Eastwood Elementary Update

Kindergarten

Name: Rachelle Chaffee

Your Job at Eastwood: Kindergarten Teacher

Years at Eastwood: 21

Hobbies: Cheering my kids on in their various activities, puzzles, cricuting

Family: Husband Grant, and my 3 kids: Mason (9th grade), MacKenzie (9th grade), and Max

(7th grade)

Pets: 2 dogs: Oreo and Chip

Favorite Vacation: Our trip to Florida: However, I am a big fan of any place warm with my

family.

Favorite Meal: Spaghetti

Favorite Dessert: Brownies

Favorite Sports Teams: OSU and Browns

Best Thing About Eastwood: I have been an Eastwood Eagle my whole life. I love the people

and the community.

Quote to Live By: Where focus goes, energy flows!

I have 2 favorite poems that I live by as well:

Mother Teresa’s Do It Anyway poem and Footprints In the Sand

Name: Holli Coger

Your Job at Eastwood: Kindergarten teacher

Years at Eastwood: 22 give or take a year, I lost count a while ago!

Hobbies: I spend a lot of my time reading, watching football, or doing anything with family and

friends.

Family: I have been married to my husband Eric for 18 years and we have a son, Bryce, who is

a freshman at Eastwood this year.

Pets: We have a Boxer named Bleu who is 1 year old.

Favorite Vacation: I love to explore new places but my favorite place is anywhere with a beach.

Favorite Meal: Seafood, I love shrimp, crab, lobster and scallops.

Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake is my weakness.

Favorite TV Show: Nothing can compare to FRIENDS!

Favorite Sports Teams: Penn State and Eastwood Eagles!

Best Thing About Eastwood: I love the sense of community and friendship we have with each

other. There are so many great people in Eastwood who are genuine, kind and invested in

each other.

Quote to Live By: The best things in life are not things, they are moments.

Name: Katie Chudzinski

Your Job at Eastwood: Kindergarten Teacher

Years at Eastwood: this is my 10th year!

Hobbies: Spending time with my boys, baking, traveling

Family: Husband Kyle and our 3 boys (Henry-5, Gus-2, Archie-1)

Favorite Vacation: Any place with my family! We love traveling where there is sunshine and

swimming- Florida and Hilton Head!

Favorite Meal: Pizza

Favorite Dessert: Cookies

Favorite TV Show:

Favorite Sports Teams: Notre Dame Football!

Best Thing About Eastwood: The kindness of the people- Community, Staff, Administration,

Parents, and Students

Quote to Live By: Be kind to everyone

Name: Kelsay Hocanson

Your Job at Eastwood: Kindergarten teacher

Years at Eastwood: 3

Hobbies: reading, crafts, shopping, and journaling

Family: my husband, Jon and our five kids, Libby, Aleah, Lexi, Ally, and Jack

Pets: 1 dog and 2 cats

Favorite Vacation: Outer Banks

Favorite Meal: meatloaf

Favorite Dessert: cheesecake

Favorite TV Show: Friends

Favorite Sports Teams: Ohio State

Best Thing About Eastwood: The teachers and staff are passionate and love their students. The

students are always happy to come to school because they know they are safe and accepted in

this building. Teachers and staff members go above and beyond for each other as well and

encourage each other.

Quote to Live By: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter

and those who matter don't mind.” - Dr. Suess

Name: Mrs. Joy Powers

Your Job at Eastwood: Kindergarten Teacher

Years at Eastwood:35

Hobbies: Traveling, group fitness classes, baking, reading, shopping,

Family: Husband- Eddie, four children - Gabbie, Brock, Blake, & Nick, and my Dad who is 94

years old and lives near school at Otterbein

Pet: Granddog Louie

Favorite Vacation: Any place outside with my family - snow, ice, or sunshine is fine

Favorite Meal: Baked chicken and mashed potatoes with gravy

Favorite Treat: Tim Horton’s Coffee:

Favorite TV Show: HGTV

Favorite Sports Team: Any hockey team my boys play on or coach!

