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Eastside December Newsletter

Posted Date: 11/24/25 (12:21 PM)


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Eastside School

December Newsletter

Hello Eastside Families!

Dear Eastside Families,
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed! One of the most critical factors in student achievement is regular attendance. When students are in school every day, they build strong learning habits, stay connected with their teachers and peers, and make steady progress toward their goals.
What is a “Regular Attender”?
A regular attender is a student who attends 90% or more of school days. This means missing no more than about 1 day every two weeks. Consistent attendance helps students feel confident and prepared for learning.
Our Attendance Goal:
Eastside is working toward having 75% or more of our students be regular attenders. For November, here’s where we stand:
  • Kindergarten: 73%
  • 1st Grade: 71%
  • 2nd Grade: 78%
We’re close to our goal, and with your help, we can get there!
Why This Matters:
  • Students who attend regularly are more likely to meet grade-level expectations.
  • Good attendance builds habits that last a lifetime.
  • Every day counts—missing even a few days can add up quickly.
Our Monthly Sprint Goals:
All K–12 schools in Coos Bay are working on focused goals each month. At Eastside, our goals are:
  1. Improve attendance and maintain 75% or higher regular attendance.
  2. Ensure every child earns 60 minutes on SuccessMaker with at least 50 correct problems.
What is SuccessMaker?
SuccessMaker is our adaptive math program that adjusts to each student’s learning level. It provides personalized practice to strengthen math skills and build confidence.

Thank you for partnering with us to make sure your child is at school every day and engaged in learning. Together, we can reach our goals and help every student thrive!
If you have any questions or need support with attendance, please reach out.
Go Panthers!
With gratitude,
Mrs. Amelia Edd
Principal, Eastside School
2025-26 School-wide Goals
 

Learning Highlights

Picture of a farm and a red farm truck.

Kindergarten

Math: Understand addition
English Language Arts: Farms, letter sounds, and handwriting of letters b, i, r, u, w, j, y, x, and k.
Early World Civilizations-picture of people plowing with an ox and pyramids

First Grade

Math: Work with addition and subtraction equations.
English Language Arts: Early World Civilizations, Narrative writing, Spelling and reading vowel digraphs-oo, oi, ou, aw
Picture of a microscope and an X-ray.

Second Grade

Math: Subtract within 100 using strategies
English Language Arts: The Human Body: Building Blocks and Nutrition, continuations of spelling alternatives of long vowels, capitalization and punctuation, and writing a personal narrative

Physical Education with Coach Dan

This December, in PE, students will focus on basketball-related activities. We’ll be practicing key skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and learning the basic rules of the game.
During recess, students will also enjoy fun activities like hopscotch and Vortex target games, which help build coordination and keep movement exciting!
Gratitude Purposeful People
Definition of Gratitude

Social Emotional Learning

This month, our Character Strong character trait is gratitude. We are teaching students what gratitude means and how it can make our school a better place. Below is a link to our Gratitude song that we teach students in class.
Gratitude Song
 
Lost and Found

LOST AND FOUND!

Our Lost and Found is overflowing, and we will be donating all unclaimed items before winter break. Please take a moment to stop by and check for any missing belongings. Please stop by and look at the items before or after school.

Lost and Found rack

Don't Forget!

To help us return items quickly in the future, please make sure your child’s first and last name is clearly labeled on:
  • Sweatshirts and sweaters
  • Jackets and coats
  • Lunch boxes and water bottles
  • Backpacks
  • Any other items they bring to school
Thank you for helping us keep track of your child’s belongings!This is an example of a sentence to begin a paragraph.
 
Up coming events

Upcoming Event Dates

  • December 8th Regular School Board Meeting 6:00
  • December 16th Family Winter Craft Night 5:00-6:30
  • December 22nd-January 5th Winter Break
  • January 6th, School is back in session
 

Eastside PTA

Our PTA would like to wish you a wonderful winter break and extend a heartfelt thank you for supporting our recent fundraiser, My School Store. Your participation truly makes a difference!
Thanks to your efforts:
  • The PTA has received over $1,000 to support school-wide initiatives.
  • Our teachers have received approximately $5,000 to purchase classroom resources that directly benefit students.
Please continue shopping through participating retailers that contribute a portion of your purchase to our school—it’s an easy way to keep supporting Eastside!
Mark Your Calendar:
The next PTA meeting will be held on January 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. 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 and help make a positive impact on our school community!
Thank you again for your incredible support. We couldn’t do this without you!

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Volunteer in our school!

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.
Volunteer Application
 
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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.
  • (541)267-1340
  • https://eastside.cbd9.net/
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