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EAST CHEATHAM ELEMENTARY PTO NEWS
MRS. VINCENT'S "PRINCIPAL" NEWS
EAST CHEATHAM TEACHERS & STAFF
STUDENT HANDBOOK POINTS OF INTEREST
EAST CHEATHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & CLASSROOM RULES
EAST CHEATHAM ELEMENTARY DRESS CODE
EAST CHEATHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HISTORY
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WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Welcome to East Cheatham Elementary School! We are proud of our school, faculty, students, and staff. We urge parents to support the school, teachers and programs. When we all work together as a team, children become winners in his or her educational experience. Let us all work together in the hope of obtaining our goal that every student is given the opportunity to excel. We ask you to let us know your concerns. Together we can make this the best year possible for our children.
Dawn R. Vincent, Principal
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FREE MONEY FROM FOOD LION
If you shop at Food Lion our school can earn up to $350 per quarter just by using your MVP card and being registered. Here is how...Go to www.foodlion.com - on left of page click "shop and save", click "register your cards", select org. -state-city-name, enter your information. Or you may call (704) 633-8250 to register your name.
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Thurs. 12 - 2nd Grade Field Trip
Mon. 5 – Board of Education Meeting 7:00pm
Thurs. 8 - Kindergarten Title I Open House 6:30 Room # 27
Tues. 13 - PTO Meeting 6:30pm in Cafeteria
Thurs. 15 - 4th Grade Christmas Program 7:00pm Gym
Fri. 16 - 8:30-9:00 Christmas Sing Along in Gym & Holiday Parties. 10:45am Dismissal.
*Classes Resume on Wednesday, January 4, 2006
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2005/2006 PTO News
The next two big projects for PTO will be our Santa Shop and Pictures with Santa Claus. Parents, if you can volunteer in either of these, please call Ame Nunley at 792-1862. We will be calling those who signed up on membership forms the beginning of the year. Information about these activities will be sent home soon.
Have a wonderful Christmas Holiday!!!
Congratulations to our new 2005 P.T.O. officers:
President - Debbie Brown
Vice-President - Linda Butler
Secretary - Jennifer Boyd
Treasurer - Ame Nunley
Teacher Advisor - Susanne Thompson
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Tyson Labels. |
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Box Tops For Education. |
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Campbell Labels. |
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3201 Bearwallow Road
Ashland City, TN 37015
615-746-5251 (Office)
615-746-4594 (Fax)
615-746-8572 (Cafeteria)
615-746-8416 (Day Care)
615-746-4596 (Guidance Counselor)
Website Administrator
Email:
Students and parents, please click on the above link to let us know what you think about our Web site, or if you have anything else you'd like added to this page.
Thanks, Mrs. Cindy Mears.
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Mrs. Vincent's
Principal News
A Note from Ms Vincent
Here
we are entering our last month of 2005. My parents always use to
say the older you get the faster time goes. They have made a
believer out of me!
Our students and teachers have been working very hard in all areas of the curriculum. A special emphasis has been placed on Reading, Language Arts, and Math this year. All students in 1st -4th grade are participating in a 90-minute uninterrupted Reading Block. It seems to be working very well. Please read with your children as often as possible!
I want to wish you and your family a very Happy Holiday Season and a Successful 2006.
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The ECES Student Council asks for your help in collecting pull-tabs (from soft drink cans) for the Ronald McDonald Fundraising Program. The Nashville Ronald McDonald House raises funds each year by asking schools and other groups to collect pull-tabs. The Ronald McDonald House's mission is to keep families close by providing a home away from home for families with children at Monroe Carrell Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.
We will collect pull tabs during the month of October. Please show your support by sending in your pull-tabs. Thanks!
ECES Student Council 2005-2006
Bejma’s 4th Grade – Jacob Carney & Clair Fay
Morton’s 4th Grade – Dalton Garrett & MaCayla Otts
Roehrich’s 4th Grade – Daulton Bess & Emily Vance
Stroup’s 4th Grade – Tyler Girgenti & Evelyne Wingett
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Art with Mrs. Katrina
We
have been enjoying lots of projects already this year. I have some
great activities planned for Christmas.
As always, your donations will help us have the ability to complete far fancier projects. Some items we could use at this time are:
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Sequins |
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Glitter (gold, silver, clear, red and green) |
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Styrofoam Balls (small) |
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Beads (pony beads-red and white, tri-beads-green) |
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Yarn (Christmas colors) |
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Paper Plates |
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Wax Paper |
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Craft Sticks |
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Aluminum Foil |
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Toilet Paper/Paper Towel Rolls (empty) |
Congratulations to all of those special winners of the Fall Drawing contest. Be watching for those winners during the weather forecast on News Channel 5.
I can’t wait to see you in class this week!
Students
are enjoying their visits to the Computer Lab each week. Check to see
what each grade is doing:
Kindergarten: Millie’s Math House.
