Weekly Wildcat News
8/16-8/20
Wildcats are Off to a Great Start!
Last week was the first full week of school for teachers and students. Throughout the week, I saw students working diligently on skills for their classes. They were all busy learning and applying new skills. Students also spent the week learning new routines and expectations for each class. Our wonderful teachers were busy teaching, planning, and collaborating during the day. Meanwhile our other staff members were working hard to make sure everything was prepared and ready for students and teachers to make each day a success. I also want to recognize our EV families who worked to make sure the students were prepared for each day.
It truly takes everyone working together to make our students successful. Thank you to everyone for a wonderful first week of school.
Open House: August 23rd 5pm-7pm MORE INFORMATION COMING
Book Fair: Week of Aug. 23-Aug. 27
GCS Covid 19 Information as of 8/15/21
Meet the EV Teaching Staff
Meet the Pre-K Team
Ms. Bridget Shelton, Ms. Lauren Edward, and Ms. DeAnna Cox
Meet the Kindergarten Team
Mrs. Whitnie Simpkins (student teacher) , Ms. LeAnna Neas, Ms. Saundra Dillon, Mrs. Rachel Millhorn, Mrs. Heather Mullins, and Mrs. Lynette Hill
Meet the First Grade Team
Mrs. Chelsea Greene (student teacher) , Mrs. Katie Andrew, Mrs. Cathy Dickey, and Ms. Kaylee Anderson
(not pictured, Mrs. Angie Mauney)
Meet the Second Grade Team
Mrs. Elisa Bentley, Mrs. Chloe Baugh, Mrs. Kimber Russell, and Mrs. Amanda Calhoun
Meet the Third Grade Team
Ms. Chelsea Solomon (student teacher), Mrs. Mary Ellen Chesnut, Mrs. Meg Brooks, Mrs. Andrea O'Dell, and Mrs. Kitty Earl
Meet the Fourth Grade Team
Miss Lauren King, Miss Amber Justis, Ms. Wendy Malone, and Mrs. Abby Hartness
Meet the Fifth Grade Team
Mrs. Christie Carter, Mrs. Kendra Norton, and Ms. Gina Broyles (not pictured: Miss Maddy Lowery)
Meet the CDC Team
Ms. Haley Starnes, Mr. Kevin Gilbert, and Mrs. Darci Dolen
Meet the Special Education Team
Miss Nikki Jones, Mrs. Rachael Tullock, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, and Mrs. Anita Treadway
Meet the Specialist Team (Related Arts)
Mrs. Brooke Burr (PE), Mrs. Amber Whitehead (Guidance), Mrs. Daniece McAmis (Library), Mrs. Lisa Ottinger (Art), and Ms. Sam Grissom (Music)
Not pictured: Mrs. Rachel Redmon (student teacher)
Meet the other Specialists
Mrs. Tallye Gass (Instructional Specialist), Mrs. Marsha Hybarger (ESL Teacher), and Ms. Leslie Long (Speech/Language Pathologist)
Meet the Office Staff
Mrs. Christy DeBusk (Nurse), Mrs. Connie Walsh (Secretary/Attendance Manager/Bookkeeper) and Mrs. Kelly Ford (Principal)
Rules and Responsibilities of EV Wildcats
Charge and RESTART your computer tonight (Grades 3-5)
NWEA Testing
All students in grades 1-5 will take the NWEA test sometime during the next two weeks. This test is a universal screener to help us learn more about our students in the areas of reading and math.
"NWEA is a research-based, not-for-profit organization that supports students and educators worldwide by creating assessment solutions that precisely measure growth and proficiency—and provide insights to help tailor instruction."(www.nwea.org)
Kindergarten will test later in September.
Quarantined Students
If a student is placed in quarantine, they will be marked as a virtual learner for attendance purposes. All absences will be excused if they student completes the absent work. The student's teacher will contact the parents to discuss the virtual learning plan for the duration of the quarantine. If you have a student in quarantine, and the learning plan has not been communicated please contact the office so we can help you.