DE students had a fun filled Read Around the World Day! Students learned all about different countries through book tastings, trivia, read-alouds, crafts, sing-alongs, themed classrooms and more! A big thank you to DE PTA for providing free books for all students!
Beautiful performances by Durand-Eastman students during their spring concert! More photos here: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/Durand-Eastman/2023-24/Spring-Concert
Today is VOTE DAY! Don't forget to stop down and vote. While you are there, check out our art show and concerts!!
This week's #TeamAppreciationTuesday goes to Trina Yue, DE Building Secretary! "Trina stepped into her role mid-year and the building never missed a beat. Her dedication to families, students and staff goes above and beyond. Trina is constantly looking for ways to improve protocols in the office and is considered a go-to person for just about anything. We are so fortunate to have her!" - Principal Tim Roach
Alexa DiRaimo's 5th grade band students at DE were joined by a guest conductor today. Nancy Russo is a retired Band Director from Hilton HS and she is currently an Adjunct Professor of Music Education at Nazareth University. Thanks for visiting and sharing your expertise!
The District Budget Vote is on May 21, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Eastridge HS. Don't forget to come out and vote!! For more information on our proposed district budget and the candidates running for the Board of Education, visit our website: www.eastiron.org/page/budget-information
DE students got to participate in an assembly where they watched an eclipse simulation and learned facts about the eclipse from their peers. They worked on different eclipse related activities in their classes as well!
🎵Music in Our Schools Month ended on a high note 🎵! The Music in Our Schools Month Concert was spectacular, featuring ensembles from all the schools. The concert closed with the LP and DE 5th grade and Eastridge bands performing the world debut of 'Iron Gate Overture' composed specifically for our district by composer Tom Davis. Check out all the photos: https://eastirondequoit.smugmug.com/District/2023-2024/Music-in-Our-Schools-Concert #LancerPride
This week's #TeamAppreciationTuesday goes to Kelsey Romal, Special Education Teacher at DE!
"If you looked at the definition of a self-contained special education teacher in the dictionary, you would see a picture of Kelsey. The kindness and care she shows for her students is just so genuine!"- Principal Roach #LancerLove
How can you have a bad day in the pool? #ThisIsDE
✖️➕➖Students in grades 1-5 are competing in the qualifying round of the 'First in Math' statewide virtual tournament!! ➗🟰 Qualifying students across the state will have an opportunity to compete in the championship round in Albany in June. #LancerPride
It was a busy day at DE! First thing this morning we had the Irondequoit Rotary come and donate dictionaries to all of our third graders. Later in the afternoon high school AVID students came to speak to a group of 4th graders on how to be successful students! #ThisIsDE
For Agricultural Literacy Week, Monroe County 4-H educators visited 3rd graders at DE where they read "I Love Strawberries" and participated in agriculture-related activities. Students also got to hear from guest readers County Executive Adam Bello & County Legislator Dave Long!
The upcoming Music in our Schools District Concert will feature student-musicians from all six our schools! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 p.m. at EHS. #LancerPride #MusicInOurSchoolsMonth
From All Of Us At DE...
We had over 40 kids earn Breakfast with the Principal yesterday for always showing HEART! #ThisIsDE!
DE welcomed a special guest this morning to help celebrate Black History Month. Student speakers began by sharing background about why we celebrate and our guest speaker led a demonstration that showed students how much easier it is to achieve your goals when you are surrounded by a supportive, all-inclusive community. #LancePride
Galileo's birthday is today! In honor, Mrs. Duquette, Mrs. Bryce, Mrs. Beaton and Mrs. Cooman's classes have written about Galileo and his many discoveries to share with other classrooms around the building.
There is no math quite as fun as Glitter Math! Students in Alexandra Steve's class at DE enjoyed some creative activities for Valentine's Day. #LancerPride
Interested in learning more about how to protect your children from nicotine & vaping? LP and DE families are invited to join the American Lung Association and Uplift Irondequoit for a presentation. Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.eastiron.org/o/eicsd/article/1414203
