🌟✨ Celebrating Success at Eastside! ✨🌟

We are so proud of our students who were recognized for their outstanding growth in ELA and Math on the state ACAP testing this past spring! 📚✏️

Their hard work and dedication truly show that we are shining bright here at Eastside! 💛🖤

about 1 month ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
ACAP Growth

Nominate Our Stars for Teacher & Support Staff of the Year! Due: Friday, October 10

The time has come to recognize the incredible dedication of our Eastside JPP Magnet School educators and support staff! Do you know a teacher who inspires you, or a staff member who consistently goes the extra mile?

We are officially opening nominations for our Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year awards, and we need your input! Whether it's a teacher who ignites a love for learning or a staff member whose efforts make our school run smoothly and positively, we want to hear about them.

Who can nominate? Parents, guardians, students, colleagues, teachers, support staff, and community members are all encouraged to participate!

We need YOUR nominations for:

👩‍🏫 Teacher of the Year

🤝 Support Staff of the Year

Nominate by October 10th! Submit your nominations through the QR Code. We also have paper copies available in the front office.

Let's celebrate those who make a difference every day at Eastside JPP Magnet School!

about 1 month ago, EJM-Wendy Johnson
Teacher and Support Staff of the Year!

💕👚 Wear Pink for a Purpose This Friday! 👚💕

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we invite our students and families to join us in showing their support!

Let's flood the hallways and classrooms with color! We encourage all students, parents/guardians, and community leaders to wear pink this Friday, October 10th, to stand in solidarity with those affected by breast cancer.

It’s a simple but powerful way to raise awareness and remind everyone in our community about the importance of early detection and support.

See you in pink! 🎀 See Flyer for More Details...

about 1 month ago, EJM-Wendy Johnson
Pink Light Pink Typographic Breast Cancer Awareness Flyer

📚✨ Book Fair Alert! ✨📚

Parents are invited to visit the School Book Fair with their child/children and make purchases on the following dates and times:
📖 Pre-K – 3rd Grade
🗓️ Wednesday, October 8th
🕣 8:30 – 10:00 AM CST
📖 4th – 6th Grade
🗓️ Thursday, October 9th
🕣 8:30 – 10:00 AM CST

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to shop books together and foster a love of reading! ❤️📘

about 1 month ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
Join us for a special PTO Night! In addition to our regular meeting, we’ll host our annual Title I meeting and celebrate National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. Mental health professionals will be available to support, answer questions, and provide resources for families.

The Title I meeting will inform parents about the program’s goals, funding, and your right to be involved in your child’s education. You’ll also learn about the School-Parent Compact and Parent and Family Engagement Policy, and have a chance to ask questions, share feedback, and discuss ways to strengthen our school-home partnership.

Don’t miss this important night of support, learning, and connection—we look forward to seeing you there!
about 1 month ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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We’re excited to invite all parents and guardians to our upcoming Anti-Bullying Art Show!

Come celebrate our students’ creativity as they express the importance of kindness, empathy, and standing up to bullying through their artwork. We are also honored to welcome our keynote speaker, Dr. Wendy-Gordon, who will share valuable insights about bullying and how we can work together to prevent it.

Your support means so much to our school community and helps reinforce positive values for every child. Join us and see how our students are using art to make a difference—together, we can help create a safer, more supportive environment for everyone!

We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
Anti-Bullying
Hiring Event!!
October 15th, 9 AM-12 PM EST
about 1 month ago, Chambers County School District
Kelley Education Hiring Event
Fall Break: October 13, and Staff PD: October 14th.

No school for Students.
about 1 month ago, Chambers County School District
Fall Break
Some of our lower grade levels had a blast during our “Glow Day” celebration!🎉 Students lit up the classroom with glow-themed activities and enjoyed even more glowing fun in the gym.

A huge thanks to all the staff who helped make this an exciting day for our students.
about 1 month ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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🎉 Congratulations to our amazing students who achieved the highest growth (Level 4) on the State ACAP testing this past spring! 🎉

We are so proud of their hard work, determination, and commitment to excellence! 🖤💛

A huge thank you to Dr. Weldon and the Chambers County Scholars Program for recognizing our students’ achievements and providing these awesome shirts as a reward. Your support means so much!
about 1 month ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
ACAP Testing Growth
Students and staff gathered in the hallways to celebrate our amazing custodians!🎉

We are so grateful for Mr. Holloway, Ms. Ray, and Mr. Bill and all the ways they go above and beyond to keep our school clean and safe.

