Here are just a few picture from our 2010 Homecoming Parade. The weather was great, and the crowd was happy. The Wildcats put a hurttin' on the Bulldogs, too!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
SLHS Homcoming 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
October 2010 Newsletter
October
5-7 9-Weeks Tests
6- 3 p.m. dismissal
8- SL Homecoming; school dismissal at 1 p.m.
12- PTO Meeting 6 p.m.
15- Ballgame
18- Fall Break/No School
21-22 – 5th Grade Field Trip
22- 2nd & 3rd Grade Field Trips
25-29 – Book Fair & Red Ribbon Week
26- Family Night at the Book Fair 7:30 p.m.
29- PTO Fall Festival
Do You Want It?
There has been much in the news lately about schools doing a poor job. Well, I’m happy to report to you that we have many students that scored advanced on state tests. How do you explain why some students score advanced and some score minimal or basic while in the same room, with the same teacher, and with the same curriculum? My experience has been that often the difference is the parent that works with their child at home. This usually means the parents also know how to work with the school to help their child succeed. It is never too late to begin a true partnership with the school to help your child to succeed. But you have to want it! - Principal
!!!Wednesday & Friday Schedules Change!!!
• Please note that this Wednesday, October 6 we will dismiss school at 3 p.m.
• School will be dismissed Friday, October 8 at 1 p.m.
• There will be no school Monday, October 18.
SLE Report Card Shows Student Progress
The No Child Left Behind school report card is being sent home today. Please notice that SLE students made progress on its May 2010 MCT2. We moved from “Failing” to “At Risk of Failing.” We moved our QDI from 88 to 100. We met the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for NCLB, but we did not meet the growth status for the state. In short, SLE is improving its performance on the MCT2. If you have any questions after reading through the school’s report card, please contact the principal. We will discuss this briefly at our PTO meeting October 12, also.
Students to Take 9 Weeks Tests October 5-7
Please take the following steps to prepare your child for tests:
• Help your child study by providing a schedule of time to study.
• Talk with your child’s teacher about what will be on the tests.
• Talk to your child about what an education will mean for her.
If You Get On the Bus, Follow Rules for Safety
Have you talked with your child about riding the school bus safely and with respect towards the others? Rules and the driver are there for your child’s safety. Yet, students endanger everyone on the bus when they don’t follow basic bus rules. Children should:
• Stay in their seats while the bus is in motion
• Keep their hands and feet to themselves
• Talk in their “little” voice
Please encourage your child to follow these simple rules. Get to know your child’s driver, too.
Parent Volunteers Help 5th Grade Raise Funds
Thanks go to Peggy and Mark Roberson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bridges, and Kim McDonald for helping with the recent fund raiser to send 5th graders on their Birmingham field trip!
Harris Makes Perfect Score On Accelerated Reader
Congratulations to Keyonna Harris. She scored 100 on all her AR tests this period!
5-7 9-Weeks Tests
6- 3 p.m. dismissal
8- SL Homecoming; school dismissal at 1 p.m.
12- PTO Meeting 6 p.m.
15- Ballgame
18- Fall Break/No School
21-22 – 5th Grade Field Trip
22- 2nd & 3rd Grade Field Trips
25-29 – Book Fair & Red Ribbon Week
26- Family Night at the Book Fair 7:30 p.m.
29- PTO Fall Festival
Do You Want It?
There has been much in the news lately about schools doing a poor job. Well, I’m happy to report to you that we have many students that scored advanced on state tests. How do you explain why some students score advanced and some score minimal or basic while in the same room, with the same teacher, and with the same curriculum? My experience has been that often the difference is the parent that works with their child at home. This usually means the parents also know how to work with the school to help their child succeed. It is never too late to begin a true partnership with the school to help your child to succeed. But you have to want it! - Principal
!!!Wednesday & Friday Schedules Change!!!
• Please note that this Wednesday, October 6 we will dismiss school at 3 p.m.
• School will be dismissed Friday, October 8 at 1 p.m.
• There will be no school Monday, October 18.
SLE Report Card Shows Student Progress
The No Child Left Behind school report card is being sent home today. Please notice that SLE students made progress on its May 2010 MCT2. We moved from “Failing” to “At Risk of Failing.” We moved our QDI from 88 to 100. We met the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for NCLB, but we did not meet the growth status for the state. In short, SLE is improving its performance on the MCT2. If you have any questions after reading through the school’s report card, please contact the principal. We will discuss this briefly at our PTO meeting October 12, also.
Students to Take 9 Weeks Tests October 5-7
Please take the following steps to prepare your child for tests:
• Help your child study by providing a schedule of time to study.
• Talk with your child’s teacher about what will be on the tests.
• Talk to your child about what an education will mean for her.
If You Get On the Bus, Follow Rules for Safety
Have you talked with your child about riding the school bus safely and with respect towards the others? Rules and the driver are there for your child’s safety. Yet, students endanger everyone on the bus when they don’t follow basic bus rules. Children should:
• Stay in their seats while the bus is in motion
• Keep their hands and feet to themselves
• Talk in their “little” voice
Please encourage your child to follow these simple rules. Get to know your child’s driver, too.
Parent Volunteers Help 5th Grade Raise Funds
Thanks go to Peggy and Mark Roberson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bridges, and Kim McDonald for helping with the recent fund raiser to send 5th graders on their Birmingham field trip!
Harris Makes Perfect Score On Accelerated Reader
Congratulations to Keyonna Harris. She scored 100 on all her AR tests this period!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Kids Earn Cool Pops
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Thursday Club Gift
EAC Needs an English Teacher
Position Available
in
Leake County School District
Position: English Teacher
Job Requirements: The successful applicant must prepare for
and teach English, the Mississippi Language Arts
Curriculum at the secondary level. This position
requires demonstration of disciplinary skills,
classroom management skills, normal recordkeeping
and the ability to supervise students.
Salary Range: State base plus $500.00 local supplement
Educational Experience Required: Mississippi Licensure in English (119)
Starting Date: Immediately
Location: Edinburg Attendance Center
Deadline for Submitting Application:
September 21, 2010, and/or until filled
If you have application on file call: Jon Newman, Principal
601.267.7137
To obtain an application contact: Leake County School District
P. O. Drawer 478
Carthage, MS 39051
Telephone: 601.267.4579
Fax: 601.267.5283
Applications also available at: www.leakesd.k12.ms.us
The Leake County School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, age, disability, or national origin.
Important Notice 9.14.10
September 14: SLE PTO Meeting
6:30 p.m. at the school
All parents are urged to attend and take part in your child’s school. Topics to be discussed will include:
• ways parents can volunteer;
• student progress after the first month of school;
• Federal Programs Committee’s plans for the year;
• PTO fundraisers and projects; and
• Parents for Public School workshop September 21.
Dress Code
Please review the Student/Parent Handbook concerning the dress code. Students will want to wear coats and jackets as the fall weather gets cooler. Page 13 in the handbook outlines the district and school policy concerning coats and jackets, and this policy is in effect now. Also note that on that same page under “Bottoms” there are directions concerning pants and shorts. Pants and shorts with large outside pockets are not allowed. If you have any questions, contact the principal.
Car Riders
New parents to our school may not know this, but we have a lot more students coming to school this year by car. This has created an unexpected problem with traffic in the mornings and the afternoons. We are very concerned about the safety of students who are dropped off and picked up in the front of the school. You have noticed we have been working to direct traffic to keep traffic manageable and children safe. We thank you for your cooperation. Please note that we will be making more changes in the coming weeks as we receive new signs to help direct drivers.
For the time being, we ask that you do the following for us:
• Slow down! – The speed limit in our school zone is 25 miles per hour. We ask that you drop it down to 15 mph in front of the school during school hours.
• Drop off/Pick up quickly – Have students ready to get out of cars quickly so you can clear the area quickly. The fewer the cars, the greater the safety. The traffic staff cannot easily watch all students when there are many cars in the loading zone at the same time.
• Afternoon pick up - We are working to get the car riders out at 10 minutes before the bell in the afternoon. Please try to be at the school and in line at that time. Please do not block the drive way where buses park.
• No pick up between 2:30-and 2:50 – This is to help us manage traffic. We have to pull staff to cover the traffic in the mornings and the afternoons, so we try to maximize our time and safety by asking parents NOT to pick up students between these times.
• Late changes – If you need for your child to make changes in how they are to ride home (e.g. change buses, ride the bus instead of the car), we need a written note from you with those instructions. Instructions over the phone are not allowed because it is too easy for us to make a mistake and put your child on the wrong bus or in the wrong car. Only in emergency situations can we take instructions over the phone.
Thank you, parents, for helping us with these matters. We also thank the parents who are already volunteering for various jobs at SLE. We really appreciate you! If we can help you in any way, please call us at 253-2324. – Jimmy Henderson, Principal
6:30 p.m. at the school
All parents are urged to attend and take part in your child’s school. Topics to be discussed will include:
• ways parents can volunteer;
• student progress after the first month of school;
• Federal Programs Committee’s plans for the year;
• PTO fundraisers and projects; and
• Parents for Public School workshop September 21.
Dress Code
Please review the Student/Parent Handbook concerning the dress code. Students will want to wear coats and jackets as the fall weather gets cooler. Page 13 in the handbook outlines the district and school policy concerning coats and jackets, and this policy is in effect now. Also note that on that same page under “Bottoms” there are directions concerning pants and shorts. Pants and shorts with large outside pockets are not allowed. If you have any questions, contact the principal.
Car Riders
New parents to our school may not know this, but we have a lot more students coming to school this year by car. This has created an unexpected problem with traffic in the mornings and the afternoons. We are very concerned about the safety of students who are dropped off and picked up in the front of the school. You have noticed we have been working to direct traffic to keep traffic manageable and children safe. We thank you for your cooperation. Please note that we will be making more changes in the coming weeks as we receive new signs to help direct drivers.
For the time being, we ask that you do the following for us:
• Slow down! – The speed limit in our school zone is 25 miles per hour. We ask that you drop it down to 15 mph in front of the school during school hours.
• Drop off/Pick up quickly – Have students ready to get out of cars quickly so you can clear the area quickly. The fewer the cars, the greater the safety. The traffic staff cannot easily watch all students when there are many cars in the loading zone at the same time.
• Afternoon pick up - We are working to get the car riders out at 10 minutes before the bell in the afternoon. Please try to be at the school and in line at that time. Please do not block the drive way where buses park.
