Eastern Elementary School
Angela Sides-McKay, Principal
sidesan@tcaps.net School Hours - 9:00 AM - 3:58 PM
Gym open to students - 8:45 AM
Breakfast Served - 8:40 AM
Half Day Dismissal: 12:22 PM
1600 Eastern Avenue
Traverse City, MI 49686
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(231) 933-1660
FAX 933-1682
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| February 3, 2012 PTO News Please join us at the next PTO meeting: Tuesday, February 7, at 12:00 Noon
2012 is in full swing now, and there’s a lot happening at Eastern – so don’t miss out!
PTO Board Members Needed for 2012/2013
With all the fun and exciting things going on, the end of the school year will be here before we know it! In light of this reality, it is time for the PTO to start looking for new board members for the 2012-2013 school year.
Our faithful president, Marcia Conlon, and trusty treasurer, Kristin Harnish, are both currently serving a second year in their respective positions. The PTO bylaws mandate that an individual must serve no more than two years in his/her position. Therefore, we need YOU to consider what position you could best serve our school in.
We know you’re out there, so please don’t hesitate to contact any of the current board members with questions or to discuss this matter more. Contact information is available on our website: www.easternpto.weebly.com.
Carnival Scheduled for February 17
The Eastern carnival is a kid favorite and promises to be a great night for the entire family! Our very own 5th graders will be helping set up and work at the carnival to raise money for their end-of-the-year trip, so come and enjoy a fun-filled evening and support our 5th-grade class. Special thanks to Karen Mast for organizing this event.
Eastern Heroes Projects Kick Off
This special project is geared towards teaching our children about issues and causes in our community and how they can help. In addition, it’s also a great opportunity for parents and families to get involved and support the causes as well. We can all make a difference in our community. Please see this newsletter for more detailed information from Heroes coordinator Jen Dutmers. And don’t hesitate to contact Jen to see how you can help (jigsduts@gmail.com). |
| January 6, 2012 PTO News Please join us at the next PTO meeting: Tuesday, January 10, at 7:00 PM.
Welcome back students and families - Happy 2012! We start off this new year with the kickoff of Eastern's Heroes Program! This amazing program provides our students with the opportunity to learn about and get involved with community service. Look for information coming your way soon and be sure to ask your child about his or her class' service project! Contact Jen Dutmers (933-0907) with questions about the program or to inquire how you can help.
Also this month, we say good-bye to our awesome librarian, Sue Miles. Thank you for sharing your passion for reading with our kids and all of your service! Our best to you in your retirement!
Thank you also to Deb Socks, Renae Gurthet, and all the other great volunteers who put in a lot of time and hard work at last month's Book Fair! The event was a huge success and helped raise money for our library; thanks to all who visited and supported the Book Fair.
Eastern Heroes Program Set to Kick Off
Heroes In Our Community is back and kicking off in January. We have some wonderful projects in the works and need your help. We will be holding a parent meeting in January to present each project and will be looking for parent leaders and parent volunteers to help each of our teams. This year's Hero teams are:
PreSchool, Mrs. Feaster & Mrs. Welch: supporting the Environment, working with the Grand Traverse Land Conservancy
Kindergarten, Mrs. Marek & Miss Stremlow: supporting Seniors, working with Grand Traverse Pavilions
First and First/Second, Mrs. Mueller & Mrs. Radakovich: supporting Peace & Tolerance, working with Building Bridges With Music
Second, Mrs. Labarre: supporting Children, working with Peace Ranch
Third, Mrs. Matterala & Mrs. Smith: supporting Hunger, working with Food Rescue, Fresh Food Partnership and Food Core
Fourth, Mrs. Rogers: supporting Animals, organization tbd
Fourth/Fifth and Fifth, Mrs. Kolle & Mrs. Nelson: supporting the Sick & Chronically Ill, organization tbd
Heroes in Our Community in an initiative that brings our students, teachers and staff together to learn about civic responsibility, take social action, and make a difference in the Traverse City community. Look for information about January's parent meeting. Please contact Jen Dutmers with any questions, jigsduts@gmail.com. |
| December 2, 2011 PTO News Please join us at the next PTO meeting: Tuesday, December 6, at 12:00 PM. The Eastern PTO Board wishes every one of you a warm and wonderful holiday season.
