Congratulations to the September Students of the Month for 3rd-5th grade.! These students were selected by their teachers for having a growth mindset.
Principal Swegles is a true man of his word! Because our generous Eastern community met our Jog-a-Thon fundraising goal, Mr. Swegles followed through on his promise to stay the entire night before Friday's event on the school roof. With a tent, air mattress, blankets, a book and some snacks from students, he made it through the night under the stars and for our Eastern stars. Way to go Mr. Swegles and also a big thank you to our supportive school community and PTO.
SRP Action Spotlight: SECURE 🔒
Directive: "Get inside. Lock the outside doors."
When there is a potential hazard outside the school, such as nearby police activity, we use SECURE. All exterior doors are locked, everyone stays inside, and normal activities continue inside the building.
#GreatCommunityGreatSchools
Directive: "Get inside. Lock the outside doors."
When there is a potential hazard outside the school, such as nearby police activity, we use SECURE. All exterior doors are locked, everyone stays inside, and normal activities continue inside the building.
#GreatCommunityGreatSchools
Eastern sure knows how to walk and roll to school! Thanks to everyone who participated in yesterday's National Walk and Roll to School Day. What a great way to start the day!
The TCAPS Mobile Health Clinic, in partnership with Northwest Michigan Health Services Inc., is coming to Eastern Elementary School on October 20 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM! 📍
Services provided include well-child and sick visits, sports physicals, behavioral health supports, care coordination, and immunizations.
Call 231.642.5291 or visit www.tcaps.net/healthcenter to schedule your appointment! 📞
Services provided include well-child and sick visits, sports physicals, behavioral health supports, care coordination, and immunizations.
Call 231.642.5291 or visit www.tcaps.net/healthcenter to schedule your appointment! 📞
Good morning! Today, Wednesday, October 7, is Student Count Day. We look forward to seeing all of our students in class today!🎒
Reminder: Wednesday, October 7 is Student Count Day! 🏫 Attendance on Count Day helps ensure our schools receive vital state funding to support student learning, programs, and resources. Thank you for helping us start the day strong!
TCAPS Update: Upcoming Natural Gas Pipeline Work Will Produce Visible Flare and “Rotten Egg” Odor 📢
DTE Energy is making natural gas pipeline upgrades in Traverse City to keep the community’s service safe and reliable. As part of this work, crews are scheduled to conduct a controlled gas flare on Tuesday, Oct. 6, beginning around 8:30 a.m. and lasting until approximately 3 p.m.
During this routine process, odorant will be injected into the new gas main near Eighth St. and Hastings St. Crews will then conduct a controlled flare operation in the northwest corner of the TC Central High School parking lot, near Eastern Ave. and Milliken St. The flare may be visible to nearby residents and businesses and may be accompanied by a slight “rotten egg” odor and low roaring sound. This is a routine procedure, and natural gas service will not be interrupted. Traffic control will be in place near the two main work areas, but no road closures or detours are expected.
The odorant will remain in the pipe for about one week, with crews expected to purge the remaining gas/odorant from the line on or around Tuesday, Oct. 13, using a second, shorter flare operation.
If you have general or non-emergency questions about the work, call 616.632.2620, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. As always, if you believe you detect a natural gas leak at your property, leave the area immediately, call 911, then call DTE’s dedicated natural gas leak hotline at 800.947.5000.
DTE Energy is making natural gas pipeline upgrades in Traverse City to keep the community’s service safe and reliable. As part of this work, crews are scheduled to conduct a controlled gas flare on Tuesday, Oct. 6, beginning around 8:30 a.m. and lasting until approximately 3 p.m.
During this routine process, odorant will be injected into the new gas main near Eighth St. and Hastings St. Crews will then conduct a controlled flare operation in the northwest corner of the TC Central High School parking lot, near Eastern Ave. and Milliken St. The flare may be visible to nearby residents and businesses and may be accompanied by a slight “rotten egg” odor and low roaring sound. This is a routine procedure, and natural gas service will not be interrupted. Traffic control will be in place near the two main work areas, but no road closures or detours are expected.
The odorant will remain in the pipe for about one week, with crews expected to purge the remaining gas/odorant from the line on or around Tuesday, Oct. 13, using a second, shorter flare operation.
