News
School's Out for Summer - Summer Dates to Remember
May 23, 2013
Enjoy your summer!
New Student Registration
Thursday, July 25th
9 AM - 6 PM
For families new to East Side, please view our introduction videos to help you learn about our school.
East Side Introduction Videos
For more East Side Information, please select the
Information tab from the menu above.
News for the final two days of school for 2012-13
May 21, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 23 will be early dismissal. Dismissal will begin at 12:10.
Wednesday, May 22 will be the last day to take anything home on the bus.
No bookbags on Thursday, May 23.
5th grade walk will begin at 11:45 AM on Thursday, May 23rd.
Kindergarten Orientation Coming to East Side
May 6, 2013
We will have Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, May 8th at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria. If you have a kindergartener coming to East Side, this program is a wonderful introduction for you.
Testing Complete for 3rd, 4th, 5th
April 29, 2013
Students, you made it. Testing is over except for make ups.
Mark your calendar, Wednesday May 8th for
Kindergarten Orientation at 8:30 AM. Families new to East Side will not want to miss this Introduction to our school.
Week of testing for 3rd, 4th, 5th
April 22, 2013
We have CRCT testing this week for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Be sure to get plenty of sleep and eat a good breakfast.
Welcome back and News from the Art Show
April 15, 2013
Welcome back students and staff. Hope you enjoyed your time off.
We have news from our upcoming Art Show to share. Please click this link to find out more about the Art Show.
Spring Holiday and Upcoming Dates
April 5, 2013
Enjoy your break! Spring Holidays are April 6 - 14. Students and Staff return on Monday, April 15th.
Student Art Show is coming to East Side! Please click here to view the large flyer.
Save the date: Thursday, May 2nd from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Letter From The Nurse
March 1, 2013
“Parents, please review frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding medications and health care at school. There are specific guidelines that Cobb County uses to ensure our students stay healthy and these questions and answers address many of these guidelines. Please also note, if you are contacted by our school nurse to pick your child up because he/she is sick, you must pick him/her up within 1 hour. If your child has a fever of 104 degrees F or higher, you must arrive within 15 minutes. Otherwise, 911 will be called. Thank you for reviewing these guidelines.”
Please look at the form from our nurse.
Learning Resources Materials Review
2012-2013
February 27, 2013
The Cobb County School District is offering the public an opportunity to review textbooks and materials being considered for use in K-12 Mathematics Programs.
These materials will be available for public review from March 4th through March 15th, 2013. Review of materials will take place at the Central Administrative building, 514 Glover Street in Marietta during regular office hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Carpool Letter From Assistant Principal
February 22, 2013
Please read the letter from our Assistant Principal about carpool safety. East Side wants to keep its students safe at all times.
Learn About Splost 4
February 14, 2013
Please Remember To Vote
February 7, 2013
March 19,2013 Election Information:
Downloadable Absentee Voting By Mail Application
http://elections.cobbcountyga.gov/VoteByMailApp.php
News for the Week
February 4, 2013
Please read and take the linked, School Improvement Survey.
Curriculum Night 2013
East Side will be hosting a Curriculum Night on
Thursday, February 7th.
Come with your child and see what they are learning and how we use technology!
This will be a
K-5 event from 6:00 – 7:15 PM.
We will be offering reading, math, and technology sessions in all grade levels.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Field Trip Cancelled Today
January 30, 2013
The 4th Grade Field Trip has been cancelled today due to weather. It is rescheduled for the following dates and times. Please find your class below.
Appel, Kiel - March 18th at 11:30 AM
Phillips, Carlson - March 25th at 11:30 AM
100 Days of School
January 25, 2013
We had visitors on the 100th day of school.
We had a special principal for the 100th day of school.
Internet Usage Policy
January 22, 2013
Please review our district and school Internet Use Policy. Click on the link is below.
http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/adminrules/I/IFBG-R.pdf
Save The Date
January 14, 2013
East Side will be hosting a Curriculum Night on Thursday, February 7th. Come with your child and see what they are learning and how we use technology! This will be a K-5 event from 6:00 – 7:15 pm. Stay tuned for more information.
Upcoming Week At East Side
January 11, 2013
IXL Math Marathon begins Monday, January 14.
Common Core Snack and Learn is Wednesday, January 16th from 11 - 12.
Helpful CRCT Links
January 9, 2013
We are pleased to share with you
resources that have been posted to the GaDOE website
relative to the
Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT).
Please see below:
CRCT Parent Brochure 2013
(Under “Helpful Resources”)
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/CRCT.aspx
CRCT Study Guides
(Under “Helpful
Resources” >>> “Student Guides”)
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/CRCT-Study-Guides.aspx
Revisions have been made to the CRCT
Study Guides as a result of the transition to the Common Core Georgia
Performance Standards (CCGPS) in the content areas of Reading, English Language
Arts, and Mathematics.
