Eastwood Elementary School

Jackson is Mrs. Booten's Outstanding Oiler of Honesty. Jackson is the perfect choice for our Outstanding Oiler of HONESTY for many reasons! He is always honest to himself and others even when it's hard. Jackson shows good behavior and always follows school rules. He is kind to his friends and wants them to be the best they can be! We are so lucky to have Jackson in our class and look forward to watching him grow!

Amelia is Mrs. Darr's Outstanding OIiler of Self Control. Mrs. Darr stated that Ameilia consistently demonstrates exceptional self control in the classroom. If other students are off task or talking, Amelia remains focused and calm, carefully following the teachers instructions. If she feels frustrated or disappointed, such as when she makes a mistake on an assignment, Amelia takes a deep breath and thinks before reacting. Her self control not only helps her achieve academic success but also earn the respect of her peers and teachers. Congratulations Amelia!

March Calendar

Ms. Whiteford and Ms. Bee have nominated Dallas as our Outstanding Oiler of Self Control. Ms. Whiteford states I've had the privilege to be Dallas' teacher in 2 different grades. Dallas has shown a lot of personal growth specifically in her self control. Dallas has practiced many of second step skills to help her through difficult situations. Even when she makes a mistake she is able to reflect on where she went wrong and plans for how to do better in the future. Keep working hard and practicing those skills Dallas. Way to go!

Mrs. Schranck chose Sophia for our Outstanding Oiler of Self Control. Sophia has worked hard to better herself this year by completing all of her homework, trying hard on her classwork, and not letting her classmates distract her. Sophia set a goal for herself to do better at school and she has met that goal. Keep up the hard work Sophia. I am so proud of you!

Joe is Mrs. Campbell's class Outstanding Oiler of Self Control. Joe shows self-control by raising his hand to be called on in class, standing quiet at the restroom, and is able to stay patient and wait his turn. Joe shows self control in his emotions and thinks before he reacts to a situation. I am honored to be Joe's teacher this year. He is an excellent example to others and a great role model in our school. Keep up the great work Joe.

Lost and Found

Eastwood Parents and Guardians: Every year, schools across the country celebrate Read Across America Day, which coincides with the birthday of Dr. Seuss on March 2. To honor Dr. Seuss and the many authors who have enriched our lives, we will celebrate reading throughout the week. Throughout the week, we will celebrate reading with a special theme each day. All staff and students are encouraged to participate.

Eastwood Elementary families, Just a reminder it's time to schedule your Spring Parent-Teacher Conference! Conferences will be 15 minutes long and held on: 📅 Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 3:15-6:15 PM 📅 Thursday, Feb. 27 | 3:15-6:15 PM Sign up online at: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/East_Alton_School_District_13

The Oiler Market will have adjusted hours this week due to parent-teacher conferences. It will be open Wednesday 2/26 and Thursday 2/27 from 3:15pm -6:15pm.

East Alton District 13 Families, Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, school for today, Wednesday, February 19th, will be an e-learning day. As always, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. This will be our fifth and final e-learning day allowed by the Illinois State Board of Education. Any additional weather-related closures this school year will be traditional snow days, which will be added to the end of the school year. Currently, our last day of school is scheduled for Thursday, May 22nd with a half-day of attendance. Please click on the link below to view the EA 13 Inclement Weather E-Learning Schedules. E-Learning resources can also be found on our district website, www.easd13.org. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V3y36gidMitNjwQr-1T3VOej037s3VTwjd-p0El39tQ/edit?usp=sharing Thank you for your understanding and support.

All AFTER SCHOOL student activities, including BOOST, will be cancelled, today, February 18th. The Board of Education meeting scheduled for today, February 18th, will proceed as scheduled at 6 p.m. Please enter through Door 16 in the back of EAMS.

Presidents' Day

East Alton District 13 Families, Based on the forecast of snow this evening into the early hours of tomorrow morning, school for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12th, will be an e-learning day. As always, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. Please click on the link below to view the EA 13 Inclement Weather E-Learning Schedules. E-Learning resources can also be found on our district website, www.easd13.org. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V3y36gidMitNjwQr-1T3VOej037s3VTwjd-p0El39tQ/edit?usp=sharing Thank you for your understanding and support. Stay safe!

🏫 📚✏️ SPRING PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE INFORMATION 🏫 📚✏️ The school year is flying by and it’s already time to start preparing for our Spring Parent Teacher Conferences. We are excited for the opportunity to share with you our continued educational journey in your child’s classroom, your child’s achievement and assessment scores, work habits, and peer relationships. Teachers will also discuss your child’s progress on the road to mastery of the Illinois Learning Standards. These conversations are extremely important to continually build an effective instructional program for your child. Wednesday, February 26th and Thursday, February 27th We will use an online program to sign up for the conference time that works 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 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.

Good afternoon EA 13 Families, Due to the forecast of winter precipitation on Tuesday, February 11th and Wednesday, February 12th, student devices and learning packets (for applicable grades/teachers) will be sent home today, Monday, February 10th.  This is a precautionary measure in anticipation of inclement weather.  We will provide further updates as the situation develops. Please keep an eye on your Skyward email, Facebook, and Class Dojo for the latest information. If an e-learning day is not utilized, please return devices and charging cubes/cords to school when students return as they will be needed for daily classwork.  Thank you for your understanding and support!

The Scholastic Book Fair is quickly approaching. We will be holding our fair in-person on February 24 through February 27. Please check the link below to sign up for a volunteer spot. Thank you to those that have already signed up! REMINDER: All volunteers need to pick up a Volunteer Application Packet from the Eastwood Office and turn that in ASAP. This is new this year and must be completed prior to any volunteering. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945AEA62FA3FECF8-54310543-2025

Mrs. Naylor and Mrs. Green are thrilled to announce that Hazel has been selected to receive the Outstanding Oiler of Self-Control for our classroom! Hazel has shown an incredible ability to stay calm and patient, even in challenging situations. Whether it's listening carefully to instructions, waiting her turn, or staying focused on tasks, Hazel always shows respect for herself and others. She shows what it means to be a great classmate by choosing to help others, remaining calm in busy situations, and always doing her best work. She is a true role model for her peers, and we are so proud of her effort, hard work, and positive attitude. Keep up the fantastic work, Hazel!

Mrs. Darr says she is proud to announce Mason as our Outstanding Oiler of Caring. Mason always shows kindness to those around him. He is always willing to help out with other students or the teacher. Mason is especially considerate of his classmates who may be feeling sad or left out. He offers to help others with their work or finding lost items. We all appreciate Mason's smile and kindness making him a special part of our classroom.

As we make our way through these winter months, I want to send a reminder of which illness and conditions require keeping your child at home to help them get better and to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses to other students.