Eaton Parent Newsletter
November 18th, 2022
Dear Eaton Families,
Science Fair
Calling all scientists in grades 3-5! We have an exciting opportunity for you! We are beginning to think ahead to the Science Fair which will take place on January 27, 2023. A great science fair project takes time and planning. The more time you spend in the beginning stages connecting with your “inner scientist” the more you will enjoy what you investigate because it will be something you are interested in learning about. In the end, your project will be awesome because your experiment is something you had fun discovering. Please complete the Science experiment/STEM application by December 2nd to participate in the fair. This project will be done completely at home. If you need more information or help in completing your project, please review this slide show. For more information email kellie.shanahan@nhcs.net.
Lost and Found
Important Upcoming Dates
November 23rd, 24th & 25th Thanksgiving Holiday
November 30th PTA Spirit Night at Flip & Fly, 6:00pm -8:00pm
December 3rd-13th Eaton Tour of Lights
December 8th PTA General Assembly Meeting & Winter Chorus Concert, 6:00pm
December 13th PTA Spirit Night at Cinnaholic, 5:00pm-8:00pm
January 10th PTA Meeting (9:00 in cafeteria, 6:30 at Porters Neck Slice of Life)
News from Student Support
Holiday Assistance
If your family needs support accessing community resources for the holidays, please reach out to our School Social Worker, Ms. Simpson, or our Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Matney.
NHCS Attendance Policy:
According to NC Compulsory attendance law GS 115C-378 and School Board Policy 8212, school are required to send letters home informing parents of unexcused absences. Letters will go home with students after 3, 6, and 10 days of unexcused absences.
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
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.
If you attended training last year with Mrs. Allen, there is an option to attend a self-paced training online and submit a quiz. Please contact Mrs. Allen for more information.
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
Eaton Volunteer Coordinator: Mrs. Allen, Assistant Principal
Updates from the PTA
PTA Spirit Night at Flip and Fly, November 30th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Please join the fun and consider participating in our Eaton Tour of Lights, December 3rd-13th. Information was sent home with students this week.
We will have a PTA General Assembly Meeting on December 8th at 6:00 before the Winter Chorus Concert.
Upcoming Events:
December 13th PTA Spirit Night at Cinnaholic, 5:00pm-8:00pm
January 10th PTA Meeting (9:00 in cafeteria, 6:30 at Porters Neck Slice of Life)
Please consider joining the PTA:
https://eatonwilm.memberhub.com/store
Eaton's PTA Website:
Previous Newsletters
November:
November 10th, 2022 https://www.smore.com/n287w5
November 4th, 2022 https://www.smore.com/ec2fb
October:
October 28th, 2022 https://www.smore.com/nqcpx
October 21st, 2022 https://www.smore.com/7k69w
October 14th, 2022 https://www.smore.com/5wu04
September:
September 16th, 2022 https://www.smore.com/saz2w
September 9th, 2022 https://www.smore.com/09n3k
September 1st, 2022 https://www.smore.com/sg1vp
August:
August 26th, 2022 https://www.smore.com/20s9y
August 19th, 2022 https://www.smore.com/48zrj
August 12th, 2022 https://www.smore.com/ct7ks
August 5th, 2022 https://www.smore.com/a84vc
July 29th, 2022 https://www.smore.com/rzf34
July 22nd, 2022 https://www.smore.com/ue3yg
July 15th, 2022 https://www.smore.com/3grsp
July 8th, 2022 https://www.smore.com/cpm1e
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
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