Jan. 31 - Feb. 4

- 2nd Week of 'Tale of Despereaux'

Feb. 2

- Happy Birthday, Amber Burnett! (STEM Teacher)

- Happy Birthday, Sarah Brewer! (Interventionist)

Feb. 4

- Happy Birthday, Kaitlyn Williams! (Nurse)

Feb. 7 - 11

- 3rd Week of 'Tale of Despereaux'

- National School Counseling Week (Celebrating Mrs. Lowe!)

Feb. 10

- LCISD Elementary Goals Day (No School!)

Feb. 11

- LCISD Professional Development Day (No School!)

- Happy Birthday, Julie Ray! (Art Teacher)

East Elementary nurse, Kaitlyn Williams, has been selected by the faculty and staff as our December Employee of the Month.

Here are some of the incredible things our East staff family has to say about Nurse Williams:

"Being a nurse is a lot of work! Kaitlyn has so much heart for the kiddos she helps and sees each day. She makes each kid feel valued and seen. Whether that child needs an ice pack or is very sick she validates each student. It takes a big heart to care for students who are not feeling well or for those friends who love seeing the nurse for anything and everything ;) she creates a space where students feel safe and loved even when they are not feeling well or are sick."

"Nurse Williams responds to the medical needs of each student. However, she also builds personal connections and knows students by name when she sees them in the hallway. She is always making sure teachers are aware of situations and is very kind to all she comes in contact with. She is responsive to the needs of students and is very patient with them!"

"We are so lucky to have such an amazing nurse on campus. When I was little seeing the nurse at school was a scary thing because I never felt seen or understood. Sometimes students just need a break or are anxious about things at home which causes anxiety that can lead to medical symptoms. I love that Nurse Williams still allows these students a space for a few seconds of rest. That little action shows students they are valued and someone believes them. I wish I had a nurse who valued those things as a kid! Her work does not go unnoticed and she is a true light and blessing at East!"

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We invite your family to read along with our East Elementary staff members as we take a journey through 'Tale of Despereaux' together! Each chapter of the story is read by one of East Elementary's own employees. We hope you'll read along with us and discuss the adventure with your family!

Click here to access the read-along for 'Tale of Despereaux':

https://url.lcisd.net/despereaux

If you are interested in purchasing an LCISD Treasure Hunt Through the Arts t-shirt, please email megkattwinkel@lcisd.net. Indicate the size(s) and amount(s) of t-shirts you would like to purchase. If your requested size(s) are available, you will receive payment instructions.

Thank you for supporting Lubbock-Cooper ISD Fine Arts Programs!

The Lubbock-Cooper Classroom Teachers Association is selling LCP Yard Signs. They are $20 per sign, double-sided, and come with the yard stake.

You can order your LCP yard sign from the Classroom Teacher Association using the link below:

https://forms.gle/1cEjHzWzohXF6Go39

• Please contact the office if you need help with the student online verification in Skyward. Those need to be completed ASAP.
• Please drop off or email (mkotara@lcisd.net) your current electricity bill if we do not have one for the current school year! Especially those who registered with a home purchase agreement or a lease agreement.
• Always bring your driver's license into the office.
• Please review our lunch procedures below.

We rely on you to help us keep our campus healthy. Please do your best to regularly monitor your child for the following symptoms:

• fever greater than 100°F
• cough
• congestion or runny nose
• headache
• stomach ache
• chills
• body aches
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• NEW onset of loss of taste or smell

Any of the above symptoms may be indicative of COVID-19 or other contagious illnesses. If your child is exhibiting these symptoms, please keep your child home for additional monitoring and call the campus office to report illness. If symptoms continue or worsen, please contact your family medical provider for guidance. If you suspect that your child has COVID-19 and you do not have access to testing, please contact the campus nurse for assistance.

If you need to report that your child has a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19, please report this via phone call to the campus (do not come onto the campus). You can contact our friendly office staff at 806-776-2109.

Now you can pay students fees online! Go to https://lcp.revtrak.net/ to explore the new Lubbock-Cooper web store.

Pre K - 10:45-11:15

Kindergarten - 10:45-11:15

First Grade - 11:25-11:55

Second Grade - 12:05-12:35

Third Grade - 12:05-12:35

Fourth Grade - 12:45-1:15

Fifth Grade - 12:45-1:15

Life Skills - 11:25-11:55

Is there an East teacher you or your student thinks goes above and beyond? If so, nominate them for the Mrs. Baird’s “Teacher on the Rise” award. Each month an elementary, middle school and high school teacher are selected as a "Teacher on The Rise". Winning teachers receive great prizes, and the students who nominate them will also receive a $50 Visa gift card. Parents, guardians, and students can nominate a teacher. To access the nomination form click here.