In an effort to support teachers as they grow and develop in the PLC process, the El Dorado School District is dismissing at 1:30pm on Wednesdays.
Tomorrow is Wednesday...don't forget that 1:30pm dismissal starts tomorrow!
Join us for Volunteer Training to learn what it takes to be a successful volunteer! Three trainings will be offered this year:
• Friday, August 26, 2022, 1pm - 2:30pm at Central Office
• Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 6pm - 7:30pm at the TAC House
• Friday, January 6, 2023, 1pm- 2:30pm at Central Office
Make plans to attend one of these trainings! We look forward to having volunteers in our buildings all year long!
1. OBEY THE SPEED LIMIT (AND OTHER TRAFFIC LAWS).
In order to help keep our students and staff safe, it’s vital that everyone slow down to the appropriate speed while traveling in school zones. Pay attention to students who are using crosswalks.
Did you know it’s illegal to pass a stopped bus that’s picking up or dropping off children? It definitely is in ALL 50 states. Don’t pass a school bus from behind or from either direction if you’re on an undivided road when it’s loading or unloading children.
In the state of Arkansas, it’s illegal to use your cell phone while in a school zone. Taking your eyes off the road and your surroundings while in a school zone puts the students and staff at risk.
2. DROP-OFF OR PICK-UP KIDS IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS.
Learn where the correct drop-off and pick-up locations are at your student’s school. Pay attention to the rules/expectations of each building. Those rules and expectations are put in place to keep students and staff safe.
3. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
School staff, patrol officers, and volunteers are there to keep students safe. Following their instructions is one of the easiest ways to help you safely navigate the drop-off and pick-up process.
4. KEEP YOUR COOL.
Mornings can be tough. Resist the urge to engage in road rage or parental frustrations right before dropping your student off. Their day can be greatly impacted by that short drive to school.
Remember, children model our behavior, so it’s our responsibility to set a good example.
5. STAY IN YOUR CAR.
To keep a consistent flow of traffic moving, do not exit your vehicle while in the drop-off/pick-up line. If you need to assist your student with anything, please park in the designated parking area and walk them to the door.
Parents will not be able to enter school buildings, including on the first day of school.
Bus Routes for the 2022-2023 school year have been updated on the website. Visit https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/transportation for more information!!
Join us for Volunteer Training to learn what it takes to be a successful volunteer! Three trainings will be offered this year:
• Friday, August 26, 2022, 1pm - 2:30pm at Central Office
• Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 6pm - 7:30pm at the TAC House
• Friday, January 6, 2023, 1pm- 2:30pm at Central Office
Make plans to attend one of these trainings! We look forward to having volunteers in our buildings all year long!
Due to our Community Eligibility Provision, all students Kindergarten - 12th grade within the El Dorado School District will have the opportunity to eat breakfast and lunch for free during the 2022-2023 school year.
For more information, including access to cafeteria menus, visit https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/food-services.
School supplies will be provided free to students in grades K-4 again this school year. The supplies will be given to teachers to distribute to students as they are needed in the classroom.
WMS and BJHS will provide school supplies for students, as well. Students need to bring a backpack, 4 boxes of Kleenex, and 4 bottles of hand sanitizer.
EHS will provide students with a Chromebook, a three-ring binder, a spiral notebook, and pens. Teachers will pass out class materials lists during orientation or the first week of school. Supply lists are based on the needs of the individual class.
The network is up and running today, so the AR Lab will be open this afternoon from 3-6pm.
AR Lab continues at Yocum each Monday and Wednesday in June!
Did you know ESD offers voluntary accident insurance for students and athletes K-12? From the classroom to field trips to sporting events, your ESD student can have additional coverage. For more information, visit https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/athletics.
Looking for the 2022-23 school calendar?! School starts on August 22nd, and students dismiss at 1:30pm on Wednesdays.
Find the full calendar here: https://5il.co/1bxtb
Order your 12th Man and Wildcat fan shirts before the June 20th deadline! To place your order, find an EHS cheerleader or click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdH-z_RAkbR0DjpvecKkDEDNGvgA91XbktBWlWSel_FbfnrIw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Graduation will be held at Memorial Stadium and begin promptly at 8pm.
The gates will open at 7pm. When the home side reaches capacity, guests will be directed to the visitors’ entrance. Guests must use the sidewalk to reach the visitors’ side. The track will be closed to the public.
All are welcome to attend. In the event you cannot attend, the graduation ceremony will be live-streamed via the ESD YouTube channel and NFHS. The stream will not begin until 7:45pm. To view online, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5MNrpTfH_o.
To watch via NFHS, you will need to create an account, but payment info will not be added. The link is https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/el-dorado-high-school-el-dorado-ar/evt7a54d79714.
Congratulations, Class of 2022!
Did you know that you can send your teacher an ePostcard to say THANK YOU for all they do? It's as simple as clicking on a link, typing in your response, and boom! Email sent! Visit eldoradopublicschools.org/page/teacher-appreciation for more info!
ESD is seeking feedback from various stakeholders who have insight into the effects of family and parent engagement on the success of our students. Feedback will be used to form the district's annual Family and Parent Engagement Plan. To offer your feedback, please complete this form by 6pm on Friday, May 6th. bit.ly/ESDPFESurvey22
ATTENTION 4TH GRADE GUARDIANS:
The district April Newsletter incorrectly stated that 4th graders would attend the WMS conference. We apologize for the confusion.
4th graders completed their schedules during their parent/teacher conferences and will not attend. They should report to school as normal on Tuesday, April 12th.
It's officially SPRING BREAK! All ESD buildings are closed until March 28th.
Over the next week, the El Dorado School District social media pages, including all school pages, are also taking a break. You may see some posts here and there that have been scheduled, but the pages/inboxes will not be monitored for questions.
We encourage our students and staff to use this time to rest and re-energize for the remaining quarter of the school year! Let's Go Cats!
SPRING BREAK LUNCHES
The Salvation Army will have sack lunches available Monday, March 21st through Friday, March 25th for school-age children. These lunches can be picked up at the following locations:
Arnold’s Upholstery (Rock Island Area)
Wildwood (Roving)
Haygood Neal Apartments
Calion (City Hall)
The Vineyards (El Dorado)
Huttig (City Hall)
Bradley Woods Apartments
Fairview (Roving)
Hudson Place Apartments
Murmil Heights (Roving)
Norphlet (Methodist Church)
Smackover (First United Methodist Church)
Plant-a-Seed (Camden)
Route 29 will not run at the following times:
-Wednesday, March 2nd AFTERNOON
-Thursday, March 3rd MORNING and AFTERNOON
-Friday, March 4th MORNING and AFTERNOON
Parents will need to pick up their students from school on Wednesday, March 2nd, as well as transport their students to and from school on Thursday, March 3rd, and Friday, March 4th.
Route 29 will resume running a normal schedule on Monday, March 7th.
Reminder that ESD will follow the ACHI COVID Resolution Mask Policy. The current trending color is yellow.
Masks are RECOMMENDED but OPTIONAL for all staff, students, and visitors while indoors.