Happy National Mentorship Month! Thank you to EICSD staff members who are involved in our mentorship programs and volunteer time out of their week to make a difference in the lives of our students. Here are just a few of our mentor and mentee duos in action! #WeAreEI
Consider taking a trip to the Irondequit Public Library this week to check out a project by Durand-Eastman fourth graders called Honoring Irondequoit's Indigenous People. It is on public display in the children’s section starting tomorrow through Dec. 4. Thank you to STEM teacher Katie VanEps and library media specialist Cheryl Jakobovic for organizing this project.
Here are some photos of students developing the project from start to finish – you will see that the different recorded presentations can be accessed by QR code! More here: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2022-23/Indigenous-People-Project
#WeAreEI
Merry Christmas from all of us at DE!
Our DE Students wrote cards and letters of appreciation to medical staff at Gollisano Children’s Hospital. Pictured are the Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Pediatric Nursing, Director of Family and Community Outreach and a DE Student. What a great 12 days of kindness!
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
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
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
From all of us at DE…
Celebrating our students who have read at least 5 books so far this year with KONA ice!
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!
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
DE Families—Don’t forget to order your students’ Square 1 Art Keepsake!
From all of us at DE, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
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!
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
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
Drill Sergeant Dixon explaining his job in the military in Ms Pers 4th grade class as a follow up to Veterans Day!
DE Holiday Bizarre in full force! Thank you DE PTA!
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
Honoring those that served our country today and every day! Veterans Day 2022
