Creativity!

Creativity
Creativity is the P2 character strength focus for this week. Creativity means you come up with new and original ways to think about and do things. For more information on creativity from the Positivity Project co-founders, click here. Here are two examples of students showing their creativity on crazy hair day from last week:

Guest Author
Speaking of creativity, thank you to the PTA for sponsoring our guest author, Troy Cummings, this year! He is the author and illustrator of several children's book. He gave a great presentation to our whole school last week. He read one of his books to us and also shared some new characters that he has come up with that will be appearing in future books. Third-grader Bobby was absolutely thrilled that he got the honor of introducing him to the school, and first grade artist Tommy got to help Mr. Cummings with one of his drawings. Mr. Cummings was impressed with the welcome he received in our school as well as the creative monster drawings that students had created at home.

PARP
Thank you to all of the moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc., who have been able to come in and be a guest reader during our two-week reading celebration! It is greatly appreciated by all!

Halloween Reminders
Halloween parties will be held in the classrooms this Thursday at 2:15. Only those parents who have been contacted by the room parent to volunteer in the classroom will be allowed in the building (at 2:00). Please understand that this is for safety's sake so we will be enforcing this rule. Costumes are optional again this year as there will not be a parade. Students should bring their (appropriate) costumes in a bag and not wear them to school. Thank you for your understanding.

Upcoming Dates
11/5     Half-Day, 11:30 Dismissal, Teacher Workshop Day
11/7     District Spelling Bee, CMS, 9:45
11/13   PTA Meeting, East Hill Library, 6:30
11/25 & 11/26     Parent Conferences, Half-Day, 11:30 Dismissal
11/27   Thanksgiving Break Begins!

Enjoy the rest of the week!

- Lisa

Being Present

Being Present
Last week during P2 time we focused on the first of five Other People Matter Mindset elements - being present and giving others our attention. As Mike Erwin said, "It's never been easier to be distracted from the person right in front of us." It is SO important to make sure that we are present with others. Ask you child what it means to be present, why it's so important, and how you can show you are present in a conversation.

Integrity
Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching. Integrity is this week's P2 focus. For more information on this character strength, click here!

Upcoming Dates
Our two-week PARP (Pick a Reading Partner) celebration kicked off this afternoon.  Our theme is "Reading is Spooktacular!" You will receive more information about this today. Thank you to the PTA for arranging for author Troy Cummings to visit East Hill. We are busy getting ready for his visit! Click here to see the song our students made!

Halloween
You should have received a letter about Halloween at the end of last week. Please make sure you read the letter thoroughly and let me know if you have any questions. We want everyone to be safe and have an enjoyable day!

Upcoming Dates
10/17     Family Night Book Fair, 5:30 - 7:30
10/21     Crazy Sock Day
10/22     Mismatch Day
10/23     Blue and Gold Day
10/24     Sports Day
10/25     Freaky Friday Hair Day and Wear Pink

Have a great rest of the week!

- Lisa

Happy October!

Positivity Project
This week's character strength focus is Open-Mindedness. Individuals with this strength might be described as reasonable, rational, impartial, and logical. They are likely to make accurate decisions and decisions they won't regret. To learn more about this strength, click here.

Our first P2 (Positivity Project) assembly of the year was held yesterday morning. Ms. O'Keefe reminded our students of the purpose of the Positivity Project and reviewed the character strengths of Teamwork and Open-Mindedness.

Jogathon
What a beautiful day we had for the jogathon last week! Thank you to those of you that were able to come out and cheer on the children and/or volunteer your time. Thank you also for your generous donations! The PTA will be collecting donations through this Friday.

Upcoming October Events
10/7       East Hill PTA Meeting, 6:30, East Hill Library
10/9       School Pictures
10/16     Pick a Reading Partner Celebration starts; Book Fair
10/17     Family Night Book Fair, 5:30 - 7:30
10/28     District Halloween Carnival, WGHS, 4:00 - 7:00
10/30     PARP Closing Ceremony
10/31     Halloween Parties, 2:15

Enjoy the rest of the week!

- Lisa