Welcome Back!

I hope everyone was able to enjoy some time off with their family over the winter break. Hopefully the kids got a chance to spend some time outside.

Prior to the break Scotty Fura, a 5th grader from Stonehedge Elementary, visited our second graders. He explained to them how, with only one arm, he has been able to do most things we do, just in his own way. He read Scotty's Way to us, which was written by his mother, Jennifer Fura. Scotty raced 4 students to see who could do 10 one-armed push-ups the fastest. His message to the 2nd graders was to never give up; you can do anything if you persevere.

Scotty reading Scotty's Way

Challenging students to one-armed push-ups

We now have almost 50 projects that are slated to be entered into East Hill’s 4^th Annual Science Fair. There is still time if your child/children are interested! Just have them stop in the office for a packet of information.

The January/February edition of the Junior Wildcat Times has been published. Click here to read it.

The math words of the week are regroup (M), variable (T), least common multiple (W), least common denominator (Th), and graph (F).

Have a good week!

-          Lisa

Winter Break is Coming!

Hopefully we will get an actual break from winter soon, but in the meantime winter break for school means that the students will have next week off. They will return to school on Monday, February 24^th.

Sarah Fettig, a participant in the 2nd Annual Science Fair

The 4th Annual East Hill Science Fair will be held on Tuesday, March 18^th at 6:30. Please encourage your child to participate. It is so much fun for the students and such a great learning experience. It is non-competitive and open to all students in grades K-5. Students are encouraged to either work alone, with a sibling, with friends, or with whomever they’d like. They receive a Certificate of Participation, a ribbon, and written feedback from several students in the building. The initial packet said that applications were due on February 13^th, but we will take them until the end of February. Please talk to your child about this great opportunity. 

Valentine’s parties will be held this Friday at 2:15. As always, only those parents who have been contacted by the room parents should attend (without younger children), and healthy snacks are always encouraged.

The math words of the week are meter (M), compose (T), decompose (W), number line (Th), and open number line (F).

3rd Grade Students Finding Area

Enjoy the rest of the week and winter break as well!

-          Lisa

Enrichment Day a Hit!

The PTA’s annual enrichment day was a hit once again this year. The success of the program can be attributed to all of the people who volunteered their time sharing a craft, or a hobby, and coordinating the program. Thank you to Mrs. Irving, Ms. Plantz, Mrs. Grooms, and countless others for all of your efforts. As you can see by the pictures, the students had a great time!

Sir Isaac Newton and Car Building

Fun Loom and Para Cord Bracelets 

No Sew Blankets

Let's Paint!

Ready, Set, Grow!

Art of Chemistry

Art, Try It You Might Like It!

Small Project Woodworking

Circuit Training and Hula Hooping

Karate

Kids in the Kitchen

Making Fun and Healthy Snacks

Tie Dye

Last week our 5^th grade students and teachers taught the school about the January character trait of perseverance. They did this through a combination of playing games, sharing quotes, signing, and telling stories. Thank you to the fifth grade team!

Congratulations to Abigail Ray, a student in Miss Button's 5th grade class, who did a wonderful job representing our school and our district in this year's Post-Standard/WCNY Spelling Bee. Abigail first made it into the top 12 at the district spelling bee, then was one of the top 35 spellers in the written spelling bee. This weekend she participated in the Post-Standard/WCNY Spelling Bee and made it to the 5th round. Way to go Abby! We are proud of you!

Abigail Ray and Miss Button

Our math words for the week are: inch (M), foot (T), yard(W), centimeter(Th), and meter(F).

The February PTA meeting will be held tonight in the East Hill Library at 6:30. The deadline for ordering a yearbook has been extended to this Friday, February 7th. Please remember that February break takes place the week of February 17^th. Have a great week!

- Lisa