🇺🇸🦅 FREEDOM WEEK IS COMING TO EAST BAY! ❤️🤍💙
Get ready, Eagles! Freedom Week begins Monday, September 21, with a full week of dress-up days celebrating freedom, patriotism, and East Bay spirit!
👕 MONDAY | FREE TO CHOOSE
Wear something of your choice! No pajamas, and all clothing must follow dress code.
🇺🇸 TUESDAY | RED, WHITE & BLUE
Show your patriotic spirit by wearing your best red, white, and blue!
📣 WEDNESDAY | SAY IT OUT LOUD
Wear a shirt featuring a school-appropriate slogan or image.
🦸 THURSDAY | BE A FREEDOM HERO
Dress as your favorite freedom-fighting hero!
💙 FRIDAY | SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT
Finish the week strong by wearing your East Bay Blue!
⭐ All outfits must follow the school dress code.
East Bay Leads the Way! 🦅❤️🤍💙
🎪📣 FUN RUN REGISTRATION UPDATE! 📣🎪
We’ve heard that some families were having trouble with the QR code for Fun Run guest registration, so we’ve updated it!
If you plan to join us for The Greatest Learning Show Fun Run on October 2, please use the NEW QR code on the updated graphic to pre-register.
https://www.kidaccount.net/santarosa/events/eventregistration?
🎟️ All guests MUST pre-register.
🎟️ Event Code: ebfunrun
⏰ Registration closes October 1 at 12:00 p.m.
👨👩👧👦 Have multiple children? You only need to register once!
📣 Parents and families are welcome to join us under the bus ramp awning to cheer on our Eagles during their Fun Run!
We’ve heard that some families were having trouble with the QR code for Fun Run guest registration, so we’ve updated it!
If you plan to join us for The Greatest Learning Show Fun Run on October 2, please use the NEW QR code on the updated graphic to pre-register.
https://www.kidaccount.net/santarosa/events/eventregistration?
🎟️ All guests MUST pre-register.
🎟️ Event Code: ebfunrun
⏰ Registration closes October 1 at 12:00 p.m.
👨👩👧👦 Have multiple children? You only need to register once!
📣 Parents and families are welcome to join us under the bus ramp awning to cheer on our Eagles during their Fun Run!
⚖️🦅 THINK FAST. MAKE YOUR CASE. TAKE THE STAND.
East Bay K-8 is launching Mock Trial, and we’re looking for students ready to debate, act, think on their feet, and compete!
Students will have the opportunity to:
⚖️ Debate & Argue by building strong arguments and thinking on their feet.
🔨 Act Out a Real Trial as attorneys, witnesses, and other courtroom roles.
🏛️ Compete against other schools in Santa Rosa County.
The Interest Meeting is open to students in Grades 6–8 who want to learn more and find out how they can earn a spot on the team!
📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 2:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Meet in The Hub after school
🚪 Meeting in Room 213
🚗 Parent pickup at 3:30 p.m.
This is an informational meeting, so come see what Mock Trial is all about and whether you have what it takes to make your case! ⚖️
Questions? Contact Mrs. Gunn for more information.
📚💙 Help Support the East Bay K-8 Library Media Center! 🦅💙🤍
The EBK8 Library Media Center is now accepting applications from parents and guardians interested in serving on our Library Media Committee!
This is a great opportunity for families to get involved and help support our library and its role in student learning.
📝 Applications are available in the East Bay K-8 front office.
📅 Completed applications will be accepted through September 4.
We appreciate our parents and guardians who give their time to help make East Bay an even better place for our Eagles! 📖🦅
📰 The September 2026 edition of LEAPS & BOUNDS is now available!
Catch up on the latest news and updates from Santa Rosa County District Schools. 🍎📚
🔗 Read the September edition:
September 2026 LEAPS & BOUNDS
You can also scan the QR code in the graphic.
💜🩵 September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
At East Bay K-8, we want our students, families, and community to remember that help is available and asking for help is a sign of strength.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support.
💙 Take care of yourself. Check on others. Speak up when someone needs help.
At East Bay K-8, we want our students, families, and community to remember that help is available and asking for help is a sign of strength.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support.
