EEM - One exciting room during 1st Quarter Reward Day was the ”chill room” hosted by Ms. Pitts. Students had a mini Cosplay day and an opportunity to unwind. Special THANK YOU to Kona Ice and our community - thanks to Pay it Forward, students enjoyed a delicious treat.
EEM - Check out our all female morning announcements crew! Smart and fashionistas - perfectly coordinated for Red Ribbon Week. They will have a bright future in broadcasting (or whatever they choose to do).
EEM - 1st Quarter Report Cards and pre-ordered pictures were distributed to students today during Jacket Time. Virtual Families: Please come by the office (7:30 - 3:30 p.m.) to pick up report cards and pictures - any not picked up by Friday at noon will be mailed. Make-up fall picture day is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1.
EEM - Reminder: Kona Ice will be here Thursday for reward day. Pre-pay for your student's or donate by following this link https://app.konaicepay.com/#/details
Event code: ARF00451
Also, keep sending in the vision exam consent forms (screenings 10/27 & 10/29).
Excited to see everyone’s camo tomorrow for Red Ribbon Week.
EEM - 6th grade families: We are "spinning" the 6th grade activity wheel (2nd period) to ensure no student misses live instruction on the same activity during Virtual Fridays. Please help us remind your child of the rotation https://bit.ly/37AVFhe. Thank you for your support.
EEM - Vision exams are required for all our students, we are partnering with the Lions Club to conduct these screenings in 6.25 seconds (vs. 5-10 minutes) - at NO COST to families or EEM. However, we cannot conduct this screening without parental consent. Access a copy of Consent form here: https://bit.ly/3kuJVQT (on-site learners also received paper copies last week). More information about the screening available here: https://bit.ly/3mmvnn3. Screenings are scheduled for Oct. 27 and Oct. 29.
**House points for all participating students**
EEM - We are gearing up for an exciting Red Ribbon Week at EEM! We start tomorrow with “Give drugs the boot” wear your favorite pair of boots and end Thursday with 1st quarter reward day, including Kona Ice! Students will be able to purchase a Kona for $3. Students may bring $3 cash on Thursday or you may prepay online (preferred). There is also a pay it forward option if you would like to donate! Please follow the link to pre-order and for more information: https://bit.ly/34utn6e
Virtual students are welcome to stop in between 12:30-2:30 to purchase a Kona!
EEM - Don't let Covid get you stressed! Join in and relax by holding a Yoga stretch.
EEM - Ms. Walker's Jackettime proudly displays their Red Ribbon Week door showing that they will "Take Heart, Be Happy, and Don't Do Drugs". Next week, guest judges will select their favorite door. Red Ribbon Week is October 26th - 30th.
EEM-Be Pro Be Proud is an initiative to introduce students to technical professions in manufacturing, construction, transportation, and utility in Arkansas. 8th graders from the fall Career Development classes were able to tour the truck Friday, October 16.
EEM - Coach Stokes's class gets in a good stretch during physical education class. The journey to a long healthy life begins here.
EEM - Mrs. Threet's reading classes met virtually with their literature circles to discuss their class novel "Wonder". Students were so excited to safely meet with all classmates to share their different roles and perspectives, and they can't wait to meet again!
EEM 6th Graders: We have missed you!!!
We look forward to seeing you back at EEM tomorrow morning (Friday, October 16th). Please remember to bring your Chromebook AND your charger (we will be exchanging them for new ones), your student planner, and any other supplies you need to be a successful learner.
EEM - Parents NWEA Map growth results went home with students today (Virtual Learners - your reports will be mailed this week). Please review with students. Teachers are using results to target instruction. REMINDER: Tomorrow, October 14 is a Virtual Day for EEM (6-8) students.
EEM - REMINDER: Flu Shot Clinic Thursday, Oct. 15. Forms are available here https://bit.ly/33H3TlE, can be picked up at the front office, or can be filled out Oct. 15th. Also, Wednesday, Oct. 14 is a Virtual Learning Day for all students.
EEM - REMINDER: Picture day is Tuesday, October 13, paper order forms were sent home last week. Money and orders forms are submitted directly to the photographer; however, we strongly encourage you to visit https://my.lifetouch.com and use Picture Day ID: EVT46WMTB to pre-order here. Also, reminder: Wednesday, Oct. 14 is a Virtual Learning Day for all students.
EEM - Virtual Learners & 6th Grade: Picture Day [Oct. 13] & Flu Shots [Oct. 15]. Students are invited to participate in picture day and the flu shot clinic. Both days: we will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. with a goal finish time of 8:50. Pictures are used for yearbook [if you would like to purchase we encourage you to visit https://my.lifetouch.com and use Picture Day ID: EVT46WMTB to pre-order]. Flu Shot Clinic forms are available here https://bit.ly/33H3TlE, can be picked up at the front office, or can be filled out Oct. 15th. Both days will be first-come first-serve, please line up as we do for afternoon pick-up.
EEM - Picture day is Tuesday, October 13, paper order forms will be sent home tomorrow (distributed during Jacket Time). Money and orders forms are submitted directly to the photographer; however, we encourage you to visit https://my.lifetouch.com and use Picture Day ID: EVT46WMTB to pre-order here.
Virtual Learners and 6th graders - we will send out a separate communication later this week with details for your pictures.
EEM - The safety of our students is our top priority, there has been a positive Covid case at EEM. All probable close contacts (PCCs) have been contacted by school administration. To effectively maintain a safely supervised learning environment, we are temporarily transitioning all 6th grade students to virtual learning. Students will return to onsite instruction Friday, October 16th. As we prepared for: teachers will be actively engaged with learners via our Canvas Learning Management System. We apologize for the inconvenience, if you have any questions please call the EEM office at 501.261.6565.
EEM - Good evening, EEM families! Tomorrow is an early release day (1:30 p.m.) for PK-5th P/T Conferences. A note from Nurse Courtney: Flu shot forms may be submitted any time before 10/15! If you need another form, contact us and one will be sent home with your child! I encourage everyone to take advantage of this FREE service from ADH.
Nurse Courtney's October Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2Snits3