Gift of Giving Auction
Thank you to all who came out to the Jolly Pumpkin last month to support the Gift of Giving Auction. The night was a huge success, and we are pleased to announce that over $14,500 was raised for our amazing school! A HUGE thank you to Jen Galan who devoted so much of her time and efforts to organizing the event! Thank you also to Barbara Olson and her Jolly Pumpkin staff, as well as all those who donated items or services for the auction, helped setup, or worked at the event. We couldn’t have done it without you!
L.E.A.P. Basketball Update
Congratulations to the Eastern girls who participated in basketball this fall. You all did a fantastic job! Special thanks to our volunteer coaches: Jen Dutmers, Jon Asiala, Jessica Dalzell, and Tony Jenkins.
Boys’ basketball is set to start tomorrow – Saturday, December 3. Co-ed volleyball will be starting in February. Please look for more information in January. To keep up to date on the latest LEAP news, just visit the website: www.tcaps.net/LEAP
If you have any questions, please contact LEAP reps Jill and Tony Jenkins (jilljenkins5@charter.net or 929-9176).
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| February 3, 2012 PTO News Please join us at the next PTO meeting: Tuesday, February 7, at 12:00 Noon
2012 is in full swing now, and there’s a lot happening at Eastern – so don’t miss out!
PTO Board Members Needed for 2012/2013
With all the fun and exciting things going on, the end of the school year will be here before we know it! In light of this reality, it is time for the PTO to start looking for new board members for the 2012-2013 school year.
Our faithful president, Marcia Conlon, and trusty treasurer, Kristin Harnish, are both currently serving a second year in their respective positions. The PTO bylaws mandate that an individual must serve no more than two years in his/her position. Therefore, we need YOU to consider what position you could best serve our school in.
We know you’re out there, so please don’t hesitate to contact any of the current board members with questions or to discuss this matter more. Contact information is available on our website: www.easternpto.weebly.com.
Carnival Scheduled for February 17
The Eastern carnival is a kid favorite and promises to be a great night for the entire family! Our very own 5th graders will be helping set up and work at the carnival to raise money for their end-of-the-year trip, so come and enjoy a fun-filled evening and support our 5th-grade class. Special thanks to Karen Mast for organizing this event.
Eastern Heroes Projects Kick Off
This special project is geared towards teaching our children about issues and causes in our community and how they can help. In addition, it’s also a great opportunity for parents and families to get involved and support the causes as well. We can all make a difference in our community. Please see this newsletter for more detailed information from Heroes coordinator Jen Dutmers. And don’t hesitate to contact Jen to see how you can help (jigsduts@gmail.com). |
| January 6, 2012 PTO News Please join us at the next PTO meeting: Tuesday, January 10, at 7:00 PM.
Welcome back students and families - Happy 2012! We start off this new year with the kickoff of Eastern's Heroes Program! This amazing program provides our students with the opportunity to learn about and get involved with community service. Look for information coming your way soon and be sure to ask your child about his or her class' service project! Contact Jen Dutmers (933-0907) with questions about the program or to inquire how you can help.
Also this month, we say good-bye to our awesome librarian, Sue Miles. Thank you for sharing your passion for reading with our kids and all of your service! Our best to you in your retirement!
Thank you also to Deb Socks, Renae Gurthet, and all the other great volunteers who put in a lot of time and hard work at last month's Book Fair! The event was a huge success and helped raise money for our library; thanks to all who visited and supported the Book Fair.
