Eagle Mountain Elementary School

09/08/2026

🇺🇸 Friday, September 11 Memorial Ceremony 🇺🇸

On Friday, September 11 at 8:30 AM EME will pause to remember and honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and recognize the heroes who served and continue to serve our communities.

Active-duty and retired military members and first responders are invited to join us for this special ceremony.

We invite everyone to show their support by wearing red, white, and blue. 🇺🇸 **

Let us come together to remember, honor, and never forget.

**Participation is never required, only encouraged!

09/08/2026

Meeting is tonight! Be there if you can!

🌊 5th Grade Sea Camp Parent Meeting! 🐢
🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 8
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 EME Cafeteria

Parents of 5th graders—you’re invited to an informational meeting about our upcoming trip to Sea Camp at Dauphin Island, October 19–23!

Join us Tuesday, September 8, at 6:00 PM in the EME Cafeteria to learn more about this exciting opportunity and get answers to important questions.

We’ll discuss:
• Trip cost
• Travel details
• Fundraising opportunities
• Chaperone requirements
• Answer any questions you may have

We hope you’ll join us and learn how your 5th grader can be part of this unforgettable adventure! 🌊🐚

09/07/2026

A NOTE FROM MRS. VAN DER SPUY CONCERNING BOOK CHECKOUT

Starting the week of August 31, 2026, students began checking out materials from the Eagle Mountain Library. During the month of August, students learned about library expectations, check-out procedures, and most important good library book care.

This year in the library, books will be allowed to be checked out for a term of two weeks. 1st -5th grade are allowed to take their books home to read with a trusted adult or parent if they wish to do so. Students will be allowed to check out 1 book initially and after the first 9 weeks, possibly 2 books if they show good stewardship. Books that are not returned to the library by the due date, will be marked as overdue and you will start receiving reminder e-mails.Fines will be assigned at the end of the year. Students will return books during their scheduled library times.Since we do not have the luxury of having many copies of the same book, the fines are being used not as a punishment, but as an encouragement for students to return the books in a timely manner so another student may enjoy the book.

Students will be guided toward age-appropriate sections and since the school uses the A.R. program, the books are color-coded with stickers to remind them of their reading level, but sometimes mistakes do happen. Students are allowed to choose their own books. Learning to select a book is something each student needs to discover. This discovery may include books that are too easy, too hard, or too boring. They sometimes simply choose a book because of its color, size, or topic. Also, some students may prefer to check out non-fiction books or graphic novels in their journey to find out what they really enjoy reading.

The library system can also be monitored from home. Go to the Batesville School District Page and hover over Families. At the very bottom you will see BSD Libraries. In Follet Destiny you can view the collection or access A.R., etc. Students will be charged a replacement fee for any books that are damaged or lost. Please keep all library books away from pets, water, and food. These are the biggest threats to a book's health. Also, please remind your child not to write or color in the books! Replacement fees for books can really add up…so please help keep the library’s books safe!

Thank you for taking the time to address these library items with your child/students. Together we can make the library a fun place to learn. There are many exciting things planned for the library this year. Check us out in the school’s newsletter or Facebook for the most up to date library information!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Thank you.

Mrs. Van Der Spuy
Library Media Specialist
[email protected]

09/07/2026

📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS, PIONEERS! 🧡🖤

EME ATTENDANCE STATS FOR AUGUST
Perfect Attendance: 54% of EME Students had perfect attendance for the entire month of August!

Every school day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed! Being present, being prepared, and being on time makes a difference.

Here’s what families need to know about attendance at Eagle Mountain Elementary:

📌 PARENTAL EXCUSES
Students receive 6 parental excuses each semester.

📌 DOCTOR’S NOTES
A doctor’s note will always be excused.

📌 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
10 unexcused absences could result in the filing of FINS. This may result in notification of the prosecuting authority.

📞 IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE ABSENT
Please call the Eagle Mountain Elementary front office at (870) 698-9141 as early as possible to let us know.

📖 For more information, please refer to page 41 of the Student Handbook: https://bit.ly/4qWlij1

⭐ BE HERE. BE ON TIME. BE EVERY DAY! ⭐

09/06/2026

View the full EME Newsletter at https://bit.ly/3uhbOpV

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NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS

NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY (9/7) FOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

GROOVY GRANDPARENTS WEEK
Please RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/mr3ck4jx. Meals may be purchased for $3.50. Please bring exact change or a check.

NEW VISITOR POLICY
All adults entering EME will now be required to provide a valid Photo ID. IDs will be scanned to create a security badge for all visitors. This is an added security feature for all adults entering EME. IDs will be scanned to create a security badge for all visitors. This is an added security feature for our campus to help protect all students, faculty, and staff. This system will be in use during Grandparents Lunch Week. Please make sure to bring in your Photo ID to check in at the office.

