🍎⚓ Teacher Talks Tuesday!
Today we’re spotlighting Keefer Miner, 3rd grade teacher at East Chambers Elementary!
Mrs. Miner believes that strong relationships are the heart of great teaching. She creates a classroom where every child feels valued, capable, and willing to take risks. Her philosophy? Students learn best when they’re engaged, see real-world connections, and know it’s okay to make mistakes—because mistakes mean growth. She uses data, observation, and intentional differentiation to help each child feel confident, curious, and ready to take on the world.
✨ Her Favorite Lightbulb Moment:
“It’s when I’m explaining something and a student suddenly says, ‘Ohhh!’ You can see the excitement in their eyes. That moment when understanding clicks with confidence reminds me that all the small steps lead to big growth.”
💛 Why She Loves Teaching at ECISD:
“ECISD feels like home. I grew up here from K–12, completed my student teaching here, and chose to stay because of the strong sense of community. ECISD is like a family—we support one another and build meaningful relationships with our students. Those connections motivate me every day and make this district such a special place to teach.”
Thank you, Mrs. Miner, for pouring your heart into Buccaneer Nation! 💚💛
Today we’re spotlighting Keefer Miner, 3rd grade teacher at East Chambers Elementary!
Mrs. Miner believes that strong relationships are the heart of great teaching. She creates a classroom where every child feels valued, capable, and willing to take risks. Her philosophy? Students learn best when they’re engaged, see real-world connections, and know it’s okay to make mistakes—because mistakes mean growth. She uses data, observation, and intentional differentiation to help each child feel confident, curious, and ready to take on the world.
✨ Her Favorite Lightbulb Moment:
“It’s when I’m explaining something and a student suddenly says, ‘Ohhh!’ You can see the excitement in their eyes. That moment when understanding clicks with confidence reminds me that all the small steps lead to big growth.”
💛 Why She Loves Teaching at ECISD:
“ECISD feels like home. I grew up here from K–12, completed my student teaching here, and chose to stay because of the strong sense of community. ECISD is like a family—we support one another and build meaningful relationships with our students. Those connections motivate me every day and make this district such a special place to teach.”
Thank you, Mrs. Miner, for pouring your heart into Buccaneer Nation! 💚💛
🌾 Shoutout to our East Chambers FFA crew! 🌾
Our students hit the ground running at the Ricebelt District LDEs on November 4, and they absolutely held their own. Nine teams stepped into the arena, and every single one showed grit, pride, and that unmistakable EC spirit.
Here’s how they stacked up:
• Senior Creed Speaking – 4th: Cece Gibson
• Senior Spanish Creed – 5th: Emily Lopez
• Ag Advocacy – 6th: Dalton Dishman, Cece Gibson, Jermaul Hayes, Kyra Perryman, Aliyah Reddell
• Ag Skills Demonstration – 6th: Tanner Broussard, Ava Bone, Madison Holifield, Kolt Kraehnke
• Radio Broadcasting – 5th: Teal Kraehnke, Hank Huff, Tucker Cart
• Senior Quiz: Jacob Ebner, Riley Fitzgerald, Bekah Gibson (5th high individual), Alex Lopez
• Job Interview: Madison Mardy
• Greenhand Creed: Harmoni Harbour
• Greenhand Quiz: Keldon Nelson, Tatum McGuire, Charlie Franklin
Proud is an understatement—these students put in the work and represented ECISD with class. 💚💛
#ECISD #AnchoredInExcellence #FFA #RicebeltLDEs
Our students hit the ground running at the Ricebelt District LDEs on November 4, and they absolutely held their own. Nine teams stepped into the arena, and every single one showed grit, pride, and that unmistakable EC spirit.
Here’s how they stacked up:
• Senior Creed Speaking – 4th: Cece Gibson
• Senior Spanish Creed – 5th: Emily Lopez
• Ag Advocacy – 6th: Dalton Dishman, Cece Gibson, Jermaul Hayes, Kyra Perryman, Aliyah Reddell
• Ag Skills Demonstration – 6th: Tanner Broussard, Ava Bone, Madison Holifield, Kolt Kraehnke
• Radio Broadcasting – 5th: Teal Kraehnke, Hank Huff, Tucker Cart
• Senior Quiz: Jacob Ebner, Riley Fitzgerald, Bekah Gibson (5th high individual), Alex Lopez
• Job Interview: Madison Mardy
• Greenhand Creed: Harmoni Harbour
• Greenhand Quiz: Keldon Nelson, Tatum McGuire, Charlie Franklin
Proud is an understatement—these students put in the work and represented ECISD with class. 💚💛
#ECISD #AnchoredInExcellence #FFA #RicebeltLDEs
⛵️ Sailing Into the Week: Buccaneers in the Know
Anchors up, Buccaneers! ⚓️We hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!