If you have general or non-emergency questions about the work, call 616.632.2620, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. As always, if you believe you detect a natural gas leak at your property, leave the area immediately, call 911, then call DTE’s dedicated natural gas leak hotline at 800.947.5000.
It's Friday and at Eastern that means we get to celebrate our Students of the Week! Congratulations to these shining Stars! Way to go!
Congratulations to our first Star Students of the Month for Junior Kindergarten through 2nd Grade! These students were selected for showing the growth mindset characteristic of curiosity. Way to shine bright and be role models for your fellow Stars!
SRP Action Spotlight: HOLD 🚪
Directive: "In your room or area. Clear the halls."
A Hold action is used when hallways need to stay clear, such as during a medical event or maintenance cleanup. Classroom instruction continues as usual behind locked doors, while hallways remain clear until the Hold is lifted.
Learn more about safety protocols at TCAPS and iloveuguys.org.
#GreatCommunityGreatSchools
Directive: "In your room or area. Clear the halls."
A Hold action is used when hallways need to stay clear, such as during a medical event or maintenance cleanup. Classroom instruction continues as usual behind locked doors, while hallways remain clear until the Hold is lifted.
Learn more about safety protocols at TCAPS and iloveuguys.org.
#GreatCommunityGreatSchools
Congrats to our Stars of the Week from September 25! Way to shine bright!
TCAPS Families,
A quick reminder: Your Education Benefits Form matters! 💡 It helps provide valuable resources for every student. Please complete it by October 1.
🔗 Submit online now: qr.tcaps.net/EducationBenefitsForm
Thank you for helping us provide the best support for all TCAPS students! 💙
#GreatCommunityGreatSchools
A quick reminder: Your Education Benefits Form matters! 💡 It helps provide valuable resources for every student. Please complete it by October 1.
🔗 Submit online now: qr.tcaps.net/EducationBenefitsForm
Thank you for helping us provide the best support for all TCAPS students! 💙
#GreatCommunityGreatSchools
This week, TCAPS is launching a 6-week safety awareness campaign! 🏫 Protecting our students and staff begins with clear communication. That’s why we use the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), the official response framework recognized by the State of Michigan Office of School Safety.
Watch this quick video to see how the SRP works: https://youtu.be/jH-EY3yGZDs
The SRP uses shared, clear language built around 5 core actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. Follow along over the next 5 weeks as we highlight each action!
Learn more at iloveuguys.org.
#GreatCommunityGreatSchools
Watch this quick video to see how the SRP works: https://youtu.be/jH-EY3yGZDs
The SRP uses shared, clear language built around 5 core actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. Follow along over the next 5 weeks as we highlight each action!
Learn more at iloveuguys.org.
#GreatCommunityGreatSchools
Eastern Elementary Spirit Day September 25! Wear your Eastern gear, Trojan gear -- or show support for your favorite team!
TCAPS Families,
Don't wait! Please complete your Education Benefits Form by October 1. ⏰
Your submission is key for TCAPS to secure the state and federal funding that benefits all our students and programs.
💻 Complete it online now: qr.tcaps.net/EducationBenefitsForm
📝 Prefer paper? Printable forms are also available at your school’s main office.
#GreatCommunityGreatSchools
Don't wait! Please complete your Education Benefits Form by October 1. ⏰
Your submission is key for TCAPS to secure the state and federal funding that benefits all our students and programs.
💻 Complete it online now: qr.tcaps.net/EducationBenefitsForm
📝 Prefer paper? Printable forms are also available at your school’s main office.
#GreatCommunityGreatSchools
Congratulations to our first Stars of the Week! Emme, Brooke, Stu, Rhilyn, and Ivan!
Another day of Eastern staff photos! Can you guess who they are?
TCAPS offers free breakfast and lunch at every building, every school day! 🍎🥪
TCAPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds parents and students that breakfast is served daily before the start of the school day. Secondary buildings serve breakfast in the cafeterias, while elementary buildings provide a convenient "Grab & Go" option for students to enjoy in their classrooms or cafeterias. TCAPS encourages every student to take advantage of free breakfast each morning to ensure they have the energy needed to excel.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Eastern Picture Days are next Monday and Tuesday morning, and Eastern staff is excited! Check back this week to see more photos of Eastern staff -- and look in last week's family newsletter for information on how to order pictures.