💙 Take care of yourself. Check on others. Speak up when someone needs help.
📅 September School Calendar:
View September Calendar
📰 East Bay K-8 Newsletter:
Read the EBK8 Newsletter
🦅 East Bay Eagles, September is here! 🍂
There’s plenty happening this month, so keep these important dates handy:
🏃 Sept. 5: Middle School Cross Country Patriot Invitational at Sims Middle School, 10:00 a.m.
🇺🇸 Sept. 7: Labor Day
📖 Sept. 8: International Literacy Day
📊 Sept. 9: 1st Nine Weeks Mid-Term Reports
🏫 Sept. 10: School Board Meeting
🇺🇸 Sept. 11: Patriot Day / 9/11
🎨 Sept. 13–19: National Arts in Education Week
👵👴 Sept. 13: National Grandparents Day
💻 Sept. 15: National IT Professional Day
🍂 Sept. 22: First Day of Autumn
💙 Sept. 25: See Something, Do Something Awareness Day
🍎 Sept. 26: National Food Appreciation Day
September is also Suicide Prevention Month. 💙
🎪 STEP RIGHT UP! FUN RUN DAY IS HEADED TO THE BIG TOP! 🎪
The Greatest Learning Show is getting closer, and it’s time to MARK YOUR CALENDARS for our show-stopping finale!
🎟️ FUN RUN DAY: OCTOBER 2, 2026
Every East Bay Eagle will have a chance to get moving, have fun, and celebrate everything our school community accomplishes during The Greatest Learning Show!
🌟 FUN RUN SCHEDULE
🔴 Grades PreK–1: 8:30–9:15 a.m.
🔵 Grades 2–3: 9:30–10:15 a.m.
🟢 Grades 4–5: 10:30–11:15 a.m.
🟣 Grades 6–8: 11:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
But this show isn’t just for the kids!
📣 PARENTS ARE WELCOME!
Parents and families are invited to join us under the bus ramp awning to cheer on their students as they run, dance, skip, move, and groove through Fun Run Day!
🎫 ALL GUESTS MUST PRE-REGISTER
To help us prepare for our visitors and keep arrival running smoothly, all guests attending Fun Run Day must register in advance.
⏰ Registration closes October 1 at 12:00 p.m.
Have more than one student? You only need to register once!
🎪 October 2 is our BIG FINALE!
🌟 Our Eagles take center stage!
📣 Families bring the cheers!
💙 And together, we celebrate East Bay!
The Greatest Learning Show is getting closer, and it’s time to MARK YOUR CALENDARS for our show-stopping finale!
🎟️ FUN RUN DAY: OCTOBER 2, 2026
Every East Bay Eagle will have a chance to get moving, have fun, and celebrate everything our school community accomplishes during The Greatest Learning Show!
🌟 FUN RUN SCHEDULE
🔴 Grades PreK–1: 8:30–9:15 a.m.
🔵 Grades 2–3: 9:30–10:15 a.m.
🟢 Grades 4–5: 10:30–11:15 a.m.
🟣 Grades 6–8: 11:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
But this show isn’t just for the kids!
📣 PARENTS ARE WELCOME!
Parents and families are invited to join us under the bus ramp awning to cheer on their students as they run, dance, skip, move, and groove through Fun Run Day!
🎫 ALL GUESTS MUST PRE-REGISTER
To help us prepare for our visitors and keep arrival running smoothly, all guests attending Fun Run Day must register in advance.
⏰ Registration closes October 1 at 12:00 p.m.
Have more than one student? You only need to register once!
🎪 October 2 is our BIG FINALE!
🌟 Our Eagles take center stage!
📣 Families bring the cheers!
💙 And together, we celebrate East Bay!
🏃♂️🦅 Come support our East Bay Eagles! 🦅🏃♀️
Our Middle School Cross Country team will compete in the Patriot Invitational on September 5th at Sims Middle School!
⏰ Race Time: 10:00 a.m.
Come cheer on our runners and show your East Bay pride! 💙🤍
GO EAGLES! 🦅
Our Middle School Cross Country team will compete in the Patriot Invitational on September 5th at Sims Middle School!
