Vocabulary Parade, Fall Festival, and so much more

Parents,

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!

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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

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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.

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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.

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The EHCS third grade presents:

“America the Beautiful”

Friday, November 2nd

6:00 p.m. High School Gym

Free admission

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!

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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 4^th grade Science, we have been discussing different ecosystems and how plants and animals survive in each one.  On Friday, the 4^th 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)

ANSWERS TO OUR TRIVIA QUESTIONS: (Were you right? Did you discuss?)

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE...

Fall...

Hello Parents,

Welcome back! I hope you all enjoyed your fall break and the extra time with your children. We are already getting so close to November, which leaves us several things to discuss:

First, we have "Donuts with the Principal" this Friday to honor all of my friends who made Principal's List and Honor Roll.

Second, we have "Ezell Cares" day next Tuesday (10/23), where students can wear jeans IF they are wearing their "Ezell Cares" T-shirt. If they do not have a T-shirt and would like one, I have several left in my office. The cost is $10. If they do not have that shirt, then they are to be in regular school uniform.

Thirdly, we have our 4th grade students leading chapel on Thursday, October 25. I love to see God move through our students, especially we they lead us in praise and worship. 4th grade parents, you are invited to join us!

Then, we have our first ever Vocabulary Costume Parade next Friday (10/26). Your child will come to school in whatever attire fits their vocabulary word and definition. Parents, we invite you to stay and watch the parade that will take place at 8:30 a.m.  Our parade is going to be a wonderful way to celebrate words and reading, as well as provide a fun time of dressing up – always a childhood favorite! CLICK THIS LINK TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION:  http://kristinbledsoe.blogspot.com/p/vocabulary-parade-information.html

The day after our Vocabulary Parade is FALL FESTIVAL! Check out the flyer to learn all the details about this amazing event! It is going to be an exciting and fun time for our friends and family here at EHCS!

Lastly, we have our Halloween T-shirt day on Wednesday, October 31. Your child may wear a Halloween-themed T-shirt and jeans on this day.

Wow, the next two weeks are extremely busy, so be sure to mark your calendars!
New this week, you will find photos from our musical performance done by our 1^st – 3^rd graders. They did a fantastic job! (Under "Eagle Happenings" tab)

On top of all of the events listed above, here are a few more things to mention.

October 20 = Parents' Night Out

November 5 = NO SCHOOL & NO EXTENDED CARE (We have lots of educators coming on campus that day)

ANSWERS TO OUR TRIVIA QUESTIONS: (Were you right? Did you discuss?) What is your favorite thing about the blog? #1 Answer: Pictures and Information

Fall Break...

Hello Parents,

Tonight is our big musical performance, 1^st – 3rd grade Showcase. Miss Chamberlain has worked very hard to put together this special night. Please come out and show your support this evening at 6:00 p.m. (Performers need to be here by 5:30)

This afternoon, the rest of the elementary got to see our 1^st – 3^rd grade friends perform their dress rehearsal. It was amazing! Our students showed how talented they were in music. Our first grade started with the song, “Oh, My Aunt Came Back,” which had several soloists. They also sang “Peas Porridge Hot” while doing a circle dance and playing the Orff instruments. It was fantastic! The second graders sang and performed motions to a fun piece called “The Donut Song,” and they played different kinds of percussion instruments while chanting “The Robot Band.” I was really impressed with their focus and determination. Our third grade friends beautifully sang and played in a three-part round the song “Scotland Burning.” Finally, they danced, sang, and played the Orff instruments in the finale “Da Da Da Da Da Bomp!” I was amazed and very proud of all our students! I can’t wait to see the exciting final performance tonight.

Tomorrow is our last dress – up day for Homecoming week, and it is very fitting that it is "crazy red and white" day. Go bananas with our school colors! Remember, NO HAIR DYE or FACE PAINT. The students have looked fantastic this week in their "dress to impress" and "tacky" attire. *I have placed ALL NEW pictures under each grade – level tab. Check them out and e-mail me if you would like a copy!

Also, tomorrow our report cards will be e-mailed out at 3:00 p.m.

