Greetings,

My name is Kelly Ford, and I have had the honor of serving as the Principal of EastView Elementary School for the past five years. Outside of my professional responsibilities, I cherish time spent with my family—whether at home, on the beach, or camping. My husband, Mark, and I are parents to two daughters, Natalie (19) and Leah (14). Natalie attends ETSU and Leah is a freshman at GHS. We enjoy supporting Leah at GHS volleyball games and following SEC football and baseball (Go Vols!).

Professionally, I highly value collaborative partnerships with teachers and fellow principals. I find great benefit in learning alongside them. Our collective strength enhances our ability to achieve shared goals.

Our school is prepared and enthusiastic about welcoming students back this week. EV's dedicated teachers and staff have been planning and preparing for the new academic year. We are committed to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for everyone. Each child at EastView Elementary is a valued member of our community. We look forward to supporting each student's educational journey.

Best regards,

Kelly Ford Principal, EastView Elementary School

Tuesday, Aug 6

Breakfast

Sausage Biscuit

Lunch

Wild Mike Cheese Bites* Smiley Fries Glazed Carrots*

* = Pre - K

Wednesday, Aug 7

Breakfast

Cereal or Pop Tart

Lunch

Popcorn Chicken

* Mashed Potatoes

Peas

* * = Pre - K

Thursday, Aug 8

Breakfast

Frudel

Lunch

Corn Dog Nuggets

Fries

Salad

Pre - K Orange Chicken Fries

Friday, Aug 9

Breakfast

Biscuit & Gravy

Lunch

Pizza* California Blend Veggie Cup*

* = Pre - K

• Students in grades 1st - 5th are required to attend this full day. Kindergarten will follow the staggered schedule; letters were mailed). Preschoolers will follow the directions from their teacher.
• Breakfast will be served each day but you must arrive by 7:50am in order to have time to eat. The cafe closes at 8:00 am.
• Students may receive a lunch from the cafeteria or may pack a lunch. ALL students do eat FREE!
• School begins dismissal at 3:00 pm (SEE MAPS) HELPFUL HINT: Kindergarten parents - arriving later helps because it takes them longer to pack up.
• Read all the arrival and dismissal information below.
• Students may bring school supplies to school.
• Students need to KNOW how they are getting home after school. (Bus, Front parking, back parking lot, YMCA, etc) Send a note or email the teacher if needed.

DO NOT PASS CARS BECAUSE KIDS LOAD ON BOTH SIDES. GCPD/SRO can and will write tickets for this violation.

No students should cross the road from gravel to entrance in the back lot.

School doors open at 7:15 am at the front and the back for families who need this accommodation. If you do not need this accommodation, we recommend that you do not arrive this early. This time makes for a long wait time for students.

Unloading: Please practice buckling/unbuckling and try to unload 3 cars at a time. Once you are at the front entrance or the back sidewalk you may begin unloading. You do not have to be the first car in order to unload.

Younger Students: Younger students will need your helping getting them out of the car and loaded with backpack, lunch box, etc. and to the safety of the sidewalk before leaving. Staff will not be available to help unload cars.

Tardies:

School doors are open in the front and the back until 8:15 am. At 8:15 am doors are locked. PARENTS must accompany the tardy student SIGN THEM IN WITH THE SECRETARY OR NURSE. Students are counted tardy after this time and will need to be brought to the front to be signed in the adult bringing them to school. 5 unexcused tardies = 1 unexcused absence

Breakfast:

Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:00. Breakfast is available to all please arrive by 7:50 in order to have time to eat in the cafe.

DO NOT PASS CARS BECAUSE KIDS LOAD ON BOTH SIDES. GCPD/SRO can and will write tickets for this violation.

Please make sure your child and teacher knows your child's dismissal plan (bus, front car rider, or back car rider. Must pick one and not switch unless the office is notified.

Front Riders- This is the front of the school facing the Splash Pad (Bernard Ave) CAR LINE OPENS AT 2:30 PM If you arrive earlier, you are considered a trespasser and will be asked to leave and return. (per Greeneville Police Department/Greeneville City Schools)

USE TWO LANES AND THEN MERGE INTO ONE LANE

Back Riders - This is the back of the school facing the baseball fields. PRE- K DISMISSES AT 2:30 PM. CAR LINE OPENS AT 2:40 PM (If you arrive earlier, you are considered a trespasser and will be asked to leave and return. (per Greeneville Police Department/Greeneville City Schools) USE TWO LANES AND THEN MERGE INTO ONE LANE

Due to traffic issues on Bernard and Barton Ridge, we typically begin loading cars at 3:00 pm.

ONLY STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-5 can cross the back parking lot to the parked cars in gravel. Students in K-2 will not be allowed to cross, so the main line will be a better choice for your family.

Car Tags:

We will be checking all cars for car tags. If you do not have car tags (new students and kindergarten) they will be available on Aug. 3rd at the parent meeting, or in the EV office afterwards. If you need more car tags they can be purchased in the office for $2.00.

If you do not have a car tag, you will be asked to park until we can get clearance from the office based on your driver's license information. THIS PROCEDURE IS TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD. We never want to make a mistake in this area of safety.

All students should be picked up by 3:30 pm. We do not have working staff members after 3:30pm to watch students.

*YMCA - Please register with the YMCA. They will provide after school transportation.

21st Century Grant- There will be an after-school program for students in grades 2-5. We just qualified for this program so we must first hire a director and then will communicate soon which students will qualify to attend. Look for more information coming soon. This program doesn't start until after Labor Day. Bus transportation will be provided.

There is NO ESP or REC Center childcare

Boys 'N Girl Club - Parents may register at the B/G club. HOWEVER, EV does not offer bus transportation to the B&G club.

Please send an EMPTY water bottle with your child's name LABELED in LARGE LETTERS. Water bottles will be refilled at water stations throughout the day and water fountains are closed for student drinking. Water bottles must have sealed lids to be used at school. Open containers or containers will straws will not be allowed.

Rooms are air conditioned and may seem cold at times. Your child may bring a sweatshirt or light coat. PLEASE write your child's name on the tag. These items are lost often.

PE Days = Tennis Shoes for safe play.