Best Thing About Eastwood: Eastwood’s kids and their families are the best!

Quote to Live By: “Do small things with great love.” - Mother Teresa

Name: Sarah Hummel

Your Job at Eastwood: Intervention Specialist

Years at Eastwood: 3rd Year

Position at Eastwood: Wings Program K-4

Family: Jon, Eli, Jeremiah, Jolene

Pets: 3 dogs, 3 cats, 3 cows, 4 goats, 8 pigs, and a bunch of chickens!

Favorite Vacation: Birch Shores Resorts in Curtis, MI

Favorite Meal: Pizza

Favorite Dessert: Ice cream

Favorite TV Show: Fixer Upper

Favorite Sports Teams: Ohio State Buckeyes, BGSU Falcons

Best Thing About Eastwood: Being a teacher at Eastwood is a dream come true. Eastwood is

second to none. Eastwood is the best!

Quote to Live By: “Every student can learn, just not on the same day or in the same way”.

Other topics/questions you would like to answer/add to your spotlight:

I am also the owner of Sweet Home Hummel Homestead LCC. I breed Dexter Cattle,

Nigerian Dwarf goats, and Kunekune pigs. We also raise animals on our farm to also feed

our family.

Name: Rachel Beaudoin

Job at Eastwood: Paraprofessional

Years at Eastwood: 14

Hobbies: Flower Gardening, Volunteering at Wildwood Metropark – counting butterflies, jigsaw puzzles,

hiking

Family: Husband Daniel, Son Joshua and Michelle- kids George, Homer, Evelynn, Son Elijah and Christie,

daughter Hannah.

Pets: cat – Yuuki

Favorite Vacation: I’ve been going to the Indian River, Michigan since I was 2 years old – love Michigan!

Love tubing down a river!

Favorite Meal: spanakopita from Tarpon Springs, Florida

Favorite Dessert: Pie

Favorite TV Show: PBS “Finding Your Roots”

Best Thing About Eastwood: The kids are AWESOME!

Quote to Live By: Consider the Lilies – Matthew 6:28

Name: Ashley Harpel

Your Job at Eastwood: Paraprofessional

Years at Eastwood: 2 years

Position at Eastwood: Paraprofessional in the Wings Program

Family: Luke (Husband), Jace (5th grade), Grant (2nd grade), and Katelyn (Kindergarten)

Pets: Ruby (Bernedoodle)

Favorite Vacation: Indian Rocks Beach Florida

Favorite Meal: Chicken and Dumplings

Favorite Dessert: Apple Pie

Favorite TV Show: Gold Rush

Favorite Sports Teams: Ohio State Football, and BGSU Hockey

Best Thing About Eastwood: It's like coming home!

Quote to Live By: Live like today is your last day!!

It was a beautiful morning for our entire building to be able to enjoy the parade. Our students were invited by the high school to walk through their hallways. What an amazing experience for our kids to be able to walk through the high school and be greeted by the students and staff!! Thank you to the high school for being so welcoming!

After that, the students went across the driveway and were met by a host of businesses that opened their trunks up and gave our students additional candy! The smile on the students and adults throughout this event were more than enough proof that this was a special occurrence.

A huge Thank You to the businesses that came out to support our students. They are listed below.

Anson Pharmacy

Eastwood Board of Education

Lifewise

Home Town Reality

Eastwood Community Wreaths Across America

Tillie and Bo

Kuhlman and Beck / Ortinau Art

Mcgaffs Painting Pro

Village of Luckey/ Luckey Police

River Road Electric

Cyclewerks

Pemberville Auxiliary Unit 183

Troy Webster Auxiliary Unit 240

Troy Webster Post 240

County Line Co-op

Eastwood DARE Officer Cooper

Eastwood Elementary Student Council

Pemberville Public Library System

Pemberville Police

Pemberville Fire Department

Eastwood Athletic Boosters

Five Arrow Insurance

Village of Pemberville

Pemberville Area Churches

CLC Stars

Eastwood Eagle Wrestling Club

State Bank

Eastwood Transportation

Thanks again!!!

