate each day. A student will be allowed to charge a maximum of $10.00. Once a student reaches this limit, he/she will not be allowed to charge a meal. The district will provide an alternate meal daily to K-6 students who have a negative balance of $10.00. Sample lunch alternate: sandwich, veggie sticks, fruit and milk. Sample breakfast alternate: cereal, toast, fruit and milk.
Help Our School Earn Cash!
Another great way to help our school earn money is through Coke Rewards! Please send in your Coke bottle caps or box tabs!
Important Dates
May 1 Middle School North Parent Night
May 7 4th Grade visits Middle School South
May 7-11 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 14 Middle School South Parent Night
May 8-10 K-2 MAP Testing
May 14-18 Fitness Frenzy
May 18 CHS Graduation/Early Dismiss at 2:00
May 21 First Grade Oscars
May 22 Kindergarten Celebration/ 4th Grade Graduation
May 23 2nd grade End of Year Carnival
May 24 Last day of school/Dismiss at 1:30