Are you an East Side parent that is curious to know what the East Side teachers and administration think of the Foundation? Don’t think your donation has an impact? Here is some feedback on past uses of your donations.

• "I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank the Foundation and PTA for the financial support they have provided to help us implement the 6+1 Traits of Writing program across all grades. We have seen tremendous growth in our students' writing skills in the one year we have used this approach! When you are in the hallways of our school, take a look at what the students are writing. It is absolutely fascinating to see the progression of the skills over the course of time. This program has been just what we needed to provide our students in all grade levels with the necessary tools to become more proficient writers."
       Dianne Gurr, Assistant Principal
• "I would like to say thank you to the Foundation for purchasing the laptop and desktop computers. The laptop has provided me the ability to move from the lab to the classroom and the new desktop computers were essential for our classrooms as we now have two desktop computers in every classroom. Our students enjoy using technology and our staff is committed to use technology as a teaching tool. Having the financial support for technology is critical, and without this support we cannot give our students the ‘technical learning opportunities’ they deserve."
       Nancy Robinson, Computer Lab Teacher
• "I wanted to take the time to thank the Foundation for the time and love they put into researching a fun, safe playground for our kids to enjoy! The ability for the children to get outside and have creative play is so important, and they are truly utilizing all the new equipment in this capacity. It is amazing to see the excitement of the students as they climb, slide, balance, rock, and run through the playground. The parent donations to the Foundation are so appreciated, and are crucial to the success of our students' growth and educations. With your help, you are making this great school even better! Thank you! WE LOVE THE NEW FRONT PLAYGROUND!"
       Chrissie Huckaby, Second Grade Teacher
• "Thank you very much for the six (6) Interwrite interactive technology tablets. We will use them for both whole class and small group instruction. We are excited about incorporating them in our daily curriculum and look forward to the high level of student engagement they will encourage."
       Kim Clark and Mark Campoli, Fifth Grade Teachers
• "Thank you for picking up the tab to provide my students with Weekly Reader this school year. You do great things to help our kids."
       Karen Melnick, Second Grade Teacher

We welcome teacher comments and would love to hear from you on how the Foundation funding has impacted your classroom and other school facilities, curriculum, and technology at East Side. Please email your comments to the Foundation here at foundation@eastsideelementary.com