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DE had an exciting sing-a-long this afternoon, with special guest Jennifer Johnson, Director of Family and Community Outreach at Golisano Children’s Hospital. She collected all the holiday cards students made for the health care workers at Strong Memorial Hospital. Students also spoke about various holidays celebrated during the winter season and sang traditional songs from many of the holidays. The teaches did a surprise dance for the audience and the event ended with the announcement that the students had a snow day tomorrow!! See all the fun here: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2022-23/Winter-Sing-a-long/ #WeAreEI
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December has been a busy month! Classes throughout the district have been learning about holidays celebrated throughout the world. At DE, Ms. Pers class invited families to come in and help make crafts representing Kwanzaa, Chanukah, Diwali, St. Lucia, Iemanja, and Christmas. Check out the pictures from this activity: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2022-23/Holidays-around-the-world/ #WeAreEI
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Did you know that today is National Caroling Day? As a part of "12 Days of Kindness", students sang winter carols around Durand Eastman this morning to spread some cheer! #WeAreEI
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From all of us at DE…
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Celebrating our students who have read at least 5 books so far this year with KONA ice!
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Amazing STEM activity on the indigenous people of Irondequoit! Students created visual representations of the culture, created QR codes that will take visitors to an audio recording of their projects they recorded. Complete with a written component and Wampum’s! These project will be on display at the Irondequoit Public Library next week!
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Dr. Chisato Marling taught a saxophone lesson for students at Durand Eastman this morning. Students also enjoyed watching her play both the alto and soprano saxophone. To see all the photos from today's lesson, click the link: https://bit.ly/3h1gPwe #WeAreEI
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DE Families—Don’t forget to order your students’ Square 1 Art Keepsake!
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From all of us at DE, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
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DE Students had a blast at the Rochester Maker Faire. Even got to meet Mario the Maker Magician! He had such a powerful message for students!
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EIMS Help Desk students & a group of DE students attended the STEAM Fest at the Makers Faire today. Students got to participate in hands on activities and see engaging demonstrations all centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. #WeAreEI
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Modified Philosophical Chair Activity in 3rd grade Ms. Bryce’s room with Ms. Mead! Awesome collaborative activity with writing and high level thinking! Kids Loved it! #AVID #DE
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Drill Sergeant Dixon explaining his job in the military in Ms Pers 4th grade class as a follow up to Veterans Day!
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DE Holiday Bizarre in full force! Thank you DE PTA!
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Stop by the DE PTA's 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar at Durand Eastman School, 95 Point Pleasant Road, TODAY, November 12th from 11am-5pm. Over 40 vendors and crafters, admission is free! #WeAreEI
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Honoring those that served our country today and every day! Veterans Day 2022
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It was a beautiful day for DE 3rd graders to learn about instruments to measure weather. Students measured wind speed, temperature and learned how to read a compass. #WeAreEI
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Mrs. VanEps' 5th grade STEM class designed and 3-D printed pins to give to veterans in honor of Veterans Day. #WeAreEI
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Don't forget to stop by the DE PTA's 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar at Durand Eastman School, 95 Point Pleasant Road, Saturday, November 12th from 11am-5pm. Over 40 vendors and crafters, admission is free! #WeAreEI
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As our kindness week wrapped up, it’s safe to say this hallway display might just stay up! #We_Are_DE!
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