First Grade: Arthur's Reading Games.
Second Grade: Weekly classes - Trudy's Time & Place House. Soon - Sammy’s Science House. Ms. Harrison's and Ms. Leavitt's Reading Blocks - Little Planet Ribbit Collection.
Third Grade: Read, Write & Type. These students are learning to read and spell better, and typing great, too. Parents, let them show you at home!
Fourth Grade: Reading Blaster and Major League Reading.
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MRS. ELIZABETH'S LIBRARY NEWS
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Ms. Norman’s Music Notes
On December 15th at
7:00pm, the fourth grade classes will present "A Holiday
Celebration in Song". They have been working really hard on the
music for this performance and we hope everyone will come to
hear this program and celebrate the season with
us.
There are so many musical events in our area during the holiday
season. Consider taking your family to hear or see one of the
shows. It's an excellent opportunity for you and your family to
share in the wonderful arts available to all of us. During
the month of December all music classes will be learning about
many different songs of the season including those of other
cultures. We are enjoying our new addition, "Music Express".
You can view some of the songs and things we will be exploring
at
www.musicexpressmagazine.com
There is also a fun kids section on this website!
Please join us on December 15th for a wonderful celebration of the music of this joyous season!
Mr. Bryant’s PE News
Students,
be sure to wear or bring tennis shoes when you come to PE each week and
be ready to have lots of fun!
Everyone has done a good job of wearing their tennis shoes this year—even the kindergarteners. A great PE teacher from long ago once said, "Going to PE without tennis shoes is like trying to go swimming without water".
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas break.
An event you might want to keep in mind: Jump Rope for Heart in February
I will let you know more about this in the next couple of months. Last year was a great success! I think we raised nearly $2,600.
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1. Student Attendance: An approved record of attendance is considered to be 83 percent attendance in each class. All days in excess of 15 days each semester, both excused and unexcused, shall be recorded as unexcused unless approved by the principal or his/her designated representative. A total of 30 days absent during the school year may subject a student to retention.
2. Excused Absences for Grades Kindergarten-4th:
Student's personal illness or hospitalization. A physician's statement may be required if students miss three or more consecutive days of school.
v Death or serious illness/injury in the immediate family. Special recognized religious holidays regularly observed by members of a particular religious group. Parents or guardians should send a note Prior to the students being absent from school for religious holidays.
v Required appearance in court. Approved school-related activities. These activities shall be approved by the principal. Head lice. Students with head lice or nits shall be excused on the day lice or nits are found, and one day immediately following.
v Other emergency and/or extenuating circumstances beyond the control of students.
3. Tardiness: Students are expected to be in class at 7:45am. If they are not in the classroom by that time, they are considered tardy.
4. Early Dismissal: Students dismissed before 11:45am will be counted absent. To be dismissed, a student must be signed out at the front office.
5. Health Issues: The following guidelines have been set for the protection of all the students. A student will be sent home for any of the following:
v *A fever 100 or over
v *Suspected Contagious Disease
v *Vomiting or Diarrhea
v *Presence of lice or nits on shaft of hair
v *Undetermined rash over any part of the body
v *Red eye with watering or crusting
v *Feels too badly to remain at school
6. Lunch and Breakfast Fees:
Student Lunch - $1.75 per day or $8.75 per week
Student Breakfast - $1.25 per day or $6.25 per week
Visitors - Lunch: $3.00 (holiday-$5.00) Breakfast: $1.75
7. Parent Visits: We encourage parents to feel free to visit our school at any time. For security reasons, you are asked to stop at the front desk before going to the classroom.
8. In Case of Snow: Please listen to WSM Channel 4 television, WSM 640 AM or Cheatham County's WQSV for school closings.
Please Do Not Call The School!
