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Update on October 29, 2021

Update on October 19, 2021

Update on October 5, 2021

Update on September 28, 2021

East Hill Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

Arrival Procedures 

Arrival begins at 9:00 a.m with buses unloading students. Parents may enter the parking loop to drop off their children between 9:05 a.m and 9:10 a.m after all buses have unloaded. Parents must stay in their car at all times. Walkers may arrive at the school at 9:00 a.m. Please do not arrive early or let your child arrive early as there is no supervision until 9:00 a.m. when the doors will be opened. Students that would like breakfast will pick it up upon arrival and eat in their classroom. 

Dismissal Procedures 

Bus dismissal will begin at 3:15 p.m. Parents can enter the parking lot after all buses have arrived (roughly 3:20 p.m.). Parent  pickup tags, similar to the ones pictured at right, will be provided for all families that indicated the need for afternoon  transportation. Each family will get two car tags with the same number. Students will be provided with a backpack tag with the corresponding number. School staff will be able to easily identify the correct car in the pickup line outside of  school. If a parent is designating someone else to pick up a child on a particular day, it will be up to the parent to make sure they provide that person with the pickup tag. Again, parents must stay in their car at all times unless, of  course, it is necessary for you to help a child get out of their carseat. 

We truly appreciate your support with following our arrival and dismissal procedures to keep all students safe. Please do not hesitate to contact the main office at 315-487-4648 with any questions. 
                                                                                                                             

Questions & Answers:  

Q: What about walkers and students riding bikes? 
A: If you are allowing your child to walk or bike home, please send a note to the office. Walkers and bike riders should arrive at 9:00 a.m. 
 

Q: What if my children participate in a carpool? 
A: Please contact the office. You will need to provide a written note indicating your permission for your child to  ride in a different car. If the carpool is happening daily, we will provide the children with the same tag number. 
 

Q: What if a tag is lost? 
A: Please contact the office. 
 

Q: What if I need to pick up my child early on a given day? 
A: Early pick up must occur before 2:45 p.m. so that the buses can enter the parking lot. 
 

Q: What if I selected district transportation but want to pick my child up once in a while? 
A: If you typically pick up your child more than twice a month, please contact the office for a tag.
 

That's a Wrap!

 

That's a Wrap!

Today is my last day as principal of East Hill Elementary. It is bittersweet for sure. I am really going to miss the staff, the students, and all of the great families that I have had the pleasure of getting to know over the last eleven years. I wish you all the best!

The Dogs of Dismissal

Earlier in the year I had planned to put together a short clip including all of the dogs that I met this year at arrival and dismissal. I didn't get enough to put together a video, but here's what I have!

The Class of 2034

Kindergarten screening was conducted over the last two days. What a bunch of precious children East Hill is getting this fall! Kindergarten Orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 24th at 9:00.

Thank you for your support and for sharing your children with me. Have a great summer!

- Lisa

Thank You!

 

Thank You, 4th Grade!

Thank you to the 4th grade parents for the gift of a bench for our school! Thank you to Mr. Hudson for making it and to Mrs. Grady for organizing everything. It came out beautiful! Thank you to all of the parents that were so generous in donating toward the gift. The additional money was given to the PTA.

Thank You, PTA!

Thanks to the PTA for organizing the 4th grade picnic. The PTA brought in the Ultimate Goal to facilitate all sorts of games for the students. They also provided lunch and snacks for our students. Thank you to Mrs. Tully for organizing this great day for our 4th graders and thank you to the parent volunteers! Also, thanks to the PTA for providing popsicles for last week's Flag Day!

Thank You, Ms. O'Keefe!

Thanks to Ms. O'Keefe for organizing and running a modified version of Field Days last week. Thank you to the staff members and volunteers that ran a station. A great time was had by all!

Date Reminders:

6/23    Half-Day, 11:15 bus dismissal followed by parent pickup

6/24    Last Day, 11:15 bus dismissal followed by parent pickup

6/24    Remote supply return, 12:00 - 3:00, click here for the list of materials

6/25    Remote supply return, 8:00 - 3:00

6/28    Kindergarten Screening

6/30    Kindergarten Screening

8/24    Kindergarten Orientation

Have a great rest of the week!

- Lisa

The Senior Walk!

 

The Senior Walk!

Every year we look forward to this day, the day when the graduating seniors who attended East Hill come back to visit! They paraded around the front circle and then walked through the building. It's always so much fun! Here are just a few of the many pictures that were taken this morning.

Bells were ringing and the students were clapping

Students cheered as they walked the halls

They looked like giants!

They asked Ms. O'Keefe for toe tokens!

East Hill always remembers Sarah Peek

The whole crew!

Mrs. MacArthur reassembled her 2nd grade class

It's Mrs. Barry's last year too!

'21 and Done!

Yearbooks

Yearbooks were distributed this morning and they look great! A big thank you to Dave Smith for all of his hard work putting it together!

Summer Arts Programs

It's not too late to sign up for our fabulous fine arts summer programs! We have everything from musical theater, to jazz band, to strings! Registration can be found here. Please call Bill Davern, Director of Fine Arts, with any questions at 315-487-4612. 

Upcoming Dates

6/14    Flag Day! Wear your red, white, and blue!

6/15    Field Days (modified version)

6/16    Field Days Rain Date

6/21    4th Grade Picnic

6/22    4th Grade Picnic Rain Date

6/23    Half-Day, 11:15 Dismissal

6/24    Half-Day, Last Day of School, 11:15 Dismissal

6/24    Remote Supplies Pickup, 12:00 - 3:00

6/25    Remote Supplies Pickup, 8:00 - 3:00

6/28    Kindergarten Screening

6/29    Kindergarten Screening

Enjoy the weekend!

