The Final Weeks for Fifth Grade

It's hard to believe this fifth grade class will be leaving us in just a couple weeks. They have been keeping very busy. Last week they participated in the annual egg drop challenge with Lockheed Martin. Students worked in groups to construct an apparatus that would prevent an egg from breaking when dropped from ten feet. All but three groups were successful!

Several of our fifth grade girls, along with several fourth grade girls, participated in East Hill's Girls on the Run Program. Girls on the Run is a non-profit organization that works to encourage girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles.  The program culminates in a 5K race which the girls all raced in this past weekend. They all did a great job!

On Friday, Officer Brand came to announce the winners of the CODE Essay Contest. Students did a lot of research on the effects of drugs and alcohol and wrote a speech about why they plan to remain alcohol and drug free. The winners will read their essays at next week's CODE assembly.

Yesterday the whole school was treated to the 5th grade talent show! Wow! These fifth graders certainly have bravery, teamwork and creativity as their top character strengths. They were amazing! 

Our annual Lemonade Serenade Volunteer Reception is this morning at 11:00. We hope to see you there! Tomorrow morning the West Genesee High School seniors that attended East Hill will be doing their second annual "Senior Walk" through the halls. It will be an exciting time for sure!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Lisa