Eaton Family Newsletter
July 7th, 2023
Dear Eaton Families,
We hope our Olympians are enjoying their summer break, and had a wonderful 4th of July weekend with their families. We are looking forward to the 23-24 school year, which is fast-approaching.
Our fabulous PTA will host a Kindergarten Playdate on the Kindergarten playground at Eaton tomorrow July 7th from 4:30-5:30. If you are a rising Kindergarten we would love for you and your family to join us. We will have popsicles and meet new friends before school starts.
Families will receive an email tomorrow July 7th with their class placement and teacher information.
Open House/Meet the Teacher Night is on Monday, July 10th, from 4:00-6:00. Our teachers are excited to meet their new classes. Class placements will be sent out through email on Friday, July 7th.
School Day Hours
Our new instructional hours are from 7:40 am - 2:15 pm. This is to allow for six full hours of instruction. We will continue to unload vehicles beginning at 7:10 am.
Kindergarten parents will be able to walk their student to class on their first staggered day (July 12th, 13th and 14th). We will have parking places reserved for our Kindergarten parents. They will use the crosswalk in front of the school.
2023- 2024 Year-Round Calendar
2023- 2024 Student Supply Lists
Click on each link to see the supply list for your child's grade level.
School Safety
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.
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.
NHCS is in the process of updating new materials for the 2023-2024 school year. We will share these at the start of the 23-24 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 $20.
Steps to Take to Become A Volunteer:
**Coming Soon
Eaton Volunteer Coordinator: Mrs. Allen, Assistant Principal
Updates from the PTA
Important Upcoming Dates
July 7th Kindergarten Playdate
July 10th Open House/Meet the Teacher Night
July 12th 1st Day of School
August 8th Curriculum Night
Previous Newsletters
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