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We hope you have a safe & spooky Halloween!
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Happy Halloween Downtown K6!! We had so much fun Friday during Shrek or Treat! We hope you all read the Director's Newsletter and saw the pics from the day! If not, you can find it here: https://5il.co/118ty
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It's GAME DAY!!! Both varsity basketball teams will travel to Maumelle Charter tonight. Girls tip off at 6pm
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Check out this week's Student Shoutout on our Facebook page or in the News section on our website!
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October is National Principals Month! National Principals Month is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate and honor all of the incredible principals - here and everywhere!
We are so proud to have our Directors leading each of our schools. They are dedicated, hard-working, positive, and committed to the success of each and every student. We honor and appreciate them today and everyday!
National Principals Month is a collaboration between American Federation of School Administrators, The National Association of Elementary School Principals, & the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
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Both varsity basketball teams will be hosting Dermott tonight! We still need a few adult volunteers to help at the gate. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BADAA2DA6FAC70-varsity
Tickets are on sale now! Remember there are no cash tickets available. https://estem.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/30?es=mntgdgu2qpn6bojl67rfjmmpqs&single=0
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Red Ribbon Week has started! See the graphic for our special days! If you missed the Director's newsletters, you can find them here! 10/8 https://5il.co/10y6b 10/22 https://5il.co/10y6c
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Both varsity basketball teams will be hosting Dermott tomorrow night. We still need a few adult volunteers to help at the gate. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BADAA2DA6FAC70-varsity
Also tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 10 am. Remember there are no cash tickets available. https://estem.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/30?es=mntgdgu2qpn6bojl67rfjmmpqs&single=0
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Check out this week's Staff Shoutout! Read the full story in the News section on our website or on Facebook!
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The annual Blue White Basketball game is tonight @ 6 pm! Tickets go on sale at 10 am & available to purchase using the link below. There will be no cash tickets available & everyone in attendance will be required to have a ticket to enter. Doors will open at 5:30
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Welcome back! We hope you had a great Fall Break and are ready to kick off the 2nd quarter! Report cards from the 1st quarter will be available via HAC on Friday, October 22nd.
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Check out this week's Staff Shoutout! Read the full story in the News section on our website or on Facebook!
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We partner with Kelly Education to provide substitute teachers to each of our campuses. If you are interested in becoming a sub with Kelly, visit our website under the Careers tab to see the job requirements and submit an application! https://www.estemschools.org/apply--3
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Our 2nd annual Early Action Open Enrollment is coming soon!
If you have a child who is interested in attending kindergarten at eStem for the 2022-23 school year, the time to submit your online admissions application is almost here! Apply for the upcoming school year between Monday, November 8th and Wednesday, December 8th! Kindergarten families will be notified by December 18th! To be eligible for kindergarten for the upcoming year, your child must turn 5 by August 1st, 2022. To apply, please visit our website – https://www.estemschools.org/admissions-applications and submit an application.
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Check out this week's Staff Shoutout! Read the full story in the News section on our website or on Facebook!
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Magic Springs has offered a discount for eStem students & their families! Daily admission tickets are available at a discounted rate, and on weekends in October, they have special Halloween attractions, like a Magic Farm Hay Maze and a Trick-or-Treat Trail!
To purchase discounted tickets, go to Magicsprings.com and select Employee Discount Partner Program from the Groups tab at the top of the page. Enter the Access Code ESTEMPCS and click search!
This is not an eStem fundraiser, just an easy way for you to get a discount and visit Magic Springs during the month of October!
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Fall Break is here! Thank you to all parents & families that attended Parent Teacher Conferences - we appreciate your involvement in your child's education! All eStem schools and offices will be closed October 11-15 for Fall Break! See you Monday, October 18th to kick off the 2nd quarter!
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Parent Teacher Conferences start this afternoon! Here are some tips to make these conferences successful. If you haven't scheduled a conference with your child's teacher(s), please reach out to do so! Positive parent involvement is an important part of your child's success!
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Fall Break will be here soon! Students do not have school Friday, October 8th for parent teacher conferences, and all schools and offices are closed October 11-15 for Fall Break.
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Check out our first Student Shoutout! Head to our News stories on the website or Facebook to hear more about Jacqueline's accomplishments!
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