Trimester 1 Report Cards will be available on the Genesis Parent Portal on Friday, December 13. They will also be sent home with students in their backpacks on the same day.

It is important that all parents are able to log in to the Genesis Parent Portal. Parents are able to access their child's report card and update contact information in the portal. Important information from the school goes to the phone numbers and emails provided in the Genesis Parent Portal.

Directions, in English and Spanish, on how to access the portal can be found at the link below.

Through a collaboration amongst East End staff members, the Helping Your Child at Home document was created to support parents with ways they can help their children at home. Copies were shared at Parent-Teacher Conferences and a copy in English and Spanish can be found below.

We are pleased to bring back the schoolwide enrichment program to K-4 students at East End School. Gifted & Talented educators Ms. Nieves and Mrs. Landadio work with students weekly during the second trimester focusing on thematic units that include phonics (K), fairy tales (1), game design (2), creating prototypes (3), and engineering paper circuits and robotics (4). Enrichment provides students in grades K-4 with engaging activities focused on critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The program follows the design-thinking process, fostering creativity, innovation, and collaborative learning.

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) process is a hands-on learning approach that encourages our K-4 students to explore and problem-solve. In STEM activities, students will ask questions, experiment, and build while developing critical thinking and creativity. Through fun projects and challenges, they'll learn how to apply STEM subjects to real-life situations, preparing them for future success in a rapidly changing world. Encourage your child to embrace STEM, spark their curiosity, and set them on a path to discovery and innovation.

Students will have the opportunity to showcase their work later in the year at the STEM Night Expo. This two-hour, open-house event in the East End School Community Room is free for students and families. You and your children will be engaged and entertained by a variety of critical-thinking, problem-solving, and STEM design challenges. More information including dates and times will be announced soon!

If you would like to volunteer your time to the PTO please fill out this form.

Here is the link to all of the virtual PTO meetings for the year.

Pre-K Reminder: Please schedule your annual flu shot and send in your vaccination record to the nurse!

Looking ahead: The Zufall dental van will be visiting East End on Wednesday, December 18th. If you are interested in a dental cleaning and check-up for your child, please email nurse Joy for more information.

Congratulations East End Elementary School for receiving the Bronze Level Certificate of Recognition for the New Jersey Safe Routes to School Program.

East End School is committed to emphasizing how bicycling and walking to school can have a positive mental and physical impact on the health of children and youth and helps them arrive at school ready to learn. They have promoted a program of student and parent centered education in this area and endorsed providing safer routes to and from schools with an aim to decrease pedestrian and bicycling related injuries, not just for students but for the entire community. East End School partners with the New Jersey Safe Routes to School program which uses education, encouragement, infrastructure and enforcement strategies to help make walking and bicycling to school safer and more attractive to children.

Did you know that the East End Update can be translated into many languages with the click of a button? Click the "Translate" button at the top of the screen to translate the entire newsletter.

*Gerardo helped pack up a classmate who was in the nurse's office so she would not be late to leave for home. Thank you Gerardo!

*Danna is always working hard and trying her best in class. She shows determination each day she comes to school! I am so proud of you, Danna!

* Luis exemplified the true spirit of caring when his classmate accidentally dropped his folder going down the stairs and papers fell everywhere. Luis was the first to act without hesitation. he immediately stepped forward to help his classmate pick up his papers. His actions set a powerful example of caring and respect by helping his classmate.

*It's Gerardo's special week! We are looking forward to celebrating him and seeing all the ways that he demonstrates C.A.R.D.!

*Congrats Daleyza on being room 33's Student of the Week! Daleyza is a hard worker who has wonderful ideas and works hard. Daleyza is funny, kind, and a hard working student. Way to go Daleyza!

Click HERE for the November Edition of the Mustang Monthly!

Friday, December 6- Spirit Day: EAST END SWAG DAY

Friday, December 6- East End PTO Winter Wonderland Family Fun Night @6:30

Wednesday, December 11- PTO (Virtual) Meeting 6:30-7:30PM

Friday, December 20- Early Dismissal

Friday, December 20- Wednesday, January 1- Winter Recess

Email: East_End@nplainfield.com
Website: https://npeee.nplainfield.org/
Location: 170 Oneida Ave, North Plainfield, NJ 07060, USA
Phone: (908) 769-6070

Welcome to New Jersey provides information to families that have recently moved to New Jersey. You will find information about resources and services including legal services, food and income assistance, health care and mental health services, school enrollment, getting a state identification card, and transportation. All the topics have links that will direct you to the indicated websites. There are also flyers and contact information regarding the different services and resources available to New Jersey residents.

Education Partnership Spanish-Speaking Presentation: The Somerset County Education Partnership recorded a webinar (in Spanish) to educate families about available resources in the county & how to access these services. Webinar includes representatives from Somerset County Dept of Human Services, Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU), Richard Hall Community Health & Wellness Center, Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS), Juvenile Institutional Services (JIS), Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS), Care Management Organization (CMO) & McKinney-Vento Education Program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tARW-lNUL8Q

In addition to the Upcoming Events section of the East End Update, families can review upcoming events in the 'Calendar' section of the new East End website.

https://npeee.nplainfield.org/about/calendar