⏰ Race Time: 10:00 a.m.
Come cheer on our runners and show your East Bay pride! 💙🤍
GO EAGLES! 🦅
Good evening Eagle families.
We hope you had a relaxing weekend. See our attached flyer for current and upcoming events at East Bay.
East Bay K-8 Weekly Announcements:
📚 This Week
🏫 Sept. 1: ESE & Pre-K Open House | 4:45–5:30 PM
📝 Sept. 2–4: Kindergarten ELA & Math Testing
⭐ Sept. 2: Optimist Club | 7:25 AM, Hub
👥 Sept. 4: PST Meeting | 7:50 AM
🍽️ Elementary Guest Dining begins Monday, Aug. 24.
📅 Coming Up
🇺🇸 Sept. 7: Labor Day — No School
💧 Sept. 8: Flu Mist consent forms due
🏫 Sept. 8: Open House
• Grades 6–8: 4:45–5:15 PM
• Grades 3–5: 5:30–6:00 PM
📖 Sept. 9: Grades 3–5 PM1 ELA
✏️ Sept. 10: Grades 3–5 PM1 Math
We look forward to seeing all our eagles tomorrow morning.
💙💛 East Bay LEADS the Way!
We hope you had a relaxing weekend. See our attached flyer for current and upcoming events at East Bay.
East Bay K-8 Weekly Announcements:
📚 This Week
🏫 Sept. 1: ESE & Pre-K Open House | 4:45–5:30 PM
📝 Sept. 2–4: Kindergarten ELA & Math Testing
⭐ Sept. 2: Optimist Club | 7:25 AM, Hub
👥 Sept. 4: PST Meeting | 7:50 AM
🍽️ Elementary Guest Dining begins Monday, Aug. 24.
📅 Coming Up
🇺🇸 Sept. 7: Labor Day — No School
💧 Sept. 8: Flu Mist consent forms due
🏫 Sept. 8: Open House
• Grades 6–8: 4:45–5:15 PM
• Grades 3–5: 5:30–6:00 PM
📖 Sept. 9: Grades 3–5 PM1 ELA
✏️ Sept. 10: Grades 3–5 PM1 Math
We look forward to seeing all our eagles tomorrow morning.
💙💛 East Bay LEADS the Way!
🎪 STEP RIGHT UP! THE BIG TOP IS COMING! 🎪
East Bay’s Greatest Learning Show officially kicks off in just 4 WEEKS!
The countdown is on, and we’re getting ready for the Greatest Learning Show East Bay has ever seen!
This year, East Bay is taking our fundraiser UNDER OUR OWN BIG TOP!
For the first time, our school is taking over the planning and execution of the entire fundraiser—from organizing the campaign and purchasing prizes to creating incentives and running Fun Run Day ourselves!
While East Bay is managing the fundraiser in-house, families will still have the convenience of using the Booster fundraising platform to easily collect and track donations. Students can quickly share their fundraising page with family and friends near and far, making it easy for everyone to support East Bay—no matter where they live!
🎟️ WHY THE CHANGE?
By managing The Greatest Learning Show ourselves, East Bay will be able to keep nearly 95% of every donation raised!
With the same incredible level of support our families and community have shown over the years, we are confident this change will allow us to keep an additional $13,000 right here at East Bay to benefit our students and staff.
🎯 OUR GOAL: $70,000
Funds raised through The Greatest Learning Show will support instructional resources, technology, student and staff recognition.
And no Greatest Learning Show would be complete without a BIG FINALE! At the end of our fundraiser, every student will take part in Fun Run Day, running, dancing, skipping, moving, and grooving as we celebrate what our East Bay community accomplished together.
🎪 Nearly 95% stays at East Bay.
🎟️ An estimated $13,000 more stays with our school.
🌟 And YOUR support takes center stage!
Help us reach $70,000 and make East Bay’s Greatest Learning Show a show-stopping success!
East Bay’s Greatest Learning Show officially kicks off in just 4 WEEKS!
The countdown is on, and we’re getting ready for the Greatest Learning Show East Bay has ever seen!
