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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5 days ago, Mr. Casteel, Principal
FCA Pajama Day is this Friday! This is open to all grade levels, and students must bring 1$ to wear pajamas.
5 days ago, Skylar Brannon
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.
5 days ago, E.K. Baker Elementary
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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5 days ago, E.K. Baker Elementary
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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7 days ago, Skylar Brannon
Parents of 8th graders: Don't forget to attend our 8th grade trip meeting tomorrow @ 5:30!
7 days ago, E.K. Baker Elementary
Our middle school enrichment and special classes have had a fun filled week. Students have been painting rocks in Mrs. Torbett's art class for our rock garden. Students have been practicing with a digital camera in Ms. Hardy's Graphics and Design class, preparing to be photographers for our yearbook. Students have been learning about handwashing and microbes by comparing the power of handwashing, hand sanitizer, and germ filled surfaces in Mr. Hughes' STEM Lab. Students have been collecting eggs, learning about the incubating process, and caring for the chickens in Mrs. Rue's Ag Science class. This is only a few of the amazing things our students are learning outside of their core subject areas. Great things are happening at EKB!
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10 days ago, Mr. Casteel, Principal
Yellow Jackets of the Month! Congratulations to our September students, teacher, and staff member of the month! A student from each homeroom was chosen for being justly or fair. Then two students were randomly drawn to represent PreK-3rd grade and 4th-8th grade as the overall students of the month. Our teacher and staff member of the month were nominated by their colleagues for simply being outstanding and going above and beyond for our school.
10 days ago, Mr. Casteel, Principal
Last week, our FCA student leaders had the opportunity to attend the Meigs/McMinn FCA Leadership Day at Athens First Baptist! This was our first time participating, and it was extremely rewarding for all of our students and faculty sponsors!
Our FCA Huddle leaders heard from many great speakers, connected with other middle school FCA clubs, and discussed new ways to help further grow and develop FCA for EKB.
We'd like to thank Clearwater Baptist Church for sponsoring our FCA leaders and allowing them to attend the trip at no cost to them. Clearwater has been very supportive of our FCA club for years, and we are grateful for their help!
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12 days ago, Skylar Brannon
Our Counseling Program Newsletter for September! We are looking forward to a month full of lessons, groups, and events!
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13 days ago, E.K. Baker Elementary
Yesterday, we had our first FFA meeting. We had the McMinn County High School Officer Team and Advisors come by to demonstrate opening ceremonies. We also discussed the "famous" blue jackets! We are making plans for our next event in November. Great things are happening at EKB!
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17 days ago, Mr. Casteel, Principal
Mrs. Puckett's Home Economics Enrichment class has been learning to cook scrambled eggs this week. Great things are continuing to happen at EKB!
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17 days ago, Mr. Casteel, Principal
McMinn PREP- McMinn County Schools 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Program providing no cost before and afterschool extended learning will begin September 3rd! For more information contact your child's school. Site locations are Calhoun, E.K. Baker, Niota, and Rogers Creek Schools. Grant referrals will be served first.
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21 days ago, E.K. Baker Elementary
This month's guidance lessons centered around bullying prevention and how to be an empathetic, kind friend! Middle school competed in games such as Bullying Breakout Rooms while younger grades read SEL-based books and completed corresponding activities. Our goal at EKB is to "Be Buddies, Not Bullies!"
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21 days ago, E.K. Baker Elementary
FCA met last Friday for the first time this school year, and a total of 37 students attended.
Mr. Privett did a great job as he led the devotion one last time! Friday was his last day at E.K. Baker, and Mr. Privett will be missed. He did a great job teaching, coaching basketball , and helping with FCA during his time at E.K. Baker. He left a positive impact on many students and faculty.
Thank you for everything Mr. Privett! Enjoy your retirement!
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21 days ago, Skylar Brannon
Mrs. Adrienne's class hosted their first lemonade stand on wheels today! Through this new life skills activity, faculty and staff placed orders for either pink or regular lemonade. Then, the students made the lemonade, read the orders, and filled them. The students wheeled the cart around to the classrooms and made the lemonade with a smile. We are excited to learn new life skills this year at EKB!
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23 days ago, E.K. Baker Elementary
MCHS band tryouts for EK Baker are next week! We hope to see many of our talented Yellow Jackets join in!
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24 days ago, E.K. Baker Elementary
25 days ago, Mr. Casteel, Principal
EKB would like to welcome Mrs. Katie Toth to our team!
25 days ago, Mr. Casteel, Principal
EK Baker receives $5,000.00 grant for Robotics!
EK Baker (Mrs. Sliger) submitted a grant proposal for the TVA STEM Robotics Awards, sponsored by TVA and BVI and administered by the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN – Battelle). Nearly 300 applications, requesting over $1 million in funding were submitted—a testament to the incredible commitment to expanding robotics programs across our communities. The proposal for E.K. Baker Elementary was selected for funding in the amount of $5000! (the maximum award amount available.) A big thank you to Mrs. Sliger for taking the opportunity to further enrich and expand our students' education. Mrs. Sliger and Mr. Conner will be working with our middle school students as we venture into robotics.
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26 days ago, Mr. Casteel, Principal