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I would like to make mention of a new event in which our elementary friends will get to participate this year. On October 26, we are going to have our first Vocabulary Costume Parade. The event all began with the book Miss Alaineus (which Mrs. Bebout is going to read to our classes in the library.) This book is a delightful story about words and definitions, in which a young girl participates in her school's annual vocabulary costume parade. Our own parade is going to be a wonderful way to celebrate words and reading, as well as provide a fun time of dressing up – always a childhood favorite! CLICK THIS LINK TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION: http://kristinbledsoe.blogspot.com/p/vocabulary-parade-information.html

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Don't forget about box tops. At the end of this month, we will be counting up class totals, and the class with the most box tops will have a pizza and ice cream party with Mrs. Bledsoe! So cut, clip, and bring in as many as you can!

We are still selling our "Ezell Cares" shirts as we enter into Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please let me know if you would like to buy one; (the new order is supposed to be in today or tomorrow.) Thank you for your patience! We appreciate your support!

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Next week is Fall Break. I cannot believe it is already upon us! I encourage you to take some time off of work and spend time with your families. I heard it said once, "Love your family. Spend time, be kind, and serve one another. Make no room for regrets. Tomorrow is not promised, and today is short." So do what you need to do, but even if you can only take one day off, try to use that time enjoy a movie night, go out to eat, have a game night at home, go for a family walk, ride bikes together, or share some fun activity with loved ones. Life is short, and we are blessed by God with the families and friends we have. I will miss you all, but be safe and have fun! I will see you when I get back from the Dominican Republic! Happy trails!

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When we get back...
October 16 = Parent Workshop with Jason Foundation at 6:30 p.m.

October 19 = Donuts with the Principal (for our Honor Roll and Principal List students)

October 20 = Parent's Night Out (hosted by our high school cheerleaders)

October 27 = Fall Festival (we are now accepting donated items)

October 31 = Your child may wear a Halloween – themed Tshirt

ANSWERS TO OUR TRIVIA QUESTIONS: (Were you right? Did you discuss?) What will you be doing on Fall Break? #1 Answer: Traveling (me too)

So many things...

Hello Parents,

We have a lot to discuss this week, as fall break is quickly approaching! I cannot believe tomorrow marks the end of the first quarter. Our report cards will be going home next Friday, October 5. Our 1^st – 8^th graders’ report cards will be e-mailed at 3:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Our pre-K4 and kindergarten friends will be bringing home their report cards that same day.

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NEXT WEEK is HOMECOMING!! Our high school students have spirit days that we want to join in on. We will NOT dress up every day, but middle and elementary like to show their support and have some fun, too! The days we will dress up will be:

· MONDAY: "Dress to Impress" (Sunday best or business professional)

· TUESDAY: "Tacky Day"

· FRIDAY: "Crazy Red & White Day" (no colored or dyed hair)

We are looking forward to this fun opportunity next week, and you’d better believe Mrs. Bledsoe will be dressed up and ready to take pictures!!

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I need to make mention of this week's e-mail that I just sent to you. I need you all to look at the attached forms and see if you will need to use our Extended Care services during Fall Break, Christmas Break, and Spring Break. If you are planning on using this service during Fall Break, we need to know by Wednesday, October 3 in order to provide appropriate staffing. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter.

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Our Kindergarten teachers want to share...

Carnivores, Herbivores, and Omnivores, OH MY!!!

          In the classroom, the kindergarteners have been learning about mammals and non-mammals and their eating habits. To conclude their study of animals from A to Z, the kindergarten class took a trip to the Nashville Zoo. The students were able to see animals that they had learned about up close and personal. A few of their favorites were the owls, pink flamingos, and zebras. **Pictures under the "Kindergarten & 1st Grade" tab**

Parents – this is a reminder for our administrative building...

In anticipation of the upcoming school review by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, we are asking parents to complete a short survey concerning their experiences at Ezell-Harding Christian School.  The information that you provide is extremely important to us and will be used to assess the current spiritual, social, academic, and community status of EHCS in order to make appropriate modifications when necessary.  Please take a few minutes to visit the link found above to complete the survey.  Survey responses will be collected through Thursday, September 27th.  Thank you so much for your input and assistance in this endeavor.   

