Saturday, December 31, 2016
ONLINE NEWSLETTERS include High School Years
Talking Taylor Schools has been doing periodic reviews of online newsletter available to all parents via the Taylor School District website.
Just click on here to see everything available
One of the offerings available is the December 2016 edition of High School Years, Working Together for Lifelong Success. This edition offers discussions on responsibility and choices, recognizing process and gearing up for safety, and also gives plenty of hinting on "reading to a topic, which often involves beginning at the back of a section and starting with the review, or sharing a topic and discussing it among peers.
The newsletter also encourages critical thinking, paying for college and even taking good advantage of the winter break.
Click on today. You won't be disappointed.
HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL bands and choir on display
Hoover
Middle School Bands presented "An American Christmas" while the Choir
performed their annual winter concert. The musical artists sounded amazing as
they brought Christmas cheer to the ears of the audience. The band is directed
by Mr. Bergler and the choir is directed by Mrs. Federle.
HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL student teachers complete assignments
Congratulations
to Holland Elementary School student teachers Toni Spath and Christina
Phillips. Both completed their University of Michigan-Dearborn education with
great student teaching experiences at Holland. Thank you to Mrs. Wensorski and
Mrs. Irwin for giving back and providing a wonderful environment for success.
Good luck to Ms. Spath and Ms. Phillips and “Go Blue!”
KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL cares and shares
During
the “Kennedy Care and Share!” program students from the school’s Student
Government sold paper ornaments for just 25 cents each and had a contest
between the fourth-hour classes at Kennedy High School.
The
class with the most ornaments won a pizza party. Congratulations to Mr. Burnett
and Mrs. Raval! Kennedy was able to raise just over $1,000 for 20 families in
need. The funds went to buy food, non-perishable goods, milk, butter and ham.
EUREKA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL holds concert
Eureka
Heights Elementary School held its fourth- and fifth-grade concert before the
holiday season.
HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL basketball team to be recognized
The
eighth-grade Hoover Middle School boys' basketball team finished an undefeated
season in the Downriver League. Coached by Richard Jackson for 18 years, the
coach and team will be recognized at the Board of Education meeting at 6 p.m. January
9.
Monday, December 26, 2016
TOMMIE SAYLOR: Just having some fun!
Nothing
serious, just having a little fun with an old Christmas carol:
O
Christmas Break! O Christmas Break!
Thy
days are so relaxing;
O
Christmas Break! O Christmas Break!
Thy
days are so relaxing;
Not
as good as summer’s break,
In
the sun and by the lake.
O
Christmas Break! O Christmas Break!
Thy
days are so relaxing!
O
Christmas Break! O Christmas Break!
Two
weeks of unwinding;
O
Christmas Break! O Christmas Break!
Two
weeks of unwinding;
How
often has the Christmas Break,
Saved
me from incarcerate.
O
Christmas Break! O Christmas Break!
Two
weeks of unwinding!
O
Christmas Break! O Christmas Break!
Thy
hours are so soothing;
O
Christmas Break! O Christmas Break!
Thy
hours are so soothing;
From
Christmas eve to New Years day,
No
papers to grade but still some pay.
O
Christmas Break! O Christmas Break!
Thy
hours are so soothing!
O
Christmas Break! O Christmas Break!
How
richly earned and rewarding;
O
Christmas Break! O Christmas Break!
How
richly earned and rewarding;
Thou
cometh in the nick of time,
Recharge
your spirit and your mind.
O
Christmas Break! O Christmas Break!
How
richly earned and rewarding!
MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL food drive a success
Mr.
Tomassion and his fifth-grade class at McDowell Elementary School want to
thank everyone for all their contributions to the food drive.
Their
goal was 1,000 food items. Every day in December they had a different challenge.
Sometimes it was staff vs. students, or boys vs. girls, or grade vs. grade or a
call out for each grade level.
In
the end they are pleased to say they had over 850 food items to donate. Even
though they fell short of their goal, we all learned that we can help and
sometimes it's one can at a time.
MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has fun during spirit week
Check
out the McDowell Elementary School Christmas disguises. The staff and students
had a lot of fun for spirit week.
MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a sing-a-long
McDowell
Elementary School had an old-fashioned sing-a-long to celebrate the holidays!
Mrs.
Arndt, music teacher, led the group in all of its favorites and introduced them
to some new ones like "Christmas Cray Cray."
Then
we had a special visit from Santa and a performance of "12 Very Special
Days of Christmas" led by the teachers. Merry Christmas to all our
McDowell family and friends!
MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL picks the perfect trip
The
Detroit Science Center was the perfect trip for the third graders at McDowell
Elementary School!
They
chose this trip to kick off their Christmas vacation. Just a few of their trip
highlights were Space Motion, Kids Town, Health Engineers, Science Stages,
Creatures of Light, Spark! Lab, “Kidstructions” and so much more!
Check
out the bathroom display fun that Mrs. VanDerworp's and Ms. Blair's classes
had!
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL students learn new ways to do old tasks
How
can I safely cross the room? Getting from one side of the classroom to the
other shouldn't be a challenge. Students do that every day, numerous
times a day. However, in Adventure Learning at West Middle School,
students really had to use patience and perseverance to accomplish this task.
One
day the students needed to cross the room while each group member's shoe
stayed touching another person's shoe in your group. Now this otherwise
simple task becomes quite difficult. The students problem-solved in various ways
to get their group across the classroom while keeping their shoes touching! And
they did a good job.
Another
challenge occurred when the students are blindfolded and had to cross a
"minefield" without exploding. Students were assigned a partner
to verbally guide through our minefield and given three chances to safely cross
without "exploding.” Students practiced giving detailed directions,
clarifying as needed, and actively listening. Skills everyone needs to be
successful in life.
HOILLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL council buys books
The
Holland Elementary School Student Council has purchased holiday themed books
for the school library. The staff knows many students will enjoy reading
these beautiful hardcover books.
HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL jazz band offers surprise
Hoover
Middle School Bands presented "An American Christmas" and the Hoover
Jazz Band surprise everyone at the concert with some rhythm and blues.
HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL present holiday concert
Hoover
Middle School Bands presented "An American Christmas" while the
Hoover Choir performed their annual winter concert. The musical artists
sounded amazing as they brought Christmas cheer to the ears of the audience.
The band is directed by Mr. Bergler and the choir is directed by Mrs. Federle.
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