E.K. Baker Elementary

We are deeply grateful for the generosity of the McMinn County Education Foundation in funding our Compassion Closet! Each year, MCEF donates money for EKB to purchase clothing and basic necessities to keep whenever there is a student need. We are truly blessed by this support! #AllinforMcMinnCountySchools

In October, our school counseling program curriculum centers around making healthy, safe choices. We began celebrating Red Ribbon Week a little early this month with lessons and activities that promote healthy living, which includes saying no to drugs and alcohol. The safety and wellbeing of our students is always a priority at EK Baker, and these lessons are a fun, approachable way for our students to learn valuable life lessons and refusal skills that can guide them on the path to a thriving future! "Life is a Puzzle; Solve it Drug-Free!" #AllinforMcMinnCountySchools

Here is our School Counseling Newsletter for October! We are looking forward to many exciting things this month at EKB!

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Mrs. Adrienne's class had a special visitor yesterday during their life skills time. "Pizza Galore" with Mrs. Gloria was a hit! Students learned the importance of following directions and following a recipe. Thank you, Mrs. Gloria, for coming in and teaching us how to make our own pizzas! They were delicious! #AllinforMcMinnCountySchools

Basketball tryouts for both boys and girls are coming up this Monday, September 29th! Make sure to have your sports physical up to date! If you have any questions, please contact Coach Stewart at estewart@mcminnschools.com. We look forward to having TWO great seasons this year and want as many students as possible to be a part of them!

FCA is hosting a canned food drive to help support Women at the Well Ministry. Both FCA members & non-members can bring in cans to support this great ministry. Cans are due by October 1st!

Last week, we had a wonderful family engagement night as we invited the Creative Discovery Museum to EKB! A big thank you to PTO for the hot dogs. An additional thank you to our faculty and staff for making the event special for our families. #AllinforMcMinnCountySchools

Yesterday, students had an opportunity to take part in "See You at the Pole." Thank you student FCA leaders for leading the event and prayer. #AllinforMcMinnCountySchools

Picture Day is on Thursday!

FCA's Hat Day Fundraiser is this Friday! Wear a hat and bring 1$ to contribute to E.K. Baker FCA!

There is still time to turn in FCA T-shirt fundraiser order forms! Order forms and money will be due this Friday, September 19th. These can be turned into Coach Stewart. Any questions can be emailed to Coach at estewart@mcminnschools.com!

Join us for a fun night of Family Engagement on Thursday!

Join us this Thursday for our Family Engagement Night featuring the Creative Discovery Museum!

Thank you to the Davis family for sharing how they are seeing the home economics enrichment class impact their student. Way to go Myles!

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FCA Pajama Day is this Friday! This is open to all grade levels, and students must bring 1$ to wear pajamas.

EK Baker basketball tryouts for boys and girls will be here soon! Make sure you have an updated sports physical and a copy of your birth certificate.

We had our second Hives assembly yesterday! Our updated points show that our Ethos Hive, led by Mrs. Malone, is in the lead with 879 points! Each Hive selected a few members to play a live-action version of "Hungry, Hungry Hippo!" for extra points, and the competition was fierce! We are excited to see students eager to earn points for their respective hive through grades, attendance, and good behavior!

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Last week, ATS the Bridge met with 6th grade to discuss drug use/vaping prevention. ATS works to protect the next generation from substance abuse and prepare them to become responsible citizens through awareness and education. EKB is proud to partner with an organization that cares deeply for our students' wellbeing and safety!

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Parents of 8th graders: Don't forget to attend our 8th grade trip meeting tomorrow @ 5:30!