The Lion's Roar
Important dates
9/26 - CSI Day: No School for Students
10/1 - October is Physical Therapy Month
10/2 - School Custodian Appreciation Day
10/6 - End of Q1
10/10 - PTO Fall Fest 4-6 PM
10/12 - DoDEA Principals Week
10/13 - Columbus Day Holiday: No School
10/14 - Report Card Prep: No School for Students
10/15 - CCR Day: No School for Students
10/23 - Student-Engaged Conferences: No School
10/24 - Student-Engaged Conferences: No School
10/26 - Red Ribbon Week
10/28 - Picture Retake Day
Grade-Level Newsletters
Want to know what your child is learning this month? Click on your child’s grade level below to explore their Weekly Newsletter! Each link is packed with exciting classroom highlights, upcoming projects, learning goals, and tips to support learning at home.Â
PSCD Weekly NewsletterÂ
UPK Weekly NewsletterÂ
Kinder Weekly Newsletter
1st Grade Weekly Newsletter
2nd Grade Weekly Newsletter
3rd Grade Weekly Newsletter
4th Grade Weekly Newsletter
5th Grade Weekly Newsletter
As the vibrant colors of fall begin to paint the trees around Fort Benning, our students at E.A. White Elementary continue to shine through another productive and engaging week of learning. The soon to be crisp air and golden leaves remind us that change is beautiful and so is the growth we see in our classrooms every day.
As the seasons begin to shift, we’ve noticed the weather changing too, bringing cooler mornings and now the occasional rainy afternoon. Due to the forecasted inclement weather on Thursday, we unfortunately had to cancel the PTO-sponsored Lunch with Lions event. While we were disappointed not to welcome families to campus this time, we’re already looking forward to the next opportunity to enjoy lunch together on a sunny, fair-weather day!
With just one week left in the first quarter, let’s stay focused, finish strong, and continue supporting one another in our learning journey. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community.
Have a safe and joyful weekend!
In Partnership,Â
Mrs. Thorne, PrincipalÂ
Mrs. Enyeart, Assistant PrincipalÂ
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Tip from the Front Office
🚗 Morning Arrival Tips for a Smooth Start
Help your child start the day right by following these quick reminders:
- Drop-Off Window: The school opens for arrivals at 8:00 AM. Please do not arrive earlier, as staff will not be available to supervise.
- Breakfast: Breakfast is available from 8:00 AM to 8:20 AM. If your child would like to have breakfast at school, please ensure they arrive early enough to finish eating and get to class by 8:30 AM.Â
- Ready for Class: All students must be in their classrooms and ready for instruction by 8:30 AM.
- Late Arrivals: Students arriving at 8:30 AM or later are considered tardy and must be signed in by an adult in the office.
Special Note:
Morning clubs meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:15 AM. Please do not arrive earlier than the club’s start time, as no adults are available to supervise before then.
Thanks for helping us keep mornings safe, smooth, and on time!
Shining Stars This Month
We recognized Dr. Williams, Strategic Math Interventionist, as our Star Staff of the Month! Dr. Williams is known for her dedication, loyalty, and trustworthiness. Her focus is always on doing what’s best for students and our school. She quietly moves throughout E.A. White, offering support wherever it’s needed. Please join us in celebrating Dr. Williams for her outstanding commitment and the positive impact she makes every day.
We also celebrated our Star Students in a special ceremony, recognizing their outstanding commitment to the value of Loyalty. These students exemplify what it means to be dependable, supportive, and true to their peers and school community. We were honored to welcome our Partners in Education (PIE) representative SSG Evan Bingham, a Military Intelligence Advisor with 1st SFAB, who spoke to our students and helped present the awards. Thank you for your inspiring words and continued support! For October, we look forward to recognizing the Army Value of the month – Responsibility!
Lion Pride PTO
- Last week, our Book Fair was a tremendous success! A heartfelt thank you to our amazing PTO for organizing such a joyful celebration of reading. Families and students alike enjoyed exploring new stories and sharing their love of books together. It was a wonderful opportunity to build connections through literature and foster a lifelong love of learning.
 - Get ready for our PTO’s Fall Fest on Friday, October 10th from 4:00–6:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, games, and community spirit. This is one of our favorite annual events—don’t miss it!
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The Lion Pride PTO is a private organization; it is not part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and has no governmental status.
Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, October 29
If your child needs a retake, please complete the Picture Retake Request Form by Wednesday, October 22. This includes students who were absent on the original Picture Day, are new to E.A. White, or need a retake due to photo quality or dissatisfaction. Photos will be used in the yearbook, and no purchase is required to be photographed. Ordering details from Lifetouch will be shared later.
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| Name | Position Details | Phone |
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| Front Office | Front Office | 762-524-6560 |
| Natelvi Archuleta | School Psychologist | 762-524-6550 |
| Susan Declue | School Nurse | 762-524-6555 |
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Prekindergarten - 5th |
8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
The 2nd Tuesday of every month is our Early Release Day.Â
Lunch is served from 11:15 - 12:30 depending on the grade level. Please note that no outside fast food is allowed in the cafeteria.
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Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
We’re excited to share that DoDEA has won the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Publications and Digital Media Excellence Award – Website Award of Merit for our School Newsletters Project! This NSPRA award honors outstanding school communication efforts that help connect schools with their communities. This wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our amazing school webmasters. Thank you for keeping families connected with your hard work and heart!