This year, East Bay is taking our fundraiser UNDER OUR OWN BIG TOP!
For the first time, our school is taking over the planning and execution of the entire fundraiser—from organizing the campaign and purchasing prizes to creating incentives and running Fun Run Day ourselves!
While East Bay is managing the fundraiser in-house, families will still have the convenience of using the Booster fundraising platform to easily collect and track donations. Students can quickly share their fundraising page with family and friends near and far, making it easy for everyone to support East Bay—no matter where they live!
🎟️ WHY THE CHANGE?
By managing The Greatest Learning Show ourselves, East Bay will be able to keep nearly 95% of every donation raised!
With the same incredible level of support our families and community have shown over the years, we are confident this change will allow us to keep an additional $13,000 right here at East Bay to benefit our students and staff.
🎯 OUR GOAL: $70,000
Funds raised through The Greatest Learning Show will support instructional resources, technology, student and staff recognition.
And no Greatest Learning Show would be complete without a BIG FINALE! At the end of our fundraiser, every student will take part in Fun Run Day, running, dancing, skipping, moving, and grooving as we celebrate what our East Bay community accomplished together.
🎪 Nearly 95% stays at East Bay.
🎟️ An estimated $13,000 more stays with our school.
🌟 And YOUR support takes center stage!
Help us reach $70,000 and make East Bay’s Greatest Learning Show a show-stopping success!
📸🦅 Fall Picture Day Start Tomorrow! 🦅📸
Remember Eagles! Fall Picture Day will be held Tomorrow and Friday:
📅 Thursday, August 27 & Friday, August 28
Check Rooms or with you Students, to know which day your student will be photographed.
📷 Families can also use the QR code on the flyer to order pictures or follow:
https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001428705
Smile big, Eagles! 😁💙
🎉🦅 A Big East Bay Welcome to Mrs. Franks! 🦅🎉
Today marks Mrs. Emily Franks’ first day as East Bay K-8’s new Assistant Principal! 💙
We made sure she knew she was officially an Eagle with a proper East Bay welcome this morning. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Franks and welcoming her to our school family!
We’re excited to have you with us, Mrs. Franks! 🦅💙
📸🦅 Fall Picture Day is Coming! 🦅📸
Get those smiles ready, Eagles! Fall Picture Day will be held:
📅 Thursday, August 27 & Friday, August 28
Teachers will share individual class schedules so families know which day their student will be photographed.
📷 Families can also use the QR code on the flyer to order pictures or follow:
https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001428705
Smile big, Eagles! 😁💙
Good evening, Eagle families. See our Sunday Announcement flyer attached to stay informed about all upcoming events.
🦅 East Bay K-8 Weekly Announcements! 💙💛
It’s going to be a busy and exciting week at East Bay! 🌟 Here’s what our Eagles need to know:
📅 Monday, August 24
🍽️ Elementary Guest Dining begins!
✏️ PM1 Testing begins for Grades 1 & 2 — ELA & Math
📚 Tuesday, August 25
✏️ Grades 1 & 2 continue PM1 testing in ELA & Math
🤝 Wednesday, August 26
📖 Grades 1 & 2 PM1 Testing continues
⭐ SAC Meeting — 7:30 AM
💜 Hope Squad Meeting — 11:09 AM
📸 Thursday, August 27 & Friday, August 28
Picture Days are here! 📷✨ We can’t wait to see those Eagle smiles! 🦅😁
🔭 Looking Ahead to Next Week:
📚 Sept. 2–4: Kindergarten PM1 Testing — ELA & Math
⭐ Wednesday, Sept. 2: Optimist Club Meeting at 7:25 AM in the Hub
🤝 Friday, Sept. 4: PST Meeting at 7:50 AM
💙💛 Thank you for being part of the East Bay family! Let’s make it another great week!
🦅 EAST BAY LEADS THE WAY!
🦅 East Bay K-8 Weekly Announcements! 💙💛
It’s going to be a busy and exciting week at East Bay! 🌟 Here’s what our Eagles need to know:
📅 Monday, August 24
🍽️ Elementary Guest Dining begins!
