Originally delivered on 11/1/2024 9:00 am

SUBJECT: November 2024 Newsletter

Exciting Updates!
  • The Eastbluff PTA was thrilled to sponsor a Gaga ball pit for our students! 


  • Our handball walls are in the process of being repainted to include murals!


  • NMUSD is in the process of completing a landscaping project to include new trees and shrubs, benches and pavers, a dismissal area for our Otter Grotto with a new fence, privacy trees, and a shaded seating area for students to wait!


  • There will be two new outdoor learning spaces added by the E and F buildings. NMUSD plans to start this Landscaping project this school year! Families can stop by the Eastbluff Office to see the Conceptual Landscape Plan.
October Recap...

Red Ribbon Week, Book Fair, Reflections Art Contest, 6th Grade Walk Through the Ancient World, Halloween Costume Drive and Learning Garden Fun!

Costume Drive!
Reflections Art Contest Recap

Congratulations Eastbluff Artists!!!!

With over 40 students submitting art from all grade levels, our judges from the art community marveled at the skill and creativity of our Eastbluff kids.  

One thing came clear to them: Everyone of our artists is a winner! 

The 10 Finalists who will go on to represent Eastbluff, competing with other local schools beginning November 4th are:

  • Helen Q, 'The Other Side', Visual Arts

  • Henry R, 'The Beauty of an Imperfect Rose', Photography

  • Jaya B, 'Puzzled Pieces', Visual Arts

  • Mila P, 'My Imperfectly Perfect Dog', Photography

  • Lena W, 'Spring Forward', Music Composition

  • Lorelei T, 'The Perfectly Imperfect Six Some', Literature

  • Jeremy P, 'Waterfall Wonders in Fall', Visual Arts

  • Dean B, 'Flightless in Captivity', Photography

  • Harrison Y, 'My Drawings- a poem', Literature

  • Ben T, 'The Good Wish', Film Production

We are inspired!

-Eastbluff PTA Reflections Team

Juice It Up! Mindful Monday Smoothie Fundraiser

Starting Monday, November 4th, Juice It Up Smoothies will be onsite at Eastbluff Elementary at 3:10pm selling Strawberry Wave smoothies for $5.  Juice It Up will donate a portion of the profits back to the Eastbluff PTA. Cash, credit card and Apple Pay accepted.

Questions? Contact: (fundraising@eastbluffpta.com)

Garden Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers are requested in the garden on November 5th and 12th from 12-1:30pm.  No garden experience is necessary.

Questions? Contact: Veronica Gordon at (veronica.gordon4@icloud.com)

PTA GENERAL MEETING!

Please join us for our PTA Meeting on Friday, November 15th immediately after Otter Rally in the teacher's lounge. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Holiday Merch Sale!

We will be selling merch, including new Eastbluff Hats (adult & youth sizes) and stickers, at Otter Rally every Friday until Winter Break starting Nov. 22nd! These will make the perfect gifts for the extended family. Show your Otter Pride!

Upcoming Events
Friday, November 1
No School-Staff Development Day
Thursday, November 7
PTA Executive Board Meeting
Friday, November 8
Lip Sync Battle
Monday, November 11
Veterans Day-No School
Friday, November 15
PTA General Meeting After Otter Rally
Wednesday, November 27
Thanksgiving Recess
Thursday, November 28
Thanksgiving Recess
Friday, November 29
Thanksgiving Recess
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