Dive into the week with a look at everything happening across the district. 📅💚💛
Check the graphic and set sail for a week full of Buccaneer spirit! 🌊
Anchors up, Buccaneers! ⚓️We hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!
Dive into the week with a look at everything happening across the district. 📅💚💛
Check the graphic and set sail for a week full of Buccaneer spirit! 🌊
💚💛 Rising Tide Recognition 💛💚
Shoutout to the Winnie-Stowell Hospital District for their incredible support of East Chambers ISD! From funding nurse salaries to providing essential health screenings, their dedication keeps our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Thank you for lifting all Buccaneers! 🌟
Shoutout to the Winnie-Stowell Hospital District for their incredible support of East Chambers ISD! From funding nurse salaries to providing essential health screenings, their dedication keeps our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Thank you for lifting all Buccaneers! 🌟
📚 Happy National Substitute Appreciation Day! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating the heroes who step in, step up, and keep our classrooms running strong. Our substitutes bring patience, flexibility, and a whole lot of heart—often on a moment’s notice.
Thank you for showing up for our kids, supporting our staff, and keeping learning moving forward when it could easily hit a speed bump. We appreciate you more than you know! 💛
#ECISD #SubstituteAppreciationDay
Today we’re celebrating the heroes who step in, step up, and keep our classrooms running strong. Our substitutes bring patience, flexibility, and a whole lot of heart—often on a moment’s notice.
Thank you for showing up for our kids, supporting our staff, and keeping learning moving forward when it could easily hit a speed bump. We appreciate you more than you know! 💛
#ECISD #SubstituteAppreciationDay
🌟 Green & Gold Greats! 🌟
Six East Chambers Junior High students were honored with a Buccaneer Challenge Coin for showing leadership, kindness, and excellence in and out of the classroom!
👏 6th Grade: Kamryn Wells & Nickolas Martinez
👏 7th Grade: Camila Hernandez & Tyrin Williamson
👏 8th Grade: Rush Todd & Samuel Martinez
These students go above and beyond—supporting classmates, showing respect, and representing ECJH with pride. 💚💛 #ECJH #BuccaneerPride #GreenAndGoldGreats
Six East Chambers Junior High students were honored with a Buccaneer Challenge Coin for showing leadership, kindness, and excellence in and out of the classroom!
👏 6th Grade: Kamryn Wells & Nickolas Martinez
👏 7th Grade: Camila Hernandez & Tyrin Williamson
👏 8th Grade: Rush Todd & Samuel Martinez
These students go above and beyond—supporting classmates, showing respect, and representing ECJH with pride. 💚💛 #ECJH #BuccaneerPride #GreenAndGoldGreats
⏰ Game Time Update! ⛹️♂️
⚓ Anchored in Community Reminder ⚓
Our NJHS students teamed up with the Houston Food Bank to make a BIG impact! 💪🍲 Together, they packaged over 4 tons of macaroni and helped create meals for 6,000 families—a true example of how partnerships between schools and local organizations can make a difference. 🤝💛 We’re proud to see our students learning the power of service, teamwork, and giving back through meaningful community connections! 👏
#ECISD #AnchoredInCommunity #NJHS #CommunityPartnerships #MakingADifference
Our NJHS students teamed up with the Houston Food Bank to make a BIG impact! 💪🍲 Together, they packaged over 4 tons of macaroni and helped create meals for 6,000 families—a true example of how partnerships between schools and local organizations can make a difference. 🤝💛 We’re proud to see our students learning the power of service, teamwork, and giving back through meaningful community connections! 👏
#ECISD #AnchoredInCommunity #NJHS #CommunityPartnerships #MakingADifference
🍎📚 Teacher Talks Tuesday!
This week we’re shining the spotlight on Ms. Monroe, who many of our families already know and love! She previously served as the Primary ACE Coordinator before joining us as a classroom teacher — and we’re lucky to have her shaping our youngest learners every day.
🧠 Teaching Philosophy:
“My teaching philosophy is one that is centered around creating a warm, inviting environment that is conducive to academic success. I believe in building strong relationships with students and families in order to understand their individual needs and tailor instruction accordingly.”
💡 Favorite Lightbulb Moment:
“Favorite light bulb moment is seeing students progress and grasp new concepts. The youngest minds are the most excited when they believe in themselves and see what they can accomplish.”
💚 Why I Love ECISD:
“I love being at EC because I teach at a school where students feel seen and valued. We, as teachers, have the opportunity to really get to know our students and their families, and we get to see them grow from PreK to graduation.”
