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.
about 1 month 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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about 1 month 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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about 1 month 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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about 2 months 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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about 2 months 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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about 2 months 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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about 2 months 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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about 2 months 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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about 2 months 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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about 2 months ago, E.K. Baker Elementary
about 2 months ago, Mr. Casteel, Principal
EKB would like to welcome Mrs. Katie Toth to our team!
about 2 months 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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about 2 months ago, Mr. Casteel, Principal
EK Baker would like to introduce Ms. Ritcheson, our school counseling intern! Ms. Ritcheson is a current graduate student at a local university and will be with us this year as she fulfills her requirements for internship and licensure! We are honored to host such a competent, capable, and caring intern, and we can't wait to see the great things she will do in our counseling program this year!
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about 2 months ago, Skylar Brannon
EKB is honored to welcome back Mrs. Hutsell! We have missed her greatly, and we feel incredibly blessed to have her as a co-worker and teacher. There is no doubt she will continue to do great things at EKB and positively impact the lives of her students, just as she does every year!
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about 2 months ago, Skylar Brannon
Our K-5 Attendance Contest is now underway! Homerooms will earn letters for each day there is perfect attendance; once they earn all the letters in their word, they will receive a prize! We are excited to see which class can earn all the words first.
Attendance is vital for educational success. It is important for students to consistently attend school so they can receive the best education possible here at EKB! We look forward to seeing our students each day this year!
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about 2 months ago, E.K. Baker Elementary
Our NEW music theory enrichment class is off to a great start. Sixth grade students can be seen using rhythm sticks, learning to read music, and playing the piano. Mrs. Malone has a passion for music, and this enrichment class allows her to move beyond mathematics and share her passion with her students. Great things are continuing to happen at EKB!
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2 months ago, Mr. Casteel, Principal
Our EKB School Counseling updates for August!
2 months ago, E.K. Baker Elementary
Meet our very own Nurse Ferry! We are so grateful to have her here at EKB!
2 months ago, E.K. Baker Elementary
EKB t-shirt fundraiser to support 8th grade! Purchase a cool shirt, and help our 8th grade students begin to fundraiser for their end of the year 8th grade trip. Order forms will be coming home with students today and tomorrow.
2 months ago, Mr. Casteel, Principal
