Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Welcome Back!

Welcome Back!
We had a great first day at East Hill and are looking forward to many more! We have many exciting events coming up in September, so please get out your calendars!
Ice Cream Social
We hope you will be able to make it to the PTA's Ice Cream Social this Thursday from 6:00 - 7:30. This is a great time to reconnect with friends! Thank you to the PTA for hosting this annual event. Speaking of the PTA, please join us for the first meeting on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:30 in the East Hill Library.
2018 Ice Cream Social

Curriculum Night
Curriculum Night will be held next Thursday, September 12th. This night is an informational night for parents/guardians only. The Open House that is held in the spring is for the entire family. Kindergarten and 1st Grade Curriculum Night takes place from 6:00 - 6:25, 2nd and 3rd grade takes place from 6:30 - 6:55, and 4th and 5th grade takes place from 7:00 - 7:25. I hope you can make it! The building is looking great thanks to our wonderful custodians, pictured below!

Talk with the Superintendent
Our new superintendent, David Bills, will be hosting a "Talk with the Superintendent" night on September 24th from 7:00 - 8:00 in the WGHS LGI room. This is an opportunity for you to meet him and ask questions.

Jogathon
The annual jogathon will take place on Friday, September 27th. This is the PTA's major fundraiser for the year. You will be hearing more about this event soon.
2018 Jogathon

Safety First!
Please remember that during school hours visitors will need to present a photo ID prior to being allowed into the building. We will scan your ID or input the information into the system, and then you will be given a pre-printed badge with your photo on it along with your destination in the building. If you have given authorization for someone else to pick up your child, please make sure you remind them to bring the proper identification.

Welcome!
East Hill has several new staff members to welcome this year:
Maria Stark, Early Literacy Teaching Assistant
Danielle Kreis, Early Literacy Teaching Assistant
Megan Garropy, Lunch Aide
Martha Summa, Lunch Aide
Kathleen Clark, Adaptive Physical Education
Kyle Prenoveau, Physical Education
Hanna Brady, Special Education Teaching Assistant
Jennifer Corby, Instructional Specialist
Danielle Dattellas, 3rd Grade Teacher
Sarah Moore, Speech Teacher
Cindy Blanding, Special Education Teaching Assistant
Stephanie Finn, Administrative Intern, District Literacy Coach
Joe Curtin, District Math Coach

The School Day
School starts each morning at 9:00. Doors are opened at 8:50 for students getting breakfast, and at 9:00 for all other students. Please make sure you do not drop your child off early as there is not adequate supervision until 9:00. The doors open again at 3:10 for parents picking up students, and students riding the bus are dismissed at 3:20. Please remember that buses may be running 10-15 minutes late the first couple weeks of school.
Our first grade team is ready to go!
I look forward to a great 2019-2020 school year! Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns!

- Lisa