We will try to go outside for recess as much as possible. When the real feel is 20 degrees or above and it isn't icy, we will try to let the students go outside. Here are some general rules for playground during colder season. We do not let students play in the snow unless they are dressed in boots and snowpants. Students are not allowed to throw snowballs at each other.

Our students and staff signed a Good Luck Banner for the Cross Country team as they are running at state!

The first graders had a terrific time celebrating Halloween! We read some spooky stories, played fun games, and made Franken Pudding! It was exciting to see so many people at our Halloween parade! And, we received many yummy treats at the Trunk or Treat! Thank you to everyone who made this event special for us!

If you missed 'Donuts with a Loved One', we have one more scheduled for Nov. 16th, 7:30-8:30am. You are welcome to sign up, even if your last name doesn't start with N-Z. Here is the link to sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4BADA62CA3FD0-44785893-donuts *Thanks to everyone who has donated money during these events.

Thank you to everyone who bought something from the fall spirit wear fundraiser. We had a great turnout with this fundraiser. If you are wondering where the funds go from fundraising, we use it for a variety of things:

• Events like 'Family Fun Night' or 'Donuts with a Loved One'
• A new laminator for the Elementary and learning programs for different grades as needed
• Purchased the awnings for the gym exit doors
• Sponsoring Deputy Cooper with the Dare program
• Meal for the staff during conferences
• A variety of items for the teachers during teacher appreciation week

Upcoming Events:

• Nov. 16- Last Donuts with a Loved One 7:30-8:30am
• Dec. 16- Movie Night (look for a signup in the near future)
• Feb. 24- Movie Night
• March 16- Mother Son Dance

NOTICE OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION

Hello Eastwood Elementary Families,

Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, schools are required to provide developmentally appropriate instruction in child sexual abuse prevention to students in grades kindergarten through six. Instruction is to occur annually and include information on available counseling and resources for children who are sexually abused.

We are still in the early planning stages for materials that will be used with our elementary students at each grade level with the exception of third grade. Third grade students will continue to participate annually in CAPP (Child Abuse Prevention Program), which meets the requirements.

Upon request, parents and legal guardians may examine instructional materials (once available). Upon written request of the student's parent or guardian, a student can be excused from taking instruction in child sexual abuse prevention. Parents and guardians will be notified in advance, prior to these lessons.

The goal of child abuse prevention programming is to teach students each year about personal safety topics, such as recognizing abuse situations and seeking help from trusted adults.

For more information, go to: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Creating-Caring-Communities/Child-Sexual-Abuse-Dating-Violence-Sexual-Violence

Best Regards,

Nikki Ohms, M.Ed., LPSC

School Counselor

Eastwood Elementary

4700 Sugar Ridge Rd. Pemberville, OH 43450

nohms@eastwoodschools.org

419-833-2821 ext. 205

Horizon Youth Theatre is bringing a children’s play to the Eastwood High School Auditorium stage Nov. 10th-12th.

Come see 5 of our Eastwood Elementary students as part of this cast of kids ages 6-12 from all over northwest Ohio.

2nd grader - Lily Calmes

4th graders - Livy Emch & Aurora Zientek

5th graders - Maddie Calmes & Ruby St. Louis

The play “Tokens of Her Cleverness” was written by Keith Guion who is the director of the show.

Tokens of Her Cleverness is a set of five folk tales from around the world.

November

3rd- No School

8th- Early Dismissal at 2:20 due to Parent/Teacher Conferences

9th-Early Dismissal at 2:20 due to Parent/Teacher Conferences

10th-No School- Parent/Teacher Conference from 8:00-12:00

15th- Picture Retakes

16th-Donuts with Loved One-see above flyer

20th- BOE meeting at 6:00 at Central Office

22nd-23rd-24th- No School

December

5th- 2-hour delay for professional development

14th- 3rd grade music program

15th- DARE graduation

18th- BOE meeting

20th- 29th- No School

January

1st -2nd- No School

3rd- School Resumes

11th- End of 2nd quarter

12th- No School

15th- No School- Martin Luther King Day