East Bay K-8 School

Calling all baseball fans!! Sunday, May 3rd, is Reading Celebration Day at Blue Wahoos Stadium! Any student who has read four books since the Wahoos visited us during literacy week receives a FREE ticket to the reading parade AND the game. But, wait…there’s more!! It is also Military Family Sunday, so active-duty military and veterans also get in for free that day. Reach out to Mrs. Evans in the library or your child’s teacher for more information. We look forward to seeing you at the pre-game parade and the game. Play ball!!

🙌💙 Volunteer Appreciation Week – April 20–24 💙🙌

East Bay K–8 is proud to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week!

We are so grateful for the time, energy, and heart our volunteers pour into our school. Whether you’re helping in classrooms, supporting events, or working behind the scenes, you make a difference in the lives of our students every day. 🌟

📸 Parents and staff—share your favorite photos or shoutouts to recognize our amazing volunteers!

Thank you for all you do—we couldn’t do it without you! 💙

#EastBayEagles #VolunteerAppreciation #ThankYou

Good evening Eagle families,

We hope you had a wonderful weekend enjoying the beautiful weather. We have a busy couple weeks coming up. Please look at our event flyer to stay up to date.
Reminders:
"Eagle Families, join us for the First Ever East Bay K-8 Art Gallery Night on April 22nd from 5:00 PM - 7:00PM. This event is a spring fundraiser for the Art Department. You don't want to miss out on the chance to purchase your child's framed artwork. This event is FREE to attend. Additional entertainment for the evening will include band students showcasing their musical talents, special guest appearances by the Shrek cast, and hands-on activities for the whole family. We will have a Tasting Ticket to purchase separately for $5 if you want to enjoy a few small appetizers throughout the evening. You don't want to miss out on this family friendly fundraiser supporting the fine arts of East Bay!"
We can't wait to see all our Eagles back on campus tomorrow morning. East Bay LEADS the way!

🎓🦈 Navarre High Freshman Day Information! 🦈🎓

Attention future high school students! Navarre High is hosting Freshman Day to help incoming students get ready for the year ahead.

📅 July 30th
⏰ 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

💲 Registration Details:
• $25 (May 1 – June 30) – includes a Freshman T-shirt
• $30 (July 1 – July 24) – shirt provided within the first few weeks of school

🎉 Activities Include:
• Schedules
• Campus Tour
• Club Rush
• Ice Breakers
• Mock Pep Rally
• Free T-shirt
• Lunch Provided

🍧 Don’t forget to bring extra money for Kona Ice!

📧 If financial assistance is needed, please contact:
OwsleyK@santarosa.k12.fl.us

This is a great opportunity for our future Raiders to get comfortable and excited for high school!

#FutureRaiders #NavarreHigh #FreshmanDay

🎨🌎 East Bay Gallery Night is Almost Here! 🌎🎨

Special Video Message From Mrs. Dill!
https://tinyurl.com/2s3xn4hk

Join us for our FIRST EVER East Bay K-8 Gallery Night as we celebrate Earth Day and the incredible creativity of our students!

📅 April 22
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 The Hub Center Open Area
Tickets: http://artomestore.com/collections/eastbayk8school32566

✨ What to Expect:
🖼️ Student art displays
🎶 Music
🍴 Light hors d’oeuvres
🎨 Hands-on creation stations
♻️ Recycled art sculpture competition
🎬 Stop animation film festival
🎭 Special appearances from the cast of Shrek Jr.

💻 Online Art Show:
NOW LIVE through April 27
Browse, share, and support our young artists!

🖼️ Framed artwork available for purchase – $28
(All proceeds support the Art Department!)

🍽️ Tasting Tickets: $5 each
Includes 5 food tastings during Gallery Night

This is a night you won’t want to miss—bring the whole family and celebrate our amazing student artists! 💙🦅

#EastBayEagles #GalleryNight #StudentArt #EarthDay #SupportTheArts

⏰🚲 1 Week Reminder – Pedal Safe Party! 🚲⏰

Don’t forget! The Pedal Safe Party Bike Safety Event is just one week away!

🗓 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Milton City Hall

⭐ FREE for all K–8 students! ⭐

Come out and learn important bike safety skills, including:
🚦 Rules of the road & hand signals
⛑ Helmet fitting & safety checks
🔧 Bike maintenance tips

🎉 Plus, don’t miss your chance to WIN A NEW BIKE!

