Eaton Family Newsletter
April 14th, 2023
Dear Eaton Families,
Afternoon Pick Up/Reserving Space for Library Volunteers
We are extremely grateful for our library volunteers, who allow us to hold open checkout for students throughout the school day while Ms. Mitchell is teaching classes. We allow our library volunteers who are volunteering at the end of the day to park in the first two spots in our afternoon pick-up line in front of the school. Please be mindful of saving these spots for our library volunteers. We ask that those lining up for afternoon pick up begin the line at the hedges. We will have a cone out next week. Please make sure to park for pick up behind the cone.
Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found is overflowing with jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, water bottles and more! If your child is missing an item please look on our Lost and Found rack, which is located in the cafeteria. Items will be donated on May 5th.
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
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
Next meeting is May 9th, 9:00am, in the cafeteria.
Please consider joining the PTA:
https://eatonwilm.memberhub.com/store
Eaton's PTA Website:
Important Upcoming Dates
May 8th-12th Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9th PTA Meeting
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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