Eagle Express
February 2017
Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day…It’s February!
Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day…It’s February!
Kind is Cool, 6 more weeks of winter predicted by Punxsutawney Phil, Donald Trump is the 45th U.S. President, Boat Club Road is expanding and your students are “Playing , Learning and Leading” at EMES!
Playing, learning and leading takes heart! We are promoting heart healthy living through a few extra events this month:
- · Jump Rope for Heart on February 22
- · Empathy exploration in the computer lab with Mrs. Smith and Mr. Hohman
- · EMS-ISD's 1st Annual “Have a Heart For Reading” book drive, Feb. 7-21
- · Classroom discussions on “Kind is Cool”
- · Valentine’s Day grade level parties on February 14 @ 1:30-2:30 pm.
These are just a few of the ways we are promoting heart healthy living this month.
Thank you for supporting EMES with your heart, time and amazing children! We love being partners with you in educating your heart-filled children.
Kindest regards,
Terri Floyd
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February 7-21 Book Drive
Why: Promote the value of being a lifelong reader!
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February 14 - 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Students will exchange Valentine's Day cards and purchased Val-o-grams will be delivered to students.
Val-o-grams can be purchased through the PTA during lunches on Feb. 9,10, and 13 only.
Kindergarten: Classrooms
1st Grade: Gym
2nd Grade: Classrooms
3rd Grade: Classrooms
4th Grade: Classrooms
5th Grade: Cafeteria
February 22 (all students)
Students should wear shoes compatible with jump roping.
Come join us as we "Jump Rope For Heart!"
Mark Your Calendars:
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
SCHOOL COUNSELOR WEEK; FEB. 6-10
EMS BOOK DRIVE, FEB. 7-21
TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL WEEK, FEB. 27-MARCH 3
2nd: 100th Day of School
3rd: "2nd Cup of Coffee" with the principal 9:15-10:15 AM
6th: PTA Directory Art Contest DUE
PTA Board Meeting 8:45 AM
9th, 10th and 13th: Val-o-grams on Sale during Lunch (25 cents each)
11th: Breakfast and Building with Dads 8:45-10:00 AM Breakfast & Building
10-12:00 PM Join our Watch Dog Dads to help beautify our campus
14th: Valentine's Day Classroom Parties 1:30 - 2:30 PM
15th: 4th Grade Field Trip
21st: PTA Spirit Night
22nd: Jump Rope for Heart
24th: Eagle Assembly 7:45 -8:45 Gym 3rd Grade Performance
27-Mar. 3rd: TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL WEEK
March 2nd: Open House "A Night in the Museum"
5:30 - 6:30: Food Trucks
6:00: PTA General Meeting
6:30 - 8:00: "A Night in the Museum"
2017 Spelling Bee Winners
Kaelyn Mitchell: 2nd
Good Luck, Harry, at the District Spelling Bee on February 10th!
2017 PTA Reflection Winners
5th Grade All-District Honor Choir
Be Vocabulous!
K: Vivacious: Full of life & spirit, lively, animated, energetic
1: Unruly: Not easy to rule, manage, or control
2: Elaborate: To give and add details, to say or write more
3: Incredulous: Not ready to believe; doubting
4: Characteristic: A special feature of an organism
5: Demonstrate: To show clearly to other people
Feb. 20-March 3
K: Astonish: To surprise or amaze
1: Prevalent: Common, frequent, widespread, dominant
2: Lethargic: Without energy
3: Delectable: Delicious and savory
4: Contemplate: To look at or think about for a long time
5: Persevere: To continue despite obstacles, to persist
For online activities with these words go to "Be Vocabulous" EME Vocabulary Program for 2016- 2017