Austin
of the Johnson Early Education Center works in the Lego building area during
Work Time. One of his favorite places to work in preschool.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
JOHNSON EEC: Hands-on presentation
Alejandro
of the Johnson Early Education Center touches a frog during a hands-on science
presentation on marshland animals at Lake Erie Metropark. That’s Caleb looking
on.
JOHNSON ECC: Drawing is a big part of the day
Writing and
drawing is a large part of the curriculum in Johnson Early Childhood Center classrooms.
Pupils have the opportunity to work in small groups on drawing as well as
letter and name writing. Students demonstrate their writing skills with dry
erase boards. Each show developmental level while gaining a sense of
accomplishment. Johnson Early Childhood Center is the place to be!
JOHNSON EEC: Exploring science
Students
in Mrs. Pickell's class from the Johnson Early Education Center explore in the science
center at Work Time.
JOHNSON ECC: Caleb works on puzzle
Caleb
of the Johnson Early Children Center works on a puzzle at the library field
trip in December. Pre-reading skills are the focus with activities designed to
foster fine motor, problem solving skills, and much more.
JOHNSON ECC: Workin' with Wiltsie!
JOHNSON ECC: Choosing books!
Alaina
and Jacob of the Johnson Early Childhood Center choose a story during a recent
visit to the library. Holiday stories were a focus during the month of
December. So many to choose from!
HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL: TFD and Hawks play to OT tie
Hoover Middle School recently hosted an exhibition basketball game between the Taylor Fire Department Slammin' Firefighters and the Hoover Hawks. Played to a packed house, the Hawks and Firefighters finished in a 35-35 overtime tie. Staff at the school would like the firefighters for attending, and for taking the time to afterward to discuss what its like to be a first responder with some of the students at the school.
RANDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Learning on the laptops
At
Randall Elementary School Mrs. Holstein’s kindergarten class had Mr. Kaunelis
come in and teach them how to use laptop computers. The students enjoyed learning
how to use the spacebar and many other buttons.
RANDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: One-one-one is lots of fun!
Randall
Elementary School first-grade students in Mrs. Ostrowski and Ms. Schoen's class
are following the "One-One-One" Library procedure.
During
Library time, grade one friends check out one book and they keep for one week.
They like to read the book many times: In the Library with a stuffed animal,
with third grade “Reading Buddies,” and with a classroom partner.
"One-One-One"
is lots of reading fun.
TOMMIE SAYLOR: One bad moment should not outshine all of the good
“Darkness
cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out
hate; only love can do that.”
-- Martin Luther King, Jr.
By
Tommie Saylor
Kennedy
High School Principal
Sometimes
I ask, why do they hate us so much? What have we done to deserve such
vile attitudes toward us?
I
must believe that it’s because people just don’t know, they don’t know what our
staff does each and every day for their kids, they don’t know about all the
great things taking place at John F. Kennedy High School. They don’t know
because it’s often not reported. Instead self-sacrifice and honest effort goes
unnoticed as it fades into obscurity.
We
have a JROTC program that is ranked as one of the best programs in the state,
and just recently won the Commanders Cup in a multi-school competition.
Our band is preparing full heartedly for the MSBOA District competition, our
DECA club had nine students qualify for State-level competition, and our Youth
In Government group attended the Detroit Economic luncheon this last Wednesday.
In
addition, we have many projects taking place that includes supporting a
recycling program, purchasing bulletproof vests for police dogs, a canned food drive
for the needy, a used book drive for anyone who has a passion for reading and
fund raising for children suffering from hair loss.
Does
any of this make the news? No. But have a few students act foolish causing a
disruption to the educational process, and we become the top story of the day. We
have teachers who make the arrangements to take Advanced Placement Government
students to see the movie “Selma,” teachers who dig deep into their own pockets
to purchase necessary classroom supplies, and none of this makes the news. But we
are “laid bare” the moment we falter.
Simply,
the troubles we had at Kennedy High School this week does not reflect who we
are. We are a reward school, a school that is among the top 5 percent of
schools in Michigan for achieving significant gains, and finds itself among the
top 25 percent of schools in the nation.
We
are a proud community dedicated to the advancement of students, and embroiled
in a tradition of excellence. Though from time to time we may stumble, we are far from a school that has fallen
from grace. We are, John F. Kennedy High School, the standard for
educational excellence.
What
starts here, changes the world. Making Kennedy the school of choice. Excellence
by design….
Friday, January 30, 2015
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: Extra activities honor the spirit of MLK
The
Adventure Learning students at West Middle School talk about equality and
justice on a regular basis. However, last week they included some extra
activities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The
students brainstormed and wrote about their dreams to make our world a better
place. Their dream papers are displayed in the hallway at West.
The
students also took part in a play called, "Taking Action.” The play takes
place after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus, which
then started the bus boycott. Participating in this play opened up
great discussions regarding Dr. King and segregation.
The
students involved in these activities did an amazing job and were extremely
impressive and compassionate. Way to go, Adventure Learning Students!!
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: Family Game Night enjoyed by all
West
Middle School hosted Family Game Night during conferences on Thursday, January
22.
Students
were able to bring their families to West and enjoy pizza, snacks, and pop
while they played games. Over 60 students, parents, and siblings participated
in the evening’s events and everyone had fun.
Five
names were drawn randomly to receive prizes and those students were awarded a
brand new game to take home and share with their family. Thanks for
to all who participated and we look forward to more next time!
EUREKA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Celebrating winter
Mrs.
Jamison's first graders at Eureka Heights Elementary School are celebrating
winter during a parent session. The families enjoyed hot chocolate, art,
fishing, math cards, and other winter activities!
RANDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Time for the taste test!
Mrs.
Cahalan and Mrs. Harris' classes at Clarence Randall Elementary School did a
taste test day of products made in Michigan.
Students
said that Kellogg’s Apple Jacks cereal and Faygo root beer were among their
favorites. Other items that were tasted were Better Made potato chips,
Vernor's, Faygo redpop, Sanders's hot fudge and caramel and Vlasic pickles.
Everyone
had a yummy time learning about products made in our great state.
SGA: 53 percent of student make the honor roll!
Sixth
Grade Honor Roll Assembly was recently held.
The
Sixth Grade Academy would like to proudly announce that of the 514 students
currently enrolled 273 or 53 percent made the "Honor Roll"
Of
those 273:
·
106 made Cum Laude 3.0 - 3.49
·
63 made Magna Cum Laude 3.5 - 3.74
·
70 made Summa Cum Laude 3.75 - 3.99
·
34 made Maxima Cum Laude 4.0
Congratulations
to these students!
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MYERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Lessons on social behavior
At
Myers Elementary School, Mrs. Schock came into Mrs. Wild’s kindergarten class
and did a series of lessons on good social behavior.
In
these photos, the students and Mrs. Schock passed around a pom pom and each
student thought of something or someone that made them feel happy.
The
students learned a lot and looked forward to Mrs. Schock coming again. Mrs.
Schock is the full-time Social Worker at Myers.
TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Geometry fun
They
are eating Geometry at Taylor Parks Elementary School these days.
Students
in Mrs. Iwaniec's third-grade class had an introduction to geometry. Using
simple items such as toothpicks, marshmallows and candy corn, students made
geometric lines, segments and rays.
Along
with help from ATA Mrs. Carroll and RESA math coach, Kristie, the students
completed and understood these new terms and, of course, loved eating the
components of their designs.
Next
assignment, making triangles out of licorice. Who knew learning could
taste so good?
