Walk-a-thon. Success!
Students, families, and staff gathered on Saturday, May 18 to hold its annual walk-a-thon to raise money for playground redevelopment. Pledges were collected before all participants walked the Eastridge grounds. Several thousand dollars was raised (including Give to Lincoln Day) for the project. Thank you to Daya Nelson and Sarah Zulkoski for organizing the walk-a-thon!
Mrs. Wallingford Hosts Ice Cream and Poetry Night
Mrs. Wallingford hosted her first graders and their families at her home on Thursday, May 16. All enjoyed ice cream sundaes and listened to their children recite poetry. Mrs. Wallingford has hosted this event for a number of years. Thank you for the photo, Angie Alesio.
Eastridge 4th Grader is Artsonia Finalist
Adam B. in 4th grade is a finalist in a weekly contest held by Artsonia, the online art gallery Mr. Reeker uses K-5. Each week, finalists are randomly selected from the tens of thousands of pieces of art that are exhibited on the site. Congratulations Adam!
To vote for Adam, visit:
East Orchesta Visits
On Wednesday, May 8, East Orchestra visited Eastridge and performed for K-5 students and staff. Several number were performed including a song that featured some third graders and Maggie C., 5th grader accompanying the orchestra.
Mrs. Hall is Rotary Teacher of Month
Fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Hall was named the Rotary Teacher of the Month for May. Mrs. Hall, along with Mrs. Dabbert, attended a luncheon celebration where Mrs. Hall received a plaque. Congratulations Mrs. Hall on being recognized for excellence in teaching!
Mask Extravaganza at Brentwood
Over 270 Eastridge masks were on display on Saturday, May 4 at Brentwood Estates. All students, K-5 had a mask in the exhibit. About 20 Brentwood residents and 20 Eastridge families attended the exhibit; cookies and lemonade was provided by Brentwood. Students were allowed to take their masks home with them. Mr. Reeker, his daughter, Genny and two volunteers from Brentwood assisted in the set up. Thanks to several Eastridge families who helped take the show down.
Mayors Run — in case of inclement weather
In case of inclement weather, putting the Mayors Run in danger of being canceled, please listen to this radio station on Saturday morning:
1240 KFOR AM
Mask Extravaganza Art Show this Saturday
Saturday, May 4, 2:00p-4:00p, Brentwood Estates, 1111 South 70th Street
Each Eastridge student will have a mask on display on the lower level at Brentwood. Join us!
At 3:45 that day, students will be allowed to take their masks home with them.
Field Day Volunteers
Eastridge Field Day is Thursday, May 23 (last day of school).
If you would like to volunteer, please open this link, print, fill out and send to school by May 3 OR email Mr. Ziola at: rziola@lps.org.
More VIP Art from Eastridge
Mr. Reeker was able to add four additional art works to this year’s LPS VIP Art Exhibit for a total of eight works from Eastridge. Artists added to the collection are Ruby W. (K), Christian N. (K), Leo G. (1st) and Ethan P. (4th). Congratulations artists!!!
Ruby W.
Leo G.
Christian N.
Ethan P.
