💚 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.
🗳️🦅 East Bay SAC Parent Voting is NOW OPEN! 🦅🗳️
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to serve on our 2026–27 School Advisory Council (SAC)!
We have 5 parent nominees and need our East Bay parents to select 4 to serve on the council.
📅 Voting closes Thursday, August 20 at 3:00 p.m.
Please take a few moments to cast your ballot and help select the parents who will represent our families on SAC this year!
💙 Every vote helps strengthen the partnership between our families and East Bay K-8.
Welcome back, Eagle families.
We had a great first week of school!! It was wonderful to see our eagles back on campus. It is going to be a great year!
Please review our Sunday Announcement flyer for current and upcoming events.
Next week :
Monday, 17th-SAC nominations due at 3:15 pm.
Thursday, 20th volunteer applications due for East Bay.
Friday, 21st is our volunteer breakfast and required orientation at 8:30 am.
Upcoming Events:
Aug.-24th-Elementary Guest Dining opens, and PM1 testing for grades 1 & 2 in ELA and Math.
Aug.-25th-PM 1 Testing for Grades 1 & 2 ELA and Math
Aug.-26th-PM 1 Testing for Grades 1 & 2 ELA and Math, SAC Meeting 7:30 am, HOPE Squad Meeting at 11:09 am
Aug.-27th & 28-Fall Picture Days
East Bay LEADS the Way!
💙🦅 East Bay Volunteers, We Appreciate You! 🦅💙
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!
Welcome back, Eagle families.
We had a great first week of school!! It was wonderful to see our eagles back on campus. It is going to be a great year!
Please review our Sunday Announcement flyer for current and upcoming events.
Next week :
Monday the 17th- SAC nominations are due at 3:15 pm.
Thursday the 20th- volunteer applications are due for East Bay.
Friday the 21st- volunteer breakfast and required orientation at 8:30 am.
Upcoming Events:
Aug.-24th-Elementary Guest Dining opens, and PM1 testing for grades 1 & 2 in ELA and Math.
Aug.-25th-PM 1 Testing for Grades 1 & 2 ELA and Math
Aug.-26th-PM 1 Testing for Grades 1 & 2 ELA and Math, SAC Meeting 7:30 am, HOPE Squad Meeting at 11:09 am
Aug.-27th & 28-Fall Picture Days
Have a great weekend. East Bay LEADS the Way!
🚗🦅 Car Rider Reminder – Finishing the Week Strong! 🦅🚗
As we finish out our first week, here are a few important reminders to help keep our morning car rider line safe and moving smoothly:
⏰ Morning drop-off begins at 7:45 a.m. Students must remain inside their vehicles until the 7:45 bell rings and staff begin directing students to exit.
➡️ Students may ONLY enter and exit the vehicle from the RIGHT/PASSENGER SIDE of the car.
🚪 Staff will assist students with vehicle doors as needed.
🚫 Please do not drop students off in the parking lot or along surrounding streets. All car riders must use the designated drop-off line.
🚗 Adults should remain in their vehicles while in the car rider line.
Thank you, East Bay families, for your patience and cooperation this week! Each day is getting a little smoother as everyone settles into the routine.
Let’s finish the week strong, Eagles! 💙🦅
📣🦅 SAC NOMINATIONS EXTENDED! 🦅📣
East Bay K-8 is extending the deadline for School Advisory Council (SAC) Parent/Community Member nominations!
We are looking for more parents to volunteer and serve on our School Advisory Council. SAC is a great way to be involved and have a voice in supporting our school, students, and community.
📅 NEW Nomination Deadline:
Monday, August 17 at 3:15 p.m.
👨👩👧👦 Parent Representatives: 4 open positions, elected by parents for a 2-year term
🏫 Community Representatives: Appointed by the principal for a 1-year term
🗳️ Parent Voting: August 18–20, closing at 3:15 p.m.
📍 First SAC Meeting: August 26 at 7:30 a.m. in the Front Office Conference Room
We would love to see more East Bay parents get involved. Please consider submitting a nomination and helping make a difference at our school! 💙🦅
Hi to our Eagle Parents!
