Eaton Elementary School

💖 A Sweet Start to Valentine’s Day! 💖We were thrilled to have a very special guest announcer help us kick off Valentine’s last Friday! Jolene's energy, kindness, and school spirit set the perfect tone for a day filled with friendship, gratitude, and lots of smiles.

2/16/2026
Good afternoon, Eaton families! Here is your Monday Minute for the week of February 16th
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1. Our Student Council is working on a project for Cold Hands and Warm Hearts. They are asking for donations of individual snacks to donate to this organization.

2. Mark your calendar for Bingo for Books. This is a free event to play bingo and win books. It will be Friday from 5:00-7:00. Additionally, the book fair will be open for shopping during that time.

3. Parent Tip: We wanted to share a simple Skittles Rainbow Experiment. If you have a few moments this week, try this experiment and use the worksheet to record their observations. It is a great at home to school connection activity to talk about sequencing and how sugar reacts with water. https://www.weareteachers.com/skittles-rainbow-experiment/

Have a great week!

🌟 Today’s PD on supporting neurodivergent learners was nothing short of transformative. Our team walked away with a deeper understanding of how to create learning environments where every student feels seen & empowered. Great day! ✨

Our EES Student Council is hosting a snack drive to benefit Lenoir City's Community Outreach Center "Cold Hands, Warm Hearts". We ask that these snacks be mostly non-perishable and be able to be easily distributed. All donations need to be at the school by Friday, February 27th. Our student council really wishes to make this snack drive a huge success and appreciates your support!

📚✨ Bingo for Books is almost here! ✨📚

Join us on Friday, January 20th for a fun, family‑friendly night of FREE bingo! That’s right—it's completely free to play, and every round is a chance to win great books for readers of all ages.

Plus, our Book Fair will be open during the event for anyone who wants to browse and purchase even more great reads.

Come enjoy a cozy evening of games, prizes, and literacy fun. We can’t wait to see you there! 📖🎉

We couldn’t be prouder of all our mathematicians and the hard work they put in at today’s competition. Your dedication and brainpower truly shined. And a huge shoutout to Jacob for winning first‑place. Outstanding job! 🎉📚✨

🌟 So proud of our 4th grade math team! 🌟 They’ve worked hard, shown incredible teamwork, and are ready to shine at the Perennial Math Tournament today. Wishing them confidence, focus, and a whole lot of fun. Go show what you can do, we’re all cheering for you! 💪📚✨

💖 Happy Valentine’s Day from Eaton Elementary! 💌
Our halls are filled with kindness, friendship, and big smiles today. 💕
We’re so lucky to learn, laugh, and grow together every day! 🌟📚💘

💗✨ Our February Snack Cart was spreading all the sweet vibes today! A huge THANK YOU to our sponsor, CrestPoint Wealth Management, for making this month’s treats possible. Your support helps us keep our staff fueled, smiling, and ready to shine. 💕🍿🍎

⭐ Congratulations to our Student of the Week! Your hard work, positive attitude, and dedication shine every single day. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.

💕 Love in Action 💌 Thank you Central United Methodist for delivering handmade Valentine’s cards for the staff. 💖Grateful hearts, serving hands, and a whole lot of love. That’s what it’s all about.

👮‍♂️ Celebrating Our School Resource Officer Slattery 👮‍♂️Today we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible work our School Resource Officer does each and every day. Her dedication to building relationships, keeping our campus safe, and supporting our students makes a tremendous difference. Thank you for your commitment, your kindness, and the positive impact you bring to our school community. We appreciate you more than words can say!

💕 Sweet Surprise for Our Staff! 💌 A huge thank‑you to Fizzy Kiss (Dirty Sodas) for stopping by today and treating our staff to something extra special ahead of Valentine’s Day. The smiles were big, the drinks were delicious, and the love was definitely felt. We’re grateful for community partners who pour joy into our schools in such fun and thoughtful ways. What a perfect way to kick off the Valentine’s season! 💖

Today our amazing first graders lit up the stage with their performance of “How the Groundhog Stole Valentine’s Day,” and they absolutely shined. Their energy, confidence, and big hearts turned the story into something truly unforgettable. A huge thank‑you to our teachers, families, and everyone who helped make this performance possible. And to our first graders: you made us proud in the best way. ❤️🐾

📢 First Grade Reminder! 🎶 We can’t wait to see our first graders tonight for our program “How the Groundhog Stole Valentine’s Day.” Our school body got to preview it this morning. Come ready for a fun evening filled with smiles, songs, and lots of ❤️. It’s going to be adorable.

🌟 Join Us for a Fun First‑Grade Performance! 🌟Our talented first graders are ready to take the stage with their musical performance of “How the Groundhog Stole Valentine’s Day”! Families are invited to come enjoy an evening filled with music, laughter, and plenty of February charm. Your support means the world to our young performers, and they can’t wait to share their hard work with you.

We are having the best time with our Student Principal (Charlotte) and Student Vice Principal (Gideon) today. They have brought so much joy, leadership, and school spirit to every moment. What an awesome day for all of us.

Still not over our guest announcer’s sweet voice today. Micheal was absolute perfection as he introduced himself and had everyone ready for the pledge.

❤️ Valentine’s Challenge from Our Guest Announcer, Charlie! ❤️ Today, Charlie encouraged our students to do one small but meaningful thing this V-Day: make a card for someone who might need a little extra kindness. Let’s spread kindness together this Valentine’s season. 💌