East End Elementary
Weekly Parent Newsletter Sept. 8, 2024
501.888.4264 www.sheridanschools.org
Testing is underway!
State testing has started and we need you! Your encouragement and positive attitude can greatly influence your child's outlook on testing. Celebrate their efforts and remind them that the test is just one way to measure their learning. A well-balanced breakfast and adequate sleep are crucial for your child's cognitive function during test preparation. Teach your child simple relaxation techniques like deep breathing to manage any test anxiety. Thank you for all of your support and for sharing your child with us at East End Elementary!!
YOU BELONG HERE!!
Coach Strawn, Principal
Mr. B, Assistant Principal
Important Dates To Remeber:
September 3-27-ATLAS State Testing
September 11-Wear red, white, & blue in honor of 9.11
September 12-Wear GOLD for Childhood Cancer Awareness
September 19-GRAND Night 5-7:15pm
September 20-Interim Progress Reports sent home
September 23-Early Dismissal at 1:30-Parent-Teacher Conferences (6th-12th)
September 24-Boy Scout Sign-up @5:30pm in cafeteria
September 24-PTO Meeting @6pm in cafeteria
September 26-Early Dismissal at 1:30-Parent-Teacher Conferences (P-5th)
September 27-No School
October 3-Picture Day (Lifetouch.com Picture Day ID: EVT4DM8NC)
October 18-Flu Clinic
Book Character Parade
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.
- PLEASE be patient with the construction on Chevy Road.
Car Riders
PM Car Line
During PM carline, families will stay in one-lane behind the designated area with sign and cones. You will drive up to our gate when it opens at 3:10pm. Traffic will turn into two-lanes once you pull up to the gate.
GRAND NIGHT Sept. 19th 5-7:15pm
How does your child get home in the afternoon?
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
- POSITIVE Office Referrals=Phone call home & Celebrated on our Caught Being Kind Wall!
Riding the Bus
If you're riding the bus for the first time or even a previous bus rider, remember our expectations on the bus. Enjoy the experience and the chance to meet new friends along the way!
Bus Expectations District-Wide
Bus Flowchart for Behavior Issues
Click the link to see how to be safe on the bus.
Parent Information About Arkansas' New State-Wide Assessment System
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact East End Elementary administration for any reason. We are here to partner with you to ensure 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