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6 days ago, Ashley Lowe
Ms. Lee selected Carson as the Outstanding Oiler focused on Big Feelings. Carson comes to school everyday ready to learn! He is a great leader and kind friend to everybody! He is always being a helpful hand in my class. Carson is always caring for friends when they are upset or need help!
6 days ago, Ashley Lowe
JJ is the Outstanding Oiler focused on Big Feelings. Mrs. Brueggemann stated JJ has matured so much this year. He has learned how to return himself to the green zone so he can learn and help his classmates learn. This has helped him learn and grow.
6 days ago, Ashley Lowe
The Oiler Market will have adjusted hours on Thursday for parent teacher conferences. The market will be open 3:15-6:15. We have pantry items but no fridge or freezer items at this time. Our next truck delivery is 11/13/25.
Additionally, the EAMS peer leadership is running a canned and boxed food drive to benefit the Oiler Market from 11/1- 11/25 . Donations can be brought to the middle school office or sent in with your child.
7 days ago, Heather Strebel
Max is Mrs. Belloso's and Mr. Hensley class Outstanding Oiler of of Feel it, Face it, Fix it. Whenever he is feeling a big emotion he is quick to take a minute and allow himself to get calm. He is also a kind friend to others and is always willing to help others to get to a calm space. I can't wait to see his continued growth this year. Way to go, Max!
13 days ago, Ashley Lowe
Mrs. Kribs and Mrs. McBride states Mañana is a great example of big feelings in our classroom and was chosen as the Outstanding Oiler. Any time a problem arises, Manana handles it confidently and with ease. She confronts the issue head on and uses her words to solve problems with classmates. We are so proud with how Manana handles her feelings.
13 days ago, Ashley Lowe
Knox is Mrs. Miles's Outstanding Oiler for Big Feelings. Knox has done a wonderful job learning how to express big feelings in a kind and respectful way. Even when emotions are strong, he takes the time to listen to others and makes positive choices. Knox shows that it's okay to have big feelings- what matters most is how we handle them. I am so proud of the way he continues to grow.
15 days ago, Ashley Lowe
Mrs. Wille/Mrs. Hyde and Mrs. McBride would love to nominate Maddie as our Outstanding Oiler for BIG Feelings. Maddie is kind, thoughtful, and always shows care for how others are feeling. Whether it's offering a comforting word to a classmate who’s sad or using their words to express when they're frustrated, Maddie always shows emotional courage.
15 days ago, Ashley Lowe
Arie is Mrs. Staten's Outstanding Oiler of Big Emotions. Our class has been learning strategies for handling emotional situations, and Arie consistently models what it means to stay calm and compassionate in a crisis. She is often the first to notice when a friend needs support and responds with a gentle pat on the back and kind, encouraging words. Arie offers quiet reassurance and celebrates the successes of those around her. She is a true cheerleader for her classmates and helps create a caring, supportive classroom community.
15 days ago, Ashley Lowe
Mrs. Jones selected Tarajii for the Outstanding Oiler. She does an amazing job recognizing and managing her emotions. She not only faces and fixes her own feelings but also helps others do the same with kindness and understanding. Tarajii is a great leader in our classroom and I can not wait to see all she accomplishes this school year. Keep it up, Tarajii.
20 days ago, Ashley Lowe
Mrs. Hinnen's class chose Kiele for Feel it, Face it, and Fix it Outstanding Oiler. She is truly one of a kind, and we are so lucky to have her in our 5th-grade class! Kiele leads by example, shows kindness to everyone she meets, and always puts her best effort into everything she does. Keep shining, Kiele.
20 days ago, Ashley Lowe
🏫 📚✏️ FALL PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE INFORMATION 🏫 📚✏️
The school year is flying by and it’s already time to start preparing for our Fall Parent Teacher Conferences.
East Alton District 13 Fall Parent-Teacher Conference Schedule
Tuesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 6th
We use an online program to sign up for the conference time that works best for you. You will be able to quickly see what times are still available and select that time slot. If you have more than one child, you will be able to select multiple teachers from the same program.
1. To access the program go to: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/East_Alton_School_District_13
***THIS LINK WILL BE POSTED ON THE SCHOOL FACEBOOK PAGE, SCHOOL WEBSITE, and CLASS DOJO.***
2. Select the teacher(s) you would like to schedule a conference with and submit.
3. Enter your student’s name, your name and an active email address and submit.
***YOU ARE NOT DONE YET***
4. You will receive an email from PTCFast.com
5. The email will contain a link for you to click to select your conference times.
6. Select your time then either confirm and exit (if you are done) or register for additional classes (if you have more conferences to set up).
7. You will receive a confirmation email from PTCFast.com after your registration process is complete.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss your child’s successes and goals together.
23 days ago, East Alton School District
Ms. Lee chose Neveah to be the Outstanding Oiler. She is an outstanding student in kindergarten. She is a great leader, always participating in class, and comes to school ready to learn.
23 days ago, Ashley Lowe
Jackson is Mrs. Brueggemann’s class Outstanding Oiler. Jackson is always a great example of how to sit and learn in class. He keeps his eyes on the teacher and follows directions
23 days ago, Ashley Lowe
Emma is Mrs. Jarden- Cranmer’s Outstanding Oiler. Emma is a wonderful student and friend. She listens to her teacher and friends. She is on task and eager to learn and even though she is very quiet, she will speak up when someone needs help. Emma is a model student and I am so proud of her!
23 days ago, Ashley Lowe
Are you a school psychologist looking to join a great school district? We are accepting applications for the 26-27 school year.
26 days ago, Heather Strebel
Mrs. Woodruff nominated Kyree for the Oiler of Respect. Kyree stands out as a shining example of respect. He listens carefully when others are speaking, always waits his turn to talk, and uses polite language with classmates and teachers. Kyree treats everyone with kindness, helps others without being asked, and sets a positive tone during group work. His respectful attitude helps create a classroom where everyone feels valued and heard.
27 days ago, Ashley Lowe
Mrs. Hinnen nominated Lyndzey for the Outstanding Oiler of Respect. Lyndzey is new to our district this year, and we are SOO happy to have her!! She is a role model for respect!! We are so excited to have her this year. She is respectful to herself, others, and things around her. We are excited to see what else she will accomplish this school year.
27 days ago, Ashley Lowe
Katrina is the Outstanding Oiler of Respect for Ms. Jones' class. She consistently demonstrates kindness, courtesy, and thoughtfulness in all that she does. Whether listening attentively to others, speaking with a positive and polite tone, or treating classmates and teachers with fairness and care, Katrina shows what it truly means to value and respect those around her. Her actions create a welcoming environment where everyone feels supported and included. I am proud to recognize Katrina for setting such a wonderful example of respect for others to follow.
28 days ago, Ashley Lowe
