As we progress through the school year, we want to remind you of the importance of our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences (Oct 22nd & 24th). These conferences provide a valuable opportunity for us to discuss your child’s academic progress, personal development, and any challenges they may be facing. We believe that a strong partnership between parents and teachers is essential for your child’s success. Your involvement plays a critical role in your child's academic journey, and we encourage you to prioritize this opportunity to connect with their teacher. Please make sure you have a conference scheduled. If you have any conflicts, we are happy to arrange an alternative meeting day/time to accommodate your schedule. Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we can ensure your child has a successful school year.

At Eastside, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. We understand that feeling safe at school is essential for students to learn and thrive, and we want to assure you that we are taking several important measures to ensure the safety of everyone on campus. Here are just a few of the ways we are keeping students and staff safe:

-Secure Campus: Our school has implemented security measures such as locked doors, secure entry points, and surveillance cameras to monitor activity throughout the day. All visitors are required to check in at the front office and wear identification badges while on campus.

-Safety Drills: We regularly conduct fire, tornado and lockdown drills. These drills ensure that students and staff are prepared to respond quickly and effectively in case of an emergency.

-Anti-Bullying Efforts: We are committed to fostering a positive and respectful school culture. Our anti-bullying stance and behavior expectations are in place to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all students.

-Mental Health Support: Emotional well-being is an essential part of safety. Our staff works closely with students to help them manage stress, resolve conflicts, and develop healthy coping strategies.

-Health and Hygiene Protocols: To maintain a healthy environment, we continue to follow hygiene practices, such as frequent hand washing, routine cleaning of classrooms and common areas, and encouraging students to stay home if they are feeling unwell.

-Partnership with Local Authorities: We work closely with local law enforcement and emergency services to stay informed and prepared for any potential safety threats. Our school resource officer (Lieutenant Hughes) helps maintain a visible and proactive safety presence on campus.

We are committed to working together as a school community to provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment where your child can learn and grow. If you have any questions or concerns about our safety measures, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Yearbooks may be purchased online at https://yearbookforever.com/ or you may complete the form that was sent home with your child and return it with the money. Order before December 31st to receive the early bird discount ($22)! Extra yearbooks are not guaranteed, so order now to ensure your student gets one!

Still need to pay your child's school supply fee? Click THIS LINK to pay the $25 supply fee online. You may also send cash or checks (made out to Eastside) to school with your student. Please make sure it is in an envelope with your student's name and teacher's name. If you have any questions regarding the school supply fee, please contact us at 501-743-3563 or click HERE for additional information.

Don't forget to wear your white, Eastside-Panthers t-shirt every Friday! Let's show our school spirit and cheer on those PANTHERS!

Want to give your child's teacher a shout out for the AWESOME things happening in their classroom? Just click the link below and your teacher will be recognized for their outstanding work.

https://forms.gle/e2MpAhQ3bKUMfaKw7

Cabot will celebrate Homecoming on Friday, October 18th!

There will be a 1:30 dismissal so students are able to attend the Homecoming parade and celebrate those PANTHERS!

There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 25th!

Want to be an Eastside Hallway Hero?

Hallway Heroes are volunteers who help provide support at our building. Some Hallway Heroes open car doors in the morning or afternoon, volunteer in the workroom helping teachers, read to students, and even help out during lunch.

Hallway Heroes must pass all district required background checks. They must also follow district and building-level policies and procedures and demonstrate professional conduct at all times. If you would like to sign up for Hallway Hero training, please contact Central Administration Office at 743-3563 or complete this form.

*If you have participated in Hallway Hero training previously, you do not have to participate in the training again. However, you will be required to pass a background check every year.

Character Word for October: Self-Direct (think-choose-act)

Please join us, as Eastside students and staff study the word: self-direct.

What does self-direct mean?

"Self-direct" for students refers to a learning or activity approach where they can take the lead in their own development. Instead of being guided or instructed by an adult, students make decisions about what they want to learn, how they want to do it, and when they want to engage in certain tasks. This encourages autonomy, creativity, and responsibility, allowing them to follow their interests, experiment with ideas, and learn at their own pace.

In a self-directed environment, students often gain skills in problem-solving, time management, and self-motivation because they have more ownership over their learning journey. It fosters a sense of independence and curiosity.

Our Eastside Behavior Matrix is a tool used to define expected behaviors in various settings throughout the school environment. The matrix helps foster a positive, predictable, and safe environment, which enhances learning by promoting consistent behavior throughout the school day.

When a student's account reaches -$10, you will get an email reminder. The school office will call if it reaches -$25. Central Office will contact you if the account is not paid.

Just a reminder:

Breakfast is free this year for all students. Breakfast ends daily at 8:00.

Lunch costs:

Reduced Lunch: (No charge)

Regular Lunch: $2.65

Milk/Water: $. 50

*if your child does not bring a drink in their lunchbox, they may be charged for a milk or water. Please provide a drink or water bottle in the lunchbox. It is hard to for them to remember their water bottles from the classrooms and they get lost easily.

Payments can be made through the EZschoolpay.

Free and Reduced Lunches can be applied for at EZMealApp

Lunch money can be sent with the students in an envelope with the student's name and teacher

Every birthday is special! You are welcome to send nonfood items (erasers, pencils, bookmarks, etc.) to celebrate your child’s actual birthday, but we must reserve store bought food items for our monthly party. Please help us by not asking to send food items on other days! This is in accordance with Section 5.02.04 of the Arkansas Nutrition Standards Rules. Classroom teachers and school newsletters will give more information monthly.

October Birthdays will be celebrated on October 31st.

October 18th: Early Dismissal @ 1:30 (Homecoming)

October 22nd: Parent-Teacher Conferences & Early Dismissal (1:00)

October 23rd- 4th Grade goes to 4H

October 24th: Parent-Teacher Conferences & Early Dismissal (1:00)

October 25th: No School

October 28th - Nov. 1st: Red Ribbon Week

October 31st: My Future Story Day

October 31st: October Birthday Celebrations

November 1st: Eastside Tailgate

November 7th- 3rd Grade Field Trip

November 12th- School Picture Retake Day

November 13th-2nd Grade Field Trip

November 14th-4th Grade GT Trip

November 25th-29th-Fall Break