Eaton Parent Newsletter
March 3rd, 2023
Dear Eaton Families,
We hope you are about to join us on Tuesday, March 7th, for Book Fair/Bingo Night. Bingo will start at 4:30, and we will play until dark. The book fair will be open after school on Tuesday, and will remain open through 6:30.
Our PTA will host a Spirit Night with Moe's Southwest Grill on Wednesday, March 8th. Please use this link to purchase taco kits. They will be delivered to the school and can be picked up from 5:00-5:30.
https://form.jotform.com/202405472883153
Ogden Park Road Side Morning Drop Off
Vehicles are unable to access the grass area used for parking in the morning on Ogden Park Road. The Department of Transportation received complaints about the shoulder drop-off. Upon evaluation they determined that it was necessary to reestablish the ditch and build the shoulder up. As a result of this work, families are not able to access the grass area used for parking.
We can not allow our families to park in our side parking lot, or drive through and drop students off on the side, due to space and safety concerns. Side drop off is not available until further notice. Please plan to use the car drop off line in the front of the school. We are working with the district to improve our morning drop-off process.
School Assignment Notices for the 2023-24 school year will go home on Friday, March 3rd. Please review the notice for accurate information. There is no action required unless you choose to seek other school options. If you feel there is an error or you have questions please contact Lyndsie Hutson, our Student Data Manager.
Friday, March 10th is a Half Day for students.
Eaton Field Day will be on Thursday, April 6th. Coach Tew needs volunteers to help make field day a success. All volunteers must complete volunteer training. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please see the information in the volunteer section in this newsletter. Field Day times are listed below. Parents may come as visitors/spectators, but may not run a station unless they are a volunteer. All visitors and volunteers must sign in and out in the office, so you may want to arrive early. School-aged siblings who attend Eaton are not allowed to be spectators or participate in a sibling's field day if they fall at different times.
- 8:45 -10:45 K-2nd
- 11:30 -1:30 3rd-5th
Please use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0948abac2fa4ff2-pefield#/
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.
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.
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
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 Book Fair/Bingo Night, March 7th
Our PTA will host a Spirit Night with Moe's Southwest Grill on Wednesday, March 8th. Please use this link to purchase taco kits. They will be delivered to the school and can be picked up from 5:00-5:30.
https://form.jotform.com/202405472883153
Please consider joining the PTA:
https://eatonwilm.memberhub.com/store
Eaton's PTA Website:
Important Upcoming Dates
March 6th-10th Book Fair
March 7th Bingo Night
March 7th Battle of the Books Competition
March 10th Half Day for Students
March 13th- 17th Spring Break
March 20th- April 3rd Spring Intersession
April 6th Field Day
April 7th Good Friday Holiday- No School for Students & Staff
April 10th Teacher Workday- No School for Students
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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