Durand Eastman celebrated the holidays with lots of cheer! 🎶 Students and teachers kicked things off with a lively band performance, then everyone joined in for a festive sing-along. The fun wrapped up with a staff dance and a playful snowball fight! ❄️☃️
📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Holiday-Singalong
📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Holiday-Singalong
🎿❄️Winter Recess Reminder! ❄️☃️
School is closed for Winter Recess on Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2. EICSD will reopen on Monday, January 5. 🏫
DE students in Mrs. Banks’ third grade class practiced multiplication in a fun, bakery-themed station activity today! Later this week, they’ll frost their own bakery treat to celebrate the math behind baking! 🧁📝
📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Math-Bakery-Activity
📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Math-Bakery-Activity
DE students who read 10 books and wrote summaries for their class were rewarded with a pizza and craft party today! Students enjoyed time with friends, delicious pizza, and created their own bookmarks to keep the reading fun going. 📖🍕😊
📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Reading-Celebration-
#LancersLEAD
📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Reading-Celebration-
#LancersLEAD
🗳️🌟Polls are now open for the East Irondequoit Central School District Vote from 6:00am until 9:00pm tonight! Join us at Eastridge High School at 2350 E Ridge Road.
For more information: https://www.eastiron.org/page/bus-vote-information
Students in Ms. Menela’s class at Durand Eastman put on their chef hats for a fun “book tasting” of their new read, The Phantom Tollbooth. Students enjoyed cinnamon rolls and juice as they explored the story by sharing their notices, wonders, and predictions. 🍽️📝📚
📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Book-Tasting
📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Book-Tasting
DE students enjoyed a dance party celebration for reading 5 books during the first marking period! Way to go, Lancers!🪩😎🎸🎶
📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Dance-Party
📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Dance-Party
Please give a warm welcome these new faces to Durand Eastman during #WelcomeWednesday! 🩵😊
🌟Reminder! 🗓️
EICSD is closed for Thanksgiving Recess from Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28. 🦃🥧
This #TeamAppreciationTuesday we our shouting out DE's Cafeteria Manager Sharon Gombatto. Sharon, thank you for making the cafeteria a place where students feel comfortable and cared for! 🩵✨
Today at Durand Eastman, students gathered for a special assembly focused on gratitude ahead of the Thanksgiving break. 🦃✨
Ms. Jakobovic led the conversation, and student leaders read messages about what students and staff are thankful for. Each message was added as a colorful leaf to our Tree of Gratitude, creating a beautiful reminder of the kindness and appreciation that makes DE so special. 🍁#LancersLEAD
🌟Reminder! 🗓️
▪️ Monday, November 24 - Parent/Teacher Conference - Half day for grades UPK-8
▪️ Tuesday, November 25 - Parent/Teacher Conference - No school for grades UPK-8
Thank you to our East Irondequoit substitutes! Your flexibility and support are essential to keeping our classrooms running smoothly. We appreciate your assistance in our schools! 🍎🏫
This #WelcomeWednesday we would like to introduce our new 25-26 staff from IG and DE! Welcome to East Irondequoit! 🌟
We’re proud to recognize our school related professionals today! 🙂Thank you to your commitment to helping our students, families, and staff. 🌟
Today, Mrs. Zielinski’s 4th grade class had the special honor to hear from a Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. DE student Ember invited her grandfather, a U.S. Navy veteran to visit with the class to share his experiences and answer questions. Thank you to Ember’s grandpa for helping our students understand the importance of honoring those who have served our country! #LancersLEAD
📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Navy-Veteran
📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Navy-Veteran
The 5th Annual Holiday Bazaar hosted by Durand Eastman PTA is happening this Saturday, Nov. 15 | 11 AM – 5 PM! 🛍️❄️☃️
🌟Reminder! 🗓️ EI Schools are closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Mr. Roach greeted students and staff this morning in style... he puts up with a lot from the Bill's fans in the building, so we will give him his brief moment.
The 5th annual Holiday Bazaar hosted by Durand Eastman PTA will be held on Saturday, November 15 from 11 am - 5pm! Shop from local vendors for custom jewelry, home decor, pottery and more! ❄️☃️🎁
