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Coloring Contest for Students during College Savings Month

eatonblog — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:43:50 +0000

Coloring Contest for TN Students — College Savings Month is September

Tennessee Residents

Color Hootie, The Wise Old Owl
Tennessee Coloring Sweepstakes to Encourage Families to Think About Education During College Savings Month
With the goal of encouraging more Tennessee families to put their kids on the path to college, Tennessee Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. announced a statewide initiative intended to encourage families to think about education. The coloring sweepstakes is open to Tennessee children enrolled in kindergarten through 6th grade, and one random winner will receive $1,000 towards a Path2College 529 Plan. Click here to print the picture of Hootie the Wise Old Owl, who is on his path to college. Color Hootie, complete the registration information and return by 9/30/09. Click here to read the complete sweepstakes rules. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.Governor Bredesen declares September College Savings Month

Eaton Honored as 2009 Value Added Award Winner

eatonblog — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:31:34 +0000

Education Consumers Value Added Award Winners

A team of Eaton teachers, administrators, and Director of Schools, Mr. Wayne Honeycutt, traveled to Nashville on May 4 to receive recognition for the school’s outstanding value added test scores. Out of 760 elementary schools in Tennessee, Eaton ranks an impressive #7. The setting of the awards was the Supreme Court Chamber in the State Capitol. Commissioner Timothy Webb, along with Education Consumers Foundation representatives presented principals with a certificate, banner, and a check — ours was $2,000! It is a tribute to our excellent teachers, support staff, students, and parents working together that make this achievement possible.

Education Consumers Foundation Honors Eaton

eatonblog — Sun, 03 May 2009 18:33:58 +0000

Four members of the Eaton faculty head to Nashville on May 4 to be recognized as one of the top performing schools in the state of Tennessee. Out of 760 elementary schools, Eaton’s value added scores place the school at #7! Commissioner of Education, Tim Webb, will be on hand at the State Capitol Senate Hearing Chamber where the awards will be handed out. More news to come.

Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8

eatonblog — Sun, 03 May 2009 18:30:37 +0000

The first week of May is when Eaton PTO members go to great lengths to show appreciation to our fine teachers. They have developed themes for each day: Muffins on Monday, Treats Tuesday, Wishful Wednesday, Thankful Thursday, and Flowerful Friday. We certainly do not want our parents to spend a great deal of money — just a simple gesture of appreciation will “make your teacher’s day.”

Thank you to all the local businesses that contributed gift certificates for daily teacher prizes.

Principal’s Night In

eatonblog — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:27:48 +0000

April 7 at 6:00 is the next Principal’s Night In. I will host a snack supper accompanied by a talk on the standardized achievement tests that are fast approaching. I know from parent surveys that many of you have questions or misunderstandings about TCAP. This informal setting is the perfect time to get all those questions answered. Child Care will be provided.

The Economy and Our Children

eatonblog — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:24:33 +0000

I saw this article on another Principal’s blog and thought the information might be useful for our Eaton parents. (February 8, 2009 by Dave Sherman)

The talk of our worsening economy is all over the place. With the media playing such an important role in our lives, keeping the depressing news away from our children is next to impossible. So, we need to be prepared to answer the hard questions they may ask. This discussion can be difficult, especially when so many people are unsure about their jobs, their homes, and their financial stability.

Regardless of your own personal situation, imagine being a child who is bombarded with stories of people being laid off, losing their homes, and not having enough money to buy food, clothing, and medicine.

To assist parents in answering these difficult questions, the American Academy of Pediatrics has created a page on their website titled Financial Crisis: Talking to Kids About the Economy. According to the AAP,

Raising a family and taking care of children is challenging when there are tough economic conditions. Talking to children about the economy can help them develop strategies for coping with the current financial situation and everyday life. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers suggestions for parents and others who care for children.

The Tips for Parents and Other Caregivers document is an excellent resource for all of us. Additionally, the AAP site provides many other resources for parents. Check out their Parenting Corner, as well as other areas of the website. I hope you will find this site useful.

Thank You for Rocket Romp Contributions

eatonblog — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:50:35 +0000

It is with extreme gratitude and appreciation that the entire staff and student body of Eaton Elementary thank our community for the economic support through our Rocket Romp fundraiser. Even in these very lean economic times, our students and parents rallied together to raise $45,115.15 for our school! That is truly amazing.

This year’s proceeds will go directly into Eaton classrooms with every teacher receiving $400 for instructional supplies, nine additional Promethean Active Boards added, and supplements to our special areas such as art, music, physical education, and spanish.

When people ask what makes Eaton a great school, the answer is simple. We have great teachers who love our kids and we have parents who support the school. THANK YOU!

Welcome to School 08-09

eatonblog — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:26:03 +0000

We are excited to finally have all our boys and girls back in school. Our enrollment is up slightly from last year, and we have the largest fourth grade class in the entire county! We encourage you to get involved at Eaton. Our new SAFE traffic patrol has certainly helped maked mornings more bearable and the traffic flow much quicker. We need you to help with this project. We also have several projects that will occur throughout the year — Rocket Romp, playground upkeep, and community service projects. We want your help and input.

Currently, our PTO is in the midst of its annual membership drive. You can join for just $4/per family member. As many of you know, PTO supplies Eaton with many resources including instructional supplies, the latest technology, and playground equipment. So, join with us to help our Eaton Rockets Soar!

Eaton Technology Fair

eatonblog — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:31:09 +0000

2008 Technology FairThis year we are hosting our fifth annual Technology Fair for students. We encourage parent feedback to help us tweek the categories and produce a fair that best benefits student learning. Any ideas? Projects are due by 9:00 AM Tuesday, February 26. Awards will be presented at the PTO Meeting, 7:00, February 28.