Mrs. Kern’s and Mrs. O’Brien’s students are back in school today after getting some rest over the weekend.  Good rest was necessary after their return from an incredible experience in Washington, DC!  The students, along with Mrs. Kern and chaperones, spent three full days touring and observing famous memorials, museums, and landmarks.  Memorial stops included those honoring Lincoln, Jefferson, and Roosevelt, World War II, Viet Nam, and the Korean wars.  Students got an inside tour of the Capitol building, and were able to visit several of the Smithsonian National Museums.  In addition, they participated in a DC Trolley tour and learned their way around the Washington subway systems! 

Fun meals were shared at the Article One American Grill, Crystal City Sports Pub, and others.  All of the travelers found it surprising how much there was to see in the city, and all wished there was more time to enjoy additional places of interest.

Every year, Eaton Academy hosts a catered luncheon for local professionals involved in educational testing, counseling, and school placement.

The goal of these luncheon meetings is to establish and renew professional relationships in order to better serve the needs of our families and students. These relationships allow all parties to learn more about each others’ programs and areas of expertise.

Discussion at this year’s event (held yesterday) focused on our newest programs — which were launched this year after a two-year development process: our Virtual Academy and our program for International Students.

We also had an opportunity to discuss our Summer School offerings, programs for credit recovery, course acceleration, academic tutoring, and summer camp options.

The luncheon was a great success! We appreciate our guests taking time out of their very busy schedules to meet with us, and we all look forward to cultivating these valuable working relationships over the coming months and years.

AMA Professional Daytona Sportbike racer Huntley Nash visited Eaton Academy on Friday, February 4th, as part of Eaton’s B.E.S.T. character education program.  The purpose of Huntley’s visit was to talk with students about the importance of setting personal goals and formulating specific plans to reach them.

Huntley spoke about his rise in the professional racing community and the personal and team commitments necessary to be successful on and off the track.  Winning three races and finishing in the top three in twelve races during the 2010 season represented a big step forward in Huntley’s career ambitions.  After his presentation, students were allowed ample opportunity to ask questions about goal setting and motorcycle racing.  Huntley also allowed time for autographs and opportunities for students to have their photograph taken sitting on one of his race bikes!

Huntley also spoke of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, one of his personal and professional causes.  Having lost his mother to the disease, working towards a cure has special meaning for Huntley.  In honor of his visit, students were provided the opportunity to wear a hat to school if they brought in a donation to the Foundation.  Students and teachers contributed to raise $245, and the donations were presented to Huntley at the conclusion of his talk.

Pictured above are teachers Joe Williams and Betty Baldrich posing with Huntley.  Below is student Benjamin Garber posing on one of Huntley’s Yamaha R6 racebikes.