Sunday, June 15, 2014

TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Little ones graduate to the first grade


The class of 2026 …  students from  three classes, Mrs. Brindle, Mrs. MacVeigh and Ms. Saucier and Mrs. Ambrosia stepped up on risers in front of parents, grandparents and special friends as kindergartners  and stepped off as first graders recently.

Each class performed songs and poems and were presented with a “diploma” to share with family and to have as a memory of their very special day.

The  Taylor Parks Elementary School family is proud of each and every one of our new first-grade students!




COUGAR CONNECTION: Principal proud of first year at the helm ... and of school's rank among magazine's best


Friday, June 13, 2014

MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: It's summertime!



McDowell Elementary School gives everyone a smile and a wave!

Summer’s here!
Another year
Of school is at an end.
We’ve learned a lot
And grown a lot
And made a lot
Of friends.
We’ll say goodbye,
Now summer’s here,
It’s time for us to part.
But we’ll remember all our friends
And keep them in our hearts.
-- Helen H. Moore

The staff wishes all families a safe and happy summer and looks forward to seeing everyone in the fall!







Thursday, June 12, 2014

KENNEDY, TRUMAN HONORED: Magazine awards two Taylor schools

Every year U.S. News and World Report selects the top high schools in the country and awards them a Gold, Silver or Bronze Badge for excellence in the face of adversity.  

They take into consideration test scores, student to teacher ratios, social economic disadvantaged students and free and reduced lunch numbers and recognizes those schools that are performing above expectations.  

Out of the 873 high schools in the State of Michigan, only 191 were honored (a mere 21.88%), of which Harry S Truman High School and John F. Kennedy High School were noted. 

Both Truman and Kennedy received a Bronze Badge for exceptional performances both locally and nationally.

Keep up the good work, keep fighting for your students, be proud and rejoice -- your efforts are being noticed not only here at home, but also on a much bigger stage.

-- Tommie Saylor, principal at KHS

BLAIR MOODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Don't forget the sun block!


A recent week at Blair Moody Elementary School was fun, wet and wild. It was a tears and laughter kind of week.  The Field/Fun day was full of excitement for everyone.

Mr. Brinson took charge of the field day events, which included sack races, sponge relay, tug of war, bean toss, spiders and flies. Both the morning and afternoon sessions concluded with a hula-hoop contest.

Mrs. Baker provided giggles and fun with activities such as Dunk a Barbie, toilet paper toss, lawn bowling, Angry Birds, Noodle Hockey, Kurplunk, Kangaroo Relay, Javelin Throw, Golf, trash can toss and Take A Plunge -- just to name a few.

The Blair Moody PTA paid for inflatables, cotton candy, sno-cones and everyone’s favorite Dunk Tank.  Mrs. Tetreault took the plunge on more than one occasion as students hit the bull’s eye both fairly and with a little help. 
 
Mr. Dywer paid his dues by taking over the afternoon shift.  Students aren’t sure if poor Mr. Dwyer spent more time on his seat or in the water.

Volunteers kept things running smoothly as children tossed, ran, jumped, hopped, twisted, leaped, skipped, shrieked, yelled, screamed, giggled, belly laughed, chuckled and enjoyed being a kid. It was a day of cheers of enthusiasm and team building at its best.

Mother Nature provided her share of sunshine as kids, teachers, parents, grandparents, siblings and staff provided fun for all. Sun block was a must.


KINYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Time to visit 'Hank'


Kinyon Elementary School third-graders headed to Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum – commonly called The Henry Ford – recently.