Durand-Eastman Intermediate

Durand Eastman held a character strong assembly this morning focused on the power of perseverance! 🌟💪Students shared their own personal stories of pushing through challenges on stage in front of their peers. They also enjoyed a read‑aloud of the book Stuck by Oliver Jeffers. 📚🏫

📸: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2025-26/Gallery-12326-1145-AM

#LancersLEAD

about 2 months ago, East Irondequoit CSD

principal holds mic up to student in audience

students read on stage with mic while visuals behind them on screen

🎭 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 2 months ago, EICSD

We love shouting out our staff on #TeamAppreciationTuesday! We appreciate DE's Christina Kurdziel! 🩵☺️

about 2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months 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

2 months ago, East Irondequoit CSD

Student play instruments with composer conducting them

📢 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!

2 months 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

3 months ago, East Irondequoit CSD

🎿❄️Winter Recess Reminder! ❄️☃️ School is closed for Winter Recess on Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2. EICSD will reopen on Monday, January 5. 🏫

3 months 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

3 months ago, East Irondequoit CSD

student smiles while working on worksheet with a teacher

Students sit at table working on worksheet

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

3 months ago, East Irondequoit CSD

🗳️🌟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

3 months 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

3 months ago, East Irondequoit CSD

student smiles and looks at the phantom tollbooth book

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

3 months ago, East Irondequoit CSD

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! 🩵😊

4 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. 🦃🥧

4 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! 🩵✨

4 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

4 months ago, EICSD

🌟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

4 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! 🍎🏫

4 months ago, East Irondequoit CSD

Happy National Substitute educator's day