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Just another day at Helendale!
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Helendale Road students enjoyed the nice weather today by gardening in the courtyard. #WeAreEI
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Today and tomorrow Helendale students are finding enrichment through gardening! So much of learning can be hands-on and play based, including getting a bit dirty and working together with friends! We are lucky to have this chance, and such beautiful gardens!
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If you didn't get a chance to check out the District Art Show at Eastridge HS yesterday, you have 2 more opportunities, May 17 and 18 from 2:30-8pm. The displays of student artwork are incredible! #WeAreEI
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HR 2nd graders sang all about Jazz today at their concert at Eastridge HS. After the concert, the students checked out the art at the District Art Show. Link to all the photos here: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Helendale-Road/2022-2023/2nd-Grade-Spring-Concert/ #WeAreEI
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Don't forget to vote today! Eastridge High School, 6am to 9pm. #WeAreEI
![EICSD, Don't forget to Vote! On the Ballot. Proposition 1: district budget, 4 candidates are running for 3 board of education seats. Donald Markham, Daniel McInerney, Carol Watt, Jill Ricci. Tuesday, May 16, Eastridge High School from 6am-9pm.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4509936/large__ffhF80j2Z5j7v3gFQUZxA.png)
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Don't forget to mark your calendar and register for the final EICSD DEI Committee Meeting of the school year. Join us on 5/24 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the LP Cafe to learn more about the new elementary ELA curriculum as well as how to support your child's literacy development at home. All are welcome! Learn more and register here: https://www.eastiron.org/article/1100303
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Our word for the year is “belong!” Part of belonging is celebrating each other. We have some amazing staff here- would you take a moment to nominate one for the outstanding Lancer award??? https://forms.office.com/r/S6BsNW3vHM
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When the principal is on recess duty, you get a few extra minutes to enjoy the beautiful weather! ☀️🕶️. Do you remember playing "bubble gum, bubble gum in a dish?" Our first graders are still playing it!
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Today is Day #11 with our kindergarten chick eggs! We candled our eggs to peek inside and see what may be growing! Many of our eggs have embryos inside so we’re hoping for a good hatch next week!
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Our second grade leadership team discussing some important plans for the future! Todays chat about leadership was about focusing on the positive things that happen and not just loud negative voices!
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It's official! Class of 2036 has signed on to be Lancers! Signing bonuses included crayons and an alphabet coloring book! We can't wait to have our new friends as kindergartners next year!!
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Kindergarteners at HR visited Guida's today to make their own pizzas and learn about the restaurant. A perfect way to wrap up their "How To" unit! Special thanks to Mark Guida who donates his time to do this for our students and has for many years. #WeAreEI
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It's School Lunch Hero Day! Join us in celebrating an important part of our school district community, our cafeteria staff & school nutrition teams! They ensure our students are well fed and truly make a difference for every child who comes through their cafeteria each day. And they are responsible for all these wonderful smiling faces! Thank you! #WeAreEI
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The Art Department is happy to announce that its Annual District Art Show is back in person! it will be held Tuesday, May 16 - Thursday, May 18 in the Eastridge 9th grade gym from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. We hope you can stop by to see amazing artwork from students in K-12. #WeAreEI
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We are loving this PE unit!!!
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Join us on 5/24 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the LP Cafe for the final EICSD DEI Committee Meeting of the school year.
What's on the agenda? A preview of the new elementary ELA curriculum. Learn how and why it was selected, discuss its impact and learn how to support your child's literacy development at home.
All are welcome! Learn more and register here: https://www.eastiron.org/article/1100303
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Happy { belated} principal's day to our very own Mr. D'Abreu! Thank you for your leadership and laughter along the way!
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It takes a big heart to shape little minds. Thank you to our amazing teachers! Happy teacher appreciation week! Drop some kind words about your student’s teacher below! 👇 👇 👇
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