Eaton Parent Newsletter
February 17th, 2023
Dear Eaton Families,
We hope you are able to join us on Thursday, February 23rd, from 5:30-6:30, for Eaton's STREAM Night, February 23rd, 5:30-6:30. We will be hosting activities around the building. Stop by and participate in the activities that interest you!
S- Science experiments
T-Technology activities
R- Reading investigations in the library
E- Engineering challenges
A- Art show with student work displayed around the building
M- Math games
Eaton School Wide Book Club
We hope that our Eaton families have been enjoying our The World According to Humphrey book club. Now it's time for this year's family project and we are keeping it simple! What is an "unplugged" activity that your family enjoys doing together? Sports? Board games? Family STREAM Night? Take a picture of your family doing an unplugged activity and send it to Ms. Mitchell (meredith.mitchell@nhcs.net). We will compile them all to display and show on ENC.
Here is a link to the reading calendar for families: bit.ly/EatonReadsHumphrey
PTA Spirit Night
Please join us Friday, February 24th, at Planet Smoothie on Military Cutoff, from 3:00-7:00.
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.
Eaton Families are Special!
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.
Volunteer Resources:
Community Partnerships & Engagement: All Hands On Deck Portal
https://www.nhcs.net/community/all-hands-on-deck#anchorapply
NHCS Volunteer Handbook:
Volunteer Application Form:
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1633532320/nhcsk12ncus/s5yvc0l2bes6nrqwpltg/VolunteerApplicationForm.pdf (You may complete the form online, save it, and email it to Mrs. Allen, or you may print it, complete it, and turn it into the front office)
Level II Volunteer Background Check:
https://bib.com/secure-volunteer/NHC/home
Please contact Mrs. Allen if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.
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
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
Updates from the PTA
PTA Spirit Night at Planet Smoothie (Military Cutoff), February 24th, 3:00-7:00
Please consider joining the PTA:
https://eatonwilm.memberhub.com/store
Eaton's PTA Website:
Important Upcoming Dates
February 23rd STREAM Night @ Eaton
February 24th PTA Spirit Day at Planet Smoothie, 3:00-7:00
March 6th-10th Book Fair
March 7th Battle of the Books Competition
March 7th Bingo Night, 5:00-7:00
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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