This week's character strength focus is kindness. Kindness means you are generous to others and are never too busy to help out; you enjoy doing good deeds for other people. Kind people think about the needs and feelings of other people, and then act to help those people. This strength is especially important at this time of year. Ask your child to tell you more about what they are learning about kindness. To read more about this strength, click here.
Last week's Positivity Project assembly focused on the strengths of bravery and gratitude. To discuss and demonstrate bravery, Miss O'Keefe arranged for New York State Troopers Conners and Kissock to come to East Hill with their K-9s, Schini and Ray. Several of our students expressed gratitude to the troopers by making a bulletin board, wearing police hats and badges, and writing thank you cards. I am sure your children came home and told you all about the exciting assembly!
Thank you to everyone that was able to take a tag off the tree to support a local family in need this holiday season. As a reminder, wrapped gifts should be placed in the boxes in the lobby with the gift tag securely attached by Monday, December 10. Several of you asked what you could do to help if you did not get one of the tags. If you would still like to help out, gift certificates for gas, Target, or Walmart would be appreciated. Just send them to school in an envelope marked, "PTA Community Giving." Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
Concert Tonight!
The East Hill Winter Concert will be held tonight at the high school at 7:00. The school will get a sneak preview at this afternoon's assembly.
Elk's Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest
Six students represented East Hill at last weekend's Camillus Elks Hoop Shoot: Colin Straub, Alex Benenati, Ryan Klaben, Claire Lauricella, and Lily Owens. Congratulations to Colin Straub and Ryan Klaben for winning first place in their division. They will go on to the second round in January. Way to go!
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| Colin Straub made 20/25 free throws! |
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| Ryan Klaben made 17/25 free throws! |
Upcoming Dates:
Report Cards Distributed, 12/7
Spirit Week, 12/17 - 12/21
- Monday, 12/17, SU Day! Wear Orange
- Tuesday, 12/18, Deck your Neck (decorate neck and above - hats, scarves, etc.)
- Wednesday, 12/19, School Spirit Day, Wear your blue and gold!
- Thursday, 12/20, Festive Wear Day
- Friday, 12/21, Pajama Day
SU Women's Basketball Game, Grades 3-5, 12/17
Holiday Parties, 12/20, 2:15
Holiday Recess, 12/24 - 1/4
School Resumes, 1/7/19
Have a great rest of the week! I will see many of you at tonight's concert!
- Lisa
