Eastridge Elementary School

Reminders: PLC Day is Tuesday, November 24; students dismissed at 2:18. No school for elementary students Wednesday, November 25 for plan day. No school for students Thursday, November 26 or Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving Break.

Original Works Update

Thanks to your orders, we raised $550 for the Eastridge Art Department. Plans are to send in a late order, so please send your art and order to Mr. Reeker by next Tuesday, November 24.

Order your Eastridge Eagle SpiritWear Now!

Due Nov. 20.

Download Order Form here.

The shirts will be gray and the ink is a royal blue.

See samples outside the office or visit Mr. Reeker's art room.

The Eagles of Eastridge Elementary School welcome you to our website!

Our Mission...

At Eastridge we educate every student effectively!

The Eastridge Community will work to help each child learn necessary skills to become a life-long learner, who develops an appreciation of cultures and citizenship in an ever-changing world. Together, we will provide a caring, safe learning environment. -Developed 2002

If you have any questions or suggestions for our site, please contact either Mrs. Deb Dabbert, Principal, at <ddabbert@lps.org> or Mr. Bob Reeker, Visual Art & Integrated Technology Specialist, at <breeker@lps.org>. You may also reach either by phone at 402.436.1135.

Letter of Thanks

Eastridge 5th graders wrote letters of appreciation to veterans at Eastmont Towers. A veteran returned the favor with the above note.

Building a House Begins...

Several fifth graders, along with Mrs. Young and Mr. Reeker are busy architects and builders as they create a Gingerbread House for a fundraiser. Westfield Gateway Mall is preparing for the holiday season. This year, Westfield Gateway is celebrating with the 12 Days of Shopping. The third day of shopping this year, Sunday, November 29 is focused on celebrating scrumptious holiday food. As a part of this celebration Westfield Gateway will host a gingerbread house auction, where gingerbread houses created by the Lincoln Elementary Schools would be prominently displayed in the center. The houses would be auctioned with all proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity. From sketches to basic construction and decoration, Eastridge's Gingerbread House promises to be a show stopper! Pictured above is: Austin K., Landon K., Maddie G., Caitlin M., Caitlin K., and Miranda B. Pictured below is: Lance M., Allie R., Miles W., Jin Ling L., Nathan E., and Faith H.

Students Tour Sheldon Art Gallery

Students in grades 4 & 5 traveled to Sheldon Art Gallery on Thursday, November 5 for the annual field trip to the museum; students were chaperoned by their classroom teachers. To support the art curriculum, tours are scheduled in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades; Core Ability #6 "Live with Art" is directly supported through the tours. Students spent time learning about the building structure and viewing the many wonderful exhibits on display. Mr. Reeker encourages students to take families to Sheldon for an arts experience anytime. Sheldon Art Gallery is a free museum and open to the public. To learn more about Sheldon, visit: http://www.sheldonartgallery.org/.

T-shirt Designs Chosen

Eastridge students submitted about 20 designs in the PTO sponsored T-Shirt Design contest. With a small committee, led by Shelley Klosterboer, winners were chosen. First grader Hunter W. (design on right below) and third grader Will H. (design on left below) had their designs chosen to be printed on t-shirts. Each boy will receive a free t-shirt for their winning design. Order details will be coming soon! Congratulations Hunter and Will! Thank you to all students who entered the contest as well as to Shelley and her committee for the work done to make the contest happen.

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