• No pick up between 2:30-and 2:50 – This is to help us manage traffic. We have to pull staff to cover the traffic in the mornings and the afternoons, so we try to maximize our time and safety by asking parents NOT to pick up students between these times.
• Late changes – If you need for your child to make changes in how they are to ride home (e.g. change buses, ride the bus instead of the car), we need a written note from you with those instructions. Instructions over the phone are not allowed because it is too easy for us to make a mistake and put your child on the wrong bus or in the wrong car. Only in emergency situations can we take instructions over the phone.
Thank you, parents, for helping us with these matters. We also thank the parents who are already volunteering for various jobs at SLE. We really appreciate you! If we can help you in any way, please call us at 253-2324. – Jimmy Henderson, Principal
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Guided Reading Workshop
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Window Garden Project
Saturday, August 7, 2010
SLE Open House
Please plan to attend SLE's Open House Tuesday, August 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. All parents are encouraged to attend. Teachers will have important information for you concerning MCT2 results and current school news. Call 601-253-2324 for more information.
Bus Route Information
Please see the information below concerning bus routes. This is mean to help parents know what bus comes by their community. It is not a complete listing of stops, but it should help you narrow down what bus comes by your home. If you need further help, please call Mr. Henderson at SLE (601-253-2324) or Mrs. Mabry at SLHS (601-253-2393.
Here is some information concerning buses, drivers, and their routes that you may find helpful. Keep in mind that some changes may come this next week when Mrs. Mabry redistributes the drivers.
Number/ Driver/ Route
003 Holmes (Mr. Freshour’s old route), Map Road, Pigtown Road, Utah Road, Goodhope area, Ludlow, Lowerhead Dam area, Cedar Grove
8-3 Hutchins (Mrs. Kennedy’s old route), Lena area, Hwy 500, Morgan Road, Storm Road, Tuscola
7-15 Graham Estes Mills Road, Truelight, Crowder Creek, Reservation Road, Freeny Road, Crane Road, Standing Pine area
7-3 Sanders (Mr. Dorsey’s old route) Gunter Road, through Rosebud, Risher Road, Callahan, Laurel Hill Road, Madden Road, Galilee Road, Freetrade Community
005 Dorsey (Mrs. Sanders’ old route) Jolly Road, Madden area, part of Laurel Hill, Mowdy Road, Peoples Road, Rosebud through Madden
03-5 Moss (Mrs. Hutchins’ old route) Phillips’ Circle (apartments on HWY 35), Hwy 35 from BP station to Starling Center Road, Starling Center Road, back up HWY 35 north and turn left onto the road that goes by the Merchant’s house and loops back to Hwy 35 near Mrs. Summers-Jones house.
10-3 Henson (he kept his old route) Sistrunk Road, Old Salem Road, Smith Road, Grove Road, Short Bottom Road
03-3 Bechem Charlie Springs Road, Galilee Road, HWY 488, Freeny Community, Hudson Road, Collier Ferry Road, John Ivy Road, Boot Hill Road, McBeth Road, he also comes down Main Street and picks up at LookwoodS Apartments
7-13 Freshour (Mrs. Graham’s old route) all of downtown Walnut Grove excluding Becham’s Main street area, Hills community, Wood Yard on HWY 35
9 Miller (Mr. Moss’ old route) Jones Chapel, Crowder Creek, Blue Bird Lane, Tuscola, Ealy Road, loop through Leana on HWY 13, Pepperidge Road
NOTE: Mr. Mr. McDill drives the Seabastopol route, and this one will most definitely change. I will update this list when the changes are made. - JH
Here is some information concerning buses, drivers, and their routes that you may find helpful. Keep in mind that some changes may come this next week when Mrs. Mabry redistributes the drivers.
Number/ Driver/ Route
003 Holmes (Mr. Freshour’s old route), Map Road, Pigtown Road, Utah Road, Goodhope area, Ludlow, Lowerhead Dam area, Cedar Grove
8-3 Hutchins (Mrs. Kennedy’s old route), Lena area, Hwy 500, Morgan Road, Storm Road, Tuscola
7-15 Graham Estes Mills Road, Truelight, Crowder Creek, Reservation Road, Freeny Road, Crane Road, Standing Pine area
7-3 Sanders (Mr. Dorsey’s old route) Gunter Road, through Rosebud, Risher Road, Callahan, Laurel Hill Road, Madden Road, Galilee Road, Freetrade Community
005 Dorsey (Mrs. Sanders’ old route) Jolly Road, Madden area, part of Laurel Hill, Mowdy Road, Peoples Road, Rosebud through Madden
03-5 Moss (Mrs. Hutchins’ old route) Phillips’ Circle (apartments on HWY 35), Hwy 35 from BP station to Starling Center Road, Starling Center Road, back up HWY 35 north and turn left onto the road that goes by the Merchant’s house and loops back to Hwy 35 near Mrs. Summers-Jones house.
10-3 Henson (he kept his old route) Sistrunk Road, Old Salem Road, Smith Road, Grove Road, Short Bottom Road
03-3 Bechem Charlie Springs Road, Galilee Road, HWY 488, Freeny Community, Hudson Road, Collier Ferry Road, John Ivy Road, Boot Hill Road, McBeth Road, he also comes down Main Street and picks up at LookwoodS Apartments
7-13 Freshour (Mrs. Graham’s old route) all of downtown Walnut Grove excluding Becham’s Main street area, Hills community, Wood Yard on HWY 35
9 Miller (Mr. Moss’ old route) Jones Chapel, Crowder Creek, Blue Bird Lane, Tuscola, Ealy Road, loop through Leana on HWY 13, Pepperidge Road
NOTE: Mr. Mr. McDill drives the Seabastopol route, and this one will most definitely change. I will update this list when the changes are made. - JH
Monday, July 12, 2010
Urgent Need to Call Congress
Below is a timely message from The Parents' Campaign. Please read it, then contact Senators Cochran and Wicker today.
It appears that the U.S. Senate could be voting very soon on the federal legislation that would generate an additional $82-million in state funding for Mississippi's K-12 education system. We need your help to get those dollars to our schools.
You probably remember that, when our State Legislature passed the funding bill for the coming school year, it included a provision that would direct additional funds to our public schools if Congress passed legislation to free up some state funding. Here's how it works...
The Mississippi State Legislature passed HB1059, a bill that makes additional funding available to K-12 education and some other state agencies IF the U.S. Congress extends the enhanced federal match for Medicaid (enhanced FMAP) that is in place through December of this year. Legislation has been proposed to extend the enhanced match through June 30, 2011. That move would save Mississippi approximately $153-million in Medicaid costs for the coming fiscal year, and those funds would then be appropriated to other state agencies, including K-12. Mississippi House Bill 1059 calls for $82-million of the freed-up funds to be added to the K-12 appropriation.
The enhanced federal match is in an amendment to a broader jobs bill that Congress is considering. My understanding is that everything in the $100-billion jobs bill, including the enhanced Medicaid match amendment, has been paid for except a $34-billion unemployment insurance provision. This means that extending the enhanced Medicaid match would NOT add to the federal deficit.
Please contact Senators Cochran and Wicker and ask that they support the amendment to the jobs bill that would extend the enhanced federal Medicaid match through June 30, 2011, freeing up state funding to be appropriated to our public schools. You can contact our Senators at the numbers or email addresses listed below.
As you know, our schools are suffering mightily under the recent budget cuts. The funding bill that the Mississippi Legislature adopted in April funds our schools at a level that is approximately $80-million below the final level of funding K-12 education had for the 2009-2010 school year after budget cuts. It provides $232-million less than what would be required to fully fund the MAEP for FY11. Schools have seen dramatic losses of teachers and programs as a result of this underfunding, and class sizes are scheduled to increase in the fall. The funds freed up by the enhanced Medicaid match extension could help to alleviate some of the increase in class size.
Please call Senators Cochran and Wicker today and ask that they support the enhanced Medicaid match amendment that would free up additional funding for our schools, and continue to watch our website for updates. Working together we can ensure that, even in difficult economic times, our children will receive a high quality education that will allow them to achieve their dreams.
Gratefully,
Nancy
It appears that the U.S. Senate could be voting very soon on the federal legislation that would generate an additional $82-million in state funding for Mississippi's K-12 education system. We need your help to get those dollars to our schools.
You probably remember that, when our State Legislature passed the funding bill for the coming school year, it included a provision that would direct additional funds to our public schools if Congress passed legislation to free up some state funding. Here's how it works...
The Mississippi State Legislature passed HB1059, a bill that makes additional funding available to K-12 education and some other state agencies IF the U.S. Congress extends the enhanced federal match for Medicaid (enhanced FMAP) that is in place through December of this year. Legislation has been proposed to extend the enhanced match through June 30, 2011. That move would save Mississippi approximately $153-million in Medicaid costs for the coming fiscal year, and those funds would then be appropriated to other state agencies, including K-12. Mississippi House Bill 1059 calls for $82-million of the freed-up funds to be added to the K-12 appropriation.
The enhanced federal match is in an amendment to a broader jobs bill that Congress is considering. My understanding is that everything in the $100-billion jobs bill, including the enhanced Medicaid match amendment, has been paid for except a $34-billion unemployment insurance provision. This means that extending the enhanced Medicaid match would NOT add to the federal deficit.
Please contact Senators Cochran and Wicker and ask that they support the amendment to the jobs bill that would extend the enhanced federal Medicaid match through June 30, 2011, freeing up state funding to be appropriated to our public schools. You can contact our Senators at the numbers or email addresses listed below.
Senator Thad Cochran
202-224-5054
Senator Roger Wicker
202-224-6253
As you know, our schools are suffering mightily under the recent budget cuts. The funding bill that the Mississippi Legislature adopted in April funds our schools at a level that is approximately $80-million below the final level of funding K-12 education had for the 2009-2010 school year after budget cuts. It provides $232-million less than what would be required to fully fund the MAEP for FY11. Schools have seen dramatic losses of teachers and programs as a result of this underfunding, and class sizes are scheduled to increase in the fall. The funds freed up by the enhanced Medicaid match extension could help to alleviate some of the increase in class size.
Please call Senators Cochran and Wicker today and ask that they support the enhanced Medicaid match amendment that would free up additional funding for our schools, and continue to watch our website for updates. Working together we can ensure that, even in difficult economic times, our children will receive a high quality education that will allow them to achieve their dreams.
