Happy November, East Intermdiate families!

I truly feel like "Meet the Teacher" was only yesterday, and here we are---kicking off November together!! Wow! This year is absolutely FLYING by!!

As we transition to another month, I want to take a moment to thank all of you who entered a pumpkin into our annual "East Intermediate Pumpkin Decorating Contest!" This year's entries were absolutely amazing, thrilling, adorable and just overall, wonderful! Congratulations to Lucas Blatnick (Most Creative Pumpkin), Lanikai Morgan (Cutest Pumpkin), Autumn Thornbury (Scariest Pumpkin), and Mrs. Janie Warren's Class (Best Class entry)! We greatly appreciated the help of our "Celebrity Judges" as well: Bixby Mayor Brian Guthrie, Justin Sessions (Lyle Construction Group; Project Manager for our new gym) and our Bixby Public Schools, School Board Member, Mrs. Julie Prox! Thank you for sharing in this seasonal fun with us!

Speaking of fun...we have enjoyed every fun-filled moment with you and your students this entire semester! We greatly look forward to creating even more meaningful memories with you!

As always, thank you for your continued support and for ALL of your help in making this school year, the very best year yet!

We are so thankful for you!l

~Wendy Truel, Principal

Bixby East Intermediate

We Believe. We Empower. We are Intentional

East Elementary & Intermediate Veterans' Day Program! Monday, November 11th!

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Hello, Parents and Students!

This month, we’re focusing on self-regulation—a key skill that helps students manage their emotions, behaviors, and reactions. As we head into the busy holiday season, it’s a great time for students to learn how to recognize their feelings and use tools to stay calm and focused, both in and out of school.

In classroom guidance lessons, we’ll be teaching strategies such as deep breathing, mindful moments, and using “brain breaks” to help students stay in control of their bodies and emotions. Learning how to pause, think, and make positive choices will help students build stronger friendships, improve focus in class, and reduce stress when things get overwhelming.

Parents, you can help at home by encouraging your child to talk about their feelings and practice calming strategies when faced with challenges. These simple skills can make a big difference in how they handle tough situations!

As always, I’m here to support all of our students. If your child could benefit from additional help with self-regulation or any other area, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Wishing everyone a calm and balanced November!

Warmly,
Melanie Ankersheil
School Counselor

Need more info? Contact our School Counselor, Melanie Ankersheil at: mankersheil@bixbyps.org

We’re here for our students any way needed! Feel free to reach out any time!