East Side Intermediate School
401 View Vista Drive
Livingston, MT 59047
(406)222-1773 FAX: (406)222-5243
Robert J. Stevenson, Principal
Dear East Side Parents,
I extend my appreciation to you all for your help and support in what has been a great launch into the
2014-2015 school year. Throughout last year, I held periodic forums for parents to come in for
discussions on a variety of topics. My hope was that this setting would serve as an opportunity for me to
learn more about our student and parent needs and provide a venue for parents to share ideas, voice
concerns, and learn more about what is happening at East Side School. Topics in the past have included
programming, instruction, curriculum, safety, culture and a variety of others.
I enjoyed very much the richness of these discussions. I would like to invite you to our first
Parent/Principal Forum Tuesday, September 16th, from 5:00 – 6:30 in the East Side Library. I will
begin with an East Side “State of the Union” on current happenings at the school. Over the summer, I
read several books looking to find a piece of work that would provide a stimulating group study on
emotional and cognitive development. Ellen Galinsky has written, what I find to be, a very informative
work that appeals to both parents and teachers alike; Mind in the Making: Seven Essential Life Skills
Every Child Needs. I will be sharing this book with the group and look forward to continued discussions
on its contents.
I have scheduled six dates throughout the year for Husky Principal/Parent Forums. All these gatherings
will take place in the East Side Library from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Reminders will be sent out prior to each
meeting. At this time, meetings have been scheduled for September 16th, November 18th, January 27th,
March 24th, May 5th, and June 9th.
Finally, check out the East Side Website: The East Side Intermediate website can be accessed through
our district website, www.livingston.k12.mt.us . Erin Young will be updating the site with a calendar of
events and useful forms and information.
I look forward to seeing you Tuesday night!
Bob
School Pictures: Wednesday, October 1st,
Schedule your haircuts! School pictures will be
Wednesday, October 1st. Packets will be going
home Tuesday, September 30th.
5th Grade Nelson Ranch Field Trip:
Friday, September 26th
Fifth grade students will be spending time on the
Nelson Family Ranch. Make sure to sign those
permission slips and dress for the weather.
PHS Homecoming Parade:
Friday, September 26th
East Side School will once again be participating in
the PHS Homecoming Parade. Line-up will begin
at 3:30 pm at the Civic Center. All students,
parents, and Huskies are welcome to join. Wear
your Husky blue and grey and join the festivities!