Gratefully,
Nancy
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Link to Book List
I found a great list of books for students to read over the summer. It is published by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Go to http://www.neh.gov/projects/summertimefavorites.html to see what is recommended. Let me know what you think.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Here is a working draft of our schedule of events for the coming year:
August 2010
3,4 PD at SLE
4 60% Day; PD at SLE
10 Open House/PTO/MCT2 Recognitions
13 STAR Reacher & Math, CPAA, AIMSweb due
31 Wildcat Day
September 2010
6 Holiday
8 Progress Reports
14 PTO
30 Wildcat Day
October 2010
1 6th Grade Assembly
5 Math & Sci 9 weeks tests
6 Reading & SS 9 weeks tests
7 Language 9 Weeks
4--8 AIMSweb, CPAA, STAR Reader & Math
12 PTO
15 Fall Break - No School
18 100% PD
25--29 SLE Book Fair
29 Wildcat Day
30 Halloween Carnival 2 p.m. -6 p.m.
19-22 Red Ribbon Activities; http://www.nfp.org/default.asp?PageNum=546
November 2010
9 PTO
10 Progress Reports
19 Assembly - 5th Grade
22--26 Holidays
29 Return to school
December 2010
14 PTO; Assembly K, 1st, & 2nd Grades; Wildcat Day
15 Math & Sci 9 weeks tests
16 Reading & SS 9 weeks tests
17 Language 9 Weeks ; 60% day
20--31 Holidays
January 2011
3 100% PD
4 Students return
4--7 AIMSweb, CPAA, STAR Reader & Math
11 PTO
17 Holiday
31 Wildcat Day
February 2011
2 Progress Reports
8 PTO
18 100% PD
21 Holiday/Make Up Day #1
25 Wildcat Day; Black History Program (am and pm)
28 Dr. Seuss Week Begins
March 2011
7--10 AIMSweb, CPAA, STAR Reader & Math
8 Math & Sci 9 weeks tests; PTO
9 Reading & SS 9 weeks tests
10 Language 9 Weeks ; 60% day
11 100% PD/Make Up Day #2
14--18 Spring Break
25 3rd Grade Assembly Program
31 Wildcat Day
April 2011
12 PTO
20 Progress Reports
21 4th Grade Assembly Program
22 Holiday/Make Up Day #3
25 Holiday/Make Up Day #4
27 Full Day Schedule - State Testing for High Schools
29 Wildcat Day
May 2011
3 5th Grade Science Test/ 4th Grade Writing Test
10--12 MCT2 Testing
10 MCT2 Reading Test; PTO
11 MCT2 Writing; Full Day Schedule
12 MCT2 Math
16--19 AIMSweb, CPAA, STAR Reader & Math
13 MCT2 Make up
16--19 AIMSweb, CPAA, STAR Reader & Math
20 Math & Sci 9 weeks tests
23 Reading & SS 9 weeks tests
24 Language 9 Weeks ; 60% day
25 100% PD/Make Up Day #5
26 Possible 100% PD Make Up Day
SLE 2010-2011
School Events
Date Event
August 2010
3,4 PD at SLE
4 60% Day; PD at SLE
10 Open House/PTO/MCT2 Recognitions
13 STAR Reacher & Math, CPAA, AIMSweb due
31 Wildcat Day
September 2010
6 Holiday
8 Progress Reports
14 PTO
30 Wildcat Day
October 2010
1 6th Grade Assembly
5 Math & Sci 9 weeks tests
6 Reading & SS 9 weeks tests
7 Language 9 Weeks
4--8 AIMSweb, CPAA, STAR Reader & Math
12 PTO
15 Fall Break - No School
18 100% PD
25--29 SLE Book Fair
29 Wildcat Day
30 Halloween Carnival 2 p.m. -6 p.m.
19-22 Red Ribbon Activities; http://www.nfp.org/default.asp?PageNum=546
November 2010
9 PTO
10 Progress Reports
19 Assembly - 5th Grade
22--26 Holidays
29 Return to school
December 2010
14 PTO; Assembly K, 1st, & 2nd Grades; Wildcat Day
15 Math & Sci 9 weeks tests
16 Reading & SS 9 weeks tests
17 Language 9 Weeks ; 60% day
20--31 Holidays
January 2011
3 100% PD
4 Students return
4--7 AIMSweb, CPAA, STAR Reader & Math
11 PTO
17 Holiday
31 Wildcat Day
February 2011
2 Progress Reports
8 PTO
18 100% PD
21 Holiday/Make Up Day #1
25 Wildcat Day; Black History Program (am and pm)
28 Dr. Seuss Week Begins
March 2011
7--10 AIMSweb, CPAA, STAR Reader & Math
8 Math & Sci 9 weeks tests; PTO
9 Reading & SS 9 weeks tests
10 Language 9 Weeks ; 60% day
11 100% PD/Make Up Day #2
14--18 Spring Break
25 3rd Grade Assembly Program
31 Wildcat Day
April 2011
12 PTO
20 Progress Reports
21 4th Grade Assembly Program
22 Holiday/Make Up Day #3
25 Holiday/Make Up Day #4
27 Full Day Schedule - State Testing for High Schools
29 Wildcat Day
May 2011
3 5th Grade Science Test/ 4th Grade Writing Test
10--12 MCT2 Testing
10 MCT2 Reading Test; PTO
11 MCT2 Writing; Full Day Schedule
12 MCT2 Math
16--19 AIMSweb, CPAA, STAR Reader & Math
13 MCT2 Make up
16--19 AIMSweb, CPAA, STAR Reader & Math
20 Math & Sci 9 weeks tests
23 Reading & SS 9 weeks tests
24 Language 9 Weeks ; 60% day
25 100% PD/Make Up Day #5
26 Possible 100% PD Make Up Day
R U Hip?
I need your suggestions for inspirational, upbeat songs to use for slide presentations for this year. I have MP3s of stuff like Rod Stewart's "Forever Young" and Cyrus' "The Climb". What are some other tunes? Any you know of on the top 40 list from the past five years?
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
SLE Goals, Objectives, Strategies
Hello Parents, Teachers, Students, and Community,
I want to share with you some exciting plans we have for our school. Please read the following goals, objectives, and strategies. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me. - JH
South Leake Elementary
Goals, Objectives, Strategies
2010-2011
District Goal 1:
All schools will be successful or above by 2014.
SLE Goal 1:
Increase the school’s QDI on the MCT2 to the level of Successful (166) by 2014.
Objectives
• Increase the school’s QDI by 20% yearly until 2014 or until we reach the Successful category
• Increase the number of students scoring proficient and/or above on the MCT2 to 50% by 2014
Strategies
• The staff will analyze the 2010 MCT2 results to identify students scoring Minimal, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. Due date: July 30, 2010
• Conduct staff development to strategize lesson plans, curriculum mapping, RtI, differentiation of instruction, and classroom management. Due by August 20
• The teachers will assess students using AIMSWeb, STAR Reader and STAR Math, CPAA, Skills Tutor, and the district Progress Monitoring. Due August 20
• The teachers will set goals for each nine weeks and each semester for the percentage of students making progress and the percent of progress to be made by each student. Due August 23
• The teachers will identify the students to target for additional instruction to be moved from basic to proficient and advanced. Due August 23
• The principal will meet with teachers weekly to monitor progress being made.
• The principal will give timely feedback to teachers while administering the district’s evaluation plan. Begin August 9, ongoing
• The school will implement the use of the instructional leader to help teachers and the principal implement plans, monitor, and adjust on an ongoing basis. Begin August 2, ongoing
District Goal 2
Increase and maintain graduation rates to 80% or above in all schools by 2014.
SLE Goal 2
Increase student and parent satisfaction in overall school performance
Objective
Enhance students and parents’ school experience at SLE
Strategies
• Conduct an Open House at the beginning of the school year. Due August
• Conduct regularly scheduled Parent Teacher Organization meetings. Begin in August, ongoing
• Invited parents to participate in the School Improvement Process. Begin in August, meet once each quarter
• Conduct regularly scheduled assembly programs. Begin in September
• Survey parents quarterly. August, October, January, May
• Maintain a high level of communications between home and school through the use of technology (Internet, email, blogs, web page, AlertNow, telephone, surveys) as well as parent conferences and newsletters. Begin in August, ongoing
• Conduct parent workshops on topics of parent/school relations. Once a quarter.
District Goal 3
Maintain fiscal stability to operate efficiently on a yearly basis.
SLE Goal 3
Maintain fiscal stability to operate efficiently on a yearly basis.
Objective
To be good stewards of the public money and facilities entrusted to faculty and staff
Strategies
• The principal will adhere to the school budget approved by the school board. Ongoing.
• The principal, teachers, and students will be conservative in utilizing school materials and property. Ongoing
• The principal and the teachers will review expenditures twice each semester. August, October, January, April
• The principal and teachers will conduct fundraisers to cover the costs associated with field trips and student club and class activities as needed. Ongoing.
Coordinator: Jimmy Henderson, Principal Date: June 14, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
SLE Schoolwide Plan 2010-2011 Draft
If you would like to see the current working draft of SLE's schoolwide plan, please click on this link:
If you have any questions or comments, please contact the principal. Thanks, JH.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact the principal. Thanks, JH.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Can Schools Alone Save Struggling Communities?
Here is an interesting article about a struggling school in Detroit. Their situation sounds similar to ours. Do low performing schools cause low performing communitites, or is it the other way around? Read it and post your comments.
http://www.edutopia.org/struggling-communities-schools-save-carstens-elementary
http://www.edutopia.org/struggling-communities-schools-save-carstens-elementary
Friday, June 4, 2010
What will the millage increase mean?
Some parents have called asking about what the proposed millage increase for schools will mean to them. Here is some information that may be helpful. I called the tax collector’s office, and Ms Kim Withers said the 1.9 millage increase will mean an additional $10 for the year on to property assessed at $50,000. County schools now receive $180 per property owner for the 36.10 mills that are currently levied on property valued at $50,000.
If you need more information, you’re welcome to contact me.
If you need more information, you’re welcome to contact me.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Summer Reading at Local Libraries
The Walnut Grove and Carthage Libraries have agreed to partner with SLE again this summer. Students can read books and take Accelerated Reader tests at either of these two great places. Mrs. Tate, SLE second grade teacher, has even placed a reading list at each library. Students from any grade can find recommended books to read using this list. The library and the school will recognize students and their work at the end of the summer.
