Backpack and Shoebox Project Recognized on National EAST Website

Check out this article about the Backpack and Shoebox Project at: http://eastproject.org/NewsUpdates/NewsStory.aspx?Id=1160.

Visit From EAST Yields Invitation for Student Leader

This past month, King EAST had a visitor from EAST headquarters. The visitor met with various students about their projects and the EAST Facilitator concerning the overall program and future sustainability. During the visit, one group and their team leader made a lasting impression. The group members included: Brennan, Taylor, Jeremy, Melvon, Terriyonna, Cameron, and Brittney from Mrs. Fletcher's Class, and they are working on an animation of Brennan and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Night: A Story About Coping. The project utilizes Google Sketchup, Microsoft Power Point, GarageBand, and an undecided movie editing software. If the group finishes the project, Brennan has an opportunity to represent the team this summer during Phase training for new EAST Facilitators. His visit would contribute ideas of what type of projects elementary students can accomplish in EAST.

Adopt-A-Garden Spot

Have you noticed the green growing near the playground and near the sidewalk in the grassy area behind the library tunnel. We've been growing sugar snap peas, various greens including spinach, zucchini, and more. The EAST class would love for individuals, groups, and classes to adopt-a-garden spot. The spot could be an entire bed or even half a bed that the sponsor would plant, maintain, and harvest (as applicable). EAST students would create a lovely marker with the donor's name or designated name. Also, we are in immediate need of lumber for additional beds to spread out items and a support system for the tomatoes planted by the city as part of the Little Rock Serves: Love Your School Project. We would love to receive donations of items or select volunteer time in which the EAST Classroom can adopt-a-bed in the honor of the volunteer/donor's choice.

Here is a detailed list of items recommended by our partner Mrs. Warren, Master Gardener:

lumber
brackets
screws
irrigation timer
micro tubing
water hoses
splitter
fittings
field trip
fresh produce
wagon
tool shed
tools
plants
seeds
baskets
garden guide
cypress mulch

Please submit your comments or questions to kingeast@gaggle.net.

Penny Drive Winners Announced

Mrs. Harris' 5th Grade Penny Drive Team would like to give a special thanks to the classes that raised the most in this year's penny drive:

K-2 Mrs Byrd's Class $26.39
3-5 Mrs. May's Class $22.59


Overall, we raised 236.25 which results in the following:

$78.75 American Red Cross - NW AR New Years Tornado Victims
$78.75 American Red Cross - Earthquake in Haiti
$78.75 Martin Luther King Elem. - Murdock Scholarship (Donated in the name of King PTA)

Penny Drive Flyer
http://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/ddouglas/justin-s-penny-drive.doc


Penny Drive Letter
http://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/ddouglas/penny-drive-letter.doc

Let's Move Too

The Let’s Move Flash Dance was held May 3, 2011 for select middle schools to help encourage increasing physical activity and staying healthy. Students in Mrs. May's 5th Grade EAST Class decided that they want to move too. Team members have learned the national dance and are teaching other students on select days at lunch recess. They hope to have a special performance of the dance during King’s Next Top Model (EAST Fashion and Talent Show highlighting Juvenile Diabetes).

Cartridges to Carepacks

The Green Team in Mrs. Cagle's Class helped collect, count, and load over 245 toner and printer cartridges. The cartridges have been taken to Cartridge World and the exchange will allow 16-20 troops to receive care pack from Avon (hygiene products and a personal note from King EAST). The proceeds from the purchase of the packs will benefit the USO.

Neither Rain, Sleet or Snow

For months, the King EAST Running and Walking Team has been looking forward to the Little Rockers Marathon but hadn't checked the weather. Only one team member showed up on the rainy race day, Timiya (pictured with medal and certificate). All students that registered received their Little Rockers T-shirt.

Lego and Robotics Club Finally A Reality

The Lego and Robotics Club (Nichols' 5th Grade Leadership Team) finally received a mindstorm kit to prepare for possible competition next year. Many students involved in the project have been expressing interest in lego and robotics for over 2 years. Finally, the school assistant principal heard about their interests and made the project a reality.


Check out some of our work here:

Lego and Robotics Club Business Card (Hurtado's 4th Grade Team)
http://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/ddouglas/lego-business-card.png

Lego and Robotics Club Logo Design (Hurtado's 4th Grade Team)
http://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/ddouglas/legoclub1.jpg

All About King EAST: Our First Prezi

View our Conference Prezi here: http://prezi.com/7k7ozr_-siui/mlk-east-presentation/ (copy and paste the link if needed)

No Bullying Team Creates Poster

The No Bullying Team lead by Alexis (Mrs. Harris's 5th Grade) has created one of two posters to put up throughout the school at the request of the Counselor's Office. Their second poster includes assistance from two 5th Grade artists (Diago and Cassiepea) and Jade, one of the students who participated in Adobe Photoshop Training this school year. The team hopes to complete the project before the school year ends and if not pass it on to fourth grade students that can submit the poster for EAST Conference next year.

Check back soon to see a video of the no bullying play!!!

Second Annual King's Next Top Model Planned for June 2

King EAST Students (Mrs. Nichols 5th Grade Leadership Team) will host the second annual King's Next Top Model On June 2 which will highlight Juvenile Diabetes. Models and Talent can find more information below:

Interest Meeting Flyer
http://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/ddouglas/king-s-next-fashionshowpractice.doc

Other Student Work Can Be Viewed Here Soon

Little Rock Serves Launched at King

Martin Luther King Elementary EAST Students (Frost 3rd Grade Team and Vanpatter 4th Grade Team) participated in the Little Rock Serves Launch of its Signature Impact Initiative, Childhood Obesity Prevention and Intervention Program on Wednesday, March 30. The four components of the project include targeting elementary schools with a new classroom nutrition program; a garden-enhanced component; an incentivized student walking program, and a parental mentoring program aimed at increasing access to health foods through an at-home garden.


King EAST Students participated in the planting of an additional garden bed sponsored by the project at the school and will expand their Adopt-A-Garden Project with help from the partnership. See the photograph and caption from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette at arkansasonline.com/galleries (Search Text: Serves and Date: March 31).