Seniors and Eggs and Flags, Oh My!

It's been a busy day at East Hill!

Senior Walk
This morning we were visited by graduating seniors who attended East Hill Elementary. It is amazing how much they have changed! Luckily they wore nametags this year so we could tell who they were! I think the best part for them, other than seeing their favorite elementary teachers, was viewing the slideshow from their 5th Grade Recognition Ceremony. They definitely got a kick out of that!

Mrs. Craig with Kyle and Jared

Jackson and friends checking out the new library

WGHS Seniors, formerly East Hill Students

Jack and Katie

Mrs. Tynan with some of her former 1st graders

Viewing their 5th Grade Recognition Ceremony Video

Maggie as a 5th grader

Egg Drop
Also this morning was the annual 5th grade Egg Drop, also known as the Mars Rover Landing Project. Students worked in teams to design a device that would safely land a raw egg. Some were more successful than others!

Flag Day Celebration
Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate with us to have our Flag Day Celebration outside, but we made the most of it! I apologize for not being able to invite parents, but as you can see, there just wasn't any more room to be had! Thank you to Mr. Dimmel and the middle school band for coming to play for us! Click here to hear It's a Grand Old Flag!

Upcoming Dates:
6/18     Field Days (rain date 6/19)
6/21     4th Grade Salt Museum, 5th Grade Ultimate Goal
6/24     5th Grade Recognition Ceremony, 9:30; Half-day, 11:30 Dismissal
6/25     Last Day of School, 11:30 Dismissal

Have a great weekend!

- Lisa

Happy June!

Kindergarten Readiness
Last night we welcomed students that will be joining us in the fall for kindergarten. While the parents listened to presentations about what to expect from East Hill staff members, the students rotated to the different classrooms where they met the kindergarten teachers. They worked with Playdoh, listened to a story, and worked on fine motor activities. The night was a big success!

Girls on the Run
We want to give a big a thank you to all the families and participants of Girls on the Run for their generous donations of toiletries and canned goods to a local women's homeless shelter. One of the goals of the program is for the participants to contribute to society by designing and implementing a Community Impact Project. The girls wanted to help those who are less fortunate in our local community. Way to go team! 20 girls are participating in this program. The culmination is a 5K which they will run on June 14th.

Ms. O'Keefe Wins Award!

Congratulations to Molly O'Keefe who was selected as a finalist for the Better Beginnings Award which honors the life of Helen Bach Moss, a New York educator who passed away in 1988. Ms. O'Keefe was nominated in January by staff, parents, and students. In order to be considered, the nominee had to be skilled at engaging young minds and developing nurturing relationships with elementary school students. Molly is so deserving of this award!

CODE

Yesterday our last CODE assembly of the year was held for the third, fourth, and fifth grade classes. Officer Brand announced the winners of the fourth grade Internet Safety Poster Contest - Eliana Becker, Mary Paul, and Hannah Austin. The fifth grade essay winners then read their essays that detailed why they want to remain drug and alcohol free. The essays were very well-written and informative!

Upcoming Events:

6/7       Lemonade Serenade Volunteer Reception, 11:00

6/11     Kindergarten Field Trip to the Zoo

6/14     Flag Day Celebration, 1:00

6/18     Field Days

6/21     4th Grade Salt Museum Trip; 5th Grade Ultimate Goal

6/24     5th Grade Recognition Ceremony, 9:30; 11:30 Dismissal

6/25     Last Day of School, 11:30 Dismissal

Have a great rest of the week. I hope to see many of you on Friday!

- Lisa