Eaton Family Newsletter
May 12th, 2023
Dear Eaton Families,
Thank you to our PTA, and to all of our Eaton families, for the love and appreciation that you showed our staff members this week. The kind words, flowers, cards, delicious food and treats were thoughtful and kind. Thank you for making our staff feel special all week!
We are so proud of our Olympians who competed in the Special Olympics! Our athletes, teachers and our Buddy Club have worked hard to prepare for this exciting event.
The North Carolina Division of Public Health, Communicable Disease Branch held the “Fight the Bite” Contest for students grades K-12 to promote the importance of vector borne disease prevention. The contest encouraged students to use artwork to promote the Fight the Bite theme, inspiring all North Carolinians to prevent vector borne disease. Congratulations to Amaya B. and Charlie N., who's artwork was selected from over 150 entries in this statewide contest and will be displayed in health departments across the state. We are so proud of these Olympians, and their Art teach, Mrs. Parson. You may view their art using the following link: https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/cd/vector/contest.html
Please encourage students to look through our lost and found items. They are located on tables in front of the media center.
Volunteer Breakfast
May 17th at Eaton
7:50 Volunteer Parade, with breakfast to follow
End-0f-Grade (EOG) Dates
All 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will participate in the End-of-Grade (EOG) assessments.
May 26th Science EOG (5th Grade only)
May 31st Reading EOG (3rd, 4th & 5th Grade)
June 1st Math EOG (3rd, 4th & 5th Grade)
If you are interested in proctoring for the EOGs, and you are a Level 2 volunteer, please contact Mrs. Allen.
Visitors and Volunteers
All visitors and volunteers must sign in and out in the front office when arriving to campus for indoor or outdoor events that occur during school hours. Thank you for your patience and understanding of our district and school procedures in place to ensure the safety of all students.
Please Save the Date for our Spring Chorus Concert!
Who: 4th Grade Chorus & 5th Grade Choir Club
Date: Thursday May 25, 2023
Arrival Time: 4:30 (We need to practice in this space that is new to us!)
Start Time: 6pm
Location: BLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Auditorium
For class specific attire information and any questions you may have, please visit Mrs. Bland's website or email carey.bland@nhcs.net
Updates From Nurse Rogers
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
We have seen an increase in illness over the last few weeks in some of our classes. I know pollen season has hit us strong already! It can be difficult to tell whether symptoms are only “allergies” or a contagious illness. Please keep your child at home when needed to reduce the spread of contagious illness. The following are times we request you keep your
child at home to help everyone remain well.
Please Do Not Send Your Child to School if he/she has or has had:
Fever of 100.5 degrees or higher within the last 24 hours. (Must be fever-free without medication)
Vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours. ( Return 24 hours after the last episode)
Symptoms that make it hard for your child to participate in school such as frequent coughing, headache, body
aches, fatigue, earaches.
Strep Throat- until on antibiotics 24 hr.
Testing completed but not resulted for suspected illnesses, child should return after tests have resulted negative
Tips for Staying Healthy
Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue. Use elbow or arm if tissue not available.
Wash hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds (Sing ABC song twice).
Use hand sanitizer if soap and water not available.
Avoid touching the “T” zone (Eyes, Nose and Mouth)
Avoid being around others who are sick.
Do not share drinks, food, or unwashed utensils.
Eat healthy (Foods that Grow!) and drink plenty of water
Disinfect surfaces that are prone to germs (phones, keyboards, doorknobs, toothbrushes, etc.).
Thank you so much from your School Nurse,
Patricia Rogers,
Volunteer Information
All volunteers must complete the training orientation, complete and turn in a volunteer application form, and take the volunteer assessment with 80% or higher each school year.
Volunteer application forms are linked below, and are also available in the front office.
All field trip chaperones must become a Level II volunteer, which requires a background check through NHCS. Background checks are good for three years. You can log into your account to check your expiration date, or contact Mrs. Allen. The NHCS background check system is linked below. Level 2 volunteers must also complete the orientation and assessment each year.
All volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Level I
Parents, family, or community members volunteering to assist students in a supervised setting are not required to undergo a background check if they are continually supervised by school personnel during the school day.
Level II
Parents, family, or community members volunteering to assist students in an unsupervised setting away from school personnel are deemed Level II Volunteers. We also ask that all chaperones become Level II volunteers, as well as those interested in assisting in our media center and cafeteria at Eaton Elementary. An applicant designated a Level II Volunteer must complete the online application and the criminal background check. Applications must be completed at least two weeks prior to the time you wish to begin volunteering. The cost of background checks are $20.
Steps to Take to Become A Volunteer:
Complete a current Volunteer Application Form
Review the Volunteer Orientation Presentation
Review the Volunteer Handbook
Complete the Volunteer Orientation Assessment (must received score of 80% or higher)
Email Mrs. Allen. She will verify completion. crissie.allen@nhcs.net
**Optional Step, if you would like to become a Level 2 Volunteer:
Complete NHCS Background Check Application (for Level 2. All field trip chaperones must be Level 2)
Community Partnerships & Engagement: All Hands On Deck Portal
https://www.nhcs.net/community/all-hands-on-deck#anchorapply
Eaton Volunteer Coordinator: Mrs. Allen, Assistant Principal
Curriculum Presentations
The links to our curriculum presentations can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKmAvYlZO_YTzHsJXNh48HT6HcDVhXJAaBYkOvf7Ns0/edit?usp=sharing
Cafeteria News
Lunch Visitors
The small tables by the windows in the cafeteria will be designated for lunch visitors. If you are coming to school to eat with your child we kindly ask that you find a table away from classes. Students are not allowed to bring friends with them to the lunch visitor table.
Ice Cream Volunteers
Ice cream is offered in our cafeteria on Thursdays. We appreciate our ice cream volunteers!If you are a Level 2 volunteer, and are interested in assisting with ice cream on Thursdays, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4BACA823A5FD0-eaton
Cafeteria Balances:
Our cafeteria manager is sending out notices for unpaid balances. Please know that we understand that it might not be possible for you to pay your complete balance all at once. You may make payments. Students will not be denied meals at school.
Below is the link to apply for free and reduced meals. Please know that if you are approved, charges accrued prior to approval remain.
Updates from the PTA
Important Upcoming Dates
May 25th Spring Chorus Concert
May 26th Science EOG (5th Grade)
May 31st Reading EOG (3rd, 4th & 5th Grades)
June 1st Math (3rd, 4th & 5th Grades)
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Our School's Why:
School Mission:
To promote academic excellence through inclusion, modeling, collaboration and challenging students to think in innovative ways.
School Vision:
We are creating a nurturing school community that prepares the whole child to be a problem solver, critical thinker, and empathetic global citizen.
Core Values:
Empowerment, Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Academic Excellence
Eaton Elementary Contact Information
Website: https://eaton.nhcs.net/
Location: DR HUBERT EATON SR ELEMENTARY 6701 Gordon Road Wilmington, NC 28411
Phone: (910) 397-1544