The Lion's Roar
Important Dates
OCTOBER
04: Fire Prevention Week
08: PTO Fall Fest
09: Teacher Workday - No School for Students
12: Columbus Day Holiday - No School
12: National School Lunch Week
13: CCR Day - No School for Students
15: Star Student Ceremony (Invite Only)
19: National School Bus Safety Week
20: Fall Picture Make-up Day
21: Unity Day
22: Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School
23: Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School
26: Red Ribbon Week
27: National Occupational Therapist Day
Reminders
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Tardy Bell rings at 8:30 a.m.
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No Dismissal Changes after 1:00 p.m.
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No Student Check-outs after 2:45 p.m.
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Morning Clubs start at 7:15 a.m.
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Afternoon Clubs end at 4:20 p.m.
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.
🎃 October Is Here!
Welcome to October! As we move into a new month, we want to thank our families for their continued partnership and support. We have several important dates coming up, so please mark your calendars!
📅 Important Dates
Thursday, October 8
- End of 1st Quarter
- PTO Fall Fest, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday, October 9
- Teacher Work Day for finalizing report cards
- No School for Students
Monday, October 12
- Columbus Day Federal Holiday
- No School
Tuesday, October 13
- Professional Development Day for Teachers
- No School for Students
🍂 PTO Fall Fest
We are excited for our PTO-sponsored Fall Fest on Thursday, October 8, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. right here at school! This family-friendly event promises an evening of fun, community, and fall festivities for everyone to enjoy.
We hope to see all of our students and families there for a fun-filled evening!
🎓 Student-Led Conferences
Please be on the lookout for information from your child(ren)'s teachers regarding our upcoming Student-Led Conferences on October 22 and 23. These conferences are required for all students and their parents and provide an excellent opportunity for students to share their learning, reflect on their progress, and celebrate their growth.
We look forward to engaging in meaningful conversations with you and your child about their learning journey and plans for continued success.
📖 Looking Ahead
As we wrap up the first quarter, we are proud of all that our students have accomplished so far this school year. Thank you for your partnership in supporting student learning and helping our school community thrive.
We are the E.A. White LIONS! Hear us ROAR!!!!
Wishing everyone a wonderful October filled with learning, growth, and fall fun! 🍁🍎🍂
In Partnership,
Mrs. Thorne, Principal
Mrs. Enyeart, Assistant Principal
Tip from the Front Office
For the safety of our students and community, students identified as Walkers, Sibling-Walkers, or Parent-Walkers must walk all the way home after dismissal.
Please remember that parking on Old Ironsides Loop in Patton Village to pick up walking students is not permitted. "No Parking" signs are posted in this area to help maintain safety, traffic flow, and access for neighborhood residents.
We appreciate your cooperation in following dismissal procedures and helping us keep our students and community safe. Thank you for being a good neighbor and respecting Patton Village residents.
Registrar Notes
🏠 LEASE POLICY: Families who have received a 90-Day Housing Letter, kindly remember to submit a copy of your lease to the school upon receiving it.
📦 STUDENT WITHDRAWALS: If you are moving out of the Patton Village neighborhood, please notify the front office as soon as possible. This will allow us to process your student’s withdrawal and get their records ready for their new school.
UPK Meal Program Reminder
- All UPK students need a school meal account.
- Meals from home are not permitted.
- Family-style dining is a required part of the UPK curriculum.
- Students build independence by serving themselves and making food choices.
- Mealtime supports social skills, communication, and healthy eating habits.
Please create your child's meal account after completing UPK registration.
Notes from the Nurse
Our school nurse is here to support students' health, safety, and well-being throughout the school day. From minor bumps and scrapes to more serious illnesses or injuries, the nurse evaluates each situation and provides appropriate care.
To help keep parents informed, all students who visit the nurse will receive written documentation about their visit. This documentation lets families know why their child was seen and any care that was provided.
While every nurse visit is documented, not every visit requires a phone call home. Many visits involve minor concerns that can be addressed quickly, allowing students to return to class and continue learning.
As a general rule, the school nurse or an administrator will call a parent or sponsor when a child experiences:
- Any illness or injury that causes concern or prevents participation in school activities
- Eye, ear, or dental injuries
- Head injuries
- Second- or third-degree burns
- Severe pain
- Sprains or possible fractures
- A temperature of 100°F or higher
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Wounds that may require stitches
To ensure we can reach you when needed, please keep your contact information current in ASPEN. Accurate phone numbers and emergency contacts help us communicate quickly when a student's health or safety requires parent notification.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn!
Personal Portable Electronic Mobile Devices (PPEMDs)
Just a friendly reminder about our Personal Portable Electronic Mobile Device (PPEMD) expectations for students.
