Please consider joining the East Rock PTO. We need your help - big or small - to continue to plan & support school activities and programs. It's fun and rewarding...Sign up today!
Catch the DREAM and show your East Rock school spirit! Use the link below to purchase East Rock DREAM apparel. All items ship directly to you.
Order DREAM Apparel Here
Math tutoring available 2 days a week! Build confidence, one problem at a time. Please join Math Counts!
Program begins Tuesday, September 30th.
Dear East Rock Students and Families,
Do you love telling stories, asking great questions, or taking photos? Come join the East Rock Record, our student newspaper for grades 3–8!
What you'll do:
Interview classmates, teachers, and community members
Write news, features, opinions, and reviews
Learn photography, editing, and layout
Work with caring mentors and build real-world journalism skills
See your work published and shared with our school community
When: Thursdays, 2:30–4:00 PM (weekly)
Where: School Library
Who: Students in grades 3–8 (all experience levels welcome)
Expectations: Come ready to collaborate, meet deadlines, and represent East Rock with pride. Snacks, encouragement, and lots of creativity provided!
Let's amplify student voice—see you at the East Rock Record!
https://www.onha.yale.edu/ERRecord2025
Warmly,
Sabrina Breland
Recurso comunitario compartido: Este evento no está patrocinado, respaldado ni supervisado por la Escuela East Rock. Lo compartimos como cortesía. Para preguntas, comuníquese directamente con el organizador. Las familias son responsables de la supervisión, transporte y cualquier costo.
The SPMT is our cross-team leadership group that uses data and community voice to set school priorities, align resources, and track results. We meet regularly to coordinate improvement efforts and share updates with staff and families.
Kindergarteners (Regular Ed Students):
Students must have a physical per Connecticut state law to begin school
Kindergarteners and families use the back door to drop off/pick up students
Kindergarten drop off is 7:45 - 8 and pick up is 2-2:10 by a designated adult. Please be timely.
Bus Students will have a tag that must stay on his/her bookbag, and will be tagged daily with a wristband.
East Rock is a peanut-free environment. If families send lunch, please do not include peanuts or peanut products.
On the first day of school, Teachers will greet students at the outdoor tables in the back playground beginning at 7:45a. and staff will confirm transportation at that time.
If your student will ride the bus that day, please let us know. Thank you for your partnership and attention to these details. We are excited for a great year.!
D=Dedicated
R=Respectful
E=Ethical
A=Accepting
M=Motivating
“I am dedicated to achieving my dream. I am respectful, ethical, and accepting of our diverse community. We will motivate each other to dream!”
East Rock Communityand Cultural Studies Magnet School is a vibrant, inclusive learning community where diversity is celebrated, curiosity is encouraged, and every student is empowered to grow, lead and thrive.
