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April 11, 2013 - by Kim Watson, Integrated Technology Specialist
According to the most recent report form the College Board, the composite SAT score for our students is 1802. The national average for 2012 was 1498, and the average for Georgia in 2012 was 1452.
We want to congratulate the juniors and seniors who took the SAT and performed so well. We hope that the scores will translate to academic success in college!
K8 Theme Week
May 24, 2013 - by Kim Watson, Integrated Technology Specialist
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- Hat Day
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- Hat Day
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- Sports Day
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- Wacky Wednesday
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- Career Day
Monday – Students and teachers participated in “hat day” by wearing all sorts of hats. Hat Day kicked off our theme week!
Tuesday – Students enjoyed showing support for their favorite teams, sport or athletic wear on Tuesday by wearing paraphernalia supporting various teams.
Wednesday – Students dressed-up for Wacky Wednesday. Some of our younger students also participated in Pajama Day. There were many creative outfits!
Thursday - Career Day, students dressed to impress as they represented various of careers.
Perfectly Popped Poetry
May 24, 2013 - by Kim Watson, Integrated Technology Specialist
This spring, our High School Resource class ended its Literature class with a unit on poetry. After first learning many poetic terms, we read and analyzed a variety of poetry forms, learning that everyone reacts differently to poetry, but that the best poetry creates images in our minds. We also spent some time writing our own original poems, including limericks, diamantes, acrostics, and “Five Senses.” In this last type, we popped popcorn and spent time observing it in terms of our five senses. How did it sound while popping? How did it smell? What did it look like once it was popped? What did it feel like? And finally, how did it taste?
After using a graphic organizer and jotting down personally relevant words in each of the five categories, each student crafted his or her own poem. Once in final draft form, each student had the chance to share their poem with the class, reading aloud in an informal “poetry café,” and receiving valuable feedback from classmates.
Students came up with a wide variety of formats, and all were creative and interesting to listen to. Our last touch was to “publish” our poems on popcorn-themed paper.
Flowers for Mother’s Day
May 24, 2013 - by Kim Watson, Integrated Technology Specialist
To culminate their unit on plants, Mrs. Stickel and Mrs. Hall’s class decorated a flower pot, planted a flower in each, then presented them to the students’ moms in honor of Mother’s Day.
How-to-Book Report
May 23, 2013 - by Kim Watson, Integrated Technology Specialist
Mr. William’s students were required to read a “How-To” book from the informational (non-fiction) genre. Examples of books that fall into that category are cookbooks, photography books, game books, model or kit books, or “building things” books. 
Classifying Food Groups
May 23, 2013 - by Kim Watson, Integrated Technology Specialist
In Ms. Giles’ science class, the lower elementary students made a poster classifying foods by their specific food groups. We have been studying nutrition all week…
K-12 gets a lesson on banking and saving
May 23, 2013 - by Kim Watson, Integrated Technology Specialist
Marguerite Brunn from Fidelity Bank came by Eaton to discuss the importance of saving. Meeting with the elementary, middle, and high school in different sessions, she was able to discuss and give handouts relevant to each group’s age. Students were engaged and interested in her presentation. 
Evening of Celebration
May 17, 2013 - by Kim Watson, Integrated Technology Specialist
Congratulations to the class of 2013…another beautiful Evening of Celebration for the Eaton Academy community.
.Flag Football
May 13, 2013 - by Kim Watson, Integrated Technology Specialist
Eaton Academy’s High School students had a great time this semester playing flag football after school. Unfortunately, all good things come to an end! Here are two group photos, minus one player, from our last day.
-Submitted by – Ms. Hrabosky, High School English Instructor
Shark Lab
May 13, 2013 - by Kim Watson, Integrated Technology Specialist
Students in Ms. Bonton’s biology classes culminated the academic year with a lab practicum involving squalus acanthias, or the dogfish shark. This shark is named as such because it has the tendency to swim and hunt in packs. The students shown here are practicing lab safety by wearing gloves, goggles, and facial masks.
-Submitted by – Ms. Bonton, High School Science Instructor