In addition, the local libraries have summer reading programs planned. Please take advantage of these programs, and help your children continue to develop their reading skills. Below are schedules of the summer's events:
Walnut Grove Library - Make a Splash and Read
The 2010 program is open to students in preschool through the 6th grade. The library will have programs, prize drawing, stories, puppet shows, a magician, and most of all reading! Programs are every Friday in June at 2 p.m.
June 4 - MDOT Liter Program by Connie McMullan
June 11 - Vickie Gannan Extension Office
June 18 - Lisa Ramage: "Goldilocks and the Three Sharks" Puppet show
June 25 - Magician Dorian La Chance
Carthage-Leake County Library
Please notice that the Carthage Library has a different schedule from the Walnut Grove library. All programs will be fun an informative.
June 4 (Friday, 10 a.m.) - Lisa Ramage
June 11 (Friday, 10 a.m.) - Chuck Galey
June 15 (Tuesday, 10 a.m.) - Dorian La Chance
June 22 (Tuesday, 11 a.m.) - Terry Vanderventer
Teen Programs
June 10 (Thursday, 2 p.m.) - Britt Barnes Health Club
June 22 (Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.) - Dr. John Long : Fishing
June 25 (Friday, 1 p.m.) - Elise Barnes: Skin Care Merle Norman
In addition, the local libraries have summer reading programs planned. Please take advantage of these programs, and help your children continue to develop their reading skills. Below are schedules of the summer's events:
Walnut Grove Library - Make a Splash and Read
The 2010 program is open to students in preschool through the 6th grade. The library will have programs, prize drawing, stories, puppet shows, a magician, and most of all reading! Programs are every Friday in June at 2 p.m.
June 4 - MDOT Liter Program by Connie McMullan
June 11 - Vickie Gannan Extension Office
June 18 - Lisa Ramage: "Goldilocks and the Three Sharks" Puppet show
June 25 - Magician Dorian La Chance
Carthage-Leake County Library
Please notice that the Carthage Library has a different schedule from the Walnut Grove library. All programs will be fun an informative.
June 4 (Friday, 10 a.m.) - Lisa Ramage
June 11 (Friday, 10 a.m.) - Chuck Galey
June 15 (Tuesday, 10 a.m.) - Dorian La Chance
June 22 (Tuesday, 11 a.m.) - Terry Vanderventer
Teen Programs
June 10 (Thursday, 2 p.m.) - Britt Barnes Health Club
June 22 (Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.) - Dr. John Long : Fishing
June 25 (Friday, 1 p.m.) - Elise Barnes: Skin Care Merle Norman
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Federal Programs Suvvey for 2010-2011 School Year
The link below should take you to a Google doc that shows input our staff has given for our plans for spending our federal dollars next year. We are in the process of making plans, and these ideas will be part of them. SLE is also hoping to receive part of the School Improvement Grant that SLHS is applying for.
If you want to provide additional input, please email me. Thanks, JH.
Federal Programs Survey for 2010-2011 School Year
If you want to provide additional input, please email me. Thanks, JH.
Federal Programs Survey for 2010-2011 School Year
Sunday, May 2, 2010
A List We Do Not Want To Appear On
The Clarion-Ledger ran an interesting article in the May 2 edition of the paper. In the article "School Opposed to Possible Mergers," the paper listed the 18 school districts that could improve by merging with higher-performing districts. The districts are:
Aberdeen
Benoit
Coahoma County
Coffeeville
Drew
East Jasper
Hazlehurst
Hollandale
Indianola
Jefferson Davis County
Kemper County
Montgomery County
North Panola
Okolona
Oktibbeha County
Quitman County
Shaw
West Tallahatchie.
What the article did not report was what criteria did the group that created this list use to select these districts. At first glance, these districts have been struggling for years to meet accreditation standards and test score goals. We need to be vigilant at South Leake and in all Leake County schools so that we do not see our names on this list in the future.
Remember to attend the May 4 Education Forum at SLHS at 6 p.m.
Aberdeen
Benoit
Coahoma County
Coffeeville
Drew
East Jasper
Hazlehurst
Hollandale
Indianola
Jefferson Davis County
Kemper County
Montgomery County
North Panola
Okolona
Oktibbeha County
Quitman County
Shaw
West Tallahatchie.
What the article did not report was what criteria did the group that created this list use to select these districts. At first glance, these districts have been struggling for years to meet accreditation standards and test score goals. We need to be vigilant at South Leake and in all Leake County schools so that we do not see our names on this list in the future.
Remember to attend the May 4 Education Forum at SLHS at 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Parents Campaign Reports MAEP Allocations
Leake County School District MAEP Allocations
You can now find posted on the Mississippi Parents Campaign website (http://www.msparentscampaign.org/) the local school district allocations of MAEP funding that was appropriated for the coming year in House Bills 1622 and 1059. Please bear in mind that the funding appropriated in HB1059 is contingent upon the passage of federal legislation to extend the states' reduced match for Medicaid. Schools will receive at least the level of funding appropriated in HB1622. You will note that the spreadsheet that they have posted, which was created by the Mississippi Department of Education, is in draft form. This is due to the fact that Governor Barbour has not yet received and signed the appropriations bills. Though he is expected to approve them, the budgets are not final until he does so.
The spreadsheet compares:
FY 2010 MAEP ALLOCATION AFTER ALL CUTS AND RESTORATION OF $33.9M - $14,088,660
FY 2011 MAEP ALLOCATION - HB 1622 FUNDING LEVEL - $14,425,359
FY 2011 MAEP ALLOCATION - HB 1059 FUNDING LEVEL - $14,608,212
FY 2011 AMOUNT OF ARRA SFSF (THIS AMOUNT IS ALREADY INCLUDED IN BOTH FUNDING LEVELS AND IS NOT ADDITIONAL FUNDS) - $925,263
For more information visit: http://www.msparentscampaign.org/
You can now find posted on the Mississippi Parents Campaign website (http://www.msparentscampaign.org/) the local school district allocations of MAEP funding that was appropriated for the coming year in House Bills 1622 and 1059. Please bear in mind that the funding appropriated in HB1059 is contingent upon the passage of federal legislation to extend the states' reduced match for Medicaid. Schools will receive at least the level of funding appropriated in HB1622. You will note that the spreadsheet that they have posted, which was created by the Mississippi Department of Education, is in draft form. This is due to the fact that Governor Barbour has not yet received and signed the appropriations bills. Though he is expected to approve them, the budgets are not final until he does so.
The spreadsheet compares:
- what districts had in the way of MAEP funding for the current year (FY10) after budget cuts and after some of the funding that had been cut was restored
- what each school district will receive in the way of MAEP funding for FY11 (next year) according to HB1622
- what each district would receive for FY11 according to HB1059 if the federal legislation is passed
- how much ARRA (federal stimulus) funding was used in the appropriation
FY 2010 MAEP ALLOCATION AFTER ALL CUTS AND RESTORATION OF $33.9M - $14,088,660
FY 2011 MAEP ALLOCATION - HB 1622 FUNDING LEVEL - $14,425,359
FY 2011 MAEP ALLOCATION - HB 1059 FUNDING LEVEL - $14,608,212
FY 2011 AMOUNT OF ARRA SFSF (THIS AMOUNT IS ALREADY INCLUDED IN BOTH FUNDING LEVELS AND IS NOT ADDITIONAL FUNDS) - $925,263
For more information visit: http://www.msparentscampaign.org/
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Plan to Attend May 4th Forum
Please plan to attend the joint SLE and SLHS meeting May 4 at 6 p.m. We will meet at the SLHS library to talk about some big changes planned at South Leake for next year. Help us by having this mentioned in your church this weekend. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT MEETING!
It has been a strange and challenging week, to say the least. We can tell that spring fever is here, and it is all we can do to stay focused on our school work. We need parents' help these last few days by encouraging children to do there best in school. Don't quit! What we do these last three weeks can make all the difference.
If your child is scoring anything less than an 85 in any subject, I encourage you to meet with your child's teacher immediately to discuss what can be done. Today, anything less than a score of 85 in the classroom translates to "below proficient" on the state tests. So, please get into the game, and let us work together to ensure our students are earning a great education. Contact me, if I can be of any help.
Jimmy Henderson
SLE Principal
It has been a strange and challenging week, to say the least. We can tell that spring fever is here, and it is all we can do to stay focused on our school work. We need parents' help these last few days by encouraging children to do there best in school. Don't quit! What we do these last three weeks can make all the difference.
If your child is scoring anything less than an 85 in any subject, I encourage you to meet with your child's teacher immediately to discuss what can be done. Today, anything less than a score of 85 in the classroom translates to "below proficient" on the state tests. So, please get into the game, and let us work together to ensure our students are earning a great education. Contact me, if I can be of any help.
Jimmy Henderson
SLE Principal
Dodson at Carthage Library
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
May 2010 Newsletter
May Events
4 – Joint SLE/SLHS PTO meeting 6 p.m. at SLHS
3 – 7 Teacher Appreciation Week (National Teacher Appreciation Day – May 4; SLE Teacher Appreciation Breakfast will be sponsored by the SLE cafeteria May 19; Lunch for the staff will be sponsored by the Thursday Club on May 19)
11 - MCT 2 Reading
12 - MCT 2 Writing (dismiss at 3 p.m.)
13 - MCT 2 Math
14 - 3rd Grade Field trip to Golden Memorial Park
14 - SLHS Graduation 7 p.m.
17 - SLE Basketball Game
18- SLE Awards Day (grades 1-5 at 12:30 p.m.)
18- Kindergarten Awards Program 9 a.m. at Truelight Church
19- 9 Weeks Test Math
20- 9 Weeks Test Reading/Language Arts
20- 6th Grade Awards Ceremony
21- 9 Weeks Test Science/Social Studies/make ups
21 – 6th Grade Field Trip
21 – Students’ Last Day
23 - Gospel Singing at SLE sponsored by SL Boosters
SL Schools Transformation Forum
South Leake Elementary School and South Leake High School are working together to accomplish great things! The first collaborative effort will be to host the School Transformation Community Forum Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the South Leake High School library. During this informational session the Leake County School District Administrative Personnel will explain and discuss the school transformation process. All parents, community members, and other interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Dr. Shirley H. Nichols, Assistant Superintendent of Education, at 601-267-4579.
