October 14 - Student-led Conferences (no school)
October 17 - Fall Break (no school)
ES Elementary students are sharing their growth and goals during conferences this week (by appointment). If we haven't already met with you and your student, we look forward to seeing you soon!
October is Fire Safety Month! Thanks to ESFD for educating our students this week. Be sure to check the batteries in your smoke alarms.
Congratulations to our high school counselor Rachal Hyatt for being selected as a 2022 McDonald's Outstanding Educator by our local McDonald's restaurant! Over 500 nominations from local community members, parents, and fellow educators were received, expressing what makes their favorite teachers the "best in the bunch." Great job, Ms. Hyatt, for rising to the top as one of the most outstanding educators in our area!
Leo Alpizar has been named the Eureka Springs Rotary Student of the Month for September 2022. Leo is the son of Ron and Sandra Lee. Leo maintains a 3.81 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society and Renaissance. He is on the Student Council. Leo is the Captain of the Eureka Springs High School Soccer Team. He enjoys working with the soccer team and staying physically fit. Family time is spent fishing and he enjoys cooking with his mother. Leo is fascinated by the medical field and hopes to become a Registered Nurse. He currently works at the Balcony Restaurant as a food runner. Congrats!
Our high school students were treated to the most wonderful performance by the The Young Americans today! They performed a medley hits from the Beatles to Elvis and more. Catch them in town…they are wonderful!!! 🎶
Thank you, Equity Bank, for coming to our schools and teaching us about Financial Literacy!
Support your child’s mental health and wellness by joining an informative event for parents and educators. Ask questions of leading psychologist Dr. Sufna John and learn about free resources. Join at bit.ly/ADE-Family. For easy access, download the free Zoom app at https://zoom.us/download, Apple App Store, or Google Play Store.
As a Leader in Me school, ESES implements student-led conferences. What are the benefits of having students lead their conferences?
Congratulations to our substitute Khrystal Goines for winning a Target gift card from ESS during the September drawing! Each month Willsub awards more than $1,000 worth of exciting prizes to substitutes who meet or exceed certain work frequency and performance qualifications. Hard work and dedication creates the opportunity to win something big!
A great group of sophomores are celebrating hard work and high test scores from last spring at Silver Dollar City today!! 🎢 Also, shout out to their Principal, Mr. Gilmore, for driving them to Branson and celebrating along with them! (It happens to also be his birthday so his staff recommended famous SDC kettle corn and funnel cake to celebrate‼️). Have a great time, Highlanders!!
Things are looking pretty SPOOK-tacular here at ESES! Thanks, Melinda Eskridge, for your creative October display! The kids love it!!
Congratulations to ESSD's Bryan Dickelman for achieving Certification as a Facilities Director! High five, Mr. Bryan!
ESES Parents,
Last year, less than half of our students met adequate attendance. Of course, Covid was and continues to be a factor, but many student absences are due to family trips, appointments or students just not feeling well (but no fever or other symptoms). Students are defined as chronically absent when they have missed 10 percent of school. That is just two days per month!
There is a misperception that students are "allowed" to miss ten days per semester. However, at ten days absent students have already reached chronic absenteeism and are considered at risk. Adequate attendance is defined as missing less than 5 percent of school days. In our district, this means missing less than five absences in a semester!
You can help! Please schedule trips and appointments outside of school hours whenever possible. An early or late appointment is best if students must miss for doctor visits.
If your child is ill, please call the school nurse. Nurse Meghan may be able to excuse the absence for illness. Students who are excused by the nurse may complete assignments and have their absence converted to PRESENT in certain cases, including Covid.
Please pay attention to your child's bedtime. Often a tired child will present as "sick". If you are unsure if your child is well enough to attend school, please contact the nurse for advice.
Please help us reach our goal of improving student attendance. Attendance matters!
Attention ESES families: Mark your calendar now! Many important dates to remember for October 2022
You're invited to our annual Report to the Public!
Come support the Eureka Springs volleyball team in a Senior Night match up against Life Way Christian Academy. Show your support for Breast Cancer awareness month by wearing your pink! Games start at 4:30.
It's blue skies and rainbows at ESES! (Artwork by Kindergarten.) Have a wonderful weekend!
ESES celebrating our mission with a painting party!
Flu Consent Forms are going home today!!
We will be holding our annual Flu Clinic for the school district Friday, October 7th. This is the regular flu clinic we hold every year. Please have consent forms turned in by next Wednesday. If you have any questions, please call Nurse Meghan at 479-244-0004 or Nurse Kevin at 479-244-5255.
Eureka Springs Lady Highlanders are hosting Founders Classical in a volleyball showdown. There will be 2 jr high games and a varsity game starting at 4:30. Wear your white to help support the Lady Highlanders!