EAGLE SIGHTING

A Letter from Eastgate Administrators, Mr. Lesco and Ms. Naish May 2, 2016

Please remember to regularly visit the Eastgate website and the PTA website for the most current information.

Eastgate: http://www.bsd405.org/eastgate/ PTA: http://www.eastgatepta.org/

Summer Learning Opportunities

There are a variety of summer learning opportunities and child care options offered by the District this summer. Eastgate will be a host site once again for one of the programs, Calling All Superheroes! The

Registration Deadline is Friday, May 6th. Please click the link to check out the BSD District site for additional information and to apply: http://www.bsd405.org/2016/03/summer-learning-options-for-2016/

State Assessment Calendar

All 3-5 students will take the Smarter Balanced Assessment for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics online during the months of May and June. 5th grade students will also take the MSP for Science. The Smarter Balanced is a national assessment consortium that has developed new next generation assessments to measure the demands of the Common Core State Standards.

The schedule below outlines when testing will occur. Please avoid scheduling vacations or time away from school during these important assessment windows. Vacation requests will not be granted if they conflict with state standardized testing. All testing must be complete by Friday, June 10 th.

Thursday, May 5: 5th Grade MSP Science

Week of May 9th: 4th Grade SBA ELA

Week of May 16th: 4th Grade SBA Mathematics

Week of May 23rd: 3rd Grade SBA ELA

5th Grade SBA ELA

Week of May 30th: (*No School on Monday for Memorial Day)

3rd Grade SBA Mathematics

5th Grade SBA Mathematics

Below is a resource for students to familiarize and practice the Smarter Balanced Assessments.

Student Interface Practice and Training Tests – Clicking this will launch the practice tests; user can select any grade level, subject. http://www.k12.wa.us/SMARTER/Tests.aspx

The District has also set up a State Testing page: http://www.bsd405.org/2016/03/state-testing-update-spring-2016/

Spring Concerts

* The 5th Grade Band and Orchestra Concert is Tuesday, May 17th beginning at 7:00 pm in the Eastgate Gymnasium.

Young Author’s Day – May 20 th

Each year Eastgate Elementary sets aside one day for students to celebrate the skill and art of writing. Friday, May 20th will be Eastgate Elementary's 27th Young Authors Day. Through the generous donations of the Eastgate PTA and the Bellevue Schools Foundation, author Suzanne Williams will be our guest of honor this year.

Please visit the Eastgate webpage for additional information or to sign up to volunteer: http://www.bsd405.org/eastgate/2016/04/young-authors-day-2016/

Virtue of the Month: Curiosity

Curiosity means you want to know or learn about something. If you have curiosity, you are curious about finding out more information. The opposite of curious is not interested or disinterested. When you have curiosity about something, you ask questions, investigate or explore new ideas and information. Why practice it? Without curiosity, it is hard to learn new things and life can seem boring.

Our Virtue recognition assembly for May will be Friday, May 6 at 2:30. We will recognize the virtue of Flexibility (April) and introduce the virtue of Curiosity (May).

Literacy Tip from our LAP Reading Specialist: E-books:

Wondering how to engage in e-books with your child? E-books are becoming more commonplace as the years progress. With this month’s literacy tip, you’ll discover practical tips for reading e-books as a family and how to maintain the focus on both reading and the story. Click here for more information!

Volunteer Tea

Field Day Information from Coach Barnes – June 10 th

Hello Eastgate Families!

As the end of the school year approaches, so does our annual Field Day extravaganza! The day of the event is going to be Friday, June 10th. Grade levels will be broken into two separate Field Day sessions to give everyone ample opportunity at having the most fun possible! All of that being said, I would love to have as many volunteers as

possible to make the event go off without a hitch. The best way to get in on the fun would be to use the Sign-up Genius, at, http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054BAFAA2CA6F85-event or contact me at

barnesc@bsd405.org so I can put you on the list. Please stay tuned for more details as we get closer to June!

Thank you in advance for wanting to help out!

Christian Barnes, Eastgate Health and Fitness Teacher

5 th Grade Graduation

Save the Date – Friday, June 17th @ 2:00 pm

This year’s 5th grade graduation assembly will take place on Friday, June 17th. Please plan to join us as we recognize our 5th graders and celebrate the culmination of their educational journey at Eastgate.

Kindergarten Information for the 2016-2017 School Year

Beginning in the Fall of 2016, all BSD Kindergarten classes will be free All Day Kindergarten classes!

The state of Washington gradually has been increasing the number of schools in the state that are funded for all-day kindergarten since 2007-08. They began with funding for schools with the highest level of poverty. The state is moving toward all-day kindergarten because research shows it offers opportunities for long-term educational gains, especially in the areas of reading and mathematics.

Kindergarten registration for the fall of 2016 is underway. If you have a child, or know of one in your neighborhood, who will be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2016, please let them know. Please stop by the Eastgate Main Office to register. Items you will need to register your child include:

Immunizations – Although more shots are typically required before school entrance, an immunization card must be on file and complete before the first day of Kindergarten.

Birth Certificate or Passport for age verification Residency Verification Affidavit Form (with supporting documentation) Bellevue School District registration form (includes emergency contacts) School Nurse Health Information form Additional registration forms are needed for registering your child for Full Day Kindergarten. Copy of parent/guardian ID

Vacation Dates for the 2016-2017 School Year

The Bellevue Education Association and Bellevue School District have reached agreement on the following vacation dates for the 2016-2017 school year. All other calendar details will be agreed upon as negotiations proceed, including the first day of school.

Winter Break: December 19, 2016 - January 2, 2017. School resumes on January 3rd.

Mid-Winter Break including Presidents Day: February 20 - 24, 2017

Spring Break: April 10 - 14, 2017

IMPORTANT DATES

May 2-6 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 2 Yearbook Order Deadline

May 4 PTA General Meeting @ 7 pm in the Library

May 5 5th Grade Science MSP

Eastgate Spring Concert

May 6 Virtue Assembly

Registration Deadline for Summer School

May 9 Smarter Balanced Testing Begins

May 17 5th Grade Band and Orchestra Concert – 7:00 pm in the Gymnasium

May 20 Young Authors Day

May 27 No School – Teacher Professional Day

May 30 No School – Happy Memorial Day!

June 8 Volunteer Tea

June 10 Field Day

Sincerely,

Steve Lesco and Brenda Naish

Eastgate Mission

Together, we will provide a safe environment where we will prepare each and every student with the foundational social,

emotional and academic skills to be confident and successful lifelong learners.