This is an exciting week, and I am super excited about the next two days! Before I dive into those events, I would like to start off by saying how proud I am of our fourth-grade friends. They showed spectacular leadership, and we were blessed by the gift of God's love shown through them (pictures under the "2nd -4th" tab). We also honored our first seven terrific ticket winners this year! I am so proud of all of our students and the great choices they are making each day!
I would also like to make mention of our wonderful parent volunteers who come in to help when there is a need. As you can see in the picture, several of our parents are helping make T-shirts for our kindergarten friends. Thank you so much for your help and support.
**Ezell Cares, principal's list, and honor roll photos located under the "Eagle Happenings" tab!
Tomorrow is our big Vocabulary Costume Parade! We are all very excited to see what creative vocabulary words you and your child have come up with! I am sure the "outfits" will be amazing! A few reminders: Drop off your child by 7:45, and if you are planning to stay, head on up to the stadium to grab a seat. Please have your child wear their "outfit" to school. We want to be able to see your child's vocabulary word and definition, so make it very visible! Students will have assigned spots after the parade where you can find them to take pictures! It's going to be a great morning, and if you need any helpful hints or ideas, click the link: http://kristinbledsoe.blogspot.com/p/vocabulary-parade-information.html
Saturday is FALL FESTIVAL! That's right ... two days to the huge event! Countdown to Laser Tag, Haunted House, Speed Pitch, and so much more!!!
Don't miss out on getting your tickets for a pre-sale discount (IF YOU PRE-ORDER you will pick up those tickets at will call on Saturday)! For $25, you can get $30 worth of tickets when you purchase them early! The students are being offered great incentives to bring their families such as “dress down day” and ice cream for our elementary friends.
On Monday, October 29, we have our two-week service project, which we are calling "bare necessities." We are meeting three basic needs through our food, clothing, and shelter/tent drive. All schools will be participating.
Wednesday, October 31, our students can wear a Halloween-themed T-shirt and jeans if they wish to do so.
The EHCS third grade presents:
“America the Beautiful”
Friday, November 2nd
6:00 p.m. High School Gym
Join the third grade as they present and interpret stories that inspired some of America’s most well-known and beloved patriotic songs, such as “Yankee Doodle” and “The Star Spangled Banner.” Special appearances by several U.S. Presidents make this a program you will not want to miss!
Our third-grade teachers wanted to share the following about their field trip last week:
Third graders enjoyed a beautiful day at Edwin Warner Park on Thursday. They learned a lot about “Suitable Surroundings” as they reviewed what they had learned about living things. They impressed the naturalist there with their good questions and knowledge of habitats. Then they went to the picnic area for a great lunch. One student reported that it was the best field trip ever! (Pictures under the "2nd-4th" tab)
Our fourth-grade teachers want to share the following about a science experiment:
In 4th grade Science, we have been discussing different ecosystems and how plants and animals survive in each one. On Friday, the 4th grade did a hands-on activity discussing different adaptations animals have in order to survive. One activity was the importance of a bird’s beak. Each child had a toothpick to use as a beak. They also had different materials, both soft and hard, that they had to try to poke their beak through. We discussed that a bird’s beak must be strong and sharp in order for the bird to eat and survive. The second activity was discussing the importance of blubber to a polar bear. Each child had to put their hands in ice water for 5 seconds. Then they took them out and put on a “blubber glove”. The blubber glove was made of two Ziploc bags with shortening in between them. They then put their hands back in the ice-cold water but were not affected because of the insulation of the blubber glove. We discussed that desert animals would not need blubber, but it is VERY IMPORTANT for polar animals to have blubber. The kids LOVED the activities, and we know there are many more hands-on activities to come! (Pictures under the "2nd-4th grade" tab)
November 5 = NO SCHOOL & NO EXTENDED CARE (We have lots of educators coming on campus that day)
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