Eastern Heroes Program Set to Kick Off
Heroes In Our Community is back and kicking off in January. We have some wonderful projects in the works and need your help. We will be holding a parent meeting in January to present each project and will be looking for parent leaders and parent volunteers to help each of our teams. This year's Hero teams are:
PreSchool, Mrs. Feaster & Mrs. Welch: supporting the Environment, working with the Grand Traverse Land Conservancy
Kindergarten, Mrs. Marek & Miss Stremlow: supporting Seniors, working with Grand Traverse Pavilions
First and First/Second, Mrs. Mueller & Mrs. Radakovich: supporting Peace & Tolerance, working with Building Bridges With Music
Second, Mrs. Labarre: supporting Children, working with Peace Ranch
Third, Mrs. Matterala & Mrs. Smith: supporting Hunger, working with Food Rescue, Fresh Food Partnership and Food Core
Fourth, Mrs. Rogers: supporting Animals, organization tbd
Fourth/Fifth and Fifth, Mrs. Kolle & Mrs. Nelson: supporting the Sick & Chronically Ill, organization tbd
Heroes in Our Community in an initiative that brings our students, teachers and staff together to learn about civic responsibility, take social action, and make a difference in the Traverse City community. Look for information about January's parent meeting. Please contact Jen Dutmers with any questions, jigsduts@gmail.com. |
| December 2, 2011 PTO News Please join us at the next PTO meeting: Tuesday, December 6, at 12:00 PM. The Eastern PTO Board wishes every one of you a warm and wonderful holiday season.
Gift of Giving Auction
Thank you to all who came out to the Jolly Pumpkin last month to support the Gift of Giving Auction. The night was a huge success, and we are pleased to announce that over $14,500 was raised for our amazing school! A HUGE thank you to Jen Galan who devoted so much of her time and efforts to organizing the event! Thank you also to Barbara Olson and her Jolly Pumpkin staff, as well as all those who donated items or services for the auction, helped setup, or worked at the event. We couldn’t have done it without you!
L.E.A.P. Basketball Update
Congratulations to the Eastern girls who participated in basketball this fall. You all did a fantastic job! Special thanks to our volunteer coaches: Jen Dutmers, Jon Asiala, Jessica Dalzell, and Tony Jenkins.
Boys’ basketball is set to start tomorrow – Saturday, December 3. Co-ed volleyball will be starting in February. Please look for more information in January. To keep up to date on the latest LEAP news, just visit the website: www.tcaps.net/LEAP
If you have any questions, please contact LEAP reps Jill and Tony Jenkins (jilljenkins5@charter.net or 929-9176).
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November 4, 2011 PTO News
Gift of Giving Auction
Hope to see you at The Gift of Giving Silent Auction next Friday on November 11th! Come join us to enjoy good company and great food while supporting our school! You can preview the auction items on our website - www.easternpto.weebly.com - so be sure to check it out! RSVPs for The Gift of Giving are due November 2nd, but tickets can also be purchased at the door the night of the event for $35.
Festival of Trees
Don’t miss Eastern's tree at the Zonta Festival of Trees held at the Hagerty Center from November 17-20. Our kids had fun learning how to fold and create origami animals, trees and stars to decorate our tree, and it turned out amazing! A big thank you to Heather Allen who helped plan and coordinate this year's work of art!
October 7, 2011 PTO News
Take a LEAP into Sports
As many of you know, TEAM has been replaced by LEAP (Learning Enrichment and Athletic Program). There will be many exciting changes this year, and we hope your Eastern athlete will shine bright! The cross-country season is already up and, well, running. A BIG thank you to Tess Hetzel for coaching this great group of kids.
Girls’ basketball will be starting soon. And this year the program will be offered to girls in grades 2-6. The girls will be split by grade level; the younger kids will even use smaller balls and adjustable hoops. Cost to participate is as follows:
- 2nd and 3rd grade: $40
- 4th and 5th grade: $50
The cost includes a reversible jersey. The girls will practice during the week (days and time TBD) and play games on Saturdays.
As always, we are in need of coaches. If you are interested in coaching, please contact LEAP reps Jill and Tony Jenkins (jilljenkins5@charter.net or 929-9176).
Family Gym Nights Start Soon
Don’t worry if the forecast calls for cold weather – starting in November Eastern’s PTO will be giving families the opportunity to burn some energy at Family Gym Night. These activity nights are targeted at different grade levels; more detailed information will be coming home soon. The first event is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM. Contact Sue Chang (changsu@tcaps.net) or Tracy Welch (welchtr@tcaps.net) for more information.
