Eastern Elementary
Each Child, Every Day, Will Be Successful
Next week's activities at the Mary Wood Weldon Library
TUESDAY, October 20
Cardmaking Class: 10:00 AM
Dawn Repovg, a Stampin' Up! creator, will lead a workshop in making three pretty greeting cards. Say hello or thank you with a gorgeous fall greeting card. Make three cards for $10. Pay and register at the library.
Teen Scene: 5:00 PM
Hey, teens! Join us every Tuesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM for an hour of fun, creativity, and connection. Play games, make something cool, try a new activity, or relax and hang out with friends. Find your scene at Teen Scene. This week is Haunted Break-In Bag Pick Up. For teens ages 13–19 only. Online registration is required.
THURSDAY, October 22
Color Me Calm: 1:30 PM
Unwind and get creative at our adult coloring time. Join us each month for a relaxing hour of coloring, conversation, and calm. We'll provide coloring pages and supplies, or you can bring your own. No experience needed—drop in and enjoy a little peaceful, screen-free fun.
LEGO @ the Library (Ages K–12): 3:00 PM
Calling all creative builders in grades K–12! Join us each month for a new LEGO challenge. Build your creation during the program, then see it displayed in the library for the community to admire
and vote on throughout the month. The build with the most votes each month will win a prize! Registration is required, and we'll provide all materials—bring your best ideas and your enthusiasm to show off your amazing LEGO talent! This month's theme is Volcano.
Open Mic Poetry Night: 6:00 PM
If you write poetry or perform spoken word, join us for an Open Mic Poetry Night at the library. Original works are encouraged, but published works in the public domain, or works you have permission to perform, are great, too. Whether you're a seasoned poet or a novice, bring your words and take the mic! Sign up online to perform. Drop in to join the audience.
FRIDAY, October 23
Fantastic Fridays: 10:00 AM
Join us each Friday for a playful story time designed for ages 3–6! From silly stories and movement songs to creative art projects and hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities, every week offers a new adventure that encourages learning, imagination, and fun. This week's theme is Yoga Storytime w/Asha Yoga.
TUESDAY, October 20
Cardmaking Class: 10:00 AM
Dawn Repovg, a Stampin' Up! creator, will lead a workshop in making three pretty greeting cards. Say hello or thank you with a gorgeous fall greeting card. Make three cards for $10. Pay and register at the library.
Teen Scene: 5:00 PM
Hey, teens! Join us every Tuesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM for an hour of fun, creativity, and connection. Play games, make something cool, try a new activity, or relax and hang out with friends. Find your scene at Teen Scene. This week is Haunted Break-In Bag Pick Up. For teens ages 13–19 only. Online registration is required.
THURSDAY, October 22
Color Me Calm: 1:30 PM
Unwind and get creative at our adult coloring time. Join us each month for a relaxing hour of coloring, conversation, and calm. We'll provide coloring pages and supplies, or you can bring your own. No experience needed—drop in and enjoy a little peaceful, screen-free fun.
LEGO @ the Library (Ages K–12): 3:00 PM
Calling all creative builders in grades K–12! Join us each month for a new LEGO challenge. Build your creation during the program, then see it displayed in the library for the community to admire
and vote on throughout the month. The build with the most votes each month will win a prize! Registration is required, and we'll provide all materials—bring your best ideas and your enthusiasm to show off your amazing LEGO talent! This month's theme is Volcano.
Open Mic Poetry Night: 6:00 PM
If you write poetry or perform spoken word, join us for an Open Mic Poetry Night at the library. Original works are encouraged, but published works in the public domain, or works you have permission to perform, are great, too. Whether you're a seasoned poet or a novice, bring your words and take the mic! Sign up online to perform. Drop in to join the audience.
FRIDAY, October 23
Fantastic Fridays: 10:00 AM
Join us each Friday for a playful story time designed for ages 3–6! From silly stories and movement songs to creative art projects and hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities, every week offers a new adventure that encourages learning, imagination, and fun. This week's theme is Yoga Storytime w/Asha Yoga.
This week at the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library.
MONDAY, October 12
Homeschool Hangout
Elementary: 12:00 PM in the Community Room
Middle and High School: 12:00 PM downstairs in the Quiet Reading Room
Homeschool Hangout is a weekly homeschool enrichment program for students in grades 1–5 and grades6–12. Each month, we explore a different subject through mini lessons, hands-on projects, creative experiments, and interactive activities designed for elementary learners. Join us for grades 1–5 upstairs in
the Community Room or grades 6–12 downstairs in the Quiet Reading Room on Mondays from12:00–1:00 PM to learn, connect, and discover together! Join us this week for Geodes. Friends of the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library sponsors this program.
TUESDAY, October 13
Color Your Way: Fall Farmer's Market (while supplies last)
Stop by the Youth Department and visit our Color Your Way Station! Kids can choose from a variety of all-favorite paper foods and color their selections. Take your bag home and keep the pretend play going! Perfect for little shoppers, farmers, and foodies.
