The East Chambers Elementary Talent Show "Who Wants to be a Buccanaire?"  was held on Monday, May 10, 2010. Students, faculty, staff, and attendees enjoyed a variety of acts. In addition, the show ended with a surprise tribute to Mrs. Bauer who is retiring as elementary principal. She was honored with the singing of "You Raise Me Up." Lauren Millner-Sanchez organized the show. View slideshow.

She has also served the district in many capacities as an interpreter because of her conversational skills in Spanish; all while maintaining a home with her husband, Charles Otto, who is also a teacher and coach at East Chambers, and their house full of dogs and cats.

Otto attained a master’s degree in Educational Administration with a principal certification from Lamar University in 2009, and continued to pursue a second master’s degree in Counseling and Development. She currently serves as the Counselor for East Chambers Junior High and Intermediate where she has developed a great working rapport with students, parents, community, and administration.

Be sure to limit your child's act to 3 minutes, and singing acts that are chosen need to be performed with an accompaniment track. Unfortunately, not every act that auditions will be in the show. Results will be posted on the district web site at  www.eastchambers.net.

Rehearsals are scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and Thursday, May 6, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Only one performance is scheduled for Friday, May 7, at 9:00 a.m.

Download application at this link. Fill in online and print to return or attach completed form and email to Lauren Millner-Sanchez.

Deadlines, and audition, rehearsal, and performance times available at this link.

Hot cocoa and donuts warmed cold bellies and tired hands. Students from the elementary that participated were treated to a Sonic lunch the following Monday. For information on how you can get involved, please contact Elissa Jordan at the elementary by email at ejordan@eastchambers.net.

View slideshow.

Do you have a GREEN THUMB? Would you like a GREENER THUMB? Come join ECISD and the Optimist Club for a planting party on Saturday, January 30, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on the south side of the elementary campus. This will be the first of many opportunities to GREEN up our district at the new outdoor learning environment. Please come and join us! An U.S. Fish & Wildlife expert will be on hand. Bring your work gloves and rubber boots! Fill out this attached form online, print, and return with your child.

East Chambers Elementary campus has been participating in various Christmas activities during the holiday season. One such event was Mrs. Cardenas' first grade class which performed a reader's theater, "The Grinch That Stole Christmas" for the first grade students and parents. The Grinch was portrayed by Lee Thornton. In addition, the Spirit Singers performed a medley of Christmas songs during Fantastic Friday, and Mrs. Bauer and Mrs. Gibson demonstrated the Shark Scooter for which the PTO held a raffle. The winner of the scooter was Bailey Kahla, a first grade student. And finally, a very special guest, Santa Claus, appeared at Fantastic Friday and each student received a Christmas hug from him. View slideshow.