Gift of Giving Auction
Plans are in full swing for one of Eastern's biggest fundraisers - The Gift of Giving Silent Auction on Nov. 11, 2011. There are many ways you can help make this night a huge success for our school: donate items or services to be auctioned off; help with your child's class project; join the set-up & decorating team, and so much more! Contact Jen Galan - jenrgalan@yahoo.com or go to the PTO's website for more info - www.easternpto.weebly.com.
Next PTO meeting is scheduled for Tues., November 1, at 7:00 PM.
September 16, 2011 PTO News
Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year!
Eastern PTO Board Members:
- President: Marcia Conlon
- Treasurer: Kristin Harnish
- Secretary: Julie Zrimec
www.easternpto.weebly.com
Be sure to visit our website for all
things Eastern, including: the PTO meeting
schedule, volunteer opportunities, social and
educational events and, of course, the latest on fundraising and what your efforts are going toward!
Mark Your Calendars!
11/11/11 ~ The Gift of Giving Silent Auction
One of the biggest fundraisers for Eastern
Look for more details to follow!
November 4, 2011 PTO News
Gift of Giving Auction
Hope to see you at The Gift of Giving Silent Auction next Friday on November 11th! Come join us to enjoy good company and great food while supporting our school! You can preview the auction items on our website - www.easternpto.weebly.com - so be sure to check it out! RSVPs for The Gift of Giving are due November 2nd, but tickets can also be purchased at the door the night of the event for $35.
Festival of Trees
Don’t miss Eastern's tree at the Zonta Festival of Trees held at the Hagerty Center from November 17-20. Our kids had fun learning how to fold and create origami animals, trees and stars to decorate our tree, and it turned out amazing! A big thank you to Heather Allen who helped plan and coordinate this year's work of art!
October 7, 2011 PTO News
Take a LEAP into Sports
As many of you know, TEAM has been replaced by LEAP (Learning Enrichment and Athletic Program). There will be many exciting changes this year, and we hope your Eastern athlete will shine bright! The cross-country season is already up and, well, running. A BIG thank you to Tess Hetzel for coaching this great group of kids.
Girls’ basketball will be starting soon. And this year the program will be offered to girls in grades 2-6. The girls will be split by grade level; the younger kids will even use smaller balls and adjustable hoops. Cost to participate is as follows:
- 2nd and 3rd grade: $40
- 4th and 5th grade: $50
The cost includes a reversible jersey. The girls will practice during the week (days and time TBD) and play games on Saturdays.
As always, we are in need of coaches. If you are interested in coaching, please contact LEAP reps Jill and Tony Jenkins (jilljenkins5@charter.net or 929-9176).
Family Gym Nights Start Soon
Don’t worry if the forecast calls for cold weather – starting in November Eastern’s PTO will be giving families the opportunity to burn some energy at Family Gym Night. These activity nights are targeted at different grade levels; more detailed information will be coming home soon. The first event is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM. Contact Sue Chang (changsu@tcaps.net) or Tracy Welch (welchtr@tcaps.net) for more information.
Gift of Giving Auction
Plans are in full swing for one of Eastern's biggest fundraisers - The Gift of Giving Silent Auction on Nov. 11, 2011. There are many ways you can help make this night a huge success for our school: donate items or services to be auctioned off; help with your child's class project; join the set-up & decorating team, and so much more! Contact Jen Galan - jenrgalan@yahoo.com or go to the PTO's website for more info - www.easternpto.weebly.com.
Next PTO meeting is scheduled for Tues., November 1, at 7:00 PM.
September 16, 2011 PTO News
Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year!
Eastern PTO Board Members:
- President: Marcia Conlon
- Treasurer: Kristin Harnish
- Secretary: Julie Zrimec
www.easternpto.weebly.com
Be sure to visit our website for all
things Eastern, including: the PTO meeting
schedule, volunteer opportunities, social and
educational events and, of course, the latest on fundraising and what your efforts are going toward!
Mark Your Calendars!
11/11/11 ~ The Gift of Giving Silent Auction
One of the biggest fundraisers for Eastern
Look for more details to follow!
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