East School Hours

Upcoming Events & Important Dates

Important information

School hours are 7:45 AM and ends at 2:10 PM.

Wednesdays are early release dismissal are 1:10 PM 

January’s Breakfast & Lunch Menus 

Jan. 9- 27th, 2023

Jan. 10th (6 PM)

Jan. 16, 2023 (NO School) 

Jan. 23, 2023 (5:30-6:30)

March 1 & 2, 2023

Pre-K applications opens

PTO meeting (Link)

Martin Luther King Day 

Community Dinner

Spring Conferences

• COVID Protocols 

• 2022-2023 district calendar

First Chapter Friday (for all students)

Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson (9:35)

This video is recycled from last year, but the book hasn't been circulating and it's a great new series that's winning many accolades! Summary from Follett: The Hart family of Portland, Oregon, faces many setbacks after Ryan's father loses his job, but no matter what, Ryan tries to bring sunshine to her loved ones. Recommended for ages 7-10, but I think it could appeal to middle school students as well.

MSBA Friday (for gr. 4 &5)

D & D Dungeon Academy: No Humans Allowed by Madeleine Roux (7:09)

Summary from the publisher: Welcome to Dungeon Academy, where monsters and creatures train for the dark world that awaits just beyond the dungeon walls! But Zellidora "Zelli" Stormclash is a bit--different. She's the one thing monsters and creatures of the Forgotten Realms fear the most: Zelli is a human! Knowing she'll never be accepted, Zelli's parents disguise her as a minotaur in hopes she'll blend with the academy's monstrous surroundings. Zelli does her work, keeps to herself, and becomes "invisible" to everyone.

While in History of Horrible Humans class, Zelli learns of the great human adventurer, Allidora Steelstrike, who oddly resembles her. Could Zelli also be a Steelstrike? Seeking answers to her true lineage, Zelli embarks on a dangerous adventure. Recommended for grades 3-7.

FCF videos are ad-free (thanks, video.link!). The full list is here, if you'd like to access old ones.

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Help PTO and EECS meet our goal for the 

#SeedMoneyChallenge, a 30-day fundraising challenge. 

 It is a grant that will help East End expand our garden program. 

We are currently in the top 50 who will make an extra $100 if we can maintain that lead until noon tomorrow. Please help us win! 

Donate HERE.

Check out 

East End’s 

Facebook page 

and our

NEW SCHOOL SITE 

for additional updates 

and information. 

From Dawn Girsch, School Counselor…  

For the month of January, the school counseling lesson is all about Size of My Problem, Size of My Reaction.  Students will determine which problems are small (can be solved themselves), medium (may need some adult assistance) or Big (adults need to solve).  We will discuss reactions that fit the size of the problem. In the lower grades we will discuss tattling and will read the book Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal.  We will do some role playing in the upper grades. Next time your student has a big reaction to a small problem, ask if they match!

We would like to remind students, families and staff that we try to keep East End a Fragrance Free environment. Some individuals have immediate reactions to fragrance due to allergies or sensitivities to fragrance and/or chemicals.  

Exposure to scented product may adversely affect a person's health, some or all of the following symptoms are typically reported:

• Headaches

• Dizziness, lightheadedness

• Nausea

• Fatigue

• Upper respiratory symptoms

  PTO News & Parent Resources

 Donate to the PTO here!

Who is our PTO?

Aoife Nugent and Sharon McGauley, Co-Presidents

Jessica MilNeil and Elizabeth Atterbury, Co-Vice Presidents

Lindsay Humphries, Secretary

Mike Dixon, Treasurer

ptoeecs@gmail.com

Instagram: @eecs_pto

www.eecspto.org

Mayo Street Arts partnership with EECS

These performances are part of a collaboration between Mayo Street Arts and the East End Community School. This MSA-EECS Partnership is a portion of a year-round approach toward engagement with our neighbors in East Bayside. A committee of elementary students and faculty helps to select artists and tailor workshops to support classroom curriculum.

The Gottabees | Friday, February 17, 2023  (PreK-2nd graders)

Big Lux | Friday, April 7, 2023  (Whole School)

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB: 277 Cumberland Avenue, Portland

Kindergarten-5th grade PROGRAM HOURS: 2-6pm

Transportation provided from EECS to the Club

click here for more info

Register Here

LEARNING WORKS: 181 Brackett Street, Portland

Has Not Begun Yet

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Check with your child's teacher if your child is a good candidate

REC: program takes place at EECS

PROGRAM HOURS: 2:10-5:30pm (1:10 on early release Wednesdays)

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REGISTER FOR WAITLIST

Fee Waiver Appplication: If financial assistance is needed, this MUST be submitted BEFORE registering.

ROOT CELLAR: 94 Washington Avenue, Portland

PROGRAM HOURS: 3-5pm

Transportation provided from EECS to the Root Cellar

click here for more info

Register by calling 207.774.3197 or stopping by 94 Washington Avenue

Coming Soon:  Community Dinners

• Jan. 23         (5:30-6:30)

• Feb. 27         (5:30-6:30)

• March 27      (5:30-6:30)

• April 24        (5:30-6:30)

• May 22         (5:30-6:30)

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