Here is the school supply list for 5th & 6th grade students. Remember all K-4th grade supplies will be provided by the District this year at no cost to our students! Supply lists for Barton Junior High and EHS will be provided by those schools.
The first Kindergarten Bash event is just one week away! Bring your incoming kindergartner to one of these events to make sure they are ready to start school this fall! And mark your calendar for Elementary Orientation on August 7 from 12:00-6:00 pm.
Read along with Ms. Holly Billings and Harry the Dirty Dog today! https://youtu.be/i4zm7Xo7ydw
Want to meet some furry friends like Harry? Hugh Goodwin is open today from 11:30-1:00 for all K-3 grade readers to take AR tests. Come take a test and meet the Paws Squad from UCAPS.
Listen to the wisdom in the book "Only One You" read by Kathy Sixbey, Literacy Facilitator at Hugh Goodwin Elementary and use it to make the world a better place! Check out the other videos in our Summer Reading series! https://youtu.be/hW-Yr6jY8bM
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School is open each Thursday in July from 11:30-1:00 for all El Dorado elementary students to get some practice on their AR tests. If you’ve been reading books this summer, come get some extra practice on these tests and be entered to win a $150 Walmart gift card for every 5 points you earn. This week, UCAPS will bring the Paws Squad to cheer you on during your AR test. Come take a test and bring a donation for UCAPS - newspapers, laundry detergent, GermX, paper towels and pet foods are always welcome!
ICYMI: A new Promise Podcast episode is out! We visited with Drs. Kohler and Calhoon from UCA's Mashburn Center for Learning to discuss Special Education. They shared some applicable best practices for us all to consider.
http://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/promise-podcast
Summer Meals are still available each Monday-Friday at Hugh Goodwin, Washington Middle, Barton Junior, and El Dorado High School. Stop by to enjoy healthy meals now through July 26. Breakfast from 8-9 am and Lunch from 12-1 pm.
Kari Carelock from Washington Middle School shares one of her favorite books for 4th-7th grade readers. Listen as she reads the first chapter of "Wish" in our Summer Reading Series. Tune in Tuesdays & Thursdays for more! https://youtu.be/3uBHtRGPyE0
Happy Independence Day!
Happy Fourth of July!! Read along with Mrs. Brooke Sneed as she celebrates Independence Day with "Meet Our Flag, Old Glory." Tune in next Tuesday and Thursday for more books in our Summer Reading Series. https://youtu.be/mRhKRPZlTyQ
The Free Summer Meals program will be closed July 4 & 5 in observance of Independence Day. We will re-open Monday, July 8 at 8:00 am for breakfast and noon for lunch. Come eat with us and help us reach our goal of 15,000 meals for July!
BONUS VIDEO: Another bonus reading video this week! Here's Counselor Nanette Darden with Pete the Cat & The New Guy. Watch this and other videos in our Summer Reading Series. Then tune in each Tuesday & Thursday for more! https://youtu.be/DM-Z8QlS6BY
Mrs. Sylvia Thompson reads to us all about how to throw the perfect party for dragons in "Dragons Love Tacos." Read along if you have the book or just listen and enjoy! Then, check out the other videos in our Summer Reading Series! https://youtu.be/r5Pis_6AILw
What is Mrs. Swint's favorite children's book? Watch to find out! Then tune in next Tuesday and Thursday for more in our Summer Reading series!
https://youtu.be/W3XnGCW7Kf4
Don't forget: The Summer Meal Program is still going strong! Here are the menus for July. Visit one of our locations for free breakfast and lunch for anyone under 18.
BONUS VIDEO: Here's a bonus reading video for this week! Principal Sherry Floss shares a book about being confident in yourself with Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon. Watch it then tune in each Tuesday and Thursday this summer for more books!
https://youtu.be/FJwzLJuDbyU
If you like books about survival, check out Principal Jody Vines recommendation for summer reading! Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday this summer to see what other books our staff is reading! https://youtu.be/nconNxPj3sk
The Arkansas Activities Association has declared June 23-July 7 as Athletics Dead Weeks, giving student athletes a break from practices and sports events. Students will not be allowed at any school sports facilities during these two weeks and the football field cannot be used. The track at Memorial Stadium will remain open to the public.
Read along with Mr. Tucker in a story about the importance of hard work, "Tops & Bottoms." Tune next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for more Summer Reading with our staff.
https://youtu.be/-GegC1l2Rgw
Parents of Kindergarteners: Kindergarten Bash is right around the corner. Mark your calendar and attend one of these events to help you child get ready to start school!
