Eaton Family Newsletter
March 14th, 2024
Dear Eaton Families,
Office Updates
- Welcome to Mrs. Dina Dillon, our new administrative assistant! We are happy to have Mrs. Dillon in the front office.
- Welcome to Ms. Allie Miele, our new School Social Worker. Ms. Miele replaces Mrs. Tiana McKnight. Ms. Miele's position is shared with Codington Elementary. She will be at Eaton every Monday, Wednesday, and alternating Fridays.
- Nurse Rogers has accepted a part-time nursing position with the county. We will miss Nurse Rogers, but wish her well with her new position. We hope to have a new nurse in place after the break.
- We are sad to say goodbye to Deputy Carpenter, our School Resource Officer (SRO), who is moving away from Wilmington with his family. We are grateful for all Deputy Carpenter has done for our school and students. We will miss him!
- Welcome to Deputy Whitfield, our new SRO. We are happy to have Deputy Whitfield at Eaton!
PTA Tall and Small Ball- New Date April 19th
PTA will host a Tall and Small Disco Ball at Eaton on April 19th, from 6:00-8:00. Information to purchase tickets will come soon.
School Yearbooks
The deadline for purchasing a yearbook has been extended to March 15th, 3:15pm. Yearbooks are purchased through PTA. We are no longer accepting ads for the yearbook. Please use this link to order yearbooks: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/dr-hubert-eaton-sr-elem-school/2023-2024-yearbook-330/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1
School Assignment Notices
School Assignment Notices were sent home with your student on Friday, March 1st. No action is required unless you wish to request a change in school assignment for the 2024-25 school year. If you think a mistake was made in regards to your students' school assignment, please contact our Data Manager, Lyndsie Hutson.
Eaton Field Day
Please save the date for Field Day, April 12th. Coach Tew is recruiting Level 2 volunteers to help run stations. Volunteers are needed from 8:30-10:45 and 11:15-1:30. You may use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0948ABAC2FA4FF2-47955232-eaton
If you have questions please reach out to Coach Tew: bobby.tew@nhcs.net
NHCS Standard Response Protocol
Please see district safety information regarding the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) currently used throughout the district. You may access the SRP Parent Handout below, as well as learn more through iloveyouguys.org
Eaton School Tours for New Families
Kindergarten registration will be opening March 1st. School tours will be available for new families on the dates listed. Tours on all dates will be 8:30-9:30. Please call the school office at (910) 397-1544 to reserve a spot if you would like a school tour.
Media Center/ I.T. News
NHCS & Eaton Child Nutrition Information
NHCS Child Nutrition Website (including menus)
MySchoolApps (apply for free/reduced lunch)
MySchoolBucks (lunch prepay)
Volunteer Information
All volunteers, both Levels 1 and 2, must complete volunteer training each school year.
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 $22.50.
Steps to Take to Become A Volunteer:
Review Volunteer Orientation Presentation
Read the Volunteer Handbook
Complete the Volunteer Assessment with 80% or Higher (You may retake the assessment if needed)
Level 2 Volunteers must also complete a Background Check application and pay $22.50
Email Mrs. Allen to let her know you completed the steps to become a volunteer
Eaton Volunteer Coordinator: Mrs. Allen, Assistant Principal
Updates from the PTA
Tall and Small Disco Ball
The Tall and Small Disco Ball is scheduled for April 19th. Details to come.
Please consider joining the PTA:
https://eatonwilm.memberhub.com/store
Eaton's PTA Website:
Important Upcoming Dates
2023- 2024 Year-Round Calendar
March 18th- April 5th Spring Intersession
April 12th Field Day & Quarter 3 Report Cards
April 16th Camp Flintlock On-Site Field Trip (All 4th Grade students)
April 19th PTA Tall and Small Disco Ball
June 6th 5th Grade Celebration
June 7th 5th Grade Ceremony; Last Day of School (Half Day Dismissal)
End of Grade (EOG) Testing Dates:
May 24th End of Grade (EOG) Science Test- All 5th Graders
May 29th End of Grade (EOG) Reading Test- All 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders
May 30th End of Grade (EOG) Math Test- All 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders
Previous Newsletters
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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