Thursday, May 8, 2014

TAYLOR SUMMER ACADEMY: Enroll now, and help your child avoid the 'summer slide'



The Taylor Summer Academy, a free summer program, is going to be held at Hoover Middle School from June 23 - July 17.

Research has shown that children will lose ground when it comes to their academic progress over the summer.  It is know as the "summer slide."  One way to help combat this loss is through continued learning in the summer months.  The children in the Taylor School District have the opportunity to attend the Taylor Summer Academy.  Your child will have fun learning new concepts and gaining new experiences.

The Taylor School District's State and Federal Programs is proud to offer students enrichment classes this summer.  The Taylor Summer Academy has a variety of classes for students going into grades 2-8 in the fall. There is something for everyone's interests.

Class themes include:  art, travel, games, author studies, writing & illustrating, hands-on science, solving mysteries, animal studies, nutrition & fitness, and much more.  There will be two separate sessions offered with two classes each.  Your child can take up to four classes total if they choose to attend both sessions.

The Taylor Summer Academy is open to all students who are enrolled in the Taylor School District. There is no charge for this program.  It is funded through Title I.  Free transportation will be provided to students enrolled in the Taylor School District, as well.  Your child will be assigned a bus color and picked up at an assigned bus stop.  However, transportation will not be provided to students who are school of choice from outside the district.  Students will also receive free breakfast and lunch on the days that they attend the program.

Registration is going on now.  Students should have received the enrollment application from school and brought it home.  If you have not received an application and you would like to get one, you can contact your child's school, come to the State and Federal Programs' office room 204, or download and print the application at the bottom of this page.

Registration is going on now through May 22nd.  Classes fill up fast so get your application in early. After you fill out the application and before the end of the school year, you will receive your enrollment packet.  In this packet you will get an emergency card to fill out, a release form to fill out, a list of your child's classes, and, if your elected to use the provided transportation, your child's assigned bus stop.

If you have any question please contact Nannette Kuhn, Title I Parent Facilitator at (313) 295-5749 or go directly to the school website page by clicking here.




RANDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Accomplishments in April lead to bingo!


Last week Randall Elementary School celebrated all of the pupils’ accomplishments for the month of April by having a school wide bingo game.

Prizes were awarded to all. Thanks to our wonderful Mrs. Patts and our PRIDE group for making the day memorable.










Wednesday, May 7, 2014

KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL/WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: German students make a visit


Kennedy High School German language students went to West Middle School to introduce foreign languages to the middle school students recently, according to Principal Tommie Saylor.

Here are some pictures from the German class in Celia Sharbo’s fourth hour. Sharbo teaches World Languages at West Middle School.







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KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL: Dance was a big hit!



The May Mother/Son Dance at Kennedy High School was a huge hit.

Boys were given a flower to give to their mothers. There was plenty of “Dancing, dancing and more dancing, ” thanks to a DJ. Prizes were given out.

Pizza, chips, pop and juice were served. Gifts went to every guest. The dance had a Disney Pixar theme (decorations, balloons).




MYERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Earning the winning banner



Mrs. Thompson's second-grade class from Myers Elementary School says, "We were all smiles as we proudly received our certificate for having a winning banner at the Taylor Drug Free celebration."

BLAIR MOODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Buddies stick together



Once a week each Thursday at Blair Moody Elementary School, Ms. Hughes’ kindergarten class unites with their fifth-grade heroes.

The “Buddy System” not only provides an opportunity for younger children to learn from their older peers, but it also builds friendships, teaches valuable lessons, provides leadership, responsibility and gives both sides a chance to grow and shine.

In the “Buddy System,” each kindergartner is assigned a fifth-grade buddy who provides assistance with reading and writing projects. Buddies love teaching and helping their adoring sidekicks, and in turn, the sidekicks love all of the individual attention and guidance.

It’s a win-win situation that shows just how much you can achieve with a little help from your friends!