East Chambers Elementary and the Intermediate 5th graders have had another successful year of UIL competition. The students and coaches worked very hard and their accomplishments are evidence of their hard work. East Chambers won the overall title with 492 points in front of Anahuac with 347, Hardin with 253, and Deweyville with 176. Individual events and results are as follows:  Grade 2 - Creative Writing – Kelli DeMoss: Cade Wood – 4th; Haley Hulstine; Kristen Devillier – 3rd; Alt – Yenifer Aguilar; Storytelling – Pam King:  Harlie Collier; Cade Wood – 3rd; Charlotte Williams; Alt – Bo Stobart; Math – Jori Peltier: Keyoni Moore; Yenifer Aguilar; Cade Wood – 1st; Alt – Tyanna Randle; Grade 3 - Ready Writing – Elissa Douglas:  Cassie McAdams; Max Melancon; Montana Smith; Alt – Kaelyn Rhame; Storytelling – Robin Rollo: Cassie McAdams – 2nd; Sam Neuman – 4th; Montana Smith – 5th; Alt – Shane Parnell; Math – Sarah Brasseaux:  Lesly Lopez – 4th; Brennan Seal – 1st; Luke Collins – 3rd; Alt – Jayce Guillory; Spelling – Lisa Franzen: Morgan Lee – 3rd; Luke Collins – 2nd; Jayce Guillory – 1st; Alt – Zachary Belt; Music Memory – Angela Johnson; Zachary Belt – 1st (tied); Colby Kahla – 1st (tied); Sydney Shaw – 3rd; Alt – Bailey Williams; Grade 4 - Ready Writing – Vonda Hodges:  Faith Smith – 5th; Caitlyn Jackson; Reagan LeBlanc – 6th; Alt – Stefanny Aguirre; Oral Reading – Keefer Miner/Maranda Folsom: Rebekah Daniel – 2nd; Shelby Johnson – 4th; Faith Smith; Alt – Bailey Stobart; Number Sense – Gricelda Martinez; Rebekah Daniel – 3rd; Kody Thibodeaux – 1st; Lance Long – 2nd; Alt – Keavon Harmon; Spelling – Roz McGovern; Kelli Silcox – 2nd; Luke Devillier; Stevi Rutherford – 5th; Alt – Stefanny Aguirre; Music Memory – Thelma Smith: Stefanny Aguirre – 2nd; Rebekah Daniel – 4th; Joanna Martinez – 5th
Alt – Catalina Vargas; Art Smart – Pam Bevel: Andrea Alvarez - 5th (tie); Maddison Leaven – 5th (tie); Morgan Shiflett – 2nd; Alt – Alaina Clement; Grade 5 - Ready Writing – Denice Lavergne: Maegan Sonnier – 1st; Taylor May; Mikalyn Dugas; Alt – Charissa Gonzalez; Oral Reading – Denice Lavergne: Collin McGovern – 4th; Nathan McGill – 2nd; Maddison Racca – 5th; Number Sense – Terry Edgerly: Collin McGovern – 1st; Anddy Lopez – 2nd; Kristen Hester; Alt – Shaan Amin; Spelling – Kristy Little; Cheyenne Evans – 5th; Meagan Sonnier – 4th; Skyler Spencer – 1st; Music Memory – Kellie Rogers: Clara Peters; Brendan Belt – 3rd; Geno Harrington – 2nd; Alt – Cristian Martinez; Art Smart – Tanya Rhodes: Bailey Seal; Clara Peters; Samantha Wheat – 1st; Alt - Ivan Strong; Dictionary Skills – Melissa Long: Collin McGovern – 2nd; Nathan McGill – 4th; Brandon Ruiz – 3rd; Listening Skills – Kristy Little: Haley Hutson; Yuliana Sosa; Ana Torres; Alt – Sonia Netro; Maps, Graphs & Charts – Lena Johnson: Eric Chavez – 5th; Geno Harrington – 3rd; Brendan Belt – 6th; Alt – Ty Potier.

The following elementary students were selected as winners of the pumpkin decorating contest for their respective grade levels: Pre-K Samantha Hill; Kinder Emmie Bauer, 1st grade T.J. Nipp, 2nd grade Tanner Crone, 3rd grade Lexi Booze, and 4th grade Bailey Stobart. View slideshow.

Students are also allowed to ride carnival rides free at the Texas Rice Festival during a specified time period if they are wearing their C.H.I.C.K.E.N. Club shirt.Sheriff Joe LaRive opened the meeting with an inspiring message to explain the purpose of the organization. He introduced the EC Varsity Cheerleaders who led the students into drug-free cheers and chants. The men of the Optimist Club served refreshments at the conclusion of the meeting.

Elementary students and staff have been enjoying various activities on campus including students and faculty dressing up as farmers to support the farmers and ranchers during the annual Texas Rice Festival.

In addition, students enjoyed witnessing Ms. Millner-Sanchez, director of Spirit Singers get a "pie in the face" because the Spirit Singers sold over 600 Music Cards. Students actually sold 731 cards. Adrian Anaya won the $25.00 drawing; Luke Devillier and Stevi Rutherford were top boy and girl sellers with Stevi Rutherford being the overall top seller. 
 

Students in elementary grades abide by a campus dress code that does not allow students to wear flip-flops.  The reason is simple:  Student Safety. Young children are very active during P.E. and recess; in the past we have had several injuries due to students wearing shoes that were not safe during physical activities. We appreciate the effort on your part in helping us enforce this safety measure.

Shoes should not detract or interfere with the learning environment or present a safety or health hazard.  Students may not wear cleats, slippers, thongs, backless sandals or flip-flops.  All shoes must have straps around the back of the shoe. For safety and health reasons, shoes must be tied or fastened according to the shoe style. 

East Chambers Elementary will be enhancing procedures for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up for students.  The new system will be strictly enforced for your child's safety and security, and you are asked to obey the rules set forth. Please read the entire procedures as outlined in the linked information both in English and Spanish.