⚓💛 We’re lucky to have Ms. Monroe shaping our future Bucs with so much heart, patience, and purpose. Once a Buc, always a Buc! 💚
This week we’re shining the spotlight on Ms. Monroe, who many of our families already know and love! She previously served as the Primary ACE Coordinator before joining us as a classroom teacher — and we’re lucky to have her shaping our youngest learners every day.
🧠 Teaching Philosophy:
“My teaching philosophy is one that is centered around creating a warm, inviting environment that is conducive to academic success. I believe in building strong relationships with students and families in order to understand their individual needs and tailor instruction accordingly.”
💡 Favorite Lightbulb Moment:
“Favorite light bulb moment is seeing students progress and grasp new concepts. The youngest minds are the most excited when they believe in themselves and see what they can accomplish.”
💚 Why I Love ECISD:
“I love being at EC because I teach at a school where students feel seen and valued. We, as teachers, have the opportunity to really get to know our students and their families, and we get to see them grow from PreK to graduation.”
⚓💛 We’re lucky to have Ms. Monroe shaping our future Bucs with so much heart, patience, and purpose. Once a Buc, always a Buc! 💚
📚 Yearbook Presales Are Here! 💛💚
Don’t miss your chance to secure a memory-filled yearbook for the 2025–26 school year!
💰 Price: $65
🖱️ Order Online: yearbookordercenter.com
(Search by East Chambers)
Grab yours now —let’s make this year unforgettable! 📸✨
Don’t miss your chance to secure a memory-filled yearbook for the 2025–26 school year!
💰 Price: $65
🖱️ Order Online: yearbookordercenter.com
(Search by East Chambers)
Grab yours now —let’s make this year unforgettable! 📸✨
There’s still time to donate to the Food Drive hosted by the EMS Explorers, East Chambers High School, and Primary School! 🥫💚💛
Bring your nonperishable food items to the High School, Primary, EMS, or Fire Station by November 20.
Let’s finish strong and show the power of our EC community! 💪 #AnchoredInCommunity #ECISD
⛵️ Sailing Into the Week, Buccaneers!
We’ve got a fresh week ahead and plenty happening across the district. ⚓️
Check out the graphic for campus events, activities, and all the Buccaneer buzz you’ll want to know.
Let’s dive in, show up, and make it a great one! 💚💛
We’ve got a fresh week ahead and plenty happening across the district. ⚓️
Check out the graphic for campus events, activities, and all the Buccaneer buzz you’ll want to know.
Let’s dive in, show up, and make it a great one! 💚💛
💛 Golden Crewmate of the Month: Jennifer Soileau! 💛
Jennifer goes above and beyond every day—helping staff across the district, covering classes or offices, keeping supplies ready, and supporting students and colleagues alike. With her deep knowledge of East Chambers and her patient, approachable nature, she’s a trusted resource and a vital part of our team. We couldn’t do it without her!
Jennifer goes above and beyond every day—helping staff across the district, covering classes or offices, keeping supplies ready, and supporting students and colleagues alike. With her deep knowledge of East Chambers and her patient, approachable nature, she’s a trusted resource and a vital part of our team. We couldn’t do it without her!
Reminder to join us TONIGHT at the Bi-District Playoff game! Bring your Buccaneer Spirit! You can purchase at link below or at the gate with debit/credit or cash. Tickets will be $6 for adults and $4 for students with student ID.
East Chambers vs. Palestine Westwood
Friday, November 14
Kick-off at 7:00 P.M.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/navasotaisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzg3
💚💛 Green & Gold Great! 💛💚
TC Story received a Buccaneer Challenge Coin from Mrs. Adams — and he earned every bit of it.
TC gives his best every single day and lifts up the people around him while he’s at it. He encourages his classmates, shows kindness without being asked, and keeps his commitments like a true Buccaneer.
He’s the kind of role model who makes his whole classroom better. Way to go, TC! 💚💛
TC Story received a Buccaneer Challenge Coin from Mrs. Adams — and he earned every bit of it.
TC gives his best every single day and lifts up the people around him while he’s at it. He encourages his classmates, shows kindness without being asked, and keeps his commitments like a true Buccaneer.
He’s the kind of role model who makes his whole classroom better. Way to go, TC! 💚💛
📬 The Buccaneer Bulletin is here!
Welcome to the first edition of our new monthly e-newsletter — The Buccaneer Bulletin! 🎉
This newsletter will hit your inbox the second week of each month and is packed with:
📅 Upcoming events
🎓 Student, staff, and community celebrations
📰 District updates and operations news
Be sure to check your email (and your spam or promotions folder, just in case!) to make sure you received it.