PPEMDs are personal devices that are portable and/or wearable. They may store data, communicate with others, connect to a smartphone, the internet, or a wireless network, or provide multimedia functions. Depending on the device, capabilities may include phone calls, text messaging, email, taking photos, audio or video recording, gaming, social media access, Bluetooth connectivity, and wireless network access.
Examples of PPEMDs include:
- Cell phones and smartphones
- Smartwatches
- Tablets
- Bluetooth-enabled devices
- Wearable technology
- Handheld gaming devices
During the school day, PPEMDs should be on silent or vibrate, stored securely, and kept out of sight. School-issued devices used for learning are not affected by this expectation.
Thank you for helping students stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn each day! We appreciate your partnership and support.
National Principals Month
This National Principals Month, we proudly celebrate Mrs. Thorne and the positive impact she has on our school! Through her leadership, dedication, and commitment to student success, Mrs. Thorne creates a welcoming environment where every student is encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive.
She works tirelessly to support students, staff, and families while fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and Lion Pride. We are grateful for her unwavering commitment to our military-connected students and for the many ways she helps make E.A. White Elementary a great place to learn every day.
Thank you, Mrs. Thorne, for your leadership, support, and the difference you make in the lives of our students and staff!
Lion Pride PTO
Our Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is dedicated to fostering a strong, supportive community for our students, teachers, and families. Through various events, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities, the Lion Pride PTO works tirelessly to enhance the educational experience at E.A. White Elementary.
Stay connected and get involved by following their Facebook page for the latest updates and ways to contribute. Together, we can achieve great things for our school!
Please note: The Lion Pride PTO is a private organization; it is not part of the Department of War or any of its components and has no governmental status.
2026-2027 Lion Pride PTO Board
President: Kayla Good
Vice President: Jacqueline Crosbie
Treasurer: Elsie Petties
Secretary: Daisy Lund
💛 Spirit Fridays 💙
Fridays are Spirit Days! Students are encouraged to show their Lion Pride by wearing their favorite school spirit wear or school colors each Friday.
Whether it's a spirit shirt, school sweatshirt, or our school colors, let's fill the hallways with Lion Pride and school spirit. We can't wait to see everyone representing our school community!
🎃 Spooky Surprise Grams 👻
Our Lion Pride PTO is excited to offer Spooky Surprise Grams for students! Grams may be purchased for $0.50 each and will include one spooky surprise. Order forms were sent home with students, and additional copies are available in the front office. All order forms and payments are due by October 28, and grams will be delivered to students on October 30. Please note that the PTO can only accept the exact amount due, and no change will be provided. Thank you for supporting our PTO and helping spread a little Halloween fun!
🍂 Fall Fest 🍂
The Lion Pride PTO is excited to host our Annual Fall Fest on Thursday, October 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. here at E.A. White Elementary!
Bring your family and enjoy a fun afternoon filled with games, inflatables, arts and crafts, a fire truck, food trucks, and much more.
Best of all, Fall Fest activities are free for everyone to enjoy. Please note that food and treats from the food trucks, as well as slime from the Slime Laboratory, will be available for purchase.
We can't wait to see our Lions and their families at Fall Fest for an afternoon of fun, friendship, and fall memories!
📷 YEARBOOKS 📷
This year, our Lion Pride PTO has partnered with TreeRing to create our school yearbook. One of the unique features of TreeRing is that every yearbook includes two free customizable pages. Families can add their own photos and memories to these pages, creating a personalized keepsake. These custom pages are printed only in your child's yearbook.
To order your yearbook, visit treering.com/validate and enter our school passcode: 1016131475172710
🎉Order by October 31 and save 10% on your yearbook purchase!
Don't miss out on capturing the memories of this school year and creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake for your child.
Thank you for supporting our Lion Pride PTO!
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Important Links & Resources
Attendance
Our front office has a new Absence Excuse Submission Form to help make attendance notes quick and easy!
In accordance with DoDEA Regulation 2095.01, attendance is mandatory, and absences are monitored to ensure continuity of instruction and academic progress. Parents should notify the school of their child’s absence within 30 minutes of the start of the school day.
School Nurse
🧁 CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS: If parents choose to send a food item for celebrations, it must be store-bought, prepackaged, and individually wrapped. Parents must contact the school nurse, Ms. Pettway siobhann.pettway@dodea.edu, at least ONE WEEK before the celebration if food will be brought in. This ensures we can address any student allergies.
School Advisory Committee
If you have a topic or concern you would like discussed at our next SAC meeting, please use our Google Form to submit your input.
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Contacts
| Name | Position Details | Phone |
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| Front Office | Front Office | 762-524-6560 |
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Grades |
Regular Hours |
Tuesday Hours |
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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.
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.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
