As we approach the end of the 2024 year, I want to remind everyone of the importance of consistent attendance. Every day in school counts, especially as we wrap up this semester's learning and prepare for the exciting challenges ahead in the new year.

December is a busy month filled with activities, service projects, and assessments, and each school day provides valuable opportunities for growth. I encourage our students to make the most of this time, as regular attendance helps build strong habits for success not only in academics but also in life.

Parents, your partnership is essential in ensuring your child arrives on time and ready to learn. If you need support or have questions about attendance policies, please feel free to reach out. Together, we can help every student reach their full potential.

Let’s finish the year strong and set the stage for a fantastic 2025!

Every Friday, your student will be receiving a reading passage or words to practice at home. You will also find a monthly calendar on the "Return to School" side of their take home folder for you to initial each day that your student practices these passages or words. Please leave it in your student's folder for the teacher to check. The goal is to practice daily (20 minutes is best). There will be rewards/incentives for those students who are practicing at home.

Capturing Kids' Hearts: Responsibility

In December, our focus in the Capturing Kids' Hearts program is all about responsibility. Responsibility is the willingness and ability to take ownership of our thoughts, words, and actions. We have a responsibility to our school, family, and community to be accountable for our choices and how they impact ourselves and others.

This month, we're challenging students to reflect on their experiences and take responsibility for how they choose to learn and grow from these experiences. We want to partner with parents to grow and develop your child's sense of responsibility.

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

Please take a moment to nominate any Cabot School District employee who makes a difference. Whether they’re classified or certified, we want to celebrate them!

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

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!

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.

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.

December Birthdays will be celebrated on December 16th.

December 12th-ES Families Volunteer Day

December 16th-Christmas Traditions, Cookies with Santa, Birthday Celebrations

December 17th-4th Grade Christmas Program

December 22nd-January 5th-Winter Break

January 7th-Students Return

January 8th-Report Cards Sent Home