Students to Take MCT2 Tests
Students in grades 3 through 8 will take the all-important MCT2 assessments May 11, 12, and 13. Please make certain that your child does his or her best by doing the following:
• Make sure students are at school by 7:40 a.m. so they can have breakfast and prepare for the tests;
• Make sure students get plenty of sleep;
• Bring two number 2 pencils daily;
• And talk about the importance of doing his or her best!
Awards Day(s) Programs Scheduled
Please plan to attend your child’s awards day program(s).
May 18 – Grades 1-5 at 12:30 p.m.
May 18 – Kindergarten at 9 a.m.
May 20 – 6th Grade at 7 p.m.
Last 9 Weeks Tests Schedule
Teachers will announce on May 18 which student will be exempted from 9 weeks tests. The schedule is:
Wednesday, May 19 – Math and Science
Thursday, May 20 – Reading and Language Arts
Friday, May 21 – Social Studies and Make Ups
Parents may pick up students when tests are finished.
Note: School dismisses May 12 at 3 p.m.
4 – Joint SLE/SLHS PTO meeting 6 p.m. at SLHS
3 – 7 Teacher Appreciation Week (National Teacher Appreciation Day – May 4; SLE Teacher Appreciation Breakfast will be sponsored by the SLE cafeteria May 19; Lunch for the staff will be sponsored by the Thursday Club on May 19)
11 - MCT 2 Reading
12 - MCT 2 Writing (dismiss at 3 p.m.)
13 - MCT 2 Math
14 - 3rd Grade Field trip to Golden Memorial Park
14 - SLHS Graduation 7 p.m.
17 - SLE Basketball Game
18- SLE Awards Day (grades 1-5 at 12:30 p.m.)
18- Kindergarten Awards Program 9 a.m. at Truelight Church
19- 9 Weeks Test Math
20- 9 Weeks Test Reading/Language Arts
20- 6th Grade Awards Ceremony
21- 9 Weeks Test Science/Social Studies/make ups
21 – 6th Grade Field Trip
21 – Students’ Last Day
23 - Gospel Singing at SLE sponsored by SL Boosters
SL Schools Transformation Forum
South Leake Elementary School and South Leake High School are working together to accomplish great things! The first collaborative effort will be to host the School Transformation Community Forum Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the South Leake High School library. During this informational session the Leake County School District Administrative Personnel will explain and discuss the school transformation process. All parents, community members, and other interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Dr. Shirley H. Nichols, Assistant Superintendent of Education, at 601-267-4579.
Students to Take MCT2 Tests
Students in grades 3 through 8 will take the all-important MCT2 assessments May 11, 12, and 13. Please make certain that your child does his or her best by doing the following:
• Make sure students are at school by 7:40 a.m. so they can have breakfast and prepare for the tests;
• Make sure students get plenty of sleep;
• Bring two number 2 pencils daily;
• And talk about the importance of doing his or her best!
Awards Day(s) Programs Scheduled
Please plan to attend your child’s awards day program(s).
May 18 – Grades 1-5 at 12:30 p.m.
May 18 – Kindergarten at 9 a.m.
May 20 – 6th Grade at 7 p.m.
Last 9 Weeks Tests Schedule
Teachers will announce on May 18 which student will be exempted from 9 weeks tests. The schedule is:
Wednesday, May 19 – Math and Science
Thursday, May 20 – Reading and Language Arts
Friday, May 21 – Social Studies and Make Ups
Parents may pick up students when tests are finished.
Note: School dismisses May 12 at 3 p.m.
South Leake Forum Set for May 4
South Leake Elementary School and South Leake High School are working together to accomplish great things! The first collaborative effort will be to host the School Transformation Community Forum Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the South Leake High School library.
During this informational session the Leake County School District Administrative Personnel will explain and discuss the school transformation process. All parents, community members, and other interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Dr. Shirley H. Nichols, Assistant Superintendent of Education, at 601-267-4579.
During this informational session the Leake County School District Administrative Personnel will explain and discuss the school transformation process. All parents, community members, and other interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Dr. Shirley H. Nichols, Assistant Superintendent of Education, at 601-267-4579.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
It's Always a Climb
I want to thank Teresa Murrell for recently doing such an outstanding job with prepareing a display for our portion of the district wide Federal Programs meeting. Pictured below is the board. Mr. Carl Hathorn helped with the Moviemaker presentation that went along with the board.
Lawyer Visits Drury's Class
Local attorney Johnny Pope talked to the students of Mrs. Drury's class last week. This was part of "A Lawyer in the Classroom" program sponsored by the Mississippi Bar Association. Mr. Pope is always animate and exciting when he speaks to kids at school!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Family Friendly Movie Suggestion
I received notice of this movie in the email, and I want to share it with you. It looks like a good family movie, and it is recommended by http://www.fathers.com/. If you see it, report back what you think of it. Click on the link below for a preview:
http://support.fathers.com/site/MessageViewer?em_id=28101.1&printer_friendly=1
http://support.fathers.com/site/MessageViewer?em_id=28101.1&printer_friendly=1
Thursday, April 8, 2010
SLE Students Earn Art Honors
These students recently won ribbons and prizes for their art work entered in the contest sponsored by the Walnut Grove Thursday Club.
Pictures from left to right: DeKarrian Fortune, 1st Place; Breanna Highwtower, 2nd Place; Amaya Rufifn, 3rd Place; and Chassnae Carter, 3rd Place.
Gill Gives Pep Talk to Students
Mr. Dave Gill, county supervisor and department manager at Peco Foods, gave an inspirational talk to the students about what it takes to make it in the work place today. Hard work, discipline, and the buring desire to do what ever it takes are the keys to a successful career.
Chamber Hosts Garden Expo
There will be 5th Grade Science Classes presented during the "Garden Expo" Saturday, April 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. It will be on the Carthage square on North Pearl Street west of the courthouse. Other activities will include:
- CHS FFA Plant Sale
- Local vendors
- Plant and seed swap
- MSU Extension Service Information Table
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Leake County Public Schools Kindergarten Pre-Registration
For 2010-2011 School Year Is Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Times for kindergarten pre-registration:
Carthage Elementary 8:00 – 5:00
Edinburg A.C. 1:30 - 5:30
South Leake Elementary 1:30 – 5:30
Thomas Town A.C. 1:30 – 5:30
In order to enroll a child for 2010-2011 Kindergarten Class, your child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2010. Please bring the following to enroll your child in kindergarten:
• Certified Birth Certificate from the state department of health (not from the hospital)
• Certificate of immunization issued from the health department (shot cards are not acceptable)
• Social Security Card for your child
• 2 Documents proving residency that must have the same name and address as the kindergarten enrollment form. Suggested documents include:
Only 1 utility bill can be used for documentation, not 2
Driver’s license
Voter precinct identification card
Automobile registration
Mortgage documents or property deed
Apartment or home lease/rental
Filed Homestead Exemption application form
Affidavit of Residency
The following documents to prove residency CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED:
doctor bills
bank statements
insurance forms
any bill other than utility bill
Monday, April 5, 2010
Leake County School Calendar 2010-2011
LEAKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
2010-2011 DISTRICT CALENDAR
August 2 100% Professional Development
3 100% Professional Development
4 First Day Students, 60% Day
September
6 Labor Day Holiday
8-10 Progress Reports
October
5, 7, 8 1st. 9 Weeks Test
15 Fall Break Day
18 100% Professional Development
November
10-12 Progress Reports
22-26 Thanksgiving Holidays
December
15, 16, 17 2nd. 9 Weeks Test
17 60% Day
20 Christmas Holidays Begin
January
3 100% Professional Development
4 Students Return from Christmas Holidays
17 Martin Luther King Holiday
February
2-4 Progress Reports
18 100% Professional Development
21 President’s Day/Make Up Day 1
March
8, 9, 10 3rd. 9 Weeks Test
11 100% Professional Development/
(Possible Make up Day 3)
14-18 Spring Break
April
20 Progress Reports
22 Good Friday Holiday
25 Holiday/Make Up Day 2
27 Full Day of School for State Testing
May
11 Full Day of School for State Testing
20, 23, 24 4th. 9 Weeks Test
24 Last Day Students
25 100% Professional Development
26 (Possible 100% Professional
Development Make up day)
Friday, April 2, 2010
Leake County School District Mission Statement
The Leake County School Board has worked to create a new mission statement for our schools. Here it is:
MISSION:
The mission of the Leake County School District is:
To provide a high quality education that will increase the learning of all students.
Vision:
Leake County School District’s vision will be to graduate
critical thinkers with the skills and knowledge to succeed in life.
MISSION:
The mission of the Leake County School District is:
To provide a high quality education that will increase the learning of all students.
Vision:
Leake County School District’s vision will be to graduate
critical thinkers with the skills and knowledge to succeed in life.
April Newsletter
April
3 – 6th Grade Boys Retest
5-9 – Universal Screening for Grades 1-6
6 – Mr. Dave Gill Speaks
14 – Kindergarten Registration
14 – Catfish Dinner Fundraiser
20 – Progress Reports
23 – District Federal Program Meeting
23 – 2nd Grade AR Reward Trip to WG Library
30 – PTO Ballgame
From the Principal:
I want to thank all the parents who help our students and teachers. Mrs. Ruffin asked me to thank Tip Griffin and Tanya Evans for helping with the concessions this week. I’m sure there are lots more parents who help that I fail to recognize formally, but please know that your help is noticed by the teachers and students here. For more school news, go to my blog at http://jhenderson-southleakeelementary.blogspot.com.
Kindergarten Registration: April 14
If you or someone in your family has a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, please note that SLE will be registering students for kindergarten for the ’10-’11 school year from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on April 14. Call 253-2324 for information.
SLE Students Win Youth Art Contest
The Walnut Grove Thursday Club awarded SLE students for their work entered in this year’s Youth Art Contest. Student winners were: DeKarrian Fortune, first place; Breanna Hightower, second place; Amaya Ruffin, third place; and Chassnae Carter, third place. A picture of these students and their work can be found on Mr. Henderson’s blog at http://jhenderson-southleakeelementary.blogspot.com.