If you experience difficultly in
downloading the guides, right-click on the link and select “Save Target
As”. You can then save the guide(s) to your Desktop or another location
of your choice.
Happy New Year and Welcome Back
January 7, 2013
Students return Tuesday, January 8th. We hope everyone enjoyed their break.
We have a reminder for an upcoming event. Mark your calendars!
Join East Side teachers and administrators as we talk Common Core! On January 16th from 11-12:00, we will share information about the new standards and how we are teaching them in our classrooms! Coffee and pastries will be provided because learning is oh so sweet! Look for the invitation right after winter break! We hope to see you there!
Letter From Our Principal
December 15, 2012
Please click on the links below to
read a letter from our principal
and tips to help children cope.
Tragedy and School Safety
Helping Children Cope
Registration for New Students
December 13, 2012
Registration for students that move into our district during Winter Break will be held:
Monday, January 7, 2013
8:30-11:00 AM and 1:30-3:00 PM
Click the link to find more Registration Information.
First Day of School after Winter Break
is
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
at 7:50 AM
Save The Date!
December 4, 2012
Join East Side teachers and administrators as we talk Common Core! On January 16th from 11-12:00, we will share information about the new standards and how we are teaching them in our classrooms! Coffee and pastries will be provided because learning is oh so sweet! Look for the invitation right after winter break! We hope to see you there!
Welcome Back, East Side!
November 26, 2012
Welcome back East Side Community. We hope you enjoyed your holiday. We are ready for fun and learning as we return to our regular schedule.
A.S.P. Study Skills for 4th & 5th Grade
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 16, 2012
Please click the following link to download the form for the A.S.P. Study Skills Program.
A.S.P. Study Skills Program Form
East Side wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
Enjoy your break. No school next week, November 19 - 23.
Thanks to our East Side community for your generosity and donations for the Thanksgiving baskets.
Re-Book Drive
November 8, 2012
East Side Elementary's 2nd Annual ReBook Drive starts Monday! ReBook is recycling for books! Please consider going through your child's books and donating them to the drive! We are accepting everything from board books to novels, as long as they are in good condition. These books will be donated to local homeless shelters. The ReBook Drive runs November 12-16th. Books should be dropped off in the media center. Thank you for helping us reach our goal-700 books!
Book Fair is coming to East Side November 12 - 16.
Upcoming Events Nov. 5 - 10
November 5, 2012
Monday - Science Olympiad and Encore after school.
Tuesday - Student holiday. No school.
Wednesday - Safety Patrol Meeting.
Donations for Thanksgiving Baskets Accepted.
Parents should have recieved a note on what to bring.
All Week - Capital Campaign for Foundation.
ITBS Link to Parent Brochure
October 22, 2012
Please select the ITBS Link to view the brochure.
Early Dismissal October 22 - 26 Due to Conference Week
October 19, 2012
It is early dismissal all week, October 22 - 26.
Dismissal begins at 12:10. It is conference week.
Fall Festival is Friday, October 19 from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
Improvements at Indian Hills Pkwy and Fairfield Dr/East Side Elementary School main driveway
October 18, 2012
Cobb County Department of Transportation and Cobb County School District continue to collaborate in pursuing planned traffic and safety improvements at the main school driveway on Indian Hills Parkway. Progress thus far has confirmed extensive major underground utility impacts, requiring both agencies to obtain agreements and relocations with area utilities prior to scheduling needed utility work. As a result, utility relocations cannot begin before winter, when unpredictable weather typically results in construction delays which would negatively impact pedestrians and other traffic.
These extensive utility relocations, coupled with uncertain weather for construction, which often continues into early spring, would be too disruptive to the safety of students and others to attempt completion of this project while school is in session. Given all these factors, improvements have been scheduled for late spring and early summer of 2013, with all work to be completed by the start of school in August.
New After School Enrichment Dismissal Procedures Effective Monday, October 15
October 12, 2012
The school administration was recently notified by a local representative from the Fire Department that we were breaking a county ordinance that has been in place since last school year. The ordinance states that cars may park only in the fire lane thirty minutes prior to regular dismissal and thirty minutes after regular dismissal. At no time may a car be left unattended. We assumed this rule would also apply in the afternoon for After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) dismissals. This, however, is not the case. Therefore, we will begin a new release procedure for ASEP’s on Monday, October 15th.
Students who participate in ASEP programs and are picked up directly after the program ends will be released at the bus port near the gymnasium. Vehicles will enter through the bus entrance and follow the newly painted drive to pick up students. There will be two lanes. The far right one is for pick-up. The inside lane closest to the island will be for emergency purposes only. It will not serve as a pick-up lane. Cars will need to proceed in the outside right lane until they see a double line at the end of the island closest to the bus port area. Students will be walked out to the vehicles by the ASEP teachers. If you are in Mrs. Kaltreider’s ART classes, she will be doing dismissal directly out of her classroom.
In the event that it rains, cars follow the same car lane but will be directed to pick-up students beneath the canopy by the gymnasium. You can also park in the parking lot and walk to the side door exit to meet your student.