To Access Survey:

Click here or in a browser type: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/8839293

Important items! Please look at the dates below and mark your calendars:

October 1 = SCHOOL-WIDE PTO MEETING at 6:00 p.m. (These are very informative meetings and it is a way for all of us to stay connected with what is happening here at school.  Please join us!)

October 4 = 1^st – 3rd grade showcase at 6:00 p.m. (PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT OUR FRIENDS AS THEY PERFORM MUSICIAL NUMBERS THEY LEARNED WITH MISS CHAMBERLAIN!)

October 5 = Report Cards & Homecoming game!!

October 8-12 = Fall Break

October 16 = Parent Workshop with Jason Foundation at 6:30 p.m.

October 19 = Donuts with the Principal (for our Honor Roll and Principal List students)

October 20 = Parent's Night Out (hosted by our highschool cheerleaders)

October 27 = Fall Festival (we are now accepting donated items)

Lastly, we are still selling our "Ezell Cares" shirts as we enter into Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please let me know if you would like to buy one!

 ANSWERS TO OUR TRIVIA QUESTIONS: (Were you right? Did you discuss?) What is your favorite thing about Fall? Answer: Cooler Weather

Conference Time...

Hello Wonderful Parents,

I hope this post finds you all doing well. I would like to share with you all a link to a very short story that I shared with my staff this week in our faculty meeting. I usually like to share what is on my mind in hopes that it may be encouraging to another friend. Click on the link (it will take you straight to another page on the blog):  http://kristinbledsoe.blogspot.com/p/most-important-things-in-life.html to see a great TWO-minute read of an inspiring story. I have a jar of rocks on my desk to remind me of the important things in life...

We are approaching the end of the first quarter, and that brings us to conference time (which means another 1/2 day of school tomorrow). This time is a great time to discuss the progress of your child and get to know how he/she is doing in school. Extended care will be provided, but make sure you send a lunch with your child. If you are planning on using extended day during Fall Break (October 8-12), please let Mrs. Freudenthal, Mrs. Boyd, or your child's teacher know. We are trying to make sure we can help all those who need this service. Thank you.

Please help your child round up the "caught ya" buttons they have received so far this year. On Friday I will be calling them to the office to exchange their buttons for prizes. There will be several opportunities throughout the year to turn in their buttons and get prizes. I am so proud of all the good choices our students are making and they truly are taking ownership of their actions each day. Way to go my friends!

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Last week, our Pre-K friends got to listen to Kevin Kidd as he performed character-building songs! See the pictures under "Pre-K3 and Pre-K." I believe they had a wonderful time!

  

Reminder from last week: we are still selling Breast Cancer Awareness shirts. I am waiting on my new order of youth xsmall and small T-shirts. Mrs. Walter's class is showing support to one of the moms in her class who has just had her last treatment for breast cancer. It was a very thoughtful thing for Mrs. Walters to have her entire class honor this family and send many prayers their way.

We are selling the shirts for $10.   Not only do these purchases support the team, but also 25% of the proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society – a very worthy cause!

Homecoming game is on its way, and with it comes a T-shirt opportunity. Your child will be bringing home an order form on Friday, so be sure to check that out!

**September 20 will be Spirit Night at Angelo's Pizza!

**September 20 & 21 will be parent-teacher conferences (1/2 days for the students, which means dismissal is at 11:00 a.m.- Our PK friends will dismiss at 10:45 a.m. Thank you!)
**October 5 will be our Homecoming Game.

**October 8-12 will be our Fall Break!

 ANSWERS TO OUR TRIVIA QUESTIONS: (Were you right? Did you discuss?)

What is your favorite type of cookie? Answer: Chocolate Chip (won hands down!!)

Hello Parents,

 We had such an amazing turnout at Open House on Tuesday. THANK YOU moms, dads, grandparents, and students for coming out to learn more about our school and our day-to-day activities. I believe the children had a blast being the tour guides and eating cookies! It was wonderful to see almost all of our families! Our community is growing, and I am so happy that we are growing as a family here at EHCS! As always, thank you for trusting us with your precious children; we love them dearly!

**A big thank-you goes out to all the parents who made cookies for our open house and to the PTO for all their help and support. On a side note, I would like to thank our teachers for all the hard work they put in to making our open house a big success. We are blessed with talented, loving teachers!!

