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5th graders experimented with ways to filter seriously dirty water. They had to use whatever they could find in the classroom. Next week they will see a sure way to filter the water.
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Join us for this informative night with a presentation from the NYS Troopers about how to keep your kids safe while they are using the internet or social media. This presentation is open to all EI parents and guardians.
![Online Safety Night, January 24, 2024, 6pm, Eastridge High School Library, Learn how to keep your children safe while they are using the internet and social media. Open to all EI parents and guardians.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/east_irondequoit_central_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/6637939/large_Online_Safety_night__1_.png)
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Help us show our #LancerLove! This week's #TeamAppreciationTuesday goes to Jamie Turner, Classroom Aide at LP. "Mrs. Turner is willing to do whatever is best for our students! She is patient and kind to all who interact with her." - Principal Bello
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Happy Friday and new year!
Please be sure to check out this week's newsletter: https://www.smore.com/c35me
We have a PTA meeting coming up on January 16th to plan for our upcoming glow dance. We hope to see you there!
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4th graders are learning about sound and sound waves in STEM/library. They went on a tour of the school checking decible levels and made noisemakers out of straws to explore how vibrations affect pitch and tone.
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Mrs. Eichas' students are starting a reading unit on outer space. They were able to explore the book with an out-of-this world classroom atmosphere! 🌎🪐💫
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In preparation for their unit on wordplay, fifth grade teachers set up a book tasting of their new novel, The Phantom Tollbooth.
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Reminder: EI schools resume on Tuesday, Jan. 2. See you then!! #2024
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A reminder that we do not have school tomorrow, 12/22 as this is the start of our winter recess. Here is the final newsletter for 2023:
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We hope you have a wonderful holiday and break!
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Ms. Wright's class had a great day making gingerbread houses to celebrate the holiday.
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We just love this kid! Levi is a 3rd grade student who organized a "teacher party" to thank LP staff for their hard work before leaving for break. Thank you to our families who supported Levi and donated to his cause. We will be well fed the next few days. Thank you, Levi!
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5th graders continue to explore careers in library and STEM!
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Fifth graders are getting some hands on experience of a variety of careers this month in STEM and library. Students are exploring cosmetology, electrician, Navy drills, architecture and dentistry.
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Mr. Crescimanni and Mr. Harvey created a fun unit in PE where students get to design a mini golf hole and test it out! ⛳️
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Students worked with Mr. Spadoni and Dr. Bello on a SEL lesson: The most important thing about me activity. Students practiced socializing and sharing important traits about themselves!
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Our staff really do go above and beyond to support and encourage our students! This 3rd grader won time with Ms. Kimber during ♥️ Ticket Tuesday. She built her own Lego set!
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A shoutout to Ms. Kimber and Mrs. Martello's class for an amazing Socratic Seminar today. Their student led seminar discussed the texts "Thunder Rolling in the Mountains" and Chief Joseph's "Lincoln Hall Speech."
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Happy Friday, LP Families. Please enjoy this week's newsletter: https://www.smore.com/zq8f0
Also, Happy Hanukkah to all of our friends and family who celebrate! We are sending you the warmest of holiday wishes!
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Students in Ms. Wright's class took full advantage of the snow! They even went sledding on our infamous hill. ❄️☃️
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