Eaton Family Newsletter

July 21st, 2023

Dear Eaton Families,

We had a great first full week of school at Eaton Elementary! Our students are settling into their new classroom routines. We have seen our Olympians SHINE this week.

Arrival & Dismissal Reminders:

Thank you for following our morning drop-off procedures. All car riders are dropped off and picked up on the Gordon Road side of our building. No parent parking is allowed in the lot or on the road along Ogden Park Drive. (Parents cannot park and walk around to drop off or pick up students.) Click HERE for a map of drop off and pick up if needed.

Parent drop off students may exit their vehicles at 7:10am. We encourage our students to arrive to school at 7:10am.Teachers have instructional activities for students when they arrive.
Please make sure that students have their backpacks on and are ready to exit vehicles
We ask that parents pull all the way up to our mailbox to unload
After you unload/load you may pull out to the left to exit the parking lot

Students may purchase breakfast in the cafeteria. Our amazing cafeteria staff members look forward to welcoming our students to school each morning.

Students who arrive at 7:40 are considered tardy and must have an adult accompany them into the building to check in.

We kindly ask that you do not leave large gaps in between vehicles during our drop off and pick up lines.
If your child needs help buckling their seatbelt in the afternoon please pull into a parking space after they are in the car to assist them.

Early Check Out/Transportation Changes

Students may not be checked out after 1:45. If your child has an early appointment or if you need to check your child out early, please plan accordingly. This procedure is in place to ensure safety of our students. Please remember to submit all transportation changes in writing. Students will not be permitted to change transportation unless we have a request in writing by the parent/guardian.

PTA Sprit Night at Coldstone Creamery is this Friday, July 28th, from 5:00pm- 11:00pm. We hope you are able to support our PTA, and celebrate National Ice Cream month.

BOY Paperwork

Again this year, all parents/guardians of NHCS students in grades 1-5 will be required to complete the beginning-of-year paperwork using the Scribbles online system. The online system allows parents/guardians the ability to complete this process from their laptop, cell phone, or desktop computer. If the parent/guardian has moved, please update the address on the beginning-of-year paperwork and upload the new proof of residence. Students attending Eaton will need to select their zone/district school in order to complete the application, it will then be transferred to Eaton for processing. The beginning of year paperwork will close October 1st, 2023.

Click HERE for step-by-step instructions.

2023- 2024 Year-Round Calendar

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1675962371/nhcsk12ncus/alko4ikratx2zbpmpxid/2023-2024YRRoundDraft3changesApproved2-7-23.pdf

2023- 2024 Student Supply Lists

Click on each link to see the supply list for your child's grade level.

School Safety

At Eaton we take the safety of our students and staff seriously. All visitors on campus grounds must report to the front office to sign in during school hours. Please have your ID ready when coming to campus to sign in, or when checking out a student.

All volunteers must complete training each school year. Background checks (for Level 2 volunteers) are good for three years, but Level 2 volunteers must also complete training each school year.

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

Morning drop-off and afternoon pick up is located in the front of the school at the Gordon Road light. Please follow the flow of traffic, which lines up in front of the school and circles through the gravel lot.

MORNING ARRIVAL:

The bell will ring at 7:10am. Once staff members are in place to safely monitor students, students will be invited to begin exiting cars. Please be sure that your child is ready with their backpack when they reach the sidewalk drop-off area.

The tardy bell rings at 7:40am. Students must be in their classrooms by this time to be considered on time. If students are not in their classroom when the tardy bell rings, they will need a tardy slip from the front office to enter their classroom.

Please be mindful of the time you arrive, especially if your child is eating breakfast in the cafeteria.

If you arrive after the tardy bell there will not be staff members outside. You must park and walk your child into the building to sign them in at the front desk.

AFTERNOON PICK-UP:

All families are given two signs with their last name and assigned number. Please have your sign displayed on the right side of your front window/dashboard. Leave the sign visible until after your children have entered the car.

Only vehicles that have your sign will be allowed to pick up your child or children without going to the office to show identification. Please be mindful that if you give someone your sign, you are giving them permission to pick up your child.

If you need sign replacements please contact Ms. Harrison at the front desk.

Please remember to remain in your car when you are picking up your student in the afternoon. If your student needs support opening the door we are happy to help.

We encourage parents to teach students to learn to buckle their safety belts. However, if your child is not yet able to do this, please pull up past the mailbox and/or park in a spot to assist your child. This helps to keep our carpool line moving smoothly.

We do not allow parents to park at the side of the building and walk up with a sign to pick up children. You must use the pick up line. The only exception will be for families who walk from their home to pick up children and/or circumstances approved by administration.

Thank you for your help to ensure safety during our arrival and dismissal times.

All transportation changes (different than how your child normally goes home) must be submitted in writing.

If you need to pick up your child early from school, you must do so by 1:45pm. Please know that you will need your drivers license to sign your child out of school.

News from Nurse Rogers

I'm so happy to be here to help keep our Eaton kids safe and healthy! My office hours are Monday- Friday 7:15AM- 3:45PM. My phone number is 910-397-1544 option 1. Email: patricia.rogers@nhcs.net. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns about your child's health, safety, and well-being while here at school.

If your child has food allergies, asthma, or any other health condition please make me aware so I can be sure to support them while they are here.

We can keep medications here at school for your child, with the proper documentation, if necessary. There is a list of approved over the counter medications you can check in for your child. Additionally, there is a physician authorization form for all other medications that needs to be filled out by a healthcare provider to allow your child to have that medication here in the nurse's office. Any and all medication needs to be brought into the nurse's office by a parent/guardian and signed in with the appropriate paperwork.

All medication documents are linked here on my website:

https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/nurse-rogers/home

Updates from Transportation

2023-2024 De-Assignment Procedures:

In an effort to reduce late arrivals and departures to and from schools, students who do not meet ridership eligibility will be permanently de-assigned from Transportation. Students will have an opportunity to be reassigned in the Spring and the 24/25 School Year. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis when students inform Transportation of temporary situations such as illness, sports and club participation. Transportation eligibility includes:

students riding at least 3 times a week
parents following Pre K, K-2, and special education "meet at the stop" rules
students following safety protocols

NHCS 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

crissie.allen@nhcs.net

Updates from the PTA

Spirit Night on Friday, July 28th, at Coldstone Creamery from 5:00pm- 11:00pm. Please come out to support our school and celebrate National Ice Cream month!

Please consider joining the PTA:

https://eatonwilm.memberhub.com/store

Eaton's PTA Website:

https://www.eatonpta.com/