El Dorado School District

• #EveryStudentDeserves • DIGITAL ART Our world is slowly changing to the digital realm after Covid, especially in the art world. Students at BJH have the opportunity to take DIGITAL ART, a class where they develop the skills to be successful artists in our ever-changing world. They learn how to use programs and practice skills graphic designers are using today. Advisor Scott says, “My favorite thing about this class is being able to teach applicable skills that students can use after high school. Students who are looking at becoming a graphic designer will be more prepared when they begin to pursue a Graphic Design career in college.” Check out the awesome logo students made in class!

The AR Summer Reading Lab is happening at Retta Brown this year! All students entering grades 1st-6th--don't miss your chance to bank those AR points!

Happy July 4th, Wildcats!

Attention ESD guardians: All incoming kindergarteners must participate in kindergarten testing this summer! Results will be used to create class lists to ensure your child is matched with the best teacher. Sessions lasting about 20 minutes will take place on July 25 from 1-4pm and July 27 from 8-11am. If you do not have an appointment, please visit your child’s school during the testing window. We look forward to seeing you and your child in July! For more information, visit our website at https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments Atención padres de ESD: Todos los estudiantes de kindergarten deben participar en las pruebas de kindergarten este verano. Los resultados se utilizarán para crear listas de clase para asegurar que su hijo se empareja con el mejor maestro. Las sesiones de unos 20 minutos tendrán lugar el 25 de julio de 1-4pm y el 27 de julio de 8-11am. Si usted no tiene una cita, por favor visite la escuela de su hijo durante la ventana de pruebas. Esperamos verle a usted y a su hijo en julio. Para obtener más información, visite nuestro sitio web en https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments

Did you know? Missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read. #EveryMinuteMatters #EveryStudentDeserves

• #EveryStudentDeserves • AN AWARD-WINNING BAND Beginning in 5th grade, ESD students have an amazing opportunity to enroll in band and participate in our award-winning band! By the time they reach their senior year, they will have eight years of experience and winning competitions! Band Director Mr. Kloap said, “Our students travel in Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana for workshops, competitions, and clinics representing EHS and our school district.” Last year, the EHS Band achieved the following accomplishments: Individual Student Accomplishments • 51/61 Students in EHS Band earned a position in the ASBOA Region III All-Region Honor Bands (84% of students enrolled) • 19 Upperclassmen earn the right to audition for a position in the ASBOA All-State Concert Bands • 55 Students earned Excellent or Superior Ratings at Solo/Ensemble Assessment • 9 Upperclassmen earned positions in the "Four-states Band Masters Honor Bands" in Texarkana, TX Marching Band Glen Rose Invitational Marching Contest: • Superior Ratings Band and Percussion • Outstanding Band In Class • Outstanding Percussion in Class • Outstanding Percussion Overall • Overall Grand Champion Band Sterlington Invitational Marching Contest: • Superior Ratings Percussion and Band • Outstanding Band In Class • Region Marching Assessment • Superior Ratings • State Marching Assessment • Excellent Ratings Concert Band • Earned Excellent ratings on stage and Superior Rating in Sightreading at the ASBOA Region III Concert Assessment

Are you keeping up with the Summer Meal Program? Check out the updated website to get all the correct information! www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/summer-meal-program You can also follow their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ESDFoodServices

• #EveryStudentDeserves • TRIPS TO THE PUMPKIN PATCH In October, kindergarten students at Hugh Goodwin take a trip to the pumpkin patch. They learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin and participate in lots of fun fall activities!

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• #EveryStudentDeserves • BARTON BAKES Barton Bakes is a hands-on class where students will learn to create, decorate, and enjoy delicious baked foods! Throughout the year, students work in groups to learn how to make cookies, muffins, cakes, cupcakes, pies, homemade bread, and more! Students learn life skills that help them prepare for life after high school, including knowing the basics of baking/cooking! At the end of the year, there is a fun contest for all students to showcase their work. Advisor Mrs. Davis says, “We have a baking competition at the end of the year where teams make layer cakes and compete for the title, "Barton Bakes Spring Baking Champion!”

