TURN OFF THE VIOLENCE draws huge crowd (part 2)

The annual Turn Off the Violence; Turn On Health sponsored by the Rotary Club of Taylor and Beaumont was another big hit in Heritage Park on Thursday. The event consists of music (from the West Middle School chorus and bands), various health centers, food and refreshments, public safety vehicles and physical activities.

Here are some more photos of the event:

TURN OFF THE VIOLENCE attracts huge crowd of families and children

The annual Turn Off the Violence; Turn On Health sponsored by the Rotary Club of Taylor and Beaumont was another big hit in Heritage Park on Thursday. The event consists of music (from the West Middle School chorus and bands), various health centers, food and refreshments, public safety vehicles and physical activities.

Here are some photos of the event:

ROTARY PROMOTES ANNUAL Operation Warm to buy winter coats for the needy

How many children can you help keep warm this winter?

According to the Rotary Club of Taylor, over one in three children live in poverty in Taylor. As a family of four, their income is less than $25,000 a year. Deciding between food, rent, heat and medicine takes priority, and children may have to go without a coat during the cold winter months.

Through the Rotary’s annual “Operation Warm,” you can help to bring hope, happiness and warmth to children living in need with the gift of a brand-new winter coat.  Your gift will help to improve a child's self-esteem, school attendance and overall wellness. Taylor’s goal is to give 650 brand-new winter coats.

Your donation will go to Operation Warm, our partner who is providing us with brand-new, high-quality, warm winter coats for our children. Operation Warm is a GuideStar Platinum-rated nonprofit and has helped over 2 million children since 1998.

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DECA HOSTS 'There's UNITY in our Community' walk-a-thin

The Truman DECA organization is hosting a walk-a-thin on  October 10 (rain day is October 11) to promote the merging of Kennedy and Truman high schools into a single facility.

DECA continues to seek sponsors for the event. See the attached image.

MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL lucky to have such outstanding readers

McDowell Elementary School has some great readers! Recently they had their first "Student of the Week" assembly, where children are honored who have done a great job in all the classes, specials, music and Library.  Here are the "Red Hot Readers" from the Library who won the raffle at their grade level. Congratulations to them and all the students that are doing their best at our school! So glad they are on the McDowell team! 

MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL finds ways to beat the heat

At McDowell Elementary School they have a lots of ways to cool off, but one of the best was listening to a read aloud (Wonder by R. J. Palacio,) in the air-conditioned library. This is Mrs. Alef's fourth-fifth class relaxing!

HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL puts new board to good use

Holland Elementary School students from Mrs. Holstein's class are putting the new Clevertouch board to good work.  They are excited about learning this year and even use the board for a “brain break.”