They truly do it all! Whether it’s Mr. Holloway jumping off cars in the car rider line, Mr. Bill offering comforting hugs, or Ms. Ray sharing endless snacks and positivity, their care and dedication shine through everything they do! We appreciate them here at Eastside ✨🖤💛
about 1 month ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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⭐️Ice Cream Celebration Alert!⭐️

A huge shoutout to our September Students of the month, we celebrated students hard work and great character with a sweet ice cream treat!🍦Special thanks to our PTO president Ms. Adrian Holloway, and P.H.Y.R.E. for sponsoring this awesome reward.

about 1 month ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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Miss Dark’s class had an awesome time on their field trip to West Point Lake for Special Day! Students enjoyed petting animals, boat rides, delicious food, bouncy houses, and most of all, lots of fun and laughter.✨
about 1 month ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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On September 24th, Eastside J. P. Powell Elementary School and Huguley Elementary both welcomed Author Carmen Deedy. She told stories to the students of her books as well as her journey to becoming an author. This was an amazing experience and Mrs. Deedy was very happy with her visit to our school.

All Students will be receiving two books written by Mrs. Carmen Deedy to go home with them next week (October 6th).
Please be on the lookout for these in your childs book bags.
about 1 month ago, EJM-Alicia Perez-Perdue
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🎉📚 Get Ready to Read! Our Annual Book Fair is Coming! 📚🎉

Mark your calendars! The Scholastic Book Fair is almost here, bringing hundreds of exciting books, posters, and educational items to our school!

This is a fantastic opportunity to stock up on new reading adventures for your students while helping to earn new resources and books for our school library!

Book Fair Details:

When: Monday, October 6th through Friday, October 10th

Hours: 8:00 - 2:00 pm CST

Where: School Library

Every purchase benefits our students and school! We can't wait to see you there and help you find your next great read!

#BookFair #ReadingIsFun #NewBooks #SchoolName #Scholastic
about 1 month ago, EJM-Wendy Johnson
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🌟📚 Calling all K-3 Parents! You're Invited to Literacy Night! 📚🌟

Join us for a fun, engaging, and informative Literacy Night explicitly designed for parents and students in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade!

Learning to read is one of the most essential skills your child will master, and we want to equip you with the best tools and strategies to support their journey at home.

Event Details:

Who: Parents and Students in Grades K-3

When: Monday, October 6th at 5:30 PM

Where: The School Lunchroom

We'll share simple, effective, and fun activities you can easily incorporate into your daily routine to boost your child's reading comprehension, vocabulary, and love of books. Additionally, kids will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on literacy activities.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your child's teachers and discover new ways to make reading a joyful part of your family life.

We can't wait to see you there! ❤️

#LiteracyNight #ReadingIsFun #K3Reading #ParentEngagement #SchoolName
about 1 month ago, EJM-Wendy Johnson
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🎸✨ IT’S TIME TO ROCK YOUR SCHOOL! ✨🎸

Get ready, Eastside Family, this FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3rd we’re turning up the volume for Rock Your School Day! 🎶 This nationwide event is all about bringing energy, engagement, and FUN into every classroom!

👉 Special Request: Let’s show our school spirit by having ALL students & staff wear white T-shirts to make our ROCK STAR energy shine even brighter! 🤍

It’s going to be a jammin’ day full of learning, laughter, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to see all our rock stars in action! 🌟

#RockYourSchool #SchoolSpirit #WeRock
about 1 month ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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🖤💛 Our students and staff love being part of the Bulldog Family!🐶

Homecoming week has been full of energy and lots of school spirit🎉

Just a few of our students and staff who wear caught in their Bikers vs. Surfers gear🏍️🌊
about 2 months ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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🌟 Our students are having a blast exploring STEAM with our amazing STEAM teacher, Ms. Sharma! 🎨🔬🤖
about 2 months ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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Homecoming Spirit Week-Twin Day!🖤💛
#Homecoming
#SchoolSpirit
about 2 months ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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