• #EveryStudentDeserves • EHS CLOSE UP Founded in 1971, the Close Up Foundation has provided students with an opportunity to experience their government, firsthand, by taking part in a "living classroom" atmosphere in the nation's capitol, Washington, DC. Working with other students from across the nation, students interact in workshops, debates, mock Congresses, and tour the most famous monuments, museums, and governmental institutions in the Washington, DC, area as they understand and comprehend the inner workings of our government. Close Up professionals lead and instruct them in over 70 hours of personal instruction throughout the week and Close Up even provides Night Monitors to patrol the hallways of the hotel to ensure students stay in their rooms after hours. The 2024 trip is scheduled for March 3rd through the 8th. If a student pays a $200 deposit by June 30 they can lock in 2023 pricing ($2060) plus an additional savings of $25. After June 30, and due to increased costs in airfare, hotels, etc., pricing will be going up about $90 in 2024 to $2150. Contacts for the trip are Wayne Garner, Tim Ray, and Tab Bledsoe.

SAVE THE DATE! Volunteer Training for the 2023-2024 school year! Friday, August 25 - 1 PM (TAC House) Tuesday, August 29 - 6 PM (TAC House) Friday, January 5 - 1 PM (TAC House) Who needs to attend: • People who want to chaperone band/orchestra events • People who want to chaperone field trips • People who want to chaperone athletic trips • People who want to chaperone overnight trips • People who want to volunteer in the school Who does not need to attend (They can...but it's not required that they attend training.): • People who are working in a concession stand through a booster club ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Viernes 25 de agosto - 13.00 horas (Casa TAC) Martes 29 de agosto - 18.00 horas (Casa TAC) Viernes 5 de enero - 13.00 horas (Casa TAC) Quién debe asistir: • Personas que desean acompañar a la banda u orquesta en sus actuaciones • Personas que desean acompañar a los alumnos en las excursiones • Personas que desean acompañar a deportistas en sus viajes • Personas que desean acompañar a los participantes en viajes nocturnos • Personas que quieren ser voluntarias en la escuela Quién no necesita asistir (Pueden... pero no es obligatorio que asistan a la formación): • Personas que trabajan en un puesto de comida a través de un club de apoyo

• #EveryStudentDeserves • JOB SQUAD Throughout the year, students in Mrs. Burger's class at Yocum Elementary were able to meet community members from many walks of life to learn more about their careers. "It was a wonderfully immersive way to introduce students to different types of careers and give them a chance to meet those people directly, as well as introducing them to positive role models in our own community. Students in my monthly club met with the El Dorado Fire Department, the El Dorado Police Department, an animator from DreamWorks, and the South Arkansas College Women's Basketball Coach and team," Mrs. Burger said. On their last trip of the year, students took a trip to South Arkansas College and visited with current college athletes, as well as learned about different career paths the athletes planned to take. The students were even given some court time with the team!

Summer Reading Challenges are active at each grade level! Check your student's Facebook page and website for more information!

• #EveryStudentDeserves • ARCHERY Students in ESD have the opportunity to participate in a nationally-ranked, award-winning archery program. BJH Coach Scot Perry said, "It's an activity open to a diverse group developing a specific skill set. Kids don't have to be athletic to participate....they don't have to run fast or throw hard. They just have to be willing to take coaching, correction, and challenges." BJH (middle school) and WMS (elementary) both placed 10th in the nation in their respective divisions! Team members take pride in their team, and ESD is proud of how their hard work!

The AR Summer Reading Lab is happening at Retta Brown this year! All students entering grades 1st-6th--don't miss your chance to bank those AR points!

Attention ESD guardians: All incoming kindergarteners must participate in kindergarten testing this summer! Results will be used to create class lists to ensure your child is matched with the best teacher. Sessions lasting about 20 minutes will take place on July 25 from 1-4pm and July 27 from 8-11am. If you do not have an appointment, please visit your child’s school during the testing window. We look forward to seeing you and your child in July! For more information, visit our website at https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments

The El Dorado School District is proud to honor Juneteenth! Don't forget about Main Street El Dorado's Juneteenth Observation Day taking place from 11am-3pm at the Murphy Arts District's Splash Pad, Play Scape, and Amphitheater!

Wishing a Happy Father's Day to all our Wildcat dads, stepdads, granddads, uncles, and men who fill the dad role!

Take advantage of our summer meal program and rest easy knowing that next school year, all ESD students will eat breakfast and lunch free!