Pupils at Holland Elementary School recently thanked soldiers in the U.S. Armed Forces for everything that they do.
Rob Stewart's fifth-grade class wrote letters to thank Army personnel in Seoul, South Korea, for all the great things that do to protect the United States and guarantee freedom around the globe. Stewart's student teacher this fall is Matt Bailey. The children used words that let the soldiers know that they are truly "super heroes" for their courage and sacrifice.
The letters are being mailed to Capt. Addie Jones, a member of the Army Engineer Corps. Jones is the niece of Holland Principal Sue Massuci. Jones will share the letters and photos with her colleagues stationed in South Korea.
Hopefully, the pupils will hear back from their "super heroes."
"We Like Ike!" buttons. Music that included Frank Sinatra, Doris Day and Nat King Cole all the way to something like "Who Put the Bomp." Newcomers included Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson and Chuck Berry. And Elvis Presley!
All of that, and much more, made up the 1950s.
Since it was recently the 50th day of school, a pair of teachers at Randall Elementary School decided to create a rock 'n rock celebration of the '50s -- and the children enjoyed it.
Mrs. Holstein and Mrs. Filiccia's kindergarten classes dressed in '50s attire, complete with jeans rolled up and '50s style hairdos. The classes made Coke floats, hula hopped for 50 seconds and did the twist with Principal Meszaros.
To remember their special 50th day of school, they made pins announcing that they were "50 days smarter."
The kindergarteners are looking forward to the next 50 days of school, and preparing for the 100th day (which will call for another celebration).
Pupils at the Sixth Grade Academy recently traveled to Asia!
The children spanned the continent on a giant map supplied by National Geographic. The map was on hand at the academy for two weeks, spent time in the gym and all the social studies classes participated in the journey to foreign soil.
The classes visited the highest and lowest places on Earth, braved the Arctic Tundra and walked the Gobi Desert. They enjoyed the hands-on experience, played games and learned plenty while working in their teams. The trip was a big success.
According to Shironne Calhoun, Sixth Grade Academy Social Studies teachers, the students had plenty to say after their journey:
- "We should do this again, it was fun."
- "I learned a lot about Asia while doing cool activities."
- "I would love to have an experience like this again."
- "The map was a fun way to learn."
- "I like learning like this."
Arts & Scraps continues to be a popular program in the Taylor School District. Last week, the interactive family program was held during a parent night at Hoover Middle School.
Arts & Scraps is a non-profit organization that uses 28 tons of recycled industrial materials to help 275,000 people of all ages and abilities each year think, create and learn.
According to Principal Michelle Tocco, the program provided a great interactive family activity at Hoover, with over 100 people participating. In addition, the Jazz Band played for everyone during dinner.
The Kennedy High School newsletter, Eagle News, was published for November.
Highlights of the nine-page publication include notes from Principal Tommie Saylor's desk; news from each department, such as match, PE, social studies, business, JROTC, music and English; topics from family and consumer service; and Counselor's Corner.
Truman High School Principal Melissa Skopczynski circulated the most recent edition of the Cougar Connection.
Highlights include end-of-trimester notes; JROTC honors; and Aaron Foster Smith signing his letter of intent to play basketball for the University of Detroit!
Imagine what you would feel like if you were honored in the school gym with the entire student population listening and watching! That's what happens every week at McDowell Elementary School.
McDowell celebrates its "Student of the Week" award each week, with parents and families invited. The staff talks about the accomplishments of the winners as each pupil takes their place in a lineup of achievers.
Plenty of smiles all around!