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Follow classroom rules. |
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Be quiet in the halls and restrooms. |
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Walk on the right side of the hall. |
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No running in school. |
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Respect yourself and others. |
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Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself. |
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Students will practice appropriate language, behavior and dress. |
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Students will obey all school personnel and follow directions the first time they are given. |
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Students who abuse or misuse school property or the property of another individual shall pay in full for all damages. |
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The use and/or possession of tobacco, drugs, alcohol. fireworks, and guns is prohibited. |
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Students shall have no knives, firearms, or other unlawful weapons in their possession while at school or on the way to and from school. |
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Students should not bring large amounts of money, radios, cameras, cassette recorders, baseball cards, etc. to the school. The school cannot replace personal items which are lost or stolen. If a personal item is taken up, it will be returned at the end of the school year or to the parents when they come to the school. |
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No chewing gum is allowed at school. |
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Students who are involved in a fist fight will be subject to disciplinary action in the principal's office. Students that believe they are being provoked into a fight should notify school personnel. |
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No student or group of students is allowed to sell any items on school property during or after school hours unless authorized by the principal. |
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No shanking or mooning (pulling one's own pants down or another student's pants down) is allowed. |
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Sagging or the wearing of pants below the belt line is prohibited. See Dress Code. |
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Third and fourth grade students must bring their Student Planners to all academic classes daily and must be signed by their parent/guardian daily. |
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The wearing or displaying of any gang or cult type colors, signs, symbols, jewelry, make-up, hair color, etc. is strictly prohibited at school or any school sponsored event on or off campus. |
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Shorts, skirts, neat fitting jeans, and dresses are the appropriate dress for girls. Skirts, dresses and shorts must come below the fingertips when arms are extended straight down. Jeans and pants shall not touch the floor. Length for all garments applies to both boys and girls. |
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Jeans, pants, or shorts must be clean, neat and fit appropriately for all students. Jeans, pants or shorts shall not be worn that have holes in them which expose the skin. |
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Shirts and tops will be tucked in for girls and boys. Only sweaters and sweatshirts can be worn on the outside. They may not be longer than the opening of the side pockets on pants. |
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Shoes must be worn for all students. |
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There shall be no halters, tank tops, spaghetti straps or exposure of midriff. |
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A T-shirt must be worn under net and mesh fabric and tucked in. |
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No running, biker or short shorts will be allowed. Cut-off shorts are not allowed. |
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Hats are not to be worn in the school. |
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No Sagging! The belt line of all garments must fall at the hips. Clothing designed to be worn as undergarments will not be worn as outerwear. Undergarments should not be visible. |
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No excessively baggy clothes may be worn to school. |
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Coats and backpacks must be removed once the student enters the school building. Coats and backpacks are to be stored in the locker or area designated by the teacher during the day. |
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Students are not allowed to wear any gang or cult style clothing, colors, symbols, jewelry, hair color, makeup, etc. See School Rules. |
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T-shirts cannot display tobacco or alcohol products, vulgar language or symbols, pictures that go against our Character Counts Program (ex: Pro-Wrestling Tees, Budweiser frogs, Pokemon, etc.). |
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All students must have tennis shoes for P.E. class. (wear or bring them) |
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EAST CHEATHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
East Cheatham Elementary School began as a school for grades 1-8. It was built on seven acres of land purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Ewell Perry for $2,800. Opening in the fall of 1957 with an enrollment of approximately 245 students, the original building included eight classrooms, a gymnasium and a cafeteria. Mr. Othell Sullivan served as the principal for the first three years. Some of the original faculty included Ronalda Harper, Evelyn Perry, Clarice Williams, Viva Lee Raymer, Maudi Roberts, Mary Ella Watts, Ella Harris and Raymond Osborne.
In the 1960's Mr. Raymond Osborne, Mr. Raymond Bagwell and Mrs. Christine Harris served as principals. Two classrooms were added to the north end of the building, a library replaced the original cafeteria and a new, larger cafeteria was added to the back side. An additional five acres of land was purchased for $5,148 and eight more classrooms were added to the south end of the building and a baseball field was set up. Mr. Carter Grizzard served as principal from 1969-1975 and during this time four kindergarten classrooms were added to the north end.
Mr. Lynn Toombs and Mr. George Badon served as principals in the latter 70's. In the fall of '79, Sycamore Junior High opened its doors to grades 7-9, leaving East Cheatham with grades K-6. Mrs. Karen Cannon served as principal from 1979-1984, then Mrs. Sandra Albright the following year.
Mr. David Chester served 1985-1998; and during that time the 6th grade moved to Sycamore Middle School and a new wing with six classrooms opened in the fall of 1990. East Cheatham became the first in the county to be accredited to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in December 1994. In 1995 the 5th grade moved to Sycamore and East Cheatham has remained a K-4th Grade School to the present date.
In the fall of 1998, Mrs. Dawn Vincent became principal and continues to serve to this date. In 1999/2000, the school year began with another wing with ten classrooms added to the south end of the building, and the cafeteria was enlarged to meet the growth needs of the community. Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) meetings are held six times a year to discuss issues and concerns. In 2000, a Parent Advisory Committee was established.
East Cheatham has had tremendous growth and change over the past 44 years. During the past three years, student enrollment for K-4th has remained steady at approximately 500 students. The size of the school building and the enrollment of students have doubled since opening in 1957, while only now serving about half the number of grades. However, one thing has remained constant, East Cheatham has welcomed the children of the community with a commitment to provide each child with the opportunity to grow physically, psychologically, socially, and intellectually in order to become a contributing member of society.
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MaMaMedia http://www.mamamedia.com/
FUNBRAIN http://www.funbrain.com/
Disney Online http://www.disney.go.com/
Scholastic http://www.scholastic.com/
Ashland City Times http://www.ashlandcitytimes.com/
PBS Kids http://PBSKIDS.org/
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