Mrs. Ruffin Is SLE’s Teacher of the Year
The staff selected 5th and 6th grade Language Arts teacher Mrs. Laquitta Ruffin as SLE’s teacher of the year. Her dedication and love for students and teaching makes her an outstanding candidate. Mrs. Ruffin also heads up the school’s PTO, and she was a key producer of this year’s popular Black History Program. Also nominated by the staff were Pam Sistrunk, Mary Ann Vivians, Crystal Todd, Esther Drury, and Jean Dunn.
SLE Jr. Beta Entertains at State Convention
Wallace Bass and Keviyun Hutchins performed their rendition of “I’ll Be There” at this year’s state Jr. Beta Convention held in Tupelo. Jaylah Kennedy, Desmond Stewart, Brandon Williams, and Mytasia Giles participated in the Quiz Bowl.
School Seeks Parent Input for ’10 -’11 Year
SLE is planning to meet April 21 at 1 p.m. at the school to seek input from parents, community members, and staff for budgeting federal funds for the 2010-2011 school year. Please plan to attend.
School Scheduled All Day for April 28
Students will go to school all day Wednesday, April 28 because of state testing. Please note that school will dismiss at 3 p.m. that day.
Morgan Makes AR Distinction
Johnny Morgan told Mr. Henderson Friday that he was the only student on the 5th/6th grade hall that has earned his AR goal every month this year. Upon checking with Mrs. Alford, Mr. Henderson discovered that Johnny was correct! Mr. Henderson said, "Way to go, Johnny!"
3 – 6th Grade Boys Retest
5-9 – Universal Screening for Grades 1-6
6 – Mr. Dave Gill Speaks
14 – Kindergarten Registration
14 – Catfish Dinner Fundraiser
20 – Progress Reports
23 – District Federal Program Meeting
23 – 2nd Grade AR Reward Trip to WG Library
30 – PTO Ballgame
From the Principal:
I want to thank all the parents who help our students and teachers. Mrs. Ruffin asked me to thank Tip Griffin and Tanya Evans for helping with the concessions this week. I’m sure there are lots more parents who help that I fail to recognize formally, but please know that your help is noticed by the teachers and students here. For more school news, go to my blog at http://jhenderson-southleakeelementary.blogspot.com.
Kindergarten Registration: April 14
If you or someone in your family has a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, please note that SLE will be registering students for kindergarten for the ’10-’11 school year from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on April 14. Call 253-2324 for information.
SLE Students Win Youth Art Contest
The Walnut Grove Thursday Club awarded SLE students for their work entered in this year’s Youth Art Contest. Student winners were: DeKarrian Fortune, first place; Breanna Hightower, second place; Amaya Ruffin, third place; and Chassnae Carter, third place. A picture of these students and their work can be found on Mr. Henderson’s blog at http://jhenderson-southleakeelementary.blogspot.com.
Mrs. Ruffin Is SLE’s Teacher of the Year
SLE Jr. Beta Entertains at State Convention
Wallace Bass and Keviyun Hutchins performed their rendition of “I’ll Be There” at this year’s state Jr. Beta Convention held in Tupelo. Jaylah Kennedy, Desmond Stewart, Brandon Williams, and Mytasia Giles participated in the Quiz Bowl.
School Seeks Parent Input for ’10 -’11 Year
SLE is planning to meet April 21 at 1 p.m. at the school to seek input from parents, community members, and staff for budgeting federal funds for the 2010-2011 school year. Please plan to attend.
School Scheduled All Day for April 28
Students will go to school all day Wednesday, April 28 because of state testing. Please note that school will dismiss at 3 p.m. that day.
Morgan Makes AR Distinction
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Free Educational Games: kidzpage.com
Mrs. Burkes, SLE's librarian, suggests we visit the website below for a great source for tutorial help at school and home. Kids love the games. They play while they learn!
http://www.thekidzpage.com/freekidsgames/index.html
www.bookadventure.org
http://www.thekidzpage.com/freekidsgames/index.html
www.bookadventure.org
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Educational News from Rainwater Observatory
Rainwater Observatory E-News 3/24/10
SATURN SHEDS ITS LIGHT WRAPS UP THE SPRING BYA SERIES Edwin Faughn will be sharing a new program about Saturn at Friday night’s last “Backyard Astronomy” program for this spring. The program stars at 7:00 pm, but if you want to picnic, feel free to come early. Now that Saturn is well up in the eastern sky in the early evening we will be able to view it through the telescopes after the program. Edwin will talk about some of the mythology of the planet as well as show some spectacular images of the rings and moons.
Please let us know in advance if you’re bringing a group. (662-547-6377)
GREENWOOD PROGRAM ON THURSDAY APRIL 1 AT 7:00 PM We’ll be doing a public program at Cottonlandia Museum on highway 82 west in Greenwood on April first. Come join us. Edwin will be doing his Saturn program followed by observing with some of our telescopes.
NOVA ALERT
Tuesday April 6 and 13 AT 7:00 PM NOVA will broadcast a program titled “Hunting the Edge of Space”.
NEWS FROM THE HILL
The big news is that Jim Coker and Jarrod Marsh have been helping with getting the Sangre scope back in operation. John Martinez came from Santa Barbara to shepherd the process and will be back from New Orleans next Monday to finish up. The mirrors are in, but we are waiting on a collimation tool from California to be able to finish the job. We plan on having it finished and on the sky next Monday. The progress has been slow on the 32” scope retrofit, but the azimuth motor is installed and we’re working on getting the altitude drive put in. It should be back in operation by Easter.
The Mid-south Star Gaze & Astronomy Conference is up to 70 registrations. If you plan to have meals or housing, the deadline is April 1. It’s a lot easier on us if you pre-register asap.
COMING EVENTS: ATTEND A PROGRAM NEAR YOU If you would like a program in your community or want to set up a field trip to Rainwater, let us know.
March 25: at Philadelphia Middle School (HELP APPRECIATED FOR THIS LARGE EVENT) March 25: Winona Rotary Club, noon March 26: Backyard Astronomy 7pm March 27: Ponchatoula Boy Scouts camping out March 30: at Houlka Attendance Center 7:30 (HELP APPRECIATED HERE TOO) April 1: at Cottonlandia Museum in Greenwood 7pm April 9: Rainwater Astronomical Association public meeting April 10: at Camp Seminole Cub Scout Camporee, (HELP APPRECIATED FOR THIS EVENT) April 14-17, 2010 Mid-South Star Gaze Regional Astronomy Conference and Star Party. Flyers to previous participants will go out this week. Information and online registration can be found at http://www.rainwaterobservatory.org/stargaze/
April 16-17, 2010 “Mid-South Astronomy Conference Educators Workshop”. 1 CEU can be obtained by teachers. Call for more information June 13-18: “Astronomy for Teachers” course at Rainwater (see below for details) June 20-26: Astronomy Camp (see below for details)
SUPPORT THE RAA BY BECOMING A MEMBER
Rainwater Astronomical Association membership is $15. We’ll be instituting some special programs for members as the weather gets better. Thanks for your support.
ASTRONOMY FOR TEACHERS COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE The “Astronomy for Teachers” class offer 3 semester hour credit through Ole Miss is scheduled for June 13-18. This is an intensive week and you must be enrolled in the university to take the course for credit. Information at www.outreach.olemiss.edu/teachers If you have questions contact Jonnie Fitch at Ole Miss jwfitch@olemiss.edu 662-915-7158
ASTRONOMY CAMP IN JUNE
A summer astronomy camp is scheduled for June 20-26 in conjunction with the Camp of the Rising Son. This week long event will be for 13-16 year olds. Registration information can be found at info@campoftherisingson.com The cost will be $484.00 for the week.
ASTRO NEWS: If you have info or links you’d like to share, let us know.
For you fans of the Sun. Here is a nice image courtesy of Edwin Faughn http://www.spaceweather.com/swpod2010/22mar10/Rogerio-Marcon1.jpg?
PHPSESSID=pbf7k4gf7ov9gifgt7co2mtds1
Here’s an interesting thought. Black holes may eat normal matter, but not dark matter? http://www.universetoday.com/2010/03/22/astronomers-find-black-holes-do-not-absorb-dark-matter/
If you were worries about our close encounter with the Andromeda galaxy in a few billion years, there may be a closer problem. Check this out. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog/88198587.html
Galaxies in the early universe appear to have had a growth spurt. http://www.universetoday.com/2010/03/21/galaxies-in-early-universe-experienced-growth-spurt/
And finally, a normal exoplanet. http://www.universetoday.com/2010/03/18/finally-a-normal-exoplanet/
SATURN SHEDS ITS LIGHT WRAPS UP THE SPRING BYA SERIES Edwin Faughn will be sharing a new program about Saturn at Friday night’s last “Backyard Astronomy” program for this spring. The program stars at 7:00 pm, but if you want to picnic, feel free to come early. Now that Saturn is well up in the eastern sky in the early evening we will be able to view it through the telescopes after the program. Edwin will talk about some of the mythology of the planet as well as show some spectacular images of the rings and moons.
Please let us know in advance if you’re bringing a group. (662-547-6377)
GREENWOOD PROGRAM ON THURSDAY APRIL 1 AT 7:00 PM We’ll be doing a public program at Cottonlandia Museum on highway 82 west in Greenwood on April first. Come join us. Edwin will be doing his Saturn program followed by observing with some of our telescopes.
NOVA ALERT
Tuesday April 6 and 13 AT 7:00 PM NOVA will broadcast a program titled “Hunting the Edge of Space”.
NEWS FROM THE HILL
The big news is that Jim Coker and Jarrod Marsh have been helping with getting the Sangre scope back in operation. John Martinez came from Santa Barbara to shepherd the process and will be back from New Orleans next Monday to finish up. The mirrors are in, but we are waiting on a collimation tool from California to be able to finish the job. We plan on having it finished and on the sky next Monday. The progress has been slow on the 32” scope retrofit, but the azimuth motor is installed and we’re working on getting the altitude drive put in. It should be back in operation by Easter.
The Mid-south Star Gaze & Astronomy Conference is up to 70 registrations. If you plan to have meals or housing, the deadline is April 1. It’s a lot easier on us if you pre-register asap.
COMING EVENTS: ATTEND A PROGRAM NEAR YOU If you would like a program in your community or want to set up a field trip to Rainwater, let us know.
