WHAT AN AMAZING WEEK...

Hello Parents,

We have had an amazing week, which has included a P.J.’s day, parent teacher conferences, a visit from Paul Heggen, and a chapel program lead by our 4^th grade classes. It was an especially thrilling week for me, and you know why. Thanks so much for all the birthday wishes. I can’t express how touched I was by all the love and gifts I received on Tuesday(see "Eagle News" tab for pictures of the events mentioned above).

Thursday’s chapel lesson was brought to us by our fourth graders.  Robert Watkins led us in singing, and all of his classmates helped build the acronym, “EHCS is COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE.”  Each student stated what his or her letter represented, followed by a scripture. It was truly inspiring to watch the leadership of our older students as they engaged our younger students and set a good example for them. Reed Steimle closed the worship with a prayer.

Friday, we will have our first of many “Donuts with the Principal.” If your child has made the honor roll or principal’s list, they will get to join me in celebrating this achievement with donuts. We have an intelligent group of students, and I’m proud of each and every one of them! They are to be commended!! 

Also Friday NIGHT, we have Battle of the Buildings! The theme for this week’s game is “Camo Night”, and everyone who comes to the game dressed in camouflage will receive candy from me! I will, of course, be decked out in camo, and I may blend in, so students will have to look very hard for me at the game! WE ARE NOT WEARING CAMO TO SCHOOL- only to the game tomorrow night!! I hope to see you all there, if you can make it, but I also hope you can’t see me.  HAHA!

To conclude our unit on Animals from A-Z, kindergarten recently took a trip to the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere.  Some of our favorite animals were the zebras, monkeys, and giraffes. Everyone had a great time and learned a lot.

We are participating in the Music City Kids Marathon this year. This one-mile fun run (1/2mile for Kindergarten) will take place on Friday, April 27, 2012. You can register your child at the following link: http://ingkidsrock.competitor.com/event-info/nashville/

This Halloween, which is on a Monday, our students will be allowed to wear a Halloween-themed shirt. NO COSTUMES are allowed, students may wear a holiday shirt with jeans on this particular Monday.

**In the future, students will have the opportunity to earn additional dress-up days.

As always, be sure to check out the tabs. I have new pictures under the “Eagle News” tab. There are many items on the blog that will keep you connected with the many activities going on in our building.  Be sure to check it all out!

Paul Heggen, from News Channel 4, visited our school yesterday and did a weather presentation for all grades. The students asked well-thought out questions and really seemed to be intrigued by the elements of the weather! Mr. Heggen also mentioned us on the news this morning!

Mrs. Speck is sending home Scholastic Software orders this week and they are due next Wednesday,Oct 5.  All checks are made payable to EzellHarding.  This is the first of 4 orders that will be sent home this year. Online ordering is also available.

UPCOMING DATES/EVENTS:

Tuesday, October 4^th=Prize Scramble for 1^st Fundraiser

Tuesday, October 4^th=FLU SHOTS

Friday, October 7^th=Parker Uniform Sale in Auxiliary Gym

Tuesday, October 11^th=Chuckie Cheese for 1^st Fundraiser

Wednesday, October 12^th= Make-Up Pictures

Last week’s “Dinner Discussion” winners:

What is your favorite board game?

#1 Answer: Monopoly

What is your favorite type of movie?

#1 Answer: Comedy

Check out this week’s questions for discussion.