My name is Amelia Edd, and I’m thrilled to be joining Eastside School as your new principal! This school year marks the beginning of my twenty-first year in the Coos Bay School District. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a classroom teacher, Intervention Specialist, K–2 Instructional Literacy Coach, and most recently, as the on-site administrator at Madison Elementary.
At Eastside, my goal is to continue strengthening our students’ reading and writing skills across all content areas. I believe that academic success begins with a school environment where every student feels safe, supported, and inspired to do their best.
I’m excited to get to know each student—learning their names, celebrating their strengths, and understanding their individual needs. Together, we’ll build a community where every child can thrive.
Go Panthers!
With gratitude,
Amelia Edd
Principal, Eastside School
Learning Highlights
Kindergarten
Math: Compare Numbers 0-5
English Language Arts: The Five Senses, letter sounds and handwriting of letters m,a,t,d,o,c,g,
First Grade
Math: Fluently Add and Subtract within 10.
English Language Arts: The Human Body, Review of basic code and digraphs th, sh, ch,
Second Grade
Math: Work with Equal Groups-students work with even and odd numbers,
equal groups and arrays to build a foundation for understanding multiplication.
English Language Arts: The Ancient Greek Civilization, Vowel Teams, Quotations marks, and contractions
Physical Education with Coach Dan
We’re kicking off the school year with some fun and skill-building activities during recess and PE!
🎯 Recess Games
This month, students will enjoy:
Bean Bag Toss into buckets under the overhang
Hopscotch – a great way to build coordination and balance
🏃♂️ PE Focus by Grade Level
2nd Grade: Students are learning how to set up gym activities and properly lay out and fold their mats—important skills for independence and responsibility.
1st Grade & Kindergarten: Our focus is on developing manipulation skills (such as tossing, catching, and rolling) and locomotion skills (including hopping, skipping, and running) to establish a strong movement foundation.
We’re excited to see our Panthers grow stronger, more confident, and have fun while learning!
Social Emotional Learning
This month, our Character Strong character trait is Respect. We are teaching students what respect means and how it can make our school a better place.
Attendance Matters
Many of our youngest students miss 10 percent of the school year—about 17 days a year or just two days every month. Chronic absenteeism in kindergarten, and even preK, can predict lower test scores, poor attendance, and retention in later grades, especially if the problem persists for more than a year.
If you would like to volunteer at Eastside School, please complete the volunteer form linked above. The process can take up to two weeks or more.
Eastside PTA Meeting Announcement
Eastside PTA Meeting Announcement
The first PTA meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, October 14th, at 6:00 p.m. During the meeting, we'll review past projects and begin planning upcoming fundraisers.
If you're interested in joining Eastside's PTA or would like more information, please contact Amee Springsteen via ParentSquare. We'd love to have you involved!
Upcoming Event Dates
Fall Picture Day, 10-7-25
School Board Meeting, 10-13-25
Eastside PTA 10-14-25 at 6:00 p.m.
Special School Board Meeting, 10-27-25
Coos Bay School Mission
At Coos Bay Schools, we believe in the power of knowing every student by name, their unique strengths, and individual needs. Our commitment is unwavering: to ensure ALL students graduate with a clear plan for their future – whether Enrolled, Employed, or Enlisted (3Es). We're building a community where every student is supported and ready to succeed.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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