TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL musical students awarded high honors

Truman High School students Gaeb Kirk and Dayaseh Johnson both received first-division (the highest ratings awarded) on their solos at State Solo and Ensemble recently. A musical expert in their particular instrument judged and awarded critiques and a final rating.

TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL government student excel in Lansing

Truman High School students had a very successful five days at the capitol during the “Youth in Government” program in Lansing.

George Felix was on the Governor's Cabinet and won the highest award for Most Outstanding Participant. Nicolas Garcia's green lobbyist group finished in second place in total points. Cindy Nyarko got a standing ovation in the talent show with her rendition of Adele's "All I Ask.”

George Felix did a powerful spoken word performance of "Insomnia.”   

All Truman students were well behaved and represented the school with dignity and pride!!  Those participating were George Felix, Nicolas Garcia, Alyson Vallely, Passionay Smith, Cindy Nyarko, Rachel Zorn and Chelsea Gonzalez.

HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Huskies win tournament

Congratulations to the undefeated boys' basketball team from Holland Elementary School! The club finished in first place at a tournament recently. Way to go Coach Smith, Coach Gardner and the amazing Holland Huskies!

HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL classroom abounds with readers

More mystery readers have been appearing in Ms. Danaj's second grade classroom at Holland Elementary School throughout March. Principal Mrs. McNiven-King made an appearance and brought along a funny story to share. Mr. Todd read "Horton Hears A Who" and brought junior police officer stickers to share.

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: Archaeologist gives students something to think about

In March, Sarah Mullersman, an archaeologist from the Kelsey Museum in Ann Arbor visited our seventh-grade geography classes at West Middle School. 

She provided the students with two hands-on activities. These activities gave the students with a better understanding of the processes involved in archaeology.

     

In the first activity, the students worked cooperatively to put together broken pottery. In the second activity, students investigated burial boxes to hypothesize the gender, age, status and occupation of the deceased. 

The presentation was well received by staff and students. Through this experience, the students know the skills and practices needed in successful archaeological digs and discoveries.

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL students hear from state representative

State Representative Erika Geiss (D-12th District) talked to the students at West Middle School earlier this year.

After a brief introduction, Geiss explained her duties as a state representative of the cities of Taylor, Romulus, and a small portion of Van Buren Township. She represents the largest population in Wayne County. This is a huge responsibility, and Geiss is the local voice in Lansing. 

Rep. Geiss said, “I work for all of you:  your parents, friends and neighbors.”  Some of her responsibilities include researching and writing bills, working to get bills passed into laws and sitting on four committees.  Rep. Geiss said that her most important duty, though,was listening to her constituents – the people of her district.  

Rep. Geiss really enjoys is visiting schools and hearing the thoughts or students.  She also read to students in the elementary schools for Reading Month in March.  

The students at West were very intrigued to meet a public figure and listened intently.  Many students took advantage of their opportunity to ask questions.  Among other things, the students asked about the Flint water crisis, the length of her service, her campaign, writing laws, compromise and some of the requirements needed to become a representative.  

Rep. Geiss made it easy for to understand how the legislature can work for people, and why they need to use their voices in government.

TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Garden Club member captivates students

Taylor Parks Elementary School second-grade pupils in Mrs. Zielinski’s class had a very special guest reader recently.

Mary Krzeczkowski of the Taylor Garden Club read to the students a very special book titled “The Frightened Frog, an environmental tale.”

Mrs. Krzeczkowski, a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, is a retired Taylor teacher, and had the perfect story telling experience to keep the children captivated. They asked tons of questions regarding the environment. The Taylor Garden Club purchased and donated copies of the book to the school libraries.