Bring the whole family and get ready to learn, ride, and stay safe! 🦅🚲

#EastBayEagles #BikeSafety #CommunityEvent #EastBayLEADS

🎭✨ Make Way for VIP Royalty at Shrek the Musical! ✨🎭

Ready to experience the swamp like never before? 🌿👑
VIP front-row seating for all THREE shows is officially LIVE!

🎟️ Click here to place your bid and claim the best seats in the house:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/StxJaFQSfX

🏆 The top TWO bids for each show will win:
• 4 FRONT ROW seats
• Exclusive VIP perks (because you deserve the royal treatment!)

⏰ Bidding closes at NOON on Friday, April 17th — don’t miss out!

💚 Every dollar raised supports our students by helping fund a new sound system and upgraded theatre equipment—so they can keep bringing you amazing performances!

❓Questions? Contact Mrs. Sevilla

🎫 Ticket Reminder!
Online ticket sales also end this Friday!

You can still grab tickets:
• At Gallery Night
• At the door (while seats last!)

Let’s PACK THE HOUSE and cheer on our incredible performers and crew! 🎉

🐸✨ We’ll see you at the swamp!

Thank you for supporting the arts at East Bay! 💚

🎨🖼️ Online Art Show Starts Today! 🖼️🎨

The Online Art Show is LIVE!
http://artomestore.com/collections/eastbayk8school32566
Take some time to explore and celebrate the incredible artwork created by our talented students! 🌟

👀 Explore: Browse your student’s artwork by grade or teacher

🛒 Purchase: Choose original pieces or reproductions

📣 Share: Show off your student’s artwork with family and friends

❤️ Compliment: Leave positive messages on student art pages

💙 Support: Every purchase helps fund our school’s art program

This is a great way to celebrate creativity and support our young artists—don’t miss it!

#EastBayEagles #StudentArt #SupportTheArts

🎉 Hear ye, hear ye, fairy‑tale fans! The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived, and it’s ogre‑the‑top exciting!
Want the best seats in the kingdom for Shrek the Musical Jr.? Your chance is NOW! , April 15th our front‑row VIP auction is officially open!

We’re auctioning off two sets of four VIP seats for each show—that’s eight chances to sit so close; you’ll practically feel the swamp mist.

https://tinyurl.com/2fw9cyfp

🕛 Bidding ends Friday, April 17th at noon, and winners will be announced right after dismissal.
All proceeds go straight into upgrading our drama program’s sound equipment—because our students deserve a stage experience as epic as their talent.

Already snagged tickets? If you win, up to $40 of what you already paid gets applied to your winning bid. Questions? Mrs. Sevilla is your go‑to.
Get ready to bid big, laugh loud, and sit front‑row for the funniest fairy tale around.

💜Purple Up! for Military Kids – April 15💜

April is the Month of the Military Child, and on April 15, East Bay K–8 is proud to participate in Purple Up!

💜 Wear purple to show your support and appreciation for our military-connected students and families. Purple represents all branches of the military and honors the strength and sacrifices of these incredible students.

Let’s come together as a school community to recognize and celebrate our military families! 🙌

#EastBayEagles #PurpleUp #MilitaryChildMonth

🎉 Hear ye, hear ye, fairy‑tale fans! The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived, and it’s ogre‑the‑top exciting!
Want the best seats in the kingdom for Shrek the Musical Jr.? Your chance arrives Wednesday, April 15th when our front‑row VIP auction officially opens!


We’re auctioning off two sets of four VIP seats for each show—that’s eight chances to sit so close, you’ll practically feel the swamp mist.


🕛 Bidding ends Friday, April 17th at noon, and winners will be announced right after dismissal.
All proceeds go straight into upgrading our drama program’s sound equipment—because our students deserve a stage experience as epic as their talent.


Already snagged tickets? If you win, up to $40 of what you already paid gets applied to your winning bid. Questions? Mrs. Sevilla is your go‑to.


Get ready to bid big, laugh loud, and sit front‑row for the funniest fairy tale around.

📚🚨 TONIGHT is Family Library Night! 🚨📚

Join us this evening for our last Family Library Night of the school year!

⏰ 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Bring the whole family and come enjoy time in the library—students can check out up to 10 books to take home! 📖✨

📌 Reminder: All books will be due back May 15.

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

#EastBayEagles #FamilyLibraryNight #LoveReading

🎟️⏰ Last Chance for Online Tickets! ⏰🎟️

Don’t miss out! Online ticket sales close Friday, April 17 at 3:00 PM.