THURSDAY, October 15
Red Ink Writers' Circle: 6:00 PM
Meet with other local writers for manuscript critique and support. Prepare a five-minute section of a manuscript to read, then receive comments from group members to strengthen your writing. Please bring copies of your selected pages for group members. Open to adult authors of all genres.
OCTOBER 1–31
Costume Drive: Help make Halloween a little more magical for local families!
Donate gently used or new children's Halloween costumes to the library from September 1–October 31.
Donated costumes will be available to "shop" free of charge in the library lobby October 21–31, so families can find the perfect trick-or-treating costume. We will donate leftover costumes to Goodwill. Every donation helps make Halloween fun and accessible for our community!
Guidelines:
Used costumes should be clean/washed before donating
No broken pieces
Remove any batteries that no longer work
Drop costumes off in a box or bag
OCTOBER 1–23
The Great Pumpkin Guess (Ages 3–8)
Swing by the youth desk between October 1 and October 23, and take a wild stab at how many candy pumpkins are crammed into our jar. The closest guess snags a bucket bursting with spine-tingling books and delightful treats!
MONDAY, October 12
Homeschool Hangout
Elementary: 12:00 PM in the Community Room
Middle and High School: 12:00 PM downstairs in the Quiet Reading Room
Homeschool Hangout is a weekly homeschool enrichment program for students in grades 1–5 and grades6–12. Each month, we explore a different subject through mini lessons, hands-on projects, creative experiments, and interactive activities designed for elementary learners. Join us for grades 1–5 upstairs in
the Community Room or grades 6–12 downstairs in the Quiet Reading Room on Mondays from12:00–1:00 PM to learn, connect, and discover together! Join us this week for Geodes. Friends of the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library sponsors this program.
TUESDAY, October 13
Color Your Way: Fall Farmer's Market (while supplies last)
Stop by the Youth Department and visit our Color Your Way Station! Kids can choose from a variety of all-favorite paper foods and color their selections. Take your bag home and keep the pretend play going! Perfect for little shoppers, farmers, and foodies.
THURSDAY, October 15
Red Ink Writers' Circle: 6:00 PM
Meet with other local writers for manuscript critique and support. Prepare a five-minute section of a manuscript to read, then receive comments from group members to strengthen your writing. Please bring copies of your selected pages for group members. Open to adult authors of all genres.
OCTOBER 1–31
Costume Drive: Help make Halloween a little more magical for local families!
Donate gently used or new children's Halloween costumes to the library from September 1–October 31.
Donated costumes will be available to "shop" free of charge in the library lobby October 21–31, so families can find the perfect trick-or-treating costume. We will donate leftover costumes to Goodwill. Every donation helps make Halloween fun and accessible for our community!
Guidelines:
Used costumes should be clean/washed before donating
No broken pieces
Remove any batteries that no longer work
Drop costumes off in a box or bag
OCTOBER 1–23
The Great Pumpkin Guess (Ages 3–8)
Swing by the youth desk between October 1 and October 23, and take a wild stab at how many candy pumpkins are crammed into our jar. The closest guess snags a bucket bursting with spine-tingling books and delightful treats!
📸 Save the Date! Fall Picture Day is this coming Tuesday, October 13!
This is the last week to sign up for Christmas assistance. There will be no late sign-ups, and spaces are limited. Please call Ms. Felicia at 270-678-4480 to schedule an appointment. You will need to bring proof of SNAP or Medicaid.
Quick reminder: Oct. 1st is the last day to sign up for Christmas assistance. There will be no late sign-ups, and spaces are limited. Please call Ms. Felicia at 270-678-4480 to schedule an appointment. You will need to bring proof of SNAP or Medicaid.
We can’t wait to see all of our grandparents on Friday, September 25, 2026! Please join us for a special Dolly-themed Grandparents Day lunch filled with good food, sweet memories, and a whole lot of love. Please see the attached flyer for lunch times. Grandparents will eat with their youngest grandchild. Lunch is $5.50 per person, payable by cash or check at the door. We hope this special day is one you’ll treasure, creating a “Coat of Many Memories” that stays in your heart for years to come. We can’t wait to see you!
Good morning Eastern Wildcats! We are excited that Friday, September 25 is Grandparents Day! If you plan on your child leaving on Friday with their grandparents, please send a note before Friday. This helps the office staff to prepare ahead of time. Please remember- if your child leaves before 12:00 it will be counted as a half day absence. If your child leaves after 12:00 it will be counted as a tardy. Please encourage your child to stay and finish out the day! Thank you! We look forward to seeing all our grandparent's on Friday!
The North Eastern Family Resource Center is pleased to offer a special program to select families during the Christmas holiday season.
Our Christmas Assistance Program works much like the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. We hope that offering this to your family will lessen the stress often associated with the holiday season.
Because of new eligibility regulations, we must complete verification before we can officially add your name to the program.