5TH GRADE SEA CAMP MEETING
A Mandatory Parent meeting will be held on TUESDAY, SEPT 8, at 6PM for all 5th Grade families interested in attending Sea Camp. If you are unable to attend in person but could attend virtually, please email Ms. Brown ([email protected]) to obtain the link to the meeting.

LIBRARY READ-A-THON
The Library Read-a-thon through September 11. Go to https://www.read-a-thon.com/school/_71898 for more information.

PATRIOT’S DAY MEMORIAL
All EME families who are active or retired military and first responders are invited to attend the EME 9/11 Memorial on Friday at 8:30 AM. Students are invited to wear red, white, and blue.

PICTURE DAYS
K-2 will have their school photos taken on Wednesday, Sept. 16. 3rd-5th Grades will be taken on Thursday, Sept. 17. Details soon.

BINGO NIGHT IS COMING
Save the date- September 15- for our very first Bingo Night! It’s also International Dot Day, so wear your dots all day!

MENUS
View full menus at https://bit.ly/45gH59K

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Contact your child’s teacher or the office at (870) 698-9141 if you have any questions.

09/04/2026

⏰ Being on time matters!

Eagle Mountain Elementary starts the day at 7:45 AM, when our doors close and morning prep begins. Instructional time kicks off promptly at 7:50 AM, so arriving on time helps ensure your student starts their day confident, prepared, and ready to learn!

Morning Arrival: Doors close at 7:45 AM | Instruction begins at 7:50 AM

Afternoon Dismissal: 3:10 PM

If you have any questions or concerns about these schedules, please reach out directly to your child's teacher, Mrs. Spivey, or Mr. Robertson. Thank you for helping us make every minute count! 🦅✨

09/04/2026

🎉 BINGO! It’s Family Fun Night! 🎉

Eagle Mountain Families- Join us for EME Family Bingo Night on September 15 from 6:00–7:00 PM!

Bring the whole family for an evening of bingo, prizes, and fun! Concessions will be available for purchase, and best of all—it’s FREE TO PLAY for Eagle Mountain Elementary families!

📅 September 15
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
🏆 Prizes
Prizes will be geared toward students, however, everyone is welcome to play.
🍿 Concessions Available for purchase
🧡 Free for Eagle Mountain Elementary Families

We can’t wait to see our Pioneer families there! Let’s play BINGO! 🖤🧡

09/04/2026

Let’s talk prizes! 🏆 Our Read-A-Thon is full of ways to celebrate our readers for both their reading and fundraising efforts. From library rewards to individual prizes, we’re ready to cheer on every milestone. 🎉Ask your favorite reader what reward they’re aiming for, then help them get there! 📚💰
Watch this video to see how easy it is to register.
Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:

Register here: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/pfKBAT/1?utm=email

-A-Thon

¡Hablemos de premios! 🏆 Nuestro Read-A-Thon está lleno de formas de celebrar a los lectores por sus logros de lectura y de recaudación. Desde premios para la clase entera hasta premios individuales, estamos listos para animar cada logro. 🎉 Pregunten a su lector favorito qué premio quiere alcanzar y ayúdenlo a lograrlo. 📚💰 Miren este video para ver lo fácil que es registrarse
Registrarse: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/pfKBAT/1?utm=email
-A-Thon

09/03/2026

Sebastian says everyone should come out tonight for the Cub Scout interest meeting!!
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🏕️ Calling all future adventurers! 🏹

Cub Scouts is for boys and girls in K–5th grade and is packed with opportunities to explore, learn, and have fun! From camping, hiking, archery, and STEM activities to campfires, teamwork, and community service, there’s an adventure waiting for every Pioneer!

📅 Join us Thursday, September 3
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Eagle Mountain Elementary Cafeteria

💰 Annual fee: $125
🎓 Scholarships available
🔗 https://sl1nk.com/xmp16l6

Come discover what Cub Scouts is all about and see why families choose scouting!

For more information: Stephen Waggoner | (501) 831-3310
[email protected]

09/03/2026

🎗️🧡🎗️🖤🎗️

BATESVILLE PIONEERS GO GOLD

This September, Pioneer Nation will once again Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

We want to honor the children in our Pioneer family whose lives have been impacted by childhood cancer.

If your child is a survivor, currently fighting childhood cancer, or you would like us to honor their memory, we invite you to share their story with us.

Share your child’s story:
https://forms.gle/UznzTLJuziso5wUZ7

Submission deadline: September 18

By submitting the form, you give Batesville School District permission to share your child’s story and photo on district social media and/or through other special recognitions.

We’ll recognize these special Pioneers as we honor, remember, and support the children and families impacted by childhood cancer.