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9/17 = Early Release Day - Dismissal @1:45 for all grades

9/22 - 9/26 = Welcome Spirit Week! - (see flyer below.)

9/24 = Early Release Day - Dismissal @1:45 for all grades

9/25 = Fall Picture Day 📸

9/25 - East Elementary Open House 5-6:30pm 🏫

10/1 = Early Release Day - Dismissal @1:45 for all grades

Thank you all for working with us to perfect our drop-off and pick-up procedures.

Just a reminder that students can not be dropped off in the middle lane and told to walk over.

No one is permitted to walk through the bus lane.

If you find a parking spot and would like to walk your student to the sidewalk,

please walk with them and use the designated crosswalk.

Keep an eye out for those caution cones...

Please be sure not to send any peanuts or tree nuts to school for snack or lunch.

Items made with or containing nuts/peanuts are also not permitted.

Thank you for helping our students and staff stay safe at school. ❤️

If you see the note below come home with a food item,

it means the snack or main course item contained nuts.

If it was a main course in your child's lunch, we will offer a school hot lunch for your student to have that day. We will not be able to let your student eat or even open any items containing nuts here at school. Thanks again for your help with keeping our school nut free.

Please sign up to be a volunteer at East. We would love to have you!

You will need a volunteer account and quick background check though our Visitor Aware system. (Background checks are valid for 3 years.)

Use the QR code below and enter your name as it appears on your ID.

If it is easier, simply bring your ID to school and we can scan

and create your account in just a few minutes.

Call us if you have any questions or want to confirm if you are already an approved volunteer.

Here come school photos!

Please us the code below to order your packages online @ mylifetouch.com

Every student will get their photo taken for the yearbook even if packages weren't ordered.

East Picture Day Code = EVT2XWJ9N

(Picture make up day = TBD)

Weekly classroom counseling lessons will start this week.

Our focus is understanding how the school counselor can help our school community!

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The start of the school year can bring up big feelings as we all settle into new routines. This is completely normal.

A few ways to help at home:

• Keep routines consistent – A predictable morning and bedtime routine helps children feel safe.
• Use brief, caring goodbyes – A calm and confident farewell can ease separation anxiety.
• Talk positively about school – Highlight fun activities, friendships, and the caring adults they’ll see each day.
• Reassure them that it's okay to miss home.

With patience and encouragement, these transitions will become easier. Please reach out to teachers, the office staff, or me if you need support or encouragement for you or your child.

Wishing you well,

Ms. Jennifer, East Elementary School Counselor

phone: (907) 486-7423

email: jennifer.pedersen@kibsd.org

Feast your eyes on these vibrant mixed media pieces from Mr. Whiteside's 2nd grade!

Self portraits made up of words, color and photos are a great way to get to know someone.

🐾

Be sure to check out all these works of art and more in the halls during open house next week!

Elementary Student Breakfast = $3:50

Elementary Student Lunch = $4.75

Please fill out the Free&Reduced Meal Waiver to see if you qualify.

Every little bit helps.

Use the link below or ask the office for a hard copy.

Please let us know if you have any questions. We are always happy to help.

Kindergarten = 11:10am

First Grade = 11:35am

Second Grade = 12:00pm

Third Grade = 12:25pm

Families are always welcome to join their students for lunch time!

Be sure to sign in with the office before heading to cafeteria.

Please bring your own lunch or call in the morning to order an adult meal.

Adult meals are $9.00 this year.

It is that time of year where your student will need their outside gear.

Be sure to send boots, coats and cold weather items every day.

East Cubs go outside for recess most days no matter the weather, so help them be prepared.

(We will stay indoors if it is extremely cold/icy/windy.)

Annual student health screenings will start shortly.

If you would like to opt your student out of the height and weight portion -

please call Nurse Lisa at 486-7495.

School Newsletter

Look for your weekly newsletter, Little Paws Press, in your inboxes every Monday afternoon.

There will be lots of useful info stored at the end of each for your reference all year.

General School Information

Emails from PowerschoolMessenger and Smore will be the main

form of communication that you will receive for all general

school information and updates outside of your student's classroom.

Urgent or Emergency Communications

All school emergency notices or alerts will be sent through

PowerSchoolMessenger emails or PowerSchoolMessenger automated calls.

Please take a moment to confirm that your phone numbers and emails

are up to date and correct in your parent portal or check with us in the office.

Individual Classroom/Teacher Communications

KIBSD Staff will only be communicating through district issued devices and applications.

Faculty and staff will no longer be texting or calling with their personal phone numbers.

If you need to reach your child's teacher during the school day please

email, connect via SeeSaw or call the office to leave a message.

Need to speak with your principal?

Call the office to see if Ms. Audra is available or to leave a message.

Ms. Audra always tries to make time to speak with families

but scheduling an appointment time is recommended.

For appointments - please call 907-486-7492.

The East School Office is open 7:30am til 3:30pm - @907-486-7492

We are always happy to help.

The East Elementary Cubs have a brand new FaceBook Page!

Please Like and Follow below for news, events, updates and fun.

The I L❤️VE East Elementary page is still alive and well. Just note that it is no longer the official page for East and it won't have the most current information. Find that beloved page below...