El Dorado School District

Mr. Tom Simmons reads an excerpt from "All Creatures Great and Small." Listen as he shares why this is one of his favorite books from high school. If you're a high school student interested in autobiographies or animal science, this might be a good book for you! https://youtu.be/irAJy7r1mHQ

Thursday, July 26 is the last day the AR Test lab will be open at Hugh Goodwin. Bring your child between 11:30-1:00 to take AR Tests on the books they've been reading this summer and they'll have the chance to meet some of their favorite book characters! We'll draw for a $150 Walmart gift card after the testing lab closes.

BONUS Video: Mamas, get out the tissues and watch this sweet video of "Love You Forever" read by Janice Riggs with your little readers. Then, watch the rest of the videos in the Summer Reading Series. https://youtu.be/Qp2AnzJxskg

Watch as Jamia White from Yocum Elementary brings "The Wolf's Chicken Stew" to life! Then check out the rest of the videos in our Summer Reading Series. https://youtu.be/13GGBl-5c0k

Principal Jesica Collins is today's Summer Reading Series star with "The Rainbow Fish." Watch this one then check out the rest of the videos in our Summer Reading Series. https://youtu.be/JNdbmOXJdxg

BONUS Video: Check out a classic book in our Summer Reading Series as Chrystal Gilkey reads The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Watch all the videos you've missed in our Summer Reading Series and check back each Tuesday and Thursday for new ones! https://youtu.be/_K1-DYBnYlI

What would you do if you woke up with a "Bad Case of the Stripes?" Read along with Mrs. Melissa Powell to find out what happens in this book about being yourself! https://youtu.be/3ELn-MmfYUg Then, check out the rest of our Summer Reading Series.

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

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.

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!

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 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

Happy Independence Day!

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