It has been a great three days here at East Bay! Here are a few car rider reminders that will make our car line run smoother:
* Maps and Info can be referenced here https://tinyurl.com/ysfrx2zc
*In the morning, line up on Elkhart north via Codell. Do not try to line up on Federal or Elkhart south.
*All parents must remain in the vehicle. Staff members can assist with opening doors if needed.
*All car riders must go through the car line. You may not drop students off in the parking lot or walk them in.
*In the afternoon, Elementary will line up on Elkhart north and enter the school at Fairmont. If you have a middle school student, you will enter in at Federal and line up at the stop sign at the end of the service road in the parking lot. This line will merge at 2:35
*Parents must remain in the vehicle during car rider pick up. If you need to help your student buckle up, pull forward to the designated area before exiting your vehicle.
Thank you from East Bay!
It has been a great three days here at East Bay! Here are a few car rider reminders that will make our car line run smoother:
* Maps and Info can be referenced here https://tinyurl.com/ysfrx2zc
*In the morning, line up on Elkhart north via Codell. Do not try to line up on Federal or Elkhart south.
*All parents must remain in the vehicle. Staff members can assist with opening doors if needed.
*All car riders must go through the car line. You may not drop students off in the parking lot or walk them in.
*In the afternoon, Elementary will line up on Elkhart north and enter the school at Fairmont. If you have a middle school student, you will enter in at Federal and line up at the stop sign at the end of the service road in the parking lot. This line will merge at 2:35
*Parents must remain in the vehicle during car rider pick up. If you need to help your student buckle up, pull forward to the designated area before exiting your vehicle.
Thank you from East Bay!
🏃♀️🦅 Calling All Future East Bay Cross Country Runners! 🦅🏃♂️
Ready to hit the trails, challenge yourself, and be part of an incredible team? Cross Country season is almost here!
📅 Interest Meeting (STUDENTS ONLY)
August 18
🕢 7:50 a.m.
📍 Multi Purpose Room
📝 All required paperwork will be sent home with students who attend the interest meeting.
🏃 Tryouts
📅 August 20
⏰ After school until 4:00 p.m.
What to Bring:
💧 Water
👟 Running shoes
😊 A positive attitude!
Please note: All required paperwork must be turned in before students may begin practice.
Come run with the Eagles! Work hard, run strong, and soar together! 💙🦅
Good evening, Eagle families.
We look forward to seeing all of our East Bay Eagles tomorrow, August 10th! Our doors open at 7:45. Breakfast is 7:45-8:15. Elementary parents remember to have your child wear their nametag on Monday morning. Parents may walk their child to class on Monday and to the class hallway on Tuesday. The clinic is open for medication drop-off. Thank you for your patience this week with arrival and dismissal as we assist all students getting to and from school safely. East Bay LEADS the Way!
We look forward to seeing all of our East Bay Eagles tomorrow, August 10th! Our doors open at 7:45. Breakfast is 7:45-8:15. Elementary parents remember to have your child wear their nametag on Monday morning. Parents may walk their child to class on Monday and to the class hallway on Tuesday. The clinic is open for medication drop-off. Thank you for your patience this week with arrival and dismissal as we assist all students getting to and from school safely. East Bay LEADS the Way!
🎒🦅 TOMORROW IS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! 🦅🎒
Summer has officially reached the part where alarm clocks become relevant again. 😅 We’re excited to welcome our Eagles back to East Bay K-8 tomorrow, Monday, August 10!
⏰ Student drop-off begins at 7:45 AM,
ELEMENTARY ONLY, Parents can walk their student to class the only on the first day, and may walk them to the hallway entrance on the second day.
🚗 Please plan for extra time during both drop-off and pick-up. The first few days of school are always busier as students, families, buses, and staff get back into the routine. Expect some delays, be patient, and please follow staff directions to help keep everyone moving safely.
🎒 Tonight’s checklist: backpacks packed, clothes ready, alarms set, and maybe one last reminder about where those shoes disappeared to.
We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow and kick off a great 2026–2027 school year! 💙🦅
📚🦅 The First Nine Weeks Begins August 10! 🦅📚
It's almost time, Eagles! Monday, August 10 officially kicks off the first nine weeks of the 2026–2027 school year at East Bay K-8!