We hope you enjoy staying connected through The Buccaneer Bulletin! 💚💛
🔗https://eastchambersengage.edurooms.com/engage/east-chambers-isd/newsletters/buccaneer-bulletin
Welcome to the first edition of our new monthly e-newsletter — The Buccaneer Bulletin! 🎉
This newsletter will hit your inbox the second week of each month and is packed with:
📅 Upcoming events
🎓 Student, staff, and community celebrations
📰 District updates and operations news
Be sure to check your email (and your spam or promotions folder, just in case!) to make sure you received it.
We hope you enjoy staying connected through The Buccaneer Bulletin! 💚💛
🔗https://eastchambersengage.edurooms.com/engage/east-chambers-isd/newsletters/buccaneer-bulletin
⚓ Anchored in Community ⚓
Strong partnerships make a strong community! 💚💛
East Chambers ISD is proud to team up with the EMS Explorers, East Chambers High School, and Primary School for a Food Drive benefiting local families in need. 🥫🍞
✅ What to donate: Nonperishable food items
📦 Where to donate: High School, Primary School, EMS, or Fire Station
📅 Drive ends: November 20, 2025
When schools, first responders, and our community come together, great things happen! Let’s fill those donation boxes and make a difference this season. 💚💛⚓
Strong partnerships make a strong community! 💚💛
East Chambers ISD is proud to team up with the EMS Explorers, East Chambers High School, and Primary School for a Food Drive benefiting local families in need. 🥫🍞
✅ What to donate: Nonperishable food items
📦 Where to donate: High School, Primary School, EMS, or Fire Station
📅 Drive ends: November 20, 2025
When schools, first responders, and our community come together, great things happen! Let’s fill those donation boxes and make a difference this season. 💚💛⚓
⚓🍎 Teacher Talks Tuesday 🍎📚
With 28 years in education — including an incredible 26 years right here at East Chambers ISD — Mrs. Cathy Reddell continues to make a lasting impact on her students and community.
“In school life, you have to know your students. You have to meet them where they are and then challenge them to go beyond. The lightbulb for me is when students gain that confidence in themselves and understand what they can achieve with hard work.”
Her favorite thing about East Chambers I.S.D.? “We’re a family that supports one another. Whenever there’s a need, our school and community work together to solve whatever comes our way.”
A fun fact about Mrs. Reddell — she lived in Naples, Italy, for four years while her husband served in the U.S. Navy! She loves traveling to new places, reading, and hiking in the mountains.
Thank you, Mrs. Reddell, for 26 years of dedication to ECISD and for inspiring students to reach beyond what they thought possible. 💚💛
With 28 years in education — including an incredible 26 years right here at East Chambers ISD — Mrs. Cathy Reddell continues to make a lasting impact on her students and community.
“In school life, you have to know your students. You have to meet them where they are and then challenge them to go beyond. The lightbulb for me is when students gain that confidence in themselves and understand what they can achieve with hard work.”
Her favorite thing about East Chambers I.S.D.? “We’re a family that supports one another. Whenever there’s a need, our school and community work together to solve whatever comes our way.”
A fun fact about Mrs. Reddell — she lived in Naples, Italy, for four years while her husband served in the U.S. Navy! She loves traveling to new places, reading, and hiking in the mountains.
Thank you, Mrs. Reddell, for 26 years of dedication to ECISD and for inspiring students to reach beyond what they thought possible. 💚💛
❤️🤍💙 Honoring Our ECISD Veterans
We’re proud to recognize two of our own this Veterans Day:
💚 Lance Cpl. Matthew Horner, U.S. Marine Corps — 3.5 years of service, Camp Lejeune, NC, deployment to USAFRICOM
💛 Grover Smith, U.S. Navy — 1986–1992, served aboard the USS Reeves, USS Steritt & USS Midway during Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Thank you for your service and continued dedication to our students and community.
🎖️ ECISD Alumni Veterans—share your service photos in the comments so we can honor you, too!
#VeteransDay #ECISDProud #
We’re proud to recognize two of our own this Veterans Day:
💚 Lance Cpl. Matthew Horner, U.S. Marine Corps — 3.5 years of service, Camp Lejeune, NC, deployment to USAFRICOM
💛 Grover Smith, U.S. Navy — 1986–1992, served aboard the USS Reeves, USS Steritt & USS Midway during Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Thank you for your service and continued dedication to our students and community.
🎖️ ECISD Alumni Veterans—share your service photos in the comments so we can honor you, too!
#VeteransDay #ECISDProud #
💚💛 Building Community, One House at a Time!
ECJH students attended our November Board Meeting to present their House System — a campus-wide program that builds connection, leadership, and Buccaneer spirit!
Board members even joined in the fun by spinning to find out which house they belong to. ⚓️
ECJH students attended our November Board Meeting to present their House System — a campus-wide program that builds connection, leadership, and Buccaneer spirit!
Board members even joined in the fun by spinning to find out which house they belong to. ⚓️
