Dear Parents, Where has the time gone? I can hardly believe Thanksgiving is here, and first semester will soon be over. By the end of the week, your child will be bringing home an information/sign-up sheet (please note it is double sided) for our 6th Annual International Luncheon. This is a wonderful event which gives […]
Continue ReadingK-8 Fall Dance a Big Hit!!!
Friday’s Fall Dance was a huge success! Students, parents, and teachers all enjoyed themselves. Throughout the evening students danced, played an assortment of games (pool, Ping-Pong, foosball), and snacked. It was a great social activity for the entire Eaton family. Once again, thanks to Carri and London for coming up with this idea in August. […]
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Last month several Pod classes went on a field trip to the Chattahoochee Nature Center. It was an extension of their study on ecology and the environment. As they took a guided tour around the nature center, they observed various insects and plants. This Friday three classes went to the Georgia Aquarium. Ms. Hall’s class […]
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On Thursday, we introduced E (Excel in Your Natural Talents) in B.E.S.T. Students discussed the meaning of the phrase, and several students showed their talents to the group. All throughout this quarter, students will have the opportunity during assemblies to share their talents. Last assembly we closed out B in B.E.S.T. in two ways. We […]
Continue ReadingEaton Staff Present at GISA
On Monday, November 1, Jennifer Matthews, Betty Baldrich, and I presented Integrating Technology with the Interactive Science and Math Classroom to a full session at GISA (Georgia Independent Schools Association). This annual conference had more than 1200 attendees and over 100 sessions. We were able to share some of the many interesting and innovative lessons […]
Continue ReadingScience Fair Continues…
Science fair projects continue to progress in the Pod classes. Students are being guided as they create their model, experiments, and papers. It is a meticulous process with many steps that Eaton feels should be taught and carried out at school rather than at home. Once students finish this process, they will have a better […]
Continue ReadingK-8 Fall Carnival
The fall carnival held on October 29 was a great success! Students had the opportunity to rotate through 4 different stations including art, technology, science, and outdoor time. They were well behaved, respectful, and had a ball! In addition, we had absolutely beautiful weather for S and J’s wood-fired pizzas. The students enjoyed watching their pizzas […]
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Dear Parents, This Friday students participated in our bi-monthly assembly. Ms. Hall’s students presented one of our character education words – kindness. We also reviewed the “B” in B.E.S.T, discussed upcoming events, and shared cake with our August and September birthday students. Assemblies are always well received by the students, and they continue to be […]
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Dear Parents, The school year is off to a great start. Students are adhering to dress code regulations, arriving on time, and eager to complete assignments. Teachers are busily integrating new curriculum, technology, and accommodations daily. We thank all the parents for their continued support and patience as we enter our 4th week. Please feel […]
Continue ReadingThe Final Weeks in K-8
Dear Parents, What a week! Yesterday students participated in Poem in Your Pocket Day to celebrate April’s National Poetry Month. Students found published poems and were able to share them with classmates and teachers. Today, Mrs. Baldrich and Mr. Williams along with the 8th grade Pod students and their parents left for a weekend of fun in […]
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