East End Elementary
Weekly Parent Newsletter October 27, 2024
501.888.4264 www.sheridanschools.org
Red Ribbon Week
As we start Red Ribbon Week, we invite you to join us in promoting a drug-free lifestyle and fostering healthy habits among our students. This annual event, celebrated nationwide from Oct. 28th-Nov. 1st, is a powerful reminder of the importance of making positive choices.
Students can show their support by wearing red or participating in themed dress-up days.
How You Can Help:
- Discuss the Importance: Talk with your child about the significance of Red Ribbon Week and the impact of drugs on individuals and communities.
- Lead by Example: Share your own experiences and choices regarding health and wellness.
- Participate: Join us in the week’s activities and encourage your child to take part.
Let’s work together to inspire our children to live healthy, fulfilling lives free from the pressures of drugs and alcohol. Thank you for your continued support in creating a positive environment for our students!
Tamara "Coach" Strawn, Ed.S.
Principal
Important Dates To Remeber:
October 28-November 1-Drug Free Week
November 3-Daylight Savings Time
November 4-December 20-K-2 ATLAS Interim Testing Window
November 11-Veterans Day Parade (Staff & students only)
November 13-14-MERCY Classes-Click here for information on the presentations
November 25-29-THANKSgiving Break
Please take a minute and fill out our survey on our school-wide behavior. We would appreciate your feedback.
1st 9 Weeks Behavior Bash
Daily Affirmations
EEE Staff Shout Out
Our staff at East End Elementary continue to work together to create a nurturing environment for our children and we want to give you the opportunity to take a moment to recognize their incredible dedication and hard work.
If you have a moment, we encourage you to send a staff shout-out. We will get the shout-out to the staff member.
Let’s celebrate the amazing individuals who contribute so much to our children’s growth and happiness.
Items to Remember:
- Want to eat lunch with your child? We have a limited number of seats, so you are required to call the office to reserve a specific date and spot. 501.888.4262
- Please try and send all lunch and snacks with your student in the morning rather than bring to the office for us to deliver.
- You MUST have your student car tag in order to pick up your child. (Handbook-pg.68)
- You can purchase ONE additional car tag in the office for $1.00.
- Parents must stay in their vehicle in the carline. We have staff to assist students. When stopped, students should open their car door and have all items ready to get out in the morning. If you have a child safety lock on your door, please ask for help opening the door.
- When staff start to close the morning gate at 8am, we will not re-open it. You must check your student in the front office after 8am.
- For the afternoon carline, we encourage you to work on your child buckling themselves. If they cannot, please pull up to the front parking lot after they get into your vehicle to buckle them. This helps our carline work more efficiently.
- If at all possible, please have your student's car seat on the passenger side. It is safer for staff and students if all students enter and exit the vehicle from the passenger side.
East End Elementary School-Wide Behavior Expectations
- Students at EEE have been learning about the HEART of the YellowJacket.
- Honest, Effort, Accountable, Respect, Teamwork
- Every positive behavior shows the HEART of the YellowJacket.
- Students can earn Jacket Bucks!
- Behavior Bash after the 1st 9 weeks. Criteria to go: No MAJOR Behavior Referrals and 80% on class behavior log.
- POSITIVE Office Referrals=Phone call home & Celebrated on our Caught Being Kind Wall!
Behavior Expectations in the Classroom
Students are learning to show the HEART of a YellowJacket in all areas of the building. See the expected behaviors in the classroom.
Parent Information About Arkansas' New State-Wide Assessment System
Capturing Kids' Hearts Monthly Newsletter
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact East End Elementary administration for any reason. We are here to partner with you to ensure safety and success for your child. You may call the office at 501.888.4264 or by the emails listed below. Thank you for choosing to share your child with EEE!
Tamara Strawn, Principal
tamarastrawn@sheridanschools.org
Alan Braden, Assistant Principal
alanbraden@sheridanschools.org
Christy Whitley, Counselor