Mismatch Day fun for students and faculty

East Side Elementary students enjoyed October’s annual “Book Fair,” especially “Mismatch Day.” These students, along with teacher Isadore Pesant and teacher assistant Allison Jones, were having a good time posing in their costumes for the day – wearing one of this and one of that to make up their outfits. From Wednesday through Friday, librarian Sandra Angotti invited students and parents to browse through the school library and purchase books. Part of the proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase more books and materials for the library.

Fall Fest brings crowd to East Side

It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood – the East Side Elementary neighborhood that is Saturday, October 14, when administrators, teachers, staff members, students, and family members gathered for the school’s second annual Fall Fest. Some enjoyed a traditional hayride, while others participated in games, face-painting, the Fear Factor East Side Style event, the Tug-of-War (parents vs. students), karaoke, or pumpkin decorating. Festival goers also enjoyed a magician, concessions and a balloon artist who made balloon animals. Everyone had a great time, including these hoola-hoopers, according to principal Tammie Canady. “We want to thank all the local businesses that donated to our wonderful day,” Mrs. Canady said. Among those businesses were E. W. James, Back Yard Bar-Be-Cue, Wal-Mart, Save-A-Lot, The Treasure Chest, and Flowers Galore and More.

Get Caught Reading a Good Book!

East Side teacher Chrystel Roach and her third-grade students really outdid themselves when they created this scarecrow scene that captured first place in the children’s division in the Fall Fest Scarecrow Contest. She and her students proudly posed around the realistic display titled, "Get Caught Reading a Good Book,” making it hard to tell who was actually hay-filled.

Students make music with new teacher

Lynn Holt is beginning her career as a music teacher at East Side Elementary this year.

    
Mrs. Holt uses color in her room to teach as is seen on this colorful display that says, “Discover Music.” She also keeps a tree in her room for all seasons – now a “fall” tree complete with colorful leaves, flowers, and scarecrows.

Lynn Holt is back at East Side Elementary this year, not as a tutor of math, which she did last year, but as the school’s new music teacher. She has been playing the piano most of her life and is excited about sharing her love of music with the students.

“All kids love music,” she said, adding that she focuses on teaching her students theory at East Side. “Note reading, elements, and note values are what we are working on,” she said. She says her students especially love fast music and also enjoy learning to play instruments. They are now working on patriotic music and seasonal songs. And it won’t be long before students will be performing for each other, family and friends, their Christmas program, “Letters to Santa.” The students also perform at each Awards Rally and in a spring program
 

East Side students recognized at Awards Rally

East Side Elementary students know that when they do well in school, everyone will hear about it at the Awards Rally held after each six weeks. Students who make an “A” or “B” in reading and in math receive a ribbon and are recognized at the program. “We feel this will encourage students to work harder in these areas,” Principal Tammie Canada said. “Reading and math are the AYP subjects, and we want to encourage their best work.”

The East Side administrators, faculty and staff members recognize students for achievement in other subject areas, but only one person is chosen per class. Students are also recognized for earning first and second honor roll status, good handwriting, good conduct, most improved, and good character. “There is no reason for any student to go unrecognized at East Side School,” Mrs. Canada said. Music and singing are part of the program, as well as cheers presented by several classes.
 

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