EastLake Presents Panel at Comic-Con 2014

On July 27, EastLake principal, Dr. Eric Banatao, and animation instructor and parent, Dr. Marie Zhivago, shared EastLake’s animation program to an international audience at Comic-Con 2014 San Diego.

Here’s a link to the article published in the Star-News:  http://www.thestarnews.com/latest-news/principal-by-day-innovator-by-night/#

Dr. Zhivago and Dr. Banatao shared how the arts, technology, and creativity can be sparked through the use of iPads and animation.  The program is an EastLake Elementary example of how the entire school community can contribute to the learning of our students.  Parent volunteers, and their contributions, positively impact student achievement and school culture.

EastLake Innovation at Comic-Con 2014

EastLake’s Animation Club will be featured at San Diego Comic-Con International 2014 when author and cartoonist, Dr. Marie Zhivago, and EastLake Elementary Principal, Dr. Eric Banatao, host a panel discussion.

http://sched.co/1tEoaS7

Here’s a segment from the program:

COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL
July 27th, 2014

12:00–1:00 Dr.Zhivago’s Innovation in Education: Basic Cartoon and Animation Using
Vector Graphic tools for Kids—Dr.Zhivago/Marie Zhivago (Professional Cartoonist and
Published Children’s Book Author) and  Dr. Eric Banatao (Principal of EastLake Elementary
School, Chula Vista, California) discuss how students learn basic cartoon and animation using
an industry standard vector based app and software on iPads and computers. Kids learn early how to use current technological tools to help stimulate and develop young artists’
creative imaginations.

Join Dr. Zhivago and Dr. Banatao for this Q&A session. Room: 30CDE

Presentation to the CVESD Board of Education: April 9, 2014

Feel free to “LIKE” and “SHARE” our school video presentation.  It’s Great to be an Eagle!

School Safety: Everyone’s Responsibility

This past week, safety concerns and updates were shared during a School Site Council meeting, Coffee with the Principal, and at a staff meeting.  It’s been observed that parents/adults are contributing to safety hazards on campus in the following ways:

1.  Drivers are IGNORING and endangering the directions of the STUDENT SAFETY PATROL

2.  Parent drivers are TEXTING WHILE DRIVING through the school parking lot

3.  Parents are dropping-off students in zones not designated for drop-offs (staff parking lot is off limits).

Please respect the volunteerism of our Student Safety Patrol.  They work to keep our school population safe.  In addition, please obey all traffic laws and posted signs.  No texting while driving, or dropping-off in areas behind the school or in staff parking lots.

The furthest-most-west parking lot is a staff parking lot – closed to traffic.  Pedestrian gates at the back of school will be locked (there will be no point of entry at the back of school).  Students should be dropped-off in designated zones at the front of school.

School safety is everyone’s responsibility.  Let’s be great models for our children.

Red Ribbon Week, October 21-25, Spirit Days

Show your EastLake School Spirit and support of a drug-free life by participating in weeklong school spirit days – “Drug free is the key!”

Monday, October 21, Wear something RED

Tuesday, October 22, Wear a shirt backwards to “Turn your back on drugs”

Wednesday, October 23, Wear sunglasses to “Shade out drugs”

Thursday, October 24, Wear a hat to “Put a cap on drugs”

Friday, October 25, Wear EastLake Eagles shirt, or blue and green, for UNITY

 

Congratulations to EastLake All-Stars

The EastLake Community is proud

2013-2014 Parent Committee Elections

 

Call for Parent Volunteers

EastLake Elementary is in need of parent voices and parent advocacy for the following committees:

• School Site Council/School Advisory Committee (SSC/SAC):  Meets minimum quarterly, maximum monthly after school.  The governance committee is charged with developing the Single Plan for Student Achievement, which includes organizational planning, resource allocation, and approval of budget expenditures.

• English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC): Meets minimum quarterly, maximum monthly, with schedule to be set by committee.  ELAC serves as an advisory group to the SSC/SAC for the purpose of supporting the achievement of the English Learner populations

• CVESD Budget Advisory Committee (BAC):  Meets minimum quarterly, maximum monthly, during evening meetings to be set by District Committee.  The BAC representative would attend District budget meetings, represent EastLake, and share reports with the EastLake SSC.

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR INTEREST BY SUBMITTING THIS Call for Parent Volunteers and Representation to Committees TO THE EASTLAKE OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, OR EMAIL INFORMATION TO eric.banatao@cvesd.org. 

THANK YOU!

Fall Picture Day, August 19

All students will be taking class pictures on Monday, August 19.  Throughout the day, students will cycle through the auditorium with their teacher and classroom.

Picture make-ups are scheduled for Monday, August 26.

Curriculum Nights Introduction

EastLake is approaching the 2013-2014 school year with lots of optimism.  We are building off of another successful school year and making shifts in our curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices to improve teaching and learning for all students.

Most states will be shifting to the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS).  The CCSS requires increased rigor and different assessment practices to prepare our students for global competition and to ensure our students are college-and-career ready in the 21st century.

Click below to download the Curriculum Night opening presentation and to see the next steps at EastLake Elementary.

13-14 Curriculum Nights