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Weekly Update 5/3/26

Posted Date: 05/03/26 (02:38 PM)
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East River Crest

Weekly Update

With Principal Becky Watson

May 3, 2026

Important testing reminders!

This is an important week for testing. We are so excited to see our students shine! Please see these simple tips for preparing that will help our students on these important days this week.

We will have two days of modified schedule this week- Monday and Wednesday. Remember that Wednesday, May 6th is a LONG Wednesday! There is no early release due to testing.

Our students and teachers have been working hard and now is the time to give 100% effort and show up every day. Thank you for your support in helping your student be ready. Don't forget to limit screen and phone time the nights before these tests- it truly helps!
 
Text reads 'MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU' with a lightsaber graphic.
A graphic with the text 'TEST MAY THE SKILLS BE WITH YOU DAY' in bold yellow and white letters, with lightsaber graphics.

Modified Schedules- No early release on Wednesday, May 6!

A table displays a modified school schedule for Monday, May 4th, with periods, times, and lengths.
A modified school schedule for Wednesday, May 6th, detailing periods, times, and lengths.
 

Faculty Appreciation Week May 4-8!

Please join us in appreciating ALL of our faculty and staff this week! Here are a few low cost and free ideas:
  1. Wave and smile at our security guard, traffic personnel, and our SRO's
  2. Be kind and say thank you to our front office and clinic personnel
  3. Write a short note or send an email of appreciation to admin, deans, and teachers
  4. Send a small token of appreciation to any of our staff: cafeteria, custodial, clerks, teachers
  5. Deliver donuts or baked goods for the front office to share
  6. Send flowers or candy with your student to give to their teachers
 

Progress Reports are now available for view in Skyward. Email if you would like a printed copy- kacie.hough@ocps.net.

A progress report with multiple 'A+' grades is shown, alongside a yellow envelope.
 

Little Falcon?!? Join Ours!

A colorful flyer announces the 'Little Falcons Summer Camp' for ages 3-5, running June & July.
Preschool enrollment advertisement for Little Falcons Preschool, featuring a happy child with painted hands.
 

ATTENTION!

Student IDs are required to be displayed while on campus. Please clip your student id to your backpack at all times. If you lost your ID please go to the media center before or after school to get a new one. Replacement IDs are $5. We have had many students now in compliance with this important safety matter. We want to be sure that our students are safe on campus!
 

Please review safety reminders!

Please DO NOT drop students off in the staff parking lot or pull into the mobility spaces to drop students off. There are several suggestions below for avoiding the back-up in the mornings. The mobility spaces are reserved for our students with mobility needs and the reserved spaces are for our Little Falcons parents. Please take the time to safely drop off your student in the drop off lane.





 Continued reminders for parents and students about our parking lot:

  • If you need to pick up your student between 7:30 am-2:20 pm, you must park and walk in the front office. Please do not park in the fire lane.
  • Parking near the front office is marked for mobility, reserved- for parents of Little Falcons and pick-up outside of the regular hours. Please park there when coming inside the front office. 
  • Please do not line up for afternoon dismissal prior to 1:45 pm. It causes traffic congestion, and we already have enough of that.
  • I recommend dropping your student off early, courtyard doors open at 6:45 to avoid morning traffic.
  • I recommend coming about 2:30 pm if you are picking up in the afternoon if you want to avoid the rush of traffic and buses leaving the property.

Thank you for helping us keep our students and faculty safe by adhering to speed limits of 10 mph and following all traffic cones, barricades, and signs in the parking lot. 
 

SOAR REWARDS- Remind your student to check their points!

Our SOAR store for positive student behaviors has been a big hit! Our students truly are following our SOAR behaviors and we are proud to recognize them. Please consider donating to help us reward our students. Ask you student how many positive SOAR points they have.
 Link to our SOAR store donations needed on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YLZ3GF3D7XXN?ref_=wl_share

Thank you to all who have donated so far!
ERHS Soar Rewards
 

ATTENTION SENIORS! Please see attached clearance document as well.

A schedule of 2026 Senior Events including Cap & Gown Pickup, Undecided Day, Prom, and Graduation.
 

Graduation- Save the date!

Graduation ceremony announcement for the Class of 2026, featuring a cap and diploma.
 
A yellow sticky note on a corkboard reads 'IMPORTANT UPDATES FOR SENIORS'.

Class of 2027... You are almost seniors!

You need to be following the Class of 27 Instagram page and checking your school email for important dates and reminders, as well as the ERHS College and Career page. There will be information about the Senior Step Up Assembly soon. Stay tuned!
 erhs_classof27 
 eastriverhs_collegeandcareer 
 eastriverhs_ocps

Please see Mrs. Adkison for any questions!
 
A smiling person with short gray hair and glasses wears a red polo shirt with a 'GR Falcons' logo.

Parting words...

This is an important week for our students! Please make sure they sleep, eat, and are to school on time every day! The countdown to summer is about to begin!

Please email me with any questions or concerns at rebecca.watson@ocps.net It is my privilege to serve at East River.

 Be safe and kind!
 Becky Watson
 Principal, East River High School