If you want to guarantee your spot, be sure to purchase your tickets online before the deadline!

🎨 Tickets will still be available:
• At Gallery Night on April 22
• At the door before performances (space permitting)

Secure your spot now and avoid missing out! 💙

#EastBayEagles #GetYourTickets #DontMissOut

Good evening Eagle families.

We hope you had a wonderful weekend soaking up the sun and enjoying the beautiful weather. Please see our Sunday Announcement flyer for current events and our Testing Dates flyer.

Here are a few reminders:
1.The Controlled Open Enrollment transfer period for Santa Rosa County will begin on April 3rd and go through May 18th. Beginning April 3rd you can access the Transfer Form, the 26-27 School Choice Plan and the 26-27 Controlled Open Enrollment Capacity Chart on our school district’s website under school choice. Directions for completing the transfer form and submitting it can also be found on the district’s website. Parents without internet can pick up a paper copy from the front office. If you have questions regarding the transfer process, please contact your student’s Grade Level Director at 850 983-5150.
2. Testing Reminders: 1. Checkouts: It is important to remember that if you check out your student during a testing session, you may be asked to wait until they have completed their PM3 test. Checkouts should be limited to emergencies only. Once a student has started a test, it must be completed at that time.
2. Electronics: All electronic devices—including smartwatches, phones, and similar items—are not permitted in testing rooms. Students must power off and store these devices before testing begins. If you need to relay an urgent message to your student during testing, please contact the front office at 850-750-0134.
3..East Bay Art Gallery Night: Join us for the First Ever East Bay K-8 Art Gallery Night on April 22nd from 5:00 PM - 7:00PM. This event is a spring fundraiser for the Art Department. You don't want to miss out on the chance to purchase your child's framed artwork. This event is FREE to attend. Additional entertainment for the evening will include band students showcasing their musical talents, special guest appearances by the Shrek cast, and hands-on activities for the whole family. We will have a Tasting Ticket to purchase separately for $5 if you want to enjoy a few small appetizers throughout the evening. You don't want to miss out on this family friendly fundraiser supporting the fine arts of East Bay!
We look forward to seeing all our Eagles on Monday morning. East Bay LEADS the way!

🏃‍♂️🏆 Track & Field Championship Results! 🏆🏃‍♀️

Congratulations to our East Bay Middle School Track & Field Team on an outstanding performance at the South End Championship!

We are incredibly proud of all our athletes and the hard work they’ve shown all season—what a GREAT year! 💙🦅

🎖 Ribbon Winners:
🥇 Cody W. – 1st Place, 1600M Finals

🥈 Caden G. – 2nd Place, 400M Finals

🥈 Neri F., Hunter D., Caden G., JC Y. – Boys 4x400M Relay

🥈 Caden G., JC Y., Weston G., Cody W. – Boys 4x800M Relay

🥇 Carleigh B. – 1st Place, Girls Discus

🥉 Carleigh B. – 3rd Place, Girls Shot Put Finals

👏 Way to represent, Eagles! We are proud of each and every one of you!

#EastBayEagles #TrackAndField #ChampionshipResults #GoEagles

♟️🏆 Calling All Chess Players! 🏆♟️

Milton High School is hosting a United States Chess Federation (USCF) event—the MHS Chess Championship!

This exciting tournament is open to all K–12 students in Santa Rosa County and beyond.

♟️ Both USCF rated and unrated divisions available
🏆 Trophies for 1st–3rd place in each section + additional prizes
👑 Chess Champion title awarded to the top-performing MHS student (rated section)

This is a first-of-its-kind event in Northwest Florida and could host up to 150 players—you won’t want to miss it!

📧 Have questions? Please reach out using the contact listed on the flyer.

#EastBayEagles #ChessTournament #StudentOpportunities

📢💉 Important Reminder for Future 7th Graders 💉📢

All incoming 7th grade students must have their Tdap immunization completed before August 6, 2026 in order to start school.

📄 Please submit an updated FL680 Immunization Form showing:
✔️ Date the Tdap was received
✔️ Code 8 indicated at the bottom of the form

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information, or contact:
Kim Hellyer
📞 850-750-0134 ext. 4541
📧 hellyerk@santarosa.k12.fl.us

Don’t wait—get this taken care of early to ensure a smooth start to the school year! 💙

#EastBayEagles #7thGrade #BackToSchoolReady