March is National Reading Month! In the March edition of the RISE monthly newsletter, there will be a RISE Reading Challenge. Check out the challenge here. We encourage our families to participate! Happy reading!
Join us on Friday, March 4th for our last Volunteer Workshop* of the school year and learn what it takes to be a successful volunteer. The workshop will take place in the Central Office Board Room from 1:00-2:30pm. *Workshop is required to volunteer in El Dorado Public Schools.
Chae Coan, teacher at El Dorado High School, attended Arkansas State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Education (Mathematics). She currently teaches Pre-AP Algebra II, Advanced Topics, and AP Calculus AB.
Mrs. Coan chose Arkansas State University to be close to home. She also received several scholarships–enough to cover the majority of the cost. Once she arrived on campus, she found her place quickly. “I pledged Alpha Gamma Delta, a social sorority, and instantly had a very large group of friends.” Being involved in a sorority is one of the things that made her time at ASU special.
Thank you, Mrs. Coan, for sharing about ASU! If you are interested in learning more about Arkansas State University, visit https://www.astate.edu/.
Yesterday, the Arkansas House of Representatives recognized the basketball teams from El Dorado and Lake Hamilton for their exceptional sportsmanship and kindness displayed at last week's game. While visiting the Capitol, they were also able to meet with Governor Hutchinson.
Are you interested in applying for WOA? The deadline to enroll for the 4th Nine Weeks is February 27th. If you wish for your child to be considered for enrollment, please visit bit.ly/WildcatOnlineAcademy to complete the Application to Request to Enroll.
Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to our ESD bus drivers for safely getting our students to and from school each day!
With gratitude to the many leaders who have led our country-past, present, and future!
"The cynics may be the loudest voices, but I promise you, they will accomplish the least." - Barack Obama, 44th US President #motivationalmonday
Reminder! All campuses are closed today, Friday, February 18th for winter break! Enjoy the long weekend!
Save the date! Kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year begins soon! Visit eldoradpublicschools.org for more information.
Today, we celebrate Yocum Elementary teacher Stacy Gulick and the positive impact she makes each day!
Mrs. Gulick was Heather McGarity’s daughter’s kindergarten teacher, and the impression Mrs. Gulick made has lasted years. “Her kindness and love for the children was so genuine. As a parent, I felt so much at ease leaving my child with her the first day. Shortly after Christmas, my daughter's grandfather passed away, and the pure love and care she offered to Emily was heartwarming. Her teaching laid such a fabulous foundation that carried forward for years to come.”
Jennifer Harvey, whose children were also students of Mrs. Gulick, said, “She is a great lady. My kids are older, and she still checks on them and treats them so good.”
Thank you, Mrs. Gulick, for all you do for your students!
If you’d like to nominate a teacher, visit bit.ly/ESDWildcatImpact.
The internet has been restored, and the phones are working at Central Office. Thank you for your patience.
Due to an internet outage, the phone line is down at Central Office. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s school.
Parents and guardians! Don't forget that school dismisses at 2:25pm today for Parent/Teacher Conferences AND the start of Winter Break...no school tomorrow!
Parents and guardians! Don't forget that school dismisses at 2:25pm today for Parent/Teacher Conferences.
It's a busy week for ESD! Today, the monthly school board meeting. Tuesday and Thursday are Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Friday, we are out of school for Winter Break.
Parents, remember, we dismiss at 2:25pm Tuesday-Thursday this week!
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
We love our Wildcats,
And know you do, too!
Happy Valentine's Day, ESD!
Congrats to the EHS Competition Cheerleaders! They made it to Round 2 at UCA Nationals! Way to go, Cheer Cats!
Today, we celebrate EHS choir teacher Greg Oden and the positive impact he makes every day!
Hannah Craft, former student, said, "He was the only teacher I had all 4 years of high school, and he was always super funny and wonderful. He taught me so much beyond music, and he was one of the first people to make me feel fully accepted. "
Thank you, Mr. Oden, for all you do for your students!
If you'd like to nominate a teacher, visit bit.ly/ESDWildcatImpact.
Last week, each Yocum Primary student was able to pick out a book and take it home, along with a letter encouraging parents to read aloud with their child, for World Read Aloud Day. Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Thomas also read a story to every class, as well.
