Notes from the East Hill Principal: Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
It looks like it's shaping up to be a nice weekend for all of us! I hope everyone is able to get outside and enjoy the nice weather. As today is now an instructional day, please have your children utilize this time to catch up on past work, and/or try some of the activities on the portal. Please remind them to complete this week's PE exit ticket as well!

Retrieval of Student Belongings
You should have received a letter in the mail this week that outlines the plan for the retrieval of student belongings. We will be strictly following the safety protocols noted in the letter as well as the times that are posted for pick-up. As indicated in the letter, if you are unable to come at your assigned time, please contact me and I will give you an alternate time. Here is the letter if you did not yet receive it. When you come, please don't forget to bring in library books, pick up medication from the nurse if necessary, drop off instruments (those needing repair only) and stop by the Lost and Found.

5th Grade Recognition
Our fifth grade families also received a letter that indicates our plan for how we will be recognizing our fifth graders. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we are planning a drive-by ceremony on June 16th where the fifth graders will receive their certificates from their teachers as well as a t-shirt and treat from the PTA. The ceremony will start with Miss Button's class at 9:30, followed by Mrs. McDonald's class at 10:00 and Mr. Meaney's class at 10:30. It will hopefully be a special moment for our fifth graders. As a reminder, there will not be building access on this day. Fifth graders were also assigned a slide from Mrs. MacArthur that is due by 6/1.

Kindergarten Screening
If you are a parent of an incoming kindergartener, you will be receiving a letter shortly letting you know that the screening that was scheduled for the end of June has been postponed. We have tentatively rescheduled it to the week of August 24th.

Summer Opportunity
We received this flier for an online summer literacy tutoring program offered by SUNY Cortland for students entering grades 2-12. Tutors are certified teachers who are working on a master's degree in literacy. You can register your child using this link. Space is limited.

Pictures from Home

I've stolen several pictures from Facebook this week showing many activities that students are participating in while at home. I love seeing everyone so busy and productive!