Eakin Elementary PTO

May 2019
20	Eakin Night at Chipotle - May 20th
20	Eakin Spirit Week - * Now May 15th to 21st *
21	Eakin Spirit Week - * Now May 15th to 21st *

Useful Links

2018-19 Eakin Calendar

2018-19 Eakin Parent Guide

MNPS Calendar

Here's where you'll find what's happening at Eakin...remember to check Facebook and class Bloomz pages too!

News and Events view all

Eakin Spirit Week - * Now May 15th to 21st *
Eakin Night at Chipotle - May 20th
2018-2019 Yearbooks - Get Yours Today
Updates from Principal Hartfelder

Eakin Spirit Week - * Now May 15th to 21st *

** Please note the revised Spirit Week dates that are shifted back due to the delay in Field Day**

Eakin Eagles...start planning your outfits for Spirit Week running May 15th to 21st at Eakin.

Eakin's Student Council Spirit Week Committee invites students to celebrate finishing TNReady and the school year! Get ready to dress up and have fun.

· Wednesday, May 15th is PJ Day. You'll get to wear your favorite pajammies to school!

· Thursday, May 16th is Job Day, get ready to dress up as your future career/job!

· Friday, May 17th is a "Blast From the Past"! Dress up from different time periods.

· Monday, May 20th is "Be You Day"! You'll get to wear something that expresses yourself.

· Tuesday, May 21st is a day to show Eakin Spirit! Wear Eakin colors (blue, yellow, & white) or something with eagles.

Note: The Eakin dress code will not be enforced for students participating each day in Spirit Week. Please keep all dress respectful and appropriate for school.

Eakin Night at Chipotle - May 20th

Come out for the final “Eakin Eats” dinner fundraiser night this school year.

Join family or friends for dinner at the Chipotle Mexican Grill at 2825 West End Avenue from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

Just mention the Eakin Fundraiser at checkout and 33% of your bill will be donated to help support school-wide and classroom needs next year.

It’s a busy week with the end of school, so make it easier and eat dinner out at Chipotle!

2018-2019 Yearbooks - Get Yours Today

Eakin Yearbooks are now arriving. Capture great memories of the 2018-2019 school year!

Read below for information about delivery for your pre-ordered yearbook or about how to order one today.

Yearbook Pre-orders

If you pre-ordered a yearbook, it was delivered to your child's classroom to go home on Wednesday, May 8 (except for Ms. Robinson's kindergarten class which will go home on Friday, May 10 when she returns). Payment for all pre-ordered yearbooks has been received.

Buy a Yearbook Today - Did Not Pre-order

If you did not pre-order a yearbook, a limited quantity are available for you to still purchase today on a first come, first served basis. To reserve yours, please pay $30 either by Venmo to @Eakin-PTO or by sending a check to school with your child in an envelope labeled "Eakin PTO - Yearbook". On the Venmo or check memo, please indicate "Yearbook New Order" plus your student's full name and teacher's last name (Example: "Yearbook New Order, Eric Hartfelder, Mr. Seay).

If you have any questions, please email EakinPTO@gmail.com.

Updates from Principal Hartfelder

Principal Hartfelder offers regular communication to Eakin families on key events and happenings around the school. Most weeks, information is sent out on Sundays via email and phone callout. You can find copies of his latest memos to families here.

Programs view all

After School Clubs

The Eakin PTO organizes after school clubs for enrichment and fun. Clubs run for 8 weeks each fall and each spring. The specific clubs offered varies each time, but usually these clubs span many... more

Box Tops for Education

Box Tops for Education - Start Collecting! Eakin earns $1 for each 10 BoxTops collected - over $1000 a year! Ask friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to help you collect! Get started today by... more

Eakin Exchange

The Eakin Exchange is a great source for free, gently used standard school attire and Eakin logo clothing. You can donate outgrown clothing in the blue bin outside of the Eakin main office. Any... more

Eakin is an International Baccalaureate School

Eakin is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years Programme school. In the primary years, IB is an inquiry based method of instruction that challenges students to think for... more

Eakin Open Houses

Several times each year, we invite prospective Eakin families to come experience Eakin first-hand at one of our evening Open Houses. While our ongoing school tours allow you to see the school during... more

Retail Rewards Partners

With your everyday shopping, YOU can help the Eakin PTO earn extra dollars to benefit Eakin. Help us spread the word about our partner programs. These programs are not limited to the immediate Eakin... more

School Tour Info

Eakin will participate in MNPS Tour Tuesdays and also offers tours by appointment. Tour Tuesday Information Join us for a tour on January 15th, 22nd, and 29th; February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th; plus... more

Watch DOGS

WatchDOGS (Dads of Great Students) is open to dads, stepdads, uncles, grandfathers, or special friends of Eakin Students. WatchDOGS commit to spending the day at school volunteering in both your... more