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EWA Teacher ROCK!!

We may be biased, but we think that EWA has the BEST staff! This week is Teacher Appreciation Week so we will be recognizing them all week!

Ms. Haynes' and Mrs. Broadwell's Intro to STEM classes took a field trip to Edwards, Inc. to get a behind the scenes experience for crane operation, as well as fabrication and welding of major pipe systems and metal beams that are used in the construction of buildings and bridges. We were very impressed with the machinery and technology at Edwards, but mostly we were impressed with the hard working men and women that play a key role in the foundation of the engineering and structure of the places we work, shop and live out our lives. Thank you, Edwards, Inc for hosting us!!

Another EWA tradition is the Senior Breakfast sponsored by their parents. Thank you to everyone that helped make this a success!

Congratulations to the 46 Seniors that were inducted into the East Wake Academy Eagle Society today! These students have completed 13 years of education at EWA.

First Grade had their WORM-O-RAMA Thursday! Students “adopted” a real earthworm. Students named their worms, observed them while looking for each body part, and measured in cm to see how long they were! Then we set them free in our school-wide gardens. At the end of the day, students made an earthworm book and made their own dirt-in-a-cup with pudding, OREOS, and gummy worms (thanks to parent donations)! What a fun day! 🪱🪱🪱

EWA and PTA would like to thank It's a Zoo Life for coming out today and sharing your friends with us! There was a baby kangaroo, an albino kangaroo, goats, pig, giant turtle and chickens! The students that earned this award were very excited!

Happy Principals Day to EWA's Leadership Team Throughout the year, these educators assume the commitment to lead our young people to a prosperous future. They support and guide our quality teachers and staff resulting in a productive learning environments for our student. Great Leaders don't set out to be a leader...they set out to make a difference. It's never about the role - always about the goal! Allison Stancil - Elementary Principal Lisa Davis - Middle School Principal Darrell Johnson - High School Principal Dr. Virginia Jacobs - Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Mrs. Schwengels and Mrs. Vasquez’s class earth day activities

Yesterday in K-4, these students were recognized for being their class’s monthly character trait winner for good judgment. Way to go!

Fourth graders celebrated Earth Day by replanting our Bee Garden, researching and drawing honeybees, and enjoying honey inspired snacks. They also participated in a bee keeper presentation and honey tasting presented by Shannon Baxter of Baxter’s Bees! 🐝

A student in Mrs. Norris' class wrote his own letter to Lowes home improvement stating he wanted to build a theme park in his back yard and that he needed wood, nails and paint. Mrs. Norris wrote a letter with it and mailed it to the CEO the beginning of April. Today they delivered a box full of Lowe's gear, supplies, tool carrier, hand written note from assistant chief officer and a gift card for $100. We love seeing companies who love and support student creativity!!

K4 Parents, Do you have great memories of field day from when you were a kid? Well, we want to give our students those same great memories! In order for field day to be successful we need parent volunteers on May 23rd. Please click on the link below to sign up. 2024 Field Day Volunteer Sign Up

Kindergarten learning about caterpillars, chrysalises, and butterflies

The judges from Zebulon Downtown Arts Council have declared the winners of this year’s Spring Fest Art Contest! Please join them this Saturday, April 27th from 4 – 8 PM to walk through the gallery of submissions. The art will be displayed at 124 N. Arendell Avenue. Mrs. Shoemaker & Mrs. Wade are so proud of their students this year and how they represented EWA! Elementary School, K – 2nd Grade: 1st Prize: Sebastian Jones, East Wake Academy 2nd Prize: Lennox Liles, East Wake Academy 3rd Prize: Audrey Snell, East Wake Academy Honorable Mention: Wilder Ayscue, East Wake Academy Elementary School, 3rd – 5th Grade: 2nd Prize: Nashe Washaya, East Wake Academy Honorable Mention: Gibson Todd, East Wake Academy Honorable Mention: Peyton McLamb, East Wake Academy Middle School, 6th – 8th Grade: 1st Prize: Aubrey Lenne, East Wake Academy 3rd Prize: Ally Shaw, East Wake Academy High School, 9th – 12th Grade 2nd Prize: Logan Lowery, East Wake Academy 3rd Prize: Kyla Boone, East Wake Academy Honorable Mention: Ryan Halterman, East Wake Academy Honorable Mention: Samantha Creech, East Wake Academy Honorable Mention: Cara Beth Erikson, East Wake Academy

In K-4 Physical Education, your students recently completed the final fastest class challenge of the year! This is a quarterly competition that tests each student’s physical ability and mental toughness! Each team works together to get the most laps in 5 minutes! For Quarter 4 the Overall winner is: Mrs. Pearce's class with a 16.04 Average! Kindergarten Winner: Mrs. Watt- 13.75 average 1st Grade Winner: Ms. Firmin- 13.52 average 2nd Grade Winner: Mrs. Boone- 13.74 average 3rd Grade Winner: Ms. T Heuts- 14.13 average

Kindergarten made wildflower seed bombs!

We would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank all of our Administrative Professionals. Our administrative team is the engine that makes sure EWA is running smoothly so that we can continue to provide a quality education to our students. Their continued contributions and dedication are greatly appreciated and make a difference everyday. Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Kim Campbell - Admissions Specialists K-12 Amanda Boykin - Office Assistant K-12 Belinda Lloyd - Operations Manager K-12 Miranda Boone - Administrative Assistant - Elementary School Lynn Hooton - Business Manager - K-12 Darlene Moore - Administrative Assistant - Middle School Dawn Ray - Administrative Assistant - High School

1st Grade Earth Day Project - making bird feeders

Students in Mrs. Williams’ Life & Learning classes were able to hear from Nurse Christy, a pharmacist, a fireman, and an early childhood educator this week during their career week.