1. Appointment made with Mrs. Montgomery to sign up and bring verification of SNAP benefits and Social Security cards or other ID for everyone in the household
2. Attend a school event (PTO, Parent-Teacher conference, Trunk or Treat, Awards Day, etc.)
3. Attend a FRC-sponsored event
A. Caregiver meeting at the Extension office 11:00 Sept. 25th, Oct. 23rd, Nov. 14, Dec. 11th, Jan.22nd, Feb. 19th, March 26th, and April 23rd (if you are raising a child that is not biologically yours)
B. Ready Set Grow at Eastern every Friday starting Sept. 11th - May 7th, 9:00-10:30
C. Baby Safety Shower April 29th, 2027
D. Ready Set Grow at Cumberland Presbyterian Church starting on Feb. 5th- March 26th, 9:00-10:30 (If you have a child 3 or 4 who is not enrolled in a preschool program.
If your family would like to participate in the Christmas Assistance Program, please contact Felicia Montgomery at 270-678-4480 to set up an appointment. The appointment can be in the office or at your home. The deadline to sign up will be Oct. 1st.
If you'd like to get your child a free haircut the day before fall pictures, contact Felicia Montgomery at 270-678-4480. You'll need to fill out a permission slip before your child can participate in this event.
If you have a child who is 3 or 4 and not enrolled in a preschool program, we have a FREE program every Friday at Eastern Elementary from 9:00 to 10:30. If you would like more information, please call Felicia Montgomery at 270-678-4480.
Kentucky Safe Schools Week starts MONDAY! This year’s theme is “Strong Roots, Safe Schools,” and we’re excited to spend the week learning, growing, and working together to make Eastern a kind, respectful, safe, and supportive place for everyone! And, of course, we’re making it fun with a dress-up theme each day!
💚 MONDAY: Wear Green — Strong Roots
👯 TUESDAY: Twin Day — We Grow Together 💙 WEDNESDAY: Wear Blue — Speak Up
💜 THURSDAY: Pajama Day — Stay Safe
🐾 FRIDAY: Wildcat Pride — Wear Red, Black, or School Spirit!
Let’s show that when our roots run deep, our school grows strong! #SafeSchoolsWeek #StrongRootsSafeSchools #WeAreBC
It’s time to talk FALL FESTIVAL! 🍂🎃
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 PM in the library for our PTO meeting. We’ll be talking all things Fall Festival and making plans to make this year’s event the BEST one yet!
We’d love to see you there! Come help us plan, sign up to work games/donations, and be part of the fun! 🐾
PTO Meeting
📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Eastern Elementary Library
Glasgow Park and Rec. volleyball signups..
Flu vaccine forms came home today with your child! Please return this form if you want your child to receive a flu shot.
High Attendance Day is tomorrow! Please be here!
Enrollment is open for our Ready, Set, Grow program.
🐾❤️🖤 WILDCAT PRIDE DAY! 🖤❤️🐾
Tomorrow is the day to show off your Wildcat pride!
❤️ Wear your RED
🖤 Wear your BLACK
🐾 And let’s fill Eastern with Wildcat spirit!
Here’s a look at the lunch menu for the first week of school! We know everyone likes to plan ahead, so take a peek at what’s being served and get ready for a great first week. We can’t wait to welcome our Wildcats back!
#EveryWildcatBecomesAStar #WeAreBC #eachchildeverydaywillbesuccessful
Please join us in welcoming Susan Pace as the next principal of Eastern Elementary School. Mrs. Pace brings years of experience and a commitment to helping every student succeed. We're excited for this next chapter at Eastern and look forward to the leadership, care, and vision she will bring to the school community.
We also want to thank the Eastern Elementary Site-Based Decision Making Council for the time, care, and thoughtful consideration they invested throughout the principal selection process.
Congratulations, Mrs. Pace!
Click here for the full release: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ny7_gGASICzAd6Wd05WL67u8V-90XcVfS4NnWuFMbzM/edit?usp=sharing
#WeareBC
We also want to thank the Eastern Elementary Site-Based Decision Making Council for the time, care, and thoughtful consideration they invested throughout the principal selection process.
Congratulations, Mrs. Pace!
Click here for the full release: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ny7_gGASICzAd6Wd05WL67u8V-90XcVfS4NnWuFMbzM/edit?usp=sharing
#WeareBC
Ready for football season? Join the Barren County Youth Football & Cheer family!
Sign-ups will be held:
Saturday, July 18 and Saturday, July 25
8:00–11:00 a.m.
Jackie Browning Park
Football: $60
Cheer: $40
Please make checks payable to Barren County Youth Football.
Don't wait until the last minute! Come get your athlete registered and ready for a fun season of learning, teamwork, and Trojan pride!
#WeareBC
Sign-ups will be held:
Saturday, July 18 and Saturday, July 25
8:00–11:00 a.m.
Jackie Browning Park
Football: $60
Cheer: $40
Please make checks payable to Barren County Youth Football.
Don't wait until the last minute! Come get your athlete registered and ready for a fun season of learning, teamwork, and Trojan pride!
#WeareBC
Looking for the right place to learn, grow, and succeed? Find Your Fit with Eastern Elementary!
Open Enrollment - July 7 from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Can't make it that day? Online enrollment is available anytime, anywhere. Click here to enroll: https://tinyurl.com/2k4uctaz
