The Playground is Open! The Playground is Open!

What an exciting week we had at East Hill last week. The eagerly-awaited playground opened on Wednesday. As you can see, both students and teachers alike love playing on it!

We had a super turnout for Open House on Thursday. We had 100% attendance in the majority of the classrooms which is just amazing. The teachers and I really appreciate the support, as do the students! We also had a wonderful turnout for last Monday's 4th and 5th grade concert. Under the direction of Mrs. Mercer, Mrs. McConnell, and Mrs. Causer, the students played and sang beautifully. As a special treat, several members of the SU Marching Band played along with the East Hill band!

Tomorrow is the day to vote on the school budget. The polls will be open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm at the high school.

Yearbooks have arrived! There are 17 additional copies for sale which will be sold on a first come, first served basis. The yearbooks are $15.00 each. Checks should be written to the East Hill PTA.

A parent shared with me a wonderful NYS Parks program for which all current 4th graders are eligible.  Kids or educators just have to visit the site and follow easy steps to obtain a pass that allows the child (and up to three accompanying adults and any additional children under age 16) free entry into any state parks through August 31. Starting September 1, current 3rd graders can get a pass for their 4th grade year.  Here is the link.

This week's words of the day are capacity (M), frigid (T), culture (W), export (Th) and calm (F). Please remember that there is no school on Friday, May 27th and Monday, May 30th.

Have a great week!

- Lisa