🎭 Durand Eastman Musical – Shoe Donation Request 🎶
Durand Eastman musical, Shrek Jr., is currently looking for black dance shoes, and they'd love help from our amazing community!
Needed items:
👞 Black Tap Shoes
• Women’s sizes: 9, 7, 5.5
• Youth size: 3.5
🖤 Black Jazz Shoes
• All sizes (youth through adult)
New or gently used shoes are greatly appreciated!
If you have something to donate or have any questions, please email Karen Lanzafame at Klanzafame@eastiron.org.
⏰ Donations are needed by the end of February.
Thank you so much for supporting our students and helping make this year’s musical a success! 💙🎬
about 15 hours ago, EICSD
Durand Eastman Musical is Looking for Jazz and Tap Shoes
We love shouting out our staff on #TeamAppreciationTuesday! We appreciate DE's Christina Kurdziel! 🩵☺️
about 16 hours ago, East Irondequoit CSD
Team Appreciation Tuesdays! Christina Kurdziel Durand Eastman Teacher Christina Kurdziel is a dedicated special education teacher whose unwavering commitment to students and staff makes her an invaluable part of the school community. Always ready to lend a hand, Christina goes above and beyond to support her students’ unique needs while also stepping in wherever the building needs her. Her flexibility, compassion, and team-first mindset create a ripple effect of positivity and reliability that uplifts everyone around her. Christina’s presence is a true asset to both her classroom and the entire school. Durand Eastman Principal Tim Roach
🌟Reminder! 🗓️ On Monday, EICSD is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
4 days ago, East Irondequoit CSD
Reminder Monday, January 19th Martin Luther King Jr. Day School closed
Our winter concerts have been postponed for this evening due to the snow day.
5 days ago, DE Main Office
A colorful flyer with a blue and purple gradient background featuring musical notes at the top and bottom. The text reads: Durand Eastman Winter Concerts New Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Location: Durand Eastman J. Russell Thomas Auditorium Third Grade Chorus: 5:45 PM Students arrive at 5:30 and report to the gym for line up. Fourth Grade Chorus: 6:30 PM Students arrive at 6:15 and report to the cafeteria for line up. Fifth Grade Chorus / Fifth Grade Band: 7:30 PM BAND students arrive at 7:00 and report to the cafeteria for line up. NON-BAND students arrive at 7:15 and report to the gym for line up. Decorative elements include black musical notes at the top and bottom corners.
Bravo to our Durand Eastman musicians! Amazing job at the in-school concert! 🌟Join us Thursday, Jan 15 at 5:45 PM for the next performance. 🎷🎶

📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Winter-Concert
8 days ago, East Irondequoit CSD
Student play instruments with composer conducting them
student smiles with clarinet
student sings song in chorus
student sings song in chorus
📢 Attention DE families, mark your calendars! Join the DE PTA for Bingo for Books Night on Friday, January 9 in the Durand Eastman cafeteria. Enjoy 5 rounds of bingo and a break for ice cream sundaes—everything is free! Doors open at 6 PM, games start around 6:15. Don’t miss this fun family event!
15 days ago, EICSD
Colorful graphic featuring bingo cards and bingo balls with numbers B12, N44, and O12. Large, bold text reads “Bingo for Books Night.” Below, smaller text invites people to join the DE PTA for a fun night of bingo, with five rounds played and a break for ice cream sundaes. The flyer highlights that both the event and ice cream are free. Event details at the bottom state: Friday, January 9; doors open at 6 PM, games start around 6:15; location is Durand Eastman cafeteria.
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

about 1 month ago, East Irondequoit CSD
student smiles and waves
student smiles with clarinet
teacher plays instrument
student and sister smile
student points to the stage
teacher claps on stage
Teachers dance on stage
🎿❄️Winter Recess Reminder! ❄️☃️ School is closed for Winter Recess on Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2. EICSD will reopen on Monday, January 5. 🏫
about 1 month ago, East Irondequoit CSD
Reminder Monday, December 22nd - Friday January 2nd Winter recess school closed school reopens Monday,, January 5th
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
about 1 month ago, East Irondequoit CSD
student smiles while working on worksheet with a teacher
student counts cards on the floor
Students sit at table working on worksheet
Students point at cards on the floor
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
about 1 month ago, East Irondequoit CSD
student holds up pizza and book mark
student enjoys pizza
Student works on book mark craft
student smiles while making craft
Students enjoy pizza and juice