Our ASEP programs have staggered dismissal times so we are strongly encouraging parents to arrive only 5 minutes before your child is dismissed so that the order of cars matches dismissal.
If your child stays in the regular ASP program or is dismissed from an ASEP program to remain in ASP, you will need to continue to park in the main parking lot to pick up your child. Keeping these two dismissals separate may improve traffic flow.Do not park on the red curb and get out of your car at any time.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work through this matter. We will be assessing the situation the first few days to see if any other adjustments will need to be made.
Thank you on behalf of the East Side Administration and Leslie Kingston ASEP Coordinator for East Side’s Foundation. FALL
FESTIVAL PARKING UPDATE: The bus lane will be closed on Friday, October 19th for the Fall Festival. Please use the original pick up procedures on that day.
Upcoming Events at East Side
October 4, 2012
Foundation IXL Math Marathon begins October 8th through October 19th. Be sure to practice your math skills to earn points for your class.
Red Ribbon Week is October 15th through October 19th.
Fall Festival is coming October 19th. Watch for where to buy your tickets.
Movie Night Postponed at East Side
September 27, 2012
East Side PE Movie Night scheduled for Friday, September 28 has been postponed.
Science Fair is Thursday, September 27. Thanks to all of our participants.
Make Up Picture Day Again & Science Fair
September 19, 2012
Testing is complete, at least for a little while.
Science Fair Registration is now closed. We can not wait to see all the wonderful projects at the Science Fair on Thursday, September 27th.
Due to technical issues, we will have another make up picture day on Monday, September 24th. If you had make up pictures on the Thursday, September 13th Make Up Day, you will need to have your picture made again. The pictures were defective.
Thank you to all of our wonderful custodians.
Upcoming Events & News
September 10, 2012
IOWA testing for Grades 3rd & 5th on Monday through Thursday.
Picture Make Up Day is Thursday, September 13th.
Come celebrate at the East Cobber Parade on Saturday, September 15th at 10:00 AM with our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Lee and Professional of the Year, Mrs. Lemieux.
All Students grades K-5 are invited and encouraged to participate in the upcoming East Side Science Fair!
Online Sign Up For Science Fair
New Graduation Rule & Survey
August 29, 2012
The Georgia Department of Education is working with the Technical College System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia as well as other education stakeholders across the state to draft a new high school graduation rule. This rule will be in effect for students entering ninth grade for the first time in the 2013-2014 school year and subsequent years. The proposed rule is consistent with requirements from House Bill 186 now Georgia Code O.C.G.A. § 20-2-140 and 20-2-159.1 through 20-2-159.4.
A draft of the rule is attached for your review and comment. Use the survey link below for your comments. Please forward this draft and the survey link to your school district staff and education stakeholders. Survey feedback is due by Friday, September 14, 2012. Click here to view draft.
Please click here to take the survey. Thank you in advance for your review and comment.
Science Fair Is Coming!
August 27, 2012
All Students grades K-5 are invited and encouraged to participate in the upcoming East Side Science Fair!
Online Sign Up For Science Fair
First Week under our belt!
August 22, 2012
We have had a good week at East Side. Students and Staff are starting to settle into their routines. Please be sure to keep an eye on our Upcoming Events section for some informative and exciting programs.
All Aboard on the East Side Express!
August 13, 2012
Welcome Back Students!
Teachers are back at school!
August 6, 2012
Please view our Common Core page to view the letter from Cobb County.
Teachers are back at school working hard for our students return. We have missed you.
Some important dates and items to remember.
Tiger Day, Thursday, August 9, 2012 (Times are below.)
Kindergarten 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Grades 1 – 3 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Grades 4 – 5 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m
Open House for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 6:30 PM.
Open House for 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 25th Grade
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 6:30 PM.
News for East Side
April, 18,2012
Please view the video below from County School District to learn about the 2012 Budget.
Web Broadcast Announcement
September 12, 2011
Dear Parents/Guardians:
On September 21, 2011 from 3:00PM-4:00PM, State Superintendent of Education, John D. Barge, along with staff in the GA Department of Education Curriculum and Instruction division, will host a web-delivered broadcast through Georgia Public Broadcasting to introduce to all stakeholders the upcoming Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS).
To provide you with a brief history, the state of Georgia, along with 47 other states, has adopted a new set of standards that are geared towards unifying the standards that are used from state to state and enabling students to be college & 21st century workplace and career ready upon graduating from high school.
If you are unable to view the initial broadcast, it will air again from 4:00PM-5:00PM, and then an archived version will appear the following day. Three days later, a closed-caption version of the broadcast will air through the same site. The Web link for the initial broadcast and the archived sessions will be:
http://www.gpb.org/education/common-core
We hope that all stakeholders will find an opportunity to view this broadcast and learn about the future of education, not only in Georgia, but across the United States. Your participation in viewing this broadcast will provide your student with the greatest level of support.