HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL math photos

Here are a few photographs of the math program at Holland Elementary School.

MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL pupils get to know The Down Under

What do first graders at McDowell Elementary School know about Australia and spiders? Now they know a lot after a lesson from their Scholastic News. Here is Ms. Lavender's Class with Ms. Mosincat as they study together. 

MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL pupils look the part on Picture Day

Wednesday at McDowell Elementary School the pupils looked great! They were ready for "Picture Day."

The school had some fantastic photographers that got the best shot of everyone. They even managed to get most of our non-smilers to smile! Thank you so much to our PTA group that assisted with the picture taking.

KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL: Eagle News features stories on silent heroes, various departments and JROTC

MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL class proves practice is fun when it comes to reading

Ms. Turek's class celebrated Bilal's word list success at McDowell Elementary School! Practice, practice, practice is what it's all about if you want to become a better reader. Every day Ms. Turek leads her students in finding the "just right" way of building their skills and she makes it lots of fun too!

MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL celebrates PBiS on the sidewalk

Here’s some sidewalk chalk fun from McDowell Elementary School’s recent PBIS (Positive Behavior) Celebration!

TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL visited by its friends from the Fur Angels

Once again, Taylor Parks Elementary School is one of the fortunate schools to have a monthly visit from the Fur Angels.  These wonderful volunteers  and their therapy  dogs have been a part of not only Taylor schools, but also hospitals, nursing care facilities and public libraries.

The therapy dogs are the ideal audience, providing a positive, non-intimidating and fun environment to a child who is just learning to read and struggling with new words. The dogs don't tease or rush the child as they read a story aloud at their own speed and proficiency. Instead of getting flustered or embarrassed, the children read aloud with focus and confidence. Their fear is soon replaced by self-esteem and determination.

The reading program has been a motivator to encourage better reading skills and self-confidence in children.

The members of the "Fur Angels" who participate in this program must first go through extra training and be qualified to help with reading. Members are supervised at all times in the schools and libraries.

These selfless volunteers and the Fur Angels are a big part of the “Taylor Parks Family.”