You will find more pictures this week under the tabs for your child's grade. All of the pictures that were in the Eagles Nest can now be found here! Your children are so cute, and it was a lot of fun taking their pictures! If you see a picture you really like, let me know, and I'll work on e-mailing it to you or getting you a copy!

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Don't forget to look under the "Fine Arts" tab to see more activities going on there; also all of the upcoming dates for Fine Arts events are posted under that tab, as well.

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YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT OUR 4TH GRADERS SINGING A "MATH NUMBER" to the tune of "Call Me Maybe!" It is awesome!!

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Field Trips: (Kindergarten teachers said...)

Kindergarten visited the Morning Glory Apple Orchard on Friday, September 7^th. We used all five senses to discover new things about apples. We began our trip by listening to our tour guide tell us all about the orchard. Then we tasted and smelled apples, apple cider and honey. We saw the apple cider press and how it works. We concluded our trip by picking an apple from a tree.   Everyone had lots of fun! (See a few pictures of this trip under the K-1^st grade tab)

The Varsity Girls Basketball Team is going PINK and has designed a shirt for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  We are selling the shirts for $10.   Not only do these purchases support the team, but also 25% of the proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society – a very worthy cause! I expect the shirts to go fast, so come get yours today.

p.s. There will be a special day in October (not a Friday) where everyone can wear these shirts and jeans!

Mark Your Calendars:

**September 15 will be Parents Night Out. The cheerleaders are giving you a night out from 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.! The cost will be $15 dollars per child and $25 max. per family.

**September 20 will be Spirit Night at Angelo's Pizza!

**September 20 & 21 will be parent-teacher conferences (1/2 days for the students, which means dismissal is at 11:00 a.m.- Our PK friends will dismiss at 10:45 a.m. Thank you!)

**October 8-12 will be our Fall Break! 

 ANSWERS TO OUR TRIVIA QUESTIONS: (Were you right? Did you discuss?)

In what year did Mrs. Bledsoe graduate from EHCS? Answer: 2001

Hello Parents,

We would like to cordially invite you to our Open House next Tuesday, September 11, at 5:00 p.m. Please join us for a tour of your child’s classroom. Your children should be able to show you highlights of their work and share some favorite activities they are already doing this year. The children can be your tour guide. It is a moment for students and teachers to share the special community of the classroom with you, as well as review our school day. Please stop in to say hello to me and other staff in the computer lab, library, music room, Spanish room and gym! We look forward to seeing you all next Tuesday. 

p.s. I haven't put up any new pictures recently, but there will be a little surprise at Open House!

Can you believe it's already Thursday? This short week has flown by! We have several reminders and things to add to our calendars!

First, please remember that your child is going to P.E. every day and needs to wear shoes that he/she can play and run in. No "slide on" shoes are allowed, because they have a tendency to fly off of their cute little feet. Our precious girls need to wear shorts under all jumpers and skirts, as well! Thank you for your help with this matter.

Tomorrow night is a home football game against our rival DCA! There will be a lot of activities going on tomorrow. In the morning, the varsity basketball players will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts (.50 each). I have ordered more this time in hopes that we can feed all our friends who would like to have one! Also, our cheerleaders will be selling tattoos (.75 each)! Hope to see everyone at the big game this week!

BATTLE OF THE BUILDINGS will be taking place tomorrow night! It is "BLACK OUT" night (we will be matching our football players' black uniform)! We will be selling face paint and glow sticks at the game! Again, I look forward to seeing all of my friends at the game!

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**September 15 will be Parents Night Out. The cheerleaders are giving you a night out from 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.! The cost will be $15 dollars per child and $25 max. per family.

**September 20 will be Spirit Night at Angelo's Pizza! More details to come on this event.

**September 20 & 21 will be parent- teacher conferences (1/2 day for the students)

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Just for your information: The varsity girls basketball team has designed a T-shirt in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They will be selling them for $10. Be looking for some really cool shirts and help support both the team and Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

 ANSWERS TO OUR TRIVIA QUESTIONS: (Were you right? Did you discuss?) What is your favorite day of the week? Answer: Friday