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Correct! Adjournment was the final word spelled correctly at this year’s District Spelling Bee. Five students represented East Hill at this year’s Bee – Sandra Gardino, Maison Lamanna, Abigail Ray, Emma Santola, and Ella Watts. Liam Kelley and Jack Hickey were alternates. I was the official “pronouncer” again this year which is always a lot of fun. Congratulations to these students!

As you may have read from Dr. Brown’s blog, our district has coordinated efforts to help provide some relief to Hurricane Sandy victims. You should receive a letter home today from the school. We are collecting supplies by grade level as follows: Kindergarten – 6 Band-Aids (in a sandwich bag); 1st Grade – 1 washcloth; 2nd Grade – 1 nail clipper; 3rd Grade – 1 small container of hand sanitizer; 4th Grade – 1 bar of soap; and 5th Grade – 2, one-gallon plastic Ziploc bags. Thank you in advance for helping to support this project.

The Salvation Army has also dropped off their barrels. They are looking for non-perishable food items. They will be collecting these items through Friday, November 16th. I apologize that we are seeking donations for two different causes at the same time. Speaking of causes, it is my understanding that several people from the East Hill Community supported the Sarah Smiles fundraiser last Saturday. Our staff wore purple last Friday and also donated to this worthwhile cause in remembrance of our own Sarah Peek. I feel fortunate to be a part of such a giving and generous community.

Some reminders about upcoming events: There will not be any school on Monday, November 12th in observance of Veterans Day. Monday and Tuesday, November 19th and 20th will be half days. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 on these two days. AM kindergarteners will attend on Monday, and PM kindergarteners will attend on Tuesday. We have decided to devote Tuesday to anti-bullying activities at East Hill. Each class will be conducting a morning meeting and will read a picture book or story about bullying. They will then follow that up with a reading-related activity. It should be a great morning for the entire building.

Finally, we will not have school on Wednesday to Friday, November 21st through 23rd. Enjoy this time with your family. My next blog will be after the Thanksgiving holiday. Have a great rest of the week!