March 25: at Philadelphia Middle School (HELP APPRECIATED FOR THIS LARGE EVENT) March 25: Winona Rotary Club, noon March 26: Backyard Astronomy 7pm March 27: Ponchatoula Boy Scouts camping out March 30: at Houlka Attendance Center 7:30 (HELP APPRECIATED HERE TOO) April 1: at Cottonlandia Museum in Greenwood 7pm April 9: Rainwater Astronomical Association public meeting April 10: at Camp Seminole Cub Scout Camporee, (HELP APPRECIATED FOR THIS EVENT) April 14-17, 2010 Mid-South Star Gaze Regional Astronomy Conference and Star Party. Flyers to previous participants will go out this week. Information and online registration can be found at http://www.rainwaterobservatory.org/stargaze/
April 16-17, 2010 “Mid-South Astronomy Conference Educators Workshop”. 1 CEU can be obtained by teachers. Call for more information June 13-18: “Astronomy for Teachers” course at Rainwater (see below for details) June 20-26: Astronomy Camp (see below for details)
SUPPORT THE RAA BY BECOMING A MEMBER
Rainwater Astronomical Association membership is $15. We’ll be instituting some special programs for members as the weather gets better. Thanks for your support.
ASTRONOMY FOR TEACHERS COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE The “Astronomy for Teachers” class offer 3 semester hour credit through Ole Miss is scheduled for June 13-18. This is an intensive week and you must be enrolled in the university to take the course for credit. Information at www.outreach.olemiss.edu/teachers If you have questions contact Jonnie Fitch at Ole Miss jwfitch@olemiss.edu 662-915-7158
ASTRONOMY CAMP IN JUNE
A summer astronomy camp is scheduled for June 20-26 in conjunction with the Camp of the Rising Son. This week long event will be for 13-16 year olds. Registration information can be found at info@campoftherisingson.com The cost will be $484.00 for the week.
ASTRO NEWS: If you have info or links you’d like to share, let us know.
For you fans of the Sun. Here is a nice image courtesy of Edwin Faughn http://www.spaceweather.com/swpod2010/22mar10/Rogerio-Marcon1.jpg?
PHPSESSID=pbf7k4gf7ov9gifgt7co2mtds1
Here’s an interesting thought. Black holes may eat normal matter, but not dark matter? http://www.universetoday.com/2010/03/22/astronomers-find-black-holes-do-not-absorb-dark-matter/
If you were worries about our close encounter with the Andromeda galaxy in a few billion years, there may be a closer problem. Check this out. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog/88198587.html
Galaxies in the early universe appear to have had a growth spurt. http://www.universetoday.com/2010/03/21/galaxies-in-early-universe-experienced-growth-spurt/
And finally, a normal exoplanet. http://www.universetoday.com/2010/03/18/finally-a-normal-exoplanet/
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Students Report on The Great Mail Race
For Mr. Henderson’s Blog, from Mr. Roberts’s students from Ms. Drury’s 4th grade class
Ms. Drury’s Fourth Grade class at South Leake Elementary School is participating in The Great Mail Race. The Great Mail Race is about fourth grade students writing to other fourth grade students in other states, telling them about their class, their school and their community.
Ms. Drury’s class received a letter from Brittney in Mrs. Barker’s class at Dogwood Elementary School in Kearney, Missouri (about 20 miles north of Kansas City), inviting the class to participate in The Great Mail Race. The letter also told about their class and school.
In The Great Mail Race, the fourth grade class is invited to reply with information such as:
What is the name of your school?
Do you have a school mascot?
Is your school named after a person or place?
When does your school day begin and end?
What is your community like?
The letter also challenges the class to write to a school in each of the fifty states.
Our school has students from more than one community. Some of the schools we will write to are one of many elementary schools in their city. It is interesting to learn about other schools and fourth grade classes across the country.
We are excited to take part in The Great Mail Race!
Moses Carson, Adria Hollis, Curtis Jones and Amaya Ruffin contributed to this article.
The Great Mail Race
Ms. Drury’s Fourth Grade class at South Leake Elementary School is participating in The Great Mail Race. The Great Mail Race is about fourth grade students writing to other fourth grade students in other states, telling them about their class, their school and their community.
Ms. Drury’s class received a letter from Brittney in Mrs. Barker’s class at Dogwood Elementary School in Kearney, Missouri (about 20 miles north of Kansas City), inviting the class to participate in The Great Mail Race. The letter also told about their class and school.
In The Great Mail Race, the fourth grade class is invited to reply with information such as:
What is the name of your school?
Do you have a school mascot?
Is your school named after a person or place?
When does your school day begin and end?
What is your community like?
The letter also challenges the class to write to a school in each of the fifty states.
Our school has students from more than one community. Some of the schools we will write to are one of many elementary schools in their city. It is interesting to learn about other schools and fourth grade classes across the country.
We are excited to take part in The Great Mail Race!
Moses Carson, Adria Hollis, Curtis Jones and Amaya Ruffin contributed to this article.
Contest Winners
Monday, March 22, 2010
My Virtual Tutor: Reading
Check out this SlideShare presentation for a great reading game for your child's DS.
My Virtual Tutor: Reading
View more presentations from thespot84.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Ravitch Tells It Like It Is and Should Be in Interview and Book
I saw a very interesting interview with Diane Ravitch on Booktv.org Sunday night that I think every teacher, parent, superintendent, school board member and legislator should see. You will have to go to www.booktv.org for the next scheduled viewing.
You can also go to http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/ for links to other interviews of Ravitch. In my opinion, her latest book, The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education I (Basic Books, 2010), is right on the money. Read more at her website at http://www.dianeravitch.com/.
You can also go to http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/ for links to other interviews of Ravitch. In my opinion, her latest book, The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education I (Basic Books, 2010), is right on the money. Read more at her website at http://www.dianeravitch.com/.
Friday, March 19, 2010
60second Recap | Learn literature's finest in fun 60-second videos
60second Recap Learn literature's finest in fun 60-second videos
Here is a great site to help you with your high school and college literature assignment. I give it my stamp of approval! - JH
Here is a great site to help you with your high school and college literature assignment. I give it my stamp of approval! - JH
The Census Is Here. How Can it Impact Your School's Funding?
The Census Is Here. How Can it Impact Your School's Funding?
Posted using ShareThis
Read this from Scholastic to see how and why the Census is important to us at SLE.
Posted using ShareThis
Read this from Scholastic to see how and why the Census is important to us at SLE.
Education Cuts Summary
The following is a summary, from Mr. Ladner, of budget cuts the governor has made to the state's education budget so far this school year. The coming school year looks even worse. I read in the local paper that Sen. (R)Giles Ward predicts the budget situation will not look better for as much as another FOUR years.
NOTE: A down economy is one thing, but not to meet our obligation to educate our children is not something we as a society should tolerate.
"Budget Situation Brief Summary
Budget Cuts 09-10
August - 5% Budget Cut
December 3 - 3.193% cut
$75,413,738 cut to K-12 education
This brings the total K-12 education cut in February to 8.193%,
or $193,490,566
Leake County Lost $1.2 M
March -SB 2495 Restores $33.9 M
March 17 - $19.16 M Cut
Total cut To Date = 9.476 %
More Cuts
For this School Year ?
POSSIBLE 10-11 Cuts
● 17% + Budget cut
● Everything On The Table
● EXPECT MUCH MORE"
NOTE: A down economy is one thing, but not to meet our obligation to educate our children is not something we as a society should tolerate.
"Budget Situation Brief Summary
Budget Cuts 09-10
August - 5% Budget Cut
December 3 - 3.193% cut
$75,413,738 cut to K-12 education
This brings the total K-12 education cut in February to 8.193%,
or $193,490,566
Leake County Lost $1.2 M
March -SB 2495 Restores $33.9 M
March 17 - $19.16 M Cut
Total cut To Date = 9.476 %
More Cuts
For this School Year ?
POSSIBLE 10-11 Cuts
● 17% + Budget cut
● Everything On The Table
● EXPECT MUCH MORE"
Thursday, March 18, 2010
"Restoring" Education Funding?
Below is an excerpt from an email from Nancy Loome of The Parents' campaign. It give a good explanation and update of how the governor's budget cuts are affecting our public schools overall.
from The Parents' Campaign
Governor Barbour announced today an additional $19.16-million in cuts to K-12 education. Of that, $16.8-million is to MAEP and $190,671 is to the National Board Certified Teacher Program. This brings the total cut to this year's K-12 education budget to 9.476%, or $223,769,811.
Of the total funds that have been cut from schools, $37.6-million was restored as a result of your terrific work on Senate Bill 2495. As you know, schools are already reeling from the earlier rounds of cuts, and critical teaching positions and programs are being lost. The cuts made today to all state agencies totaled $41-million.
This most recent round of cuts was made in response to the revised revenue estimates that were adopted by the Legislative Budget Committee this morning. The Revenue Estimating Committee recommended revised revenue estimates for both the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year. The estimates were revised downward as follows:
• Fiscal Year 2010 Down $119.4-million from the November estimate to $4,432,000,000
• Fiscal Year 2011 Down $112.9-million from the November estimate to $5,562,900,000
The Revenue Estimating Committee bases its recommendations on national forecasts and recent and historical economic trends within the State of Mississippi. It is on the revenue estimate for FY2011 that the FY2011 budget will be based.
The downward revision in the FY2011 revenue estimate means that the Legislature will have even fewer dollars to appropriate for the coming year. This makes it more important than ever for the Legislature to make K-12 education an absolute priority, setting it apart from other state agencies whose functions, though important, are not vital to the success of our state. Our state's constitution and state statute make it clear that it is the obligation of the Legislature to ensure that every child is provided a free and appropriate education - in good times and in bad. We will need your help to make it so.
from The Parents' Campaign
Governor Barbour announced today an additional $19.16-million in cuts to K-12 education. Of that, $16.8-million is to MAEP and $190,671 is to the National Board Certified Teacher Program. This brings the total cut to this year's K-12 education budget to 9.476%, or $223,769,811.
Of the total funds that have been cut from schools, $37.6-million was restored as a result of your terrific work on Senate Bill 2495. As you know, schools are already reeling from the earlier rounds of cuts, and critical teaching positions and programs are being lost. The cuts made today to all state agencies totaled $41-million.
This most recent round of cuts was made in response to the revised revenue estimates that were adopted by the Legislative Budget Committee this morning. The Revenue Estimating Committee recommended revised revenue estimates for both the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year. The estimates were revised downward as follows:
• Fiscal Year 2010 Down $119.4-million from the November estimate to $4,432,000,000
• Fiscal Year 2011 Down $112.9-million from the November estimate to $5,562,900,000
The Revenue Estimating Committee bases its recommendations on national forecasts and recent and historical economic trends within the State of Mississippi. It is on the revenue estimate for FY2011 that the FY2011 budget will be based.
