East End Elementary School

We earned more Bulldog Chains! We are so proud of our students for demonstrating BARK Behaviors. Keep earning links!

Calling all Volunteers: Mrs. Lively needs help with the book fair the week of September 23rd - 27th . Please see the link below to sign up and help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4AA9A823A1FB6-51114990-book#/ Also check out the choices that will be available at the book fair. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/eastend

🎉 Exciting News for Parent Night! 🎉 We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Parent Night on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow parents and learn more about what’s happening in our community. To give you a sneak peek of what’s in store, we’ve partnered with Scaly Adventures to bring you a special video presentation. It’s sure to be both informative and entertaining! 📹 Check out the video here: Scaly Adventures Video https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ox3J3ctWZNimh_JK2euL9J-_ovM9Ny8q/view?usp=drive_link Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. We can’t wait to see you there!

We are so proud! Two more classes completed Bulldog Chains. The students earn links for following BARK behavior expectations!

Dear East End Families, We are thrilled to announce our exciting lineup of clubs for this school year! We offer a variety of clubs for students in grades 2-5, and we encourage you to explore the opportunities available. Please take a moment to review the clubs and their descriptions via the attached link. Be sure to check the grade level requirements for each club before signing up. At the top of the club description page , you will find a link to the sign-up form. Additionally, please note the following important details: Drama Club: There will be an interest meeting on September 12th from 3-4pm. In the description is a letter from the Drama Club Sponsors. Chorus Club: An additional form is required and can be obtained from Mrs. Stockton this week. Acceptance Letters: All students will receive an acceptance letter from the sponsoring teacher. Pick-Up Time: All students must be picked up from the school by 4:00 PM. We look forward to a fantastic year filled with new experiences and adventures for our students! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VAsykXit38TYEr0sCkqB7qfPcsaOf7orwX12BZL9F6U/edit?usp=sharing

Dear East End Families, Here is an opportunity for students in K5-5th grade to attend The Good News Club club sponsored by community partners. You can learn more at https://cefgreenville.com/online-registration Please see attached flyer.

Two more classes earned a Bulldog Chain. They earned links based on great BARK behavior. Let's keep earning those chains!

Today is the last day to order East End Apparel Store. Check out the link: https://rocksgraphics.tuosystems.com/stores/rocksgraphics-jul22-194733

Today, we had our first class get a Bulldog Chain. The students earn links for great BARK behavior. They will be celebrating HAT Day tomorrow!

Check out this opportunity from one of our community partners, the Easley YMCA.

Dear Parents, iREADY testing will start on Monday, and students will need headphones for the test. If your child has a preferred pair of headphones, please ensure they bring them to school next week. The school will also provide headphones for students who need them. Thank you!

Doors open at 6:50 am for All Pro Dads. Enter through the side gate and park in the gravel lot. We look forward to seeing you at East End.

For your information: This Thursday at 6:50 PM is All Pro Dads. Please park in the gravel lot. Enter through the side gate and go to the cafeteria. Please RSVP at this link: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/11647/chapter_meetings/55659/rsvp We look forward to seeing you!

Save the Date! East End’s First PTO Meeting of the Year Date: Thursday, September 5th Time: 8:30 am Location: Cafeteria Join us to discover how you can get involved and make a difference at East End. We look forward to seeing you there!

We are offering four more volunteer sessions. Please save the date, if you need to be trained. We can't wait to serve with you!

Tomorrow is our first Volunteer Training Opportunity at East End! Just a quick note to make sure everyone is clear: Training Sessions: 8:30 am or 6:00 pm in the cafeteria Tasks: All necessary tasks will be completed during the training. For Levels 1 and 2 Volunteers: Bring your identification information. Background Check Fee: $32.00 (required to be a Level 2 Volunteer) Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

We’re delighted to have welcomed the Easley High School Student Council to East End! Our Bulldogs had a fantastic time playing games and connecting with these inspiring role models. We truly appreciate the time and energy you all invested in building these relationships. It’s wonderful to see such positive interactions between our future high school students and our current ones. Thank you for being such great community partners and for making a difference in the lives of our Bulldogs!

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Community Partners Event with ALL PRO DADS, starting this August! 🎉 This is a wonderful opportunity for fathers and father figures to engage in meaningful activities and build strong connections within our community. Event Details: Start Date: August 22, 2024 Location: East End Elementary Cafeteria Time: Doors open at 6:50 am (Event begins at 7:00 am) What to Expect: Fun and interactive activities Valuable parenting tips and discussions Opportunities to connect with other dads Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a supportive and engaging community experience. RSVP Here: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/11647 We can’t wait to see you there!

Help us spread the word! Now recruiting people who want to make a big difference in the life of an elementary school child as a Reading Buddy Volunteer! Reading Buddies meet twice a week for 30 minutes with 2-3 children at East End Elementary School. Volunteers will have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with a child, see a child’s reading skills and confidence grow, share your love of reading and books with children, and use your creativity and innovation to facilitate learning. Becoming a Reading Buddy requires a SLED background check, and a National Sex Offenders Registry Check. The minimum age is 18, and training is provided. To learn more, please visit https://www.uwpickens.org/reading-buddy.

I would like to announce that the United Way of Pickens County has awarded East End $16,500.00 for our “Brilliant Bulldog Den”. This program is designed to provide parenting and reading workshops throughout the year. Most of the resources will be materials that will go home to parents to use with their students. We are very excited for this opportunity! A special thank you to Mrs. Spearman who continues to show her passion for early literacy and applying for this grant and also to United Way for graciously partnering with East End. I look forward to these family events, as we unite to promote a love for reading!