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Wow. What a great last Friday of the school year!!! πͺπͺπͺπͺπͺ
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The class of 2036 graduated from pre-school today at Helendale. Check out all the pictures from the graduation: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Helendale-Road/2022-2023/UPK-Graduation/ #WeAreEI
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Flag day
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Our second graders have really been enjoying their last few days (π₯Ή) at Helendale!
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Congratulations to HR's kindergartens! More photos from this morning's celebration can be found here: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Helendale-Road/2022-2023/Kindergarten-Celebration
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Helendale UPK students were cuteness on parade today, singing their ABCs and playing instruments during the Alphabet Parade! See all the photos here: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Helendale-Road/2022-2023/Alphabet-Parade/ #WeAreEI
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Thank you everyone for coming to our book fair and ice cream social! You showed up big to support Helendale! Huge gratitude for our PTA for organizing and all the volunteers who helped out tonight!
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As we approach the end of the 2022-23 school year, we would like to recognize this year's retirees. Join us in wishing Karen Brydges a happy retirement! #WeAreEI
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Don't forget to order a donut! You can use the link here and send in the money if you don't have a sheet!
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Next week
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As we approach the end of the 2022-23 school year, we would like to recognize this year's retirees. Join us in wishing Joanne Prince a happy retirement! Retirees will be honored at the June 13 Board Meeting. #WeAreEI
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Today we pause to remember and honor those who sacrificed for the United States of America
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Helendale school raised $1,190 to help build schools in Africa! Mr. D was slimed today! Donβt let him fool you- this is every 90s kids dream! πππππππ
Check out more pictures here: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Helendale-Road/2022-2023/Mr-D-gets-Slimed/i-4jNFNqj/A
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HR students raised $1191.80 for the Heart 2 Hands Foundation, surpassing last year's total! In celebration of their fundraising, students in the top 5 classrooms that raised the most money and one teacher got to dump slime on Mr. D! Once the slime was poured, students on the 2nd grade council covered him in sparkles. Check out all the fun here: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Helendale-Road/2022-2023/Mr-D-gets-Slimed/ #WeAreEI
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As we approach the end of the 2022-23 school year, we would like to recognize this year's retirees. Join us in wishing Donna Marchand a happy retirement! Retirees will be honored at the June 13 Board Meeting. #WeAreEI
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We have had a great week so far! Walking Water Wednesday (thanks PTA for the water!) yoga on Monday, and today thoughtfulness! Wellness week is wonderful! Thank you to our committee for planning all of this!!
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π₯ Update: Helendale students are learning that the chicks need food, water and a warm lamp, and when handling them they have to be gentle, kind and caring! #WeAreEI
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Mark your calendars! Durand Eastman students are hard at work rehearsing for their debut of Disney's Moana Jr. musical on June 8 & 9 at 6pm at Durand Eastman School. You can buy tickets at the door for $3. #WeAreEI
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As we approach the end of the 2022-23 school year, we would like to recognize this year's retirees. Join us in wishing Christina Roman a happy retirement! Retirees will be honored at the June 13 Board Meeting. #WeAreEI
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