🗳️🌟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

about 1 month ago, East Irondequoit CSD
East Irondequoit Central School District District Vote Polls are now open until 9pm Eastridge Highschool 2350 East Ridge Road
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
about 1 month ago, East Irondequoit CSD
student smiles and looks at the phantom tollbooth book
student strikes a pose with chef hat
teacher holds up the Phantom Tollbooth and helps student with worksheet
Student writes on paper with chef hat notice, wonder and prediction
Teacher talks to student with wit and widsom learning target on the screen Today, I am learning how to creat a notice and wonder to our new book The Phantom Tollbooth
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
about 2 months ago, East Irondequoit CSD
students hold up glow sticks and boas
student dances with sneakers
Student wears light up glasses
student smiles while dancing
students hold mic up to friend while he smiles
Students dance at dance party with balloons on the ground
Please give a warm welcome these new faces to Durand Eastman during #WelcomeWednesday! 🩵😊
about 2 months ago, East Irondequoit CSD
Durand Eastman Intermediate School Caitlin Sutorius Social Emotional Learning Support Specialist
Durand Eastman Intermediate School Kim Vandertang Teacher Aide Welcome Kim!
Durand Eastman Intermediate School Karlita Wright Teacher Aide Welcome Karlita!
Durand Eastman Intermediate School Natalie Gallo Teacher Aide Welcome Natalie!
🌟Reminder! 🗓️ EICSD is closed for Thanksgiving Recess from Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28. 🦃🥧
about 2 months ago, East Irondequoit CSD
Reminder Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 28th Thanksgiving Recess School closed School reopens Monday, December 1st
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! 🩵✨
about 2 months ago, East Irondequoit CSD
Team Appreciation Tuesdays! Sharom Gombatto Durand Eastman Cafeteria Manager " Sharon Gombatto, our cafeteria manager, consistently goes above and beyond to improve the breakfast and lunch experience for everyone in the building. Her proactive approach to streamlining food service operations ensures smoother, more efficient mealtimes that benefit both staff and students. Sharon’s kid-friendly demeanor creates a welcoming atmosphere, making the cafeteria a place where students feel comfortable and cared for. Her dedication and thoughtful innovations truly make a positive impact every day." - Durand Eastman Principal Tim Roach

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

about 2 months ago, EICSD
students reading messages of gratitude
students reading messages of gratitude
student hanging leaves on the wall
The Tree of Gratitude
students reading messages of gratitude
students reading messages of gratitude
students reading messages of gratitude
students reading messages of gratitude
students reading messages of gratitude
🌟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
2 months ago, East Irondequoit CSD
Monday, November 24th parent/teacher conference half day UPK-8, Tuesday, November 25th parent/teacher conference no school 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! 🍎🏫
2 months ago, East Irondequoit CSD
Happy National Substitute educator's day
This #WelcomeWednesday we would like to introduce our new 25-26 staff from IG and DE! Welcome to East Irondequoit! 🌟
2 months ago, East Irondequoit CSD
Ivan Green Primary School Sydea Fatima Ahmed Teacher Assistant Welcome Syeda!
Ivan Green Primary School Jazlyn Burch Teacher Assistant Welcome Jazlyn!
Ivan Green Primary School Alexis Rosato Teacher Aide Welcome Alexis!
Durand Eastman Intermediate School Patricia Martone Cafeteria Monitor Welcome Patricia!