We’re excited to welcome our students back and get another great year of learning, growing, and soaring underway! 💙🦅
📅 First Day of School: Monday, August 10
It's almost time, Eagles! Monday, August 10 officially kicks off the first nine weeks of the 2026–2027 school year at East Bay K-8!
We’re excited to welcome our students back and get another great year of learning, growing, and soaring underway! 💙🦅
📅 First Day of School: Monday, August 10
📣 Meet & Greet / Supply Drop-Off is Tomorrow! 🦅
We can’t wait to welcome our Eagles back to campus! Join us Thursday, August 6 to meet teachers, drop off school supplies, and get ready for an amazing school year.
🕗 Schedule
📚 Kindergarten - 2nd Grade: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
📚 3rd - 5th Grade: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
📚 Pre-K & ESE: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
📚 6th - 8th Grade: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
💊 Reminder: If your child will need medication at school, please bring it with you and sign it into the clinic during your visit.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow and kicking off another fantastic year at East Bay K-8! 💙🦅
📣🦅 SAC Parent & Community Member Nominations Are Now Open!
East Bay K-8 is now accepting nominations for our 2026–2027 School Advisory Council (SAC)!
👨👩👧👦 There are 4 open parent positions, with community member participation determined at the discretion of the principal.
📝 Nominations close:
Thursday, August 13 at 8:15 AM
🗳️ Voting:
August 14–18, closing at 8:15 AM on August 18
Interested in getting involved and having a voice in our school community? Scan the QR code on the graphic to submit a nomination.
Hyperlink for ease of use:
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We appreciate our families and community members who help make East Bay stronger! 💙🦅
East Bay K-8 is now accepting nominations for our 2026–2027 School Advisory Council (SAC)!
👨👩👧👦 There are 4 open parent positions, with community member participation determined at the discretion of the principal.
📝 Nominations close:
Thursday, August 13 at 8:15 AM
🗳️ Voting:
August 14–18, closing at 8:15 AM on August 18
Interested in getting involved and having a voice in our school community? Scan the QR code on the graphic to submit a nomination.
Hyperlink for ease of use:
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We appreciate our families and community members who help make East Bay stronger! 💙🦅
Hello, soon to be 8th grade Eagle families. Please click the QR code shown here to complete the application and submit your sketch for approval for the 8th grade legacy wall. Your one of a kind art work will be displayed throughout the year. We are looking forward to seeing your creativity!
📣 Upcoming School Board Meeting
The Santa Rosa County School Board will meet on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Canal Street
Meeting agendas, minutes, and live-stream information are available through the Santa Rosa County District Schools website.
The Santa Rosa County School Board will meet on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Canal Street
Meeting agendas, minutes, and live-stream information are available through the Santa Rosa County District Schools website.
📣 East Bay K-8 PE Uniforms & Apparel Store is Now Open! 🦅💙
Get ready for the new school year by ordering your East Bay K-8 PE uniforms and spirit apparel!
The online store features PE shirts, athletic shorts, polos, hoodies, and more for students and families.
🛍️ Shop: www.bsnteamsports.com
🔑 Access Code: EBPE2026
📦 Order by August 6 for the earliest shipping date.
⏰ Final ordering window: August 7-19
No orders will be accepted after August 19.
Order early to ensure your student is ready for PE and the new school year. Go Eagles! 🦅💙
📚🦅 Welcome Back, East Bay Eagles! 🦅📚
Summer break is almost over, and we're getting ready to welcome our Eagles back to East Bay K-8 for the 2026–2027 school year!
📅 School Preview Day: August 6
🎒 First Day of School: Monday, August 10
Enjoy those last few days of summer, get the backpacks ready, and maybe start convincing everyone that bedtime is a thing again. 😴
We can't wait to see our students back on campus and kick off another great year at East Bay! 💙🦅
Summer break is almost over, and we're getting ready to welcome our Eagles back to East Bay K-8 for the 2026–2027 school year!
📅 School Preview Day: August 6
🎒 First Day of School: Monday, August 10
Enjoy those last few days of summer, get the backpacks ready, and maybe start convincing everyone that bedtime is a thing again. 😴
We can't wait to see our students back on campus and kick off another great year at East Bay! 💙🦅
