On Saturday, May 30, we held our graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020. Normally, graduation is part of our Evening of Celebration, an all-school event that we host at the Roswell Mill to honor our students of all ages. This year in deference to the need for social distancing and to host an event in the safest environment possible, we gathered with just our graduates, their families, and their teachers in front of our building at 9:00 in the morning.
Continue ReadingEnd of Year Thoughts
With the 2019-20 school year having just concluded, I want to thank the parents of our students for entrusting us with their education. Helping them to grow socially and emotionally and to advance academically is why Eaton Academy exists. Seeing our students laugh and learn brings joy to everyone on our staff.
Keep reading for more, including our year-end video.
Continue ReadingEaton 2020 Graduates At Home
As we all know, circumstances are not normal right now. Our hearts break knowing that we will not be able to celebrate the year-end achievements of all our students, particularly the seniors. Although we’ve had to cancel this year’s Evening of Celebration, we hope to have some type of graduation event for the seniors in June. And we’re using our Facebook page to share images and videos of our 2020 graduates doing “senior things”. Please check out this blog post!
Continue ReadingHead of School Interviewed on 680 The Fan
Head of School Brian Uitvlugt spoke on air with the hosts of the Chuck & Chernoff Show on The Fan radio stations yesterday. The popular local sports talk station is doing its part to help local businesses and schools reach new audiences during the COVID-19 situation. Mr. Uitvlugt talked about the excellent use Eaton’s teachers and families are making of Eaton’s online platforms, and he discussed Eaton’s progress in having all programs ready for both in person and online sessions starting this summer. Check out this blog post to listen to the interview.
Continue ReadingAdmissions Office: Business As Usual
The Eaton Admissions Office has been, is, and will continue to be, fully operational, even as we have transitioned to online learning to keep our community safe in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingCell Phones and Social Media
Before the onslaught of the coronavirus and all the concerns it has generated, Eaton Academy was researching issues revolving around cell phones and social media. To that end we had the therapist Nancy Rosenblum visit with some students last Friday. Additionally, we’ve picked up several bits of information and suggestions that may be of benefit to you and your children. We offer them here.
Continue ReadingLive Video Conferencing Instruction at Eaton
Eaton has implemented live video conferencing instruction for all programs as a way to keep learning going while we await our return to a physical school environment. We can also create these sessions for students from other schools to help them master the digital learning material provided by their schools, easing the stress at home.
Continue ReadingMessage to the Eaton Community, March 13, 2020
To The Eaton Community: Here is the latest update on our program schedule. ISP sessions go online starting Tuesday, March 17. K-12 classes start their online sessions on Wednesday, March 18. LEAP, Supported Employment, and Transition Services resume normal operations on Tuesday, March 17. Best Regards, Brian Uitvlugt Eaton Academy
Continue ReadingEaton Academy – Week of 9/11/2017
Eaton Academy is closed Monday, September 11, 2017 and Tuesday, September 12, 2017. School Resumes 9/13 Classes and programs resume with regular hours on Wednesday, 9/13/2017. ISP: Note for ISP Students: If you cannot attend your sessions on 9/13/2017 due to weather-related issues, your sessions will be excused.
Continue ReadingMusical Participation Benefits Charity
ISP freshman Connor Kennedy recently performed with the band Aaxis as part of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) fundraising activity. In honor of the band’s support of the FAA’s fundraising efforts, the FAA donated a portion of the proceeds to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Connor is an enthusiastic drummer withAaxis. We applaud Connor’s musical ability […]
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