Happy Birthday America

July 4, 2010 is the 234th Birthday of our great nation and regardless of your political point of view the Declaration of Independence is important to us all. It is the frame work of our government and the Constitution of the United States. So if you are looking to do something different with the family this year, then take a few moments and read the Declaration of Independence and maybe even the Constitution with your kids. I am sure most of you have not taken the time to do this for a very long time. So turn this July 4th into a learning experience for your family. Who knows, maybe you will start a new family tradition. If you want a real treat visit the Library of Congress and see the rough draft of the Declaration for your self.

How Can I Help Corner

We have added a new page to our blog. The "How Can I Help Corner" will be a place to inform our PTA community of ways that all of us can improve our children's educational experience here at East Antioch Elementary. Please check out the first installment on "Why Should I Join the PTA"

Summer Goes So Fast!

Can you believe it we are almost halfway through summer break! 4th of July is coming up and we thought we would pass on a few safety tips to help your family enjoy the holiday.

-Always have a bucket of water and a hose nearby in case of accidents.

— fireworks can backfire or shoot off in the wrong direction, so never throw or point fireworks at someone.

-Don't hold fireworks in your hand or have any part of your body over them when lighting them.

-Always point fireworks away from homes, and keep away from brush and leaves and flammable substances.

-Soak all fireworks in a bucket of water before throwing them in the trash can.

-If you or your child gets injured by fireworks, immediately go to a doctor or hospital. If an eye injury occurs, don't touch or rub it, this can cause even more damage. Do not flush the eye out with water or attempt to put any ointment on it, immediately seek medical attention. If it's a burn, remove clothing from the burned area and run cool, not cold, water over the burned (do not use ice). Call your doctor immediately.

If you are going to be in an area where it is legal to set off fireworks please remember thee quick tips. Another thing to keep in mind is that the safest way to enjoy 4th of July is leave the fireworks to the professionals. There are several fireworks displays all over the city on the holiday weekend, so pack up the family and a picnic basket and enjoy the festivities.

We have a few more 6th Grade Graduation photos to share with you. These pictures were provided by Joshua Koehler's mom Kris Koehler. Joshua was a graduate of this years East Antioch Elementary graduating class. Once again congratulations to all of the East Antioch Elementary 2010 graduates.

Group Hug!

We received this great picture from of Ms. Odwyer's class in a big group hug on the last day of school. This picture was provided by Frankie Messer. Thank you Frankie for sharing your fun East Antioch picture with us!

Hope everyone is having a great summer vacation!

Fun and Educational Summer Activities

School is out and the kids are excited! Once the first week of excitement sets in every parent hears the words they don't want to hear, "I'm Bored!" Below are some ideas that might help you and your kids make it through the summer.

Check out your local library. Many libraries have special summer programs for children of all ages, such as workshops and author visits. Your child can discover new worlds and learn new things with a little summer reading.

Go for a hike or a bicycle ride. Take along a camera to take pictures of local nature. Have your child research the animals, insects, and plants you took pictures of at the library or in their home library and make a scrapbook they can share with other family and friends.

Visit local attractions. Living in the Kansas City area we have so many attractions geared towards children; Science City, Nelson Atkins Art Museum, Deanna Rose Farmstead, and the list goes on.

So when the kiddos start to get restless and complain about being bored, suggest some fun educational activities that will keep the kids entertained and the parents happy.

Calling All 6th Grade Graduates!!!

The East Antioch PTA would love to post some pictures of the 6th Grade graduation on the PTA blog. If you or any family members or friends have any pictures or videos you would like to share please forward them to our general email address, eastantiochpantherpta@gmail.com . Congratulations to the East Antioch Elementary graduating Class of 2010!

A Few Fun Pictures from the School Year

Here are a few fun shots from the 2009-2010 school year. If you have any pictures you think would be fun to include on the blog please email them to the PTA general email address.