✏️ PM1 Testing begins for Grades 1 & 2 — ELA & Math
📚 Tuesday, August 25
✏️ Grades 1 & 2 continue PM1 testing in ELA & Math
🤝 Wednesday, August 26
📖 Grades 1 & 2 PM1 Testing continues
⭐ SAC Meeting — 7:30 AM
💜 Hope Squad Meeting — 11:09 AM
📸 Thursday, August 27 & Friday, August 28
Picture Days are here! 📷✨ We can’t wait to see those Eagle smiles! 🦅😁
🔭 Looking Ahead to Next Week:
📚 Sept. 2–4: Kindergarten PM1 Testing — ELA & Math
⭐ Wednesday, Sept. 2: Optimist Club Meeting at 7:25 AM in the Hub
🤝 Friday, Sept. 4: PST Meeting at 7:50 AM
💙💛 Thank you for being part of the East Bay family! Let’s make it another great week!
🦅 EAST BAY LEADS THE WAY!
💙 National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day | August 21
Today, East Bay K-8 joins communities across the country in recognizing National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.
Fentanyl is an extremely powerful synthetic opioid, and counterfeit pills containing illicit fentanyl can pose a serious risk, especially when someone does not know what they are taking.
Education and open conversations matter. We encourage families to talk with their children about the dangers of taking any medication or pill that was not provided by a parent, guardian, medical professional, or trusted adult.
Take action. Save lives. Awareness starts with a conversation.
Today, East Bay K-8 joins communities across the country in recognizing National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.
Fentanyl is an extremely powerful synthetic opioid, and counterfeit pills containing illicit fentanyl can pose a serious risk, especially when someone does not know what they are taking.
Education and open conversations matter. We encourage families to talk with their children about the dangers of taking any medication or pill that was not provided by a parent, guardian, medical professional, or trusted adult.
Take action. Save lives. Awareness starts with a conversation.
🦅💙 Please Welcome Our Newest Eagle! 💙🦅
East Bay K-8 is excited to welcome Mrs. Emily Franks to our East Bay staff as our new Assistant Principal!
We’re excited to have Mrs. Franks join our students, staff, and families as we continue making the 2026–27 school year a fantastic one.
Please help us give her a warm East Bay Eagles welcome! 🎉🦅
East Bay L.E.A.D.S. the Way!
💚 Florida’s Fentanyl Awareness & Education Day | August 21
August 21 is recognized in Florida as Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day, an opportunity to help students and families understand the dangers of fentanyl, recognize the signs of an overdose, and know how to respond.
The information below includes important facts, warning signs, overdose response steps, and resources available to families in Santa Rosa County.
Please take a few minutes to review and discuss this important information with your family. Awareness and education can save lives.
💙🦅 East Bay Volunteers, Don't Forget to Let Us Spoil You With Breakfast! 🦅💙
Interested in volunteering at East Bay K-8 this year? Join us for our Volunteer Orientation Breakfast!
📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 8:30–9:30 a.m.
📍 East Bay K-8 School Cafeteria
Come enjoy breakfast, learn more about volunteering at East Bay, and find out how you can help support our students and staff throughout the year.
🙌 Many hands make light work! We’re looking forward to a wonderful year with our East Bay volunteers!
📚💙 Statewide Family Series for Families 💙📚
The Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) is offering a series of virtual family sessions designed to help families support students with disabilities at home and in the least restrictive environment (LRE) at school.
The first session is coming up soon!
📅 August 27
⏰ 12:00–1:00 p.m. EST
💬 Topic: Back to School and Communication Tips
Additional sessions throughout the fall will cover topics including BPIE, advocating for your child, executive functioning skills, and homework/student engagement tips.
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Registered families will receive the session link by email one week before each event.
The Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) is offering a series of virtual family sessions designed to help families support students with disabilities at home and in the least restrictive environment (LRE) at school.
The first session is coming up soon!
📅 August 27
⏰ 12:00–1:00 p.m. EST
💬 Topic: Back to School and Communication Tips
Additional sessions throughout the fall will cover topics including BPIE, advocating for your child, executive functioning skills, and homework/student engagement tips.
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Registered families will receive the session link by email one week before each event.