 

Happy June!

Happy June!

I hope everyone had a nice, long Memorial Day weekend! It's hard to believe that June is here. Here is a list of June events at East Hill:

June 7        NYS Science Assessment, Grade 4, 10:15

June 10      PTA Meeting, 6:30, via Zoom

June 10      WGMS Counselors visit 4th grade

June 11      Yearbook Distribution

June 14      Flag Day, Wear your red, white, and blue!

June 15      Field Days (modified version)

June 16      Field Days Rain Date

June 21      4th Grade Picnic

June 22      4th Grade Picnic Rain Date

June 23      Half-Day of School, 11:15 Dismissal

June 24      Last Day of School, 11:15 Dismissal

June 24      Remote materials return, 12:00 - 3:30

June 25      Remote materials return, 8:30 - 3:30

June 25      Report cards available to view on Parent Portal

Enjoy the rest of the week!

- Lisa

Jogathon

 

Jogathon

The 2021-2021 East Hill Jogathon was held last week. Students worked really hard in the heat in the hopes of sliming their principal! We are a little over half way to meeting our goal. You can donate online and track the progress on this link! 

Talk with the Superintendent

The West Genesee PTA/PTO District Council is hosting a Talk with the Superintendent on May 25th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please click here for the invitation and RSVP. 

Upcoming Dates

May 25    Talk with the Superintendent, 7:00 pm

May 28    No School, Snow Day Give Back

May 31    No School, Memorial Day

June 1      No School, Snow Day Give Back

June 2      Possible Sliming of Mrs. Craig

June 7      NYS Science Assessment, 4th Grade, 10:10

June 10    WGMS Counselors Visit 4th Grade

June 11    Senior Walk

June 15    Field Days (6/16 rain date)

June 21    4th Grade Picnic, (6/22 rain date)

June 23    Half Day of School, 11:15 Dismissal

June 24    Last Day of School (also a half day), 11:15 Dismissal

June 28    Kindergarten Screening

June 29    Kindergarten Screening

Have a great week and an awesome Memorial Day Weekend!

- Lisa

East Hill Happenings

 

I'm Retiring!

My last school picture!

For those of you who have not yet heard, I will be officially retiring at the end of June after eleven years as principal here at East Hill. It is bittersweet for sure. I will miss the students and the staff tremendously, and will miss all of the wonderful families I have met over the years. My husband is also retiring at the end of June. We have purchased a home in Fort Myers, Florida where we plan to spend our winters. We will return to Camillus to enjoy the CNY summers. For now, we will likely spend the majority of our time hiking, biking, swimming, reading, and enjoying live (hopefully) music. I'd like to thank the East Hill staff for always being so amazing, the East Hill PTA for all of the support they have given me over the years, and thank all of the parents who have shared their precious children with me these past eleven years. Everyone will certainly be missed!

Jogathon

The jogathon is the largest East Hill PTA fundraiser of the year. Traditionally held in the fall, it has been moved to the spring due to COVID. This year will be a little different. Students will jog with their classmates during their designated gym time this week. Unfortunately, spectators will not be allowed this year. Donations will be collected exclusively online at this link. The PTA is excited to include all of the East Hill remote learners in the jogathon in their remote gym classes - just visit this link. Additional information was sent home last week. If you have any questions about the jogathon, please email wgehpta@westgenesee.org. Oh - I neglected to mention that the East Hill principal will apparently be slimed if the PTA meets their fundraising goal of $5000!

2018 Jogathon

Positivity Project

This is the final week in the 2020-2021 P2 Calendar. We are focusing on the Other People Mindset. This mindset consists of the five elements intended to help people understand ways to build positive relationships in their lives: identifying and appreciating the good in others, knowing my words and actions affect others, supporting others when they struggle, cheering others' successes, and being present and giving others my attention. For more on the Other People Mindset, click here. 

Mask Use

You may have heard that the CDC now says it is safe for fully vaccinated people to take their masks off in most indoor settings. The agency was not specific about the wearing of masks in some settings, including schools.  Additionally, the CDC advice does not override mask orders issued by states, counties, or cities. Therefore, students and staff will continue with our mask expectations:

• Wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth on the bus and in the school, other than during scheduled mask breaks and while seated eating breakfast and lunch. Please remind your children that masks need to cover their nose.
• Mask breaks will be provided by teachers throughout the day during seated, independent work time.
• If a student forgets a mask, the district has disposable masks to provide.

If anything changes at the school level regarding masks, we will certainly let you know! Thank you.

Instrument Selection for 3rd & 4th Graders

Students entering 4th and 5th grades in September have the opportunity to start playing in our band and orchestra programs. They heard a presentation from Mrs. McConnell, Mrs. Mercer, and Mr. Dimmel last week and are invited to sign up with their top choices for instruments this week. Here is the link to the West Genesee Instrumental Music Slides, and here is a link to the Virtual Music Classroom. If you have any questions, please email mmercer@westgenesee.org, or emcconnell@westgenesee.org.

School Budget Vote

The Annual School District Board of Education Election and Budget Vote will take place from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 (tomorrow) at West Genesee High School.

Book Fair

The Scholastic Virtual Book Fair runs through this Thursday, May 20th. Here is the link. 

Important Dates

5/28    No School, Snow Day Give Back

5/31    No School, Memorial Day

6/1      No School, Snow Day Give Back  

Have a great week!

- Lisa