East Elementary School News
January 2024
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support of our school. It is because of your dedication and commitment that we are able to create such a positive and nurturing learning environment for our students.
Your children are truly a blessing, and it is a privilege to have the opportunity to work with them each day. I am so impressed by their enthusiasm, intelligence, and kindness. They are a testament to the wonderful families they come from.
I would also like to extend a special thank you to our dedicated faculty and staff. Their passion for teaching and their unwavering commitment to our students are truly inspiring. They work tirelessly to ensure that our children receive the best possible education.
As we gather with our loved ones this Thanksgiving, let us take a moment to reflect on all that we are grateful for. I am truly thankful for our school community and the incredible people who make it so special.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Mr. Zesiger
HELP NEEDED!
We need assistance with bagging donut holes for the students' Halloween treat.
Date 10/30/2024 (Wed.)
Time-3:30-4:30
Location-East School
Click here if you can help- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA5A62BA2FCC61-52485079-donut?useFullSite=true#/
Thank you,
East PTG
Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 6 & 14, 2024
East School will host fall conferences on Wednesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 14 from 4:15-7:45 PM. This is a great opportunity to review your child's progress so far this school year. Please look for conference information in your child’s folder.
MOVIE NIGHT
Inside Out 2
Rating-PG
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.
*This event is for East School students ONLY!
Date-Friday, November 8, 2024
Time 6:00-7:30
*Doors will open at 5:50.
Location-East School Gym
*Bring a beach towel to sit on. *NO PILLOWS OR STUFFED ANIMALS!
Cost- Presale tickets-$5.00
At the door-$6.00
Students will receive a snack, bottled water, and a glowstick.
*Permission slips will be sent home this week.
We hope your child can join us for an evening of FUN!
Fall Weather
Jacket time is here!
As we move into November, the weather is quickly changing. Please be sure to consider the weather when dressing your child for school. We are experiencing cool mornings when jackets and sweaters are needed. Additionally, we will have outside recess any day the temperature/wind chill is above 20 degrees and it is dry.
Lost & Found
If your child has lost their hat, lunchbox, coat, or water bottle, there is a good chance it may be in the school's Lost and Found. All found items are collected and placed in the Lost and Found bin located in the lobby area. To ensure the speedy return of your child's belongings, please label them. However, if your child has lost something this school year, it's important to check the bin as soon as possible.
2024-2025 Student Council Project
Way To Battle | Life is Hard - No One Battles Alone
Birthday Treats
Bringing treats for classmates on your birthday is a common practice in many schools. This practice is voluntary, and participation is optional. Normally treats are brought on the child’s birthday or the day that school is in session close to the child’s birthday. Parents are asked to notify the teacher at least one day prior to bringing treats.
Guidelines for Treats:
- Treats must be store-bought and individually wrapped.
- Students should bring enough treats so that each student in the class and the teacher receives a treat.
- Treats will be distributed as directed by the classroom teacher.
Counselor Resource Bags
Our elementary school counselors are providing a new service for families this school year. Counselor resource bags are available for students and their families to “check out” in times of need, such as the loss of a loved one, family changes, family illness, and the loss of a pet. These bags include social-emotional resources and activities to help students process their grief or big emotions with the support of their family members. Having counselor resource bags available is a strategy to close the gap between home and school in terms of the emotional support of our students. If you have any questions about the counselor resource bags, please contact Mrs. Keck (keckc@dovertornadoes.com).
Change of Transportation
If there are any changes in your child's end-of-the-school day transportation procedures, please be sure to send a note to your child's teacher. If the teacher does not receive a note from you, your child will be sent home using their normal routine. Please do not send transportation changes through email or ClassDojo, as it may not be received in a timely manner. You are encouraged to call the school office with any last-minute changes by 2:30 pm.
East PTG
Be a part of the group!
One of the biggest assets of our school is the PTG. Services such as volunteering time, helping with programs, and providing financial assistance for equipment and activities are vital functions of the PTG and are greatly appreciated by our school community.
The PTG spends money on student incentives and building items for the betterment of the school. We encourage parent involvement with our school and PTG.
Dover Elementary PTG- https://doverelementaryptg.com/
East Elementary Board Members
President-Jessica Karl-West
Vice President-Amanda McConnell
Secretary-Haleigh Harmon
Treasurer-Melissa Lowery
Dover Elementary Executive Board Members
President-Erika Koffa
Vice President-Veronica Studer
Secretary-Lisa Hostetler
Treasurer-Katelyn Yoder
2024-2025 PTG Meeting Dates
November 14, 2024
December 11, 2024
January 16, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 11, 2025
April 24, 2025
May 8, 2025
*Location-East Elementary School
*Time-6:00 PM
November
1 East School Spirit Day
6 Parent-Teacher Conferences
8 Movie Night
11 Veterans Day-wear red, white, & blue
12 Picture Retake Day
14 Parent-Teacher Conferences
14 PTG Meeting
15 AR Goal
19 PTG Family Night
22 Midterms
25 Grade 3 Music Program at DHS Auditorium
27-December 2 Thanksgiving Break
December
10-12 Santa Shop
11 PTG Meeting
20 Winter Classroom Parties (2:30-3:15)
23-January 2- Winter Break
January
6-School resumes
