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The East School PTO is excited to launch our Annual Appeal this week! Keep an eye out for information coming home in your Explorers' backpack.
What is the Annual Appeal? The Annual Appeal is the East School PTO's primary fundraiser, which funds all of the curriculum enrichment provided to East Explorers throughout the school year, student programming like the Kindness Club and Get Smart About Art, Staff Appreciation and Teacher Grants, as well as Community Events, bringing our Explorers and Caregivers together outside of the classroom. Your contribution will directly benefit your child's elementary curriculum and overall experience.
OUR GOAL IS 100% PARTICIPATION! Big or small - all donations make a difference and are needed! In order to cover the budgeted PTO spend/student, the suggested donation amount is $160 per student for the 2025-26 school year. Donations can be made via check (utilizing the red envelope your Explorer will bring home in their backpacks), PayPal, or on our website at https://www.east-pto.com/donate.
The East School PTO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, which means your charitable donations are tax-deductible! Many companies also offer corporate matching, allowing you to double the impact of your contribution. Please consider checking if your employer participates in a matching program—it’s an easy way to make an even bigger difference for our students!
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Jersey Mike's Fundraiser
Make your early release day easier by taking a night off from cooking — Jersey Mike’s is giving back 50% of sales to East on Wednesday, October 1st. Feeding your family has never been so easy (or supportive)!
Show the cashier this email or your flyer and your order will be tracked! If you're tight on time, order ahead on the Jersey Mike's app and use code "JMGIVES" and swing in to pick pu your order on the pick-up shelf!
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Custodial Appreciation Day is October 2nd
If you see Rich, Jimmy, and Kim be sure to thank them for all they do to keep our school running smoothly and for creating a welcoming environment for students, staff, and families.
Their hard work and dedication mean more than words can express! ❤️
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Sarah Cincotta Photography has graciously donated her time and talent to photograph our East families once again this year — just in time for holiday cards and gifts!
📸 East School Exclusive Mini-Sessions
- $85 Sitting Fee: Includes a 15-minute session + 3 beautifully edited digital images
- Option to purchase additional photos
- A portion of proceeds generously donated back to East — thank you, Sarah!
📅 Session Dates: Saturday, Oct. 18 & Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025
🕰 Times: 8:30–11 AM & 4–6 PM
📍 Location: Webb Memorial State Park (details to follow)
🔗 Sign-up Link goes LIVE on the East PTO Website (east-pto.com) on Tuesday, Oct. 7 @ 9 AM. Spots are limited and expected to go quickly!
💳 Payment Info:
- Venmo @EastSchoolPTO
- Comment: “Mini-Session” + Your Last Name
- Payment within 24 hours secures your time slot. After 24 hours, unpaid slots will be released to the waitlist
| | | It’s that time - the East School Halloween Carnival is back! Featuring haunted carnival games for all ages! Little ghosts and goblins can try their hand at Zombie Bowling, Musical Monsters, Spooky Spider Relay Race, and more. Kids who play each of the games win a prize. Costumes are encouraged. More details to come! | | |
Did you know that up until this year, East Elementary has been the only elementary school in Hingham offering a Makerspace program? Started eight years ago with PTO seed funding, Makerspace continues to thrive today.
Led by Mrs. Cina and Mrs. Juaregui, Makerspace gives students a hands-on way to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). The program fosters creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving through engaging challenges at every grade level — from Lego builds and Snap Circuits to balloon-powered cars.
Students love the chance to collaborate, experiment, and learn in this unique program that sets East apart. The PTO is excited to continue supporting Makerspace and will share project highlights throughout the year so families can see the amazing work happening in our school.
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1001 Book Club
The 1001 Book Club program is back in full swing, and we’re excited for you to dive in! Swing by the MPR to swap your bags, sign up if you haven’t already, and let Maria and Caitlin know when you hit your milestone for exciting awards and shout-outs during the All School Meeting!
Got questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Maria at maria.v.kutsch@gmail.com or Caitlin at caitlinhirsch@comcast.net. Let’s make this reading journey unforgettable!
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East Elementary Student Directories are Here!
Please keep an eye out for the 2025/2026 student directories that will be coming home with your students soon.
A huge THANK YOU to Danielle Thomas for all of her time and effort to pull these together for our East families. Last year the directories didn't arrive until after Thanksgiving, but thanks to Danielle, they will be coming any day now!
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5th Grade Concession Stand Fundraiser - THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who purchased concessions at Carlson or Lynch Field during East 5th Grade’s Concession Stand Fundraiser. These hard-working students kept our soccer and flag football players fueled while raising money for their yearbook, class trip to TreeTop Adventures, class gift, culmination ceremony, and more. They appreciate the support of the community to help them celebrate their final year at East!
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Social Emotional Highlight
Join us on October 8th for an overview of social-emotional learning (SEL) at East and supports available to your student here at East! We'll be highlighting the ways your student learns about social-emotional awareness and strategies, who are your go-to people for social-emotional troubles or needs, and hear about ways families can bridge the learning happening here at school to home (or how to evaluate and address social-emotional needs at home or in the community).
Principal Hawes and Fawn Cronin (East Elementary parent and executive function coach) will lead this overview and provide parents an opportunity to share or ask questions. We hope to see you there!
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Hingham Girl Scouts Registration is open for grades Kindergarten through 12th. Please use this link to register.
Come see what Girl Scouts is all about!
Bring your grown-up(s) along.
We will host an Open House for new Girl Scouts on Saturday, October 18 at 11:00am at the Hingham Girl Scout House at 26 Burr Road.
Please contact hinghamgirlscouts@gmail.com with any questions.
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20th Annual
Hingham Arts Walk
October 19 @ 12-4pm
Join us for an afternoon of art and community with over 100 artists throughout Hingham Downtown streets and sidewalks, Vitamin Sea Brewing Beer Garden, Live Music, performances, and workshops. Food Trucks too!
20th Annual Hingham Arts Walk - Discover Hingham
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Derby Academy Fall Fair
October 4 @ 11am–4pm
Rain Date: Sunday, October 5
Join us for one of Derby's biggest community events of the year! Enjoy games, rides, arts & crafts, and food trucks! There is something fun for the whole family.
*This event is open to the public— bring friends and family!
Fall Fair - Derby Academy | Pre-K – Grade 8 | Hingham, MA
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