Thanks to all parents who are participating in first quarter report card conferences.  It is important to have a clear understanding of your child’s strengths as well as any areas that need more support.  If you are unable to attend a conference, please stay in close contact with your child’s teacher in order to make sure your child is meeting academic expectations.  It is our hope that by working together, our children will be successful.


PTA News

Our PTA membership drive has come to an end. Thanks to everyone who joined the PTA.  We appreciate your support through active membership.     

Cookie Dough Fundraiser – As we approach the Holiday Season, the PTA will be sponsoring a cookie dough fundraiser.  The money from this fundraiser will help support our matching funds project to place “Activboards” in several of our classrooms.  This brief fundraiser will begin November 5th and end November 19th.  The orders will return before we leave for the Christmas Holidays.  Information will be coming home with your child soon.  We hope that you will enjoy the cookies and support our efforts to bring 21st Century technology to our students.


Teacher Spotlight – “A Day Made Better” OfficeMax Surprise Visit

The third annual “A Day Mad Better” nationwide event was held on October 6th.  1000 teachers received surprise visits by OfficMax associates and $1000 worth of supplies for their classrooms.  Congratulations to Mrs. Tonya Kepley, who was selected for a classroom visit.  Enochville’s Principal, Mr. Haywood nominated Mrs. Kepley as a teacher who exemplified passion, dedication, and innovation in the classroom.

Box Tops Update

Congratulations to Mrs Amy Stalling’s class (1300 box tops) and Mrs. Kelly’s class (995 box tops) for collecting the most box top labels in a recent school-wide box top contest.  Both classes will receive special rewards compliments of the school office.  Keep those Box Tops coming in!


Media Center News (AR Titles)

A complete listing of Accelerated Reading Titles is posted on Mrs. Shepherd’s (Media Coordinator) school website.  Parents and students can that have Internet access can locate the AR listings by typing www.rss.k12.nc.us into the address bar and selecting edgate sites.  At the “Find Your Class” menu, select Mrs. Holliday’s name.  The AR books are listed by title, author and reading level.


Visitors At School

It is important for the safety and well-being of our students that all visitors on the Enochville campus wear visitor badges.  They are available in the front office where visitors should sign in upon arrival. Teachers and other employees of the school system have their own ID badges and these should be worn at all times, as well.  Our goal is to maintain a safe environment for our students.  We encourage all parents and other visitors who are on campus to recognize our desire to maintain a safe environment. Parents who visit to eat lunch with your child should arrive a few minutes before the class is schedule to leave the room, sign in at the office and wait for the class to arrive at the cafeteria entrance.  Thanks for following these guidelines!!


10 Ways To Raise A Reader

1.    Read to your child everyday. It’s never too early to start – even newborns respond to hearing you read.
2.    Continue reading together even after your child learns to read.
3.    Make stories come alive for your child when you read. Be animated and use different voices.
4.    Be patient – let your child read aloud at his or her own pace. Offer help only when needed.
5.    Discuss what you read together.  Ask questions, and listen attentively to your child’s answers.
6.    Make reading time special. Cuddle up in a quiet, comfortablespot.  Your child will associate reading with feeling secure, relaxedand loved.
7.    Encourage your child to read at least 15 minutes a day, either to you or independently.
8.    Take along your child’s favorite books wherever you go. Read on the bus, in line at the store, or in waiting rooms.
9.    Take your child to the library often to check out a variety of age-appropriate reading material.
10.    Be a role model – read on your own.  By seeing how much youenjoy reading, your child will learn that it’s a great source ofinformation and fun.


School Closings –

November 11th – Veterans Day

November 24th Early Dismissal 12:00 pm Staff Development / South Rowan
Christmas Parade

November 25-27 Thanksgiving Holidays