The Eastern Star Family Newsletter
June 5, 2026
Principal Ponderings
As we approach the finish line, our calendar is packed with exciting end-of-year events, field trips, and celebrations. While most are looking forward to summer break, we are asking for your help to ensure we finish strong!
We remind our students of our STAR school expectations each day on the announcements and promote those every day through June 10! Thank you for partnering with us at home to keep our routines consistent over these next couple of weeks!
#ShineBrightTogether
Upcoming Events
- June 10: Last Day of School. Half Day -- dismissal at 12:07.
- TCAPS 25-26 Calendar
- August 27, 9:00-1:30: Kindergarten Signing Day (by appointment only)
- September 1, 4:30-6:00: Back to School Open House. Classroom open from 4:30-5:30; PTO treat from 5:00-6:00.
- September 8: First Day of School
- TCAPS 26-27 Calendar
New Information
2026-2027 Classroom Supply Lists
Each year families ask about supply lists. Teachers created suggested supply lists. You can find links to them below.
TCAPS Sunshine Bus
End of Year Medication Pick Up
If your student will be attending Summer Explorer’s Club or Summer Academy, please ensure that you pick up your child’s medication and a copy of the TCAPS Medication Authorization Form from school to bring to camp/school. Medication(s) will not be transported by staff between schools.
To prepare for the 2026-27 school year: please remember that a Medication Authorization Form must be on file whenever medication is brought to school. The form includes written instructions from the child’s health care provider, specific information about the medication, and a parent's signature. This policy applies to prescription as well as over-the-counter medications.
Bus Tag Collection and Routing Information
We will begin collecting student bus tags Monday. Please look for an email from the transportation department regarding routing information for next year. They are encouraging families to download the My Ride K-12 App, as transportation will not be sending emails with routing information. Through the app families can also view routing updates, see real time bus location, and message the dispatch office.
The transportation call center will be open one week prior to school starting, should you have any questions about busing.
TCAPS Board Community Connection Event:
Previous Information
Update from the Eastern Library!
Library Closing for the Summer!
Please return all Eastern library books to school. Be on the lookout for emails or printed notices of overdue books. Email notices will come from TCAPS_Destiny (no.reply@tcaps.net). Please help your student look for and return all of the books they borrowed. Every book should have a barcode sticker on the back, a spine label and an “Eastern LMC” stamp inside the front and back cover. If a book is lost or damaged, a replacement fee must be paid. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at asialahe@tcaps.net
Unearth a Story - Summer Reading Club at the Traverse Area District Library!
I hope your students will continue to read through the summer. Please consider registering for the Traverse Area District Library (TADL)’s Summer Reading Club - they have free events, activities, lunches, books and the chance to earn awesome prizes! For more information about what this free program has to offer your children this summer, visit tadl.org/summerreading. Your student will also be given a bookmark to share with you that has instructions on how to register. The more students and adults, too, who register and read, the greater chance for summer fun and for Eastern to win the Golden Book Trophy!
Happy Reading,
Mrs. Asiala
Dropoff/Pickup
First, a couple shoutouts...
- Silver Chevy suburban for pulling allll the way up at drop off Wednesday morning to drop off your kiddos
- Fam with new red escalade for consistently having your yellow sign visible and your student always listening for their name at pick up. You all help keep things consistently moving!
Continued reminders regarding dropoff and pickup:
Morning Dropoff:
- Carline pull all the way up to reduce the bottleneck when dropping off. Students should be self-sufficient in getting out (and in) of your vehicle.
- Park in designated spots only, avoid pulling into handicap spots to drop off
- Parking in the north and south parking lot are great options for parking and walking your child to the door.
Pickup:
- Carline: have your name sign visible (remind alternate pick up people as well) and encourage your student to be attentive
- Park and walk up: park in north or south parking lot or on street
- Pulling into the staff lot entry is prohibited
Notes from the Eastern Office
Eastern Summer Office Hours
The Eastern office will be open 8:00 to 4:00 through Friday, June 12. It will re-open on Monday, August 17. If you have any enrollment questions over the summer, please call 231-933-1765.
Have a great summer!
PTO Information
2026/27 Elected PTO Board Members
Co-Presidents: Kim Carey & Danielle Hawley
Vice President: Amanda Handlon
Treasurer: Lydia Potthoff
Secretary: Kelly Bulloch
PTO Links:
BUDGET: 25/26 PTO approved budget.
PENDING / GRANTED PROPOSALS: Log of what has been submitted or accepted for the 25/26 school year
Weekly Breakfast & Lunch Menu
BREAKFAST
MONDAY 6/8
Muffin
fruit and milk
TUESDAY
cereal
fruit and milk
WEDNESDAY
mini bagel pastry
fruit and milk
LUNCH
MONDAY 6/8
1st choice: chicken patty sandwich with fries
2nd choice: Sunbutter & Jelly with cheese stick and Crackers
TUESDAY
1st choice Cheese Pizza
2nd choice: Pepperoni pizza
3rd choice: sunbutter & jelly with string cheese & crackers