The downward revision in the FY2011 revenue estimate means that the Legislature will have even fewer dollars to appropriate for the coming year. This makes it more important than ever for the Legislature to make K-12 education an absolute priority, setting it apart from other state agencies whose functions, though important, are not vital to the success of our state. Our state's constitution and state statute make it clear that it is the obligation of the Legislature to ensure that every child is provided a free and appropriate education - in good times and in bad. We will need your help to make it so.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
math link
Here is a link to a website that uses video clips to explain algebra and other high school math classes. Tell me what you find. Send it on to whomever you think would use it. I think it is very helpful!
www.brightstorm.com/d/math
www.brightstorm.com/d/math
Big Changes In Store for Failing Schools
SLE staff and students are working diligently to ensure that students meet their academic goals and move the school off the "Failing" rung of the state's accreditation ladder. The following is some important information parents, teachers, and community members need to know in the event we do not do well enough to move beyond the "Failing" category.
If you have not seen the bills being considered by the Mississippi House and Senate concerning charter schools and New Start Schools, please visit
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/Extrel/leg/2010Legislation.html
and click through until you see House Bill 1043 and Senate Bill 2293. I encourage you to read through these and learn what they will mean to South Leake Elementary and High School. If you have any questions, contact me to discuss it further. SLE will plan a community meeting soon to discuss these and other issues facing our schools.
If you have a suggestion for a topic for us to discuss, please email it to me. Please share your thoughts here on this blog by posting your ideas.
Thanks,
Jimmy Henderson
Principal
If you have not seen the bills being considered by the Mississippi House and Senate concerning charter schools and New Start Schools, please visit
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/Extrel/leg/2010Legislation.html
and click through until you see House Bill 1043 and Senate Bill 2293. I encourage you to read through these and learn what they will mean to South Leake Elementary and High School. If you have any questions, contact me to discuss it further. SLE will plan a community meeting soon to discuss these and other issues facing our schools.
If you have a suggestion for a topic for us to discuss, please email it to me. Please share your thoughts here on this blog by posting your ideas.
Thanks,
Jimmy Henderson
Principal
CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News
Go to this link on CNN for a view of an interesting school. Too bad we don't fund these kinds of extras for our children!
CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News: "school"
CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News: "school"
Monday, March 8, 2010
Girls Softball
Please pass on to all your girls that, if they haven't signed up to play softball at Carthage City Parks this spring and summer, they have until 5:00 Thursday, March 11, 2010. They need to go by City Hall. I believe the fee is $40.00.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
SLE March 2010 Newsletter
March
1-5 – Dr. Seuss Week
3 - 5th Grade Science Test
4 – Black History Program
4- SLE PTO Meeting
9 – 9 Weeks Tests Begin
10 – 4th Grade Writing Test
12 – Energize Guy Program
15 – Spring Break Week
25 – 6th Grade Orientation
27- K Goes to WG Library
26 – T Shirt Day for MCT2
26 – PTO Ballgame
28-29 – Jr. Beta Convention
From the Principal:
SLE and other schools in the district are experiencing tremendously unfortunate cuts in staff as school budgets are slashed. The pressure to maintain student achievement remains while our resources are decreasing. Teachers, students, parents, administrators and the community need to work together now more than ever to ensure that children are prepared for the future. Plan to attend our PTO meeting March 4 for additional news and information. Contact me at 253-2324 or through www.schoolnotes.com.
SLE Moves Black History Program
The SLE Black History Program is rescheduled for 9 a.m. March 4. An encore performance will be presented after the 6 p.m. PTO meeting that evening. The performance originally scheduled for Thursday, February 25 has been canceled.
District Parent Conference Slated
Please plan to attend the District Parent Conference scheduled for February 27 starting at 8 a.m. Parents from across the county will meet at Carthage Elementary School for informative sessions about
• Federal Programs Updates
• District Testing Updates
• RtI (Response to Intervention)
• ELL (English Language Learners)
• Child Nutrition
Door prizes, free health screenings and lunch will also be provided. For more information, call 601-267-3264.
Library Organizes Dr. Seuss Week
In conjunction with NEA’s Read Across America, SLE will celebrate the life and works of Theodor Seuss Geisel, a man better known as Dr. Seuss.
The week’s activities include:
Mixed Up Monday – wear clothing backwards/or inside out;
Theodor Tuesday – students learn about Theodor Geisel;
Wacky Wednesday – students wear silly socks;
Top Hat Thursday – wear your favorite red and white “Cat” hat;
Fun Food Friday – Mrs. Burkes bakes a cake for everybody!
Check-In and Check-Out Reminder
Students who miss class because of checking in late and checking out early miss valuable instruction time. Please remember that three (3) “tardies” or check-out “earlies” are the same as a day’s absence. Please do not plan to pick up students 30 minutes or less before the final bell for the day.
1-5 – Dr. Seuss Week
3 - 5th Grade Science Test
4 – Black History Program
4- SLE PTO Meeting
9 – 9 Weeks Tests Begin
10 – 4th Grade Writing Test
12 – Energize Guy Program
15 – Spring Break Week
25 – 6th Grade Orientation
27- K Goes to WG Library
26 – T Shirt Day for MCT2
26 – PTO Ballgame
28-29 – Jr. Beta Convention
From the Principal:
SLE and other schools in the district are experiencing tremendously unfortunate cuts in staff as school budgets are slashed. The pressure to maintain student achievement remains while our resources are decreasing. Teachers, students, parents, administrators and the community need to work together now more than ever to ensure that children are prepared for the future. Plan to attend our PTO meeting March 4 for additional news and information. Contact me at 253-2324 or through www.schoolnotes.com.
SLE Moves Black History Program
The SLE Black History Program is rescheduled for 9 a.m. March 4. An encore performance will be presented after the 6 p.m. PTO meeting that evening. The performance originally scheduled for Thursday, February 25 has been canceled.
District Parent Conference Slated
Please plan to attend the District Parent Conference scheduled for February 27 starting at 8 a.m. Parents from across the county will meet at Carthage Elementary School for informative sessions about
• Federal Programs Updates
• District Testing Updates
• RtI (Response to Intervention)
• ELL (English Language Learners)
• Child Nutrition
Door prizes, free health screenings and lunch will also be provided. For more information, call 601-267-3264.
Library Organizes Dr. Seuss Week
In conjunction with NEA’s Read Across America, SLE will celebrate the life and works of Theodor Seuss Geisel, a man better known as Dr. Seuss.
The week’s activities include:
Mixed Up Monday – wear clothing backwards/or inside out;
Theodor Tuesday – students learn about Theodor Geisel;
Wacky Wednesday – students wear silly socks;
Top Hat Thursday – wear your favorite red and white “Cat” hat;
Fun Food Friday – Mrs. Burkes bakes a cake for everybody!
Check-In and Check-Out Reminder
Students who miss class because of checking in late and checking out early miss valuable instruction time. Please remember that three (3) “tardies” or check-out “earlies” are the same as a day’s absence. Please do not plan to pick up students 30 minutes or less before the final bell for the day.
Fourth Graders Publish Writings
Mrs. Williamson's fourth graders wrote about the best gift they ever gave. Here are some of the best paragraphs from her class. (We thank Dezmund Lewis and Justin Darby from Mr. Tisdale's SLHS class for typing these paragraphs.)
The best gift I ever gave was an X-Box 360. I gave it to my friend Libby. She loved the gift very much. We went to the movies, ate pizza, and passed out gifts. I also gave her $20 dollars for her eleventh birthday. She spent it on a game for her X-Box 360. She really enjoyed her eleventh birthday!
Alliah Summers
The best gift I ever gave was to Alliah. It was a doll and clothes. It was a Saturday and I was going to Alliah’s birthday party. I put it on the table and then I went to play. When it was time to open the gifts, she opened my gift first. She was so happy. After the party she thanked me for buying her the gifts, I said, “Good-bye,” and went home.
Keyonna Harris
The best gift I ever gave was friendship. I gave it to Shantae in the fourth grade. I will never forget the smile on her face. When I asked her to be my friend, she was happy! We have been friends through a lot of problems because people used to say that she was talking about me behind my back, but I did not believe it. That made us closer. Trust has been an important part of our friendship.
Aaliyah Reid
The best gift I ever gave to a friend was a Barbie doll. I gave it to Jayasri Mitch. She was my best friend. It was her birthday and she was eight years old. I gave her this present at her birthday party. She was very excited about the gift. She played with it all day long.
Shantae Farmer
The Best Gift I Ever Gave
The best gift I ever gave was an X-Box 360. I gave it to my friend Libby. She loved the gift very much. We went to the movies, ate pizza, and passed out gifts. I also gave her $20 dollars for her eleventh birthday. She spent it on a game for her X-Box 360. She really enjoyed her eleventh birthday!
Alliah Summers
The Best Gift I Ever Gave
The best gift I ever gave was to Alliah. It was a doll and clothes. It was a Saturday and I was going to Alliah’s birthday party. I put it on the table and then I went to play. When it was time to open the gifts, she opened my gift first. She was so happy. After the party she thanked me for buying her the gifts, I said, “Good-bye,” and went home.
Keyonna Harris
Best Gift
The best gift I ever gave was friendship. I gave it to Shantae in the fourth grade. I will never forget the smile on her face. When I asked her to be my friend, she was happy! We have been friends through a lot of problems because people used to say that she was talking about me behind my back, but I did not believe it. That made us closer. Trust has been an important part of our friendship.
Aaliyah Reid
Gifts
The best gift I ever gave to a friend was a Barbie doll. I gave it to Jayasri Mitch. She was my best friend. It was her birthday and she was eight years old. I gave her this present at her birthday party. She was very excited about the gift. She played with it all day long.
Shantae Farmer
Sunday, February 21, 2010
SLE Black History Program/PTO Meeting
NOTICE: SLE's Black History Program and PTO meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, February 25 has been moved to Thursday March 4.
There will be a performance of the 5th and 6th graders' Black History Program that morning at 9 a.m. An encore presentation will follow the PTO meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. that evening.
There will be a performance of the 5th and 6th graders' Black History Program that morning at 9 a.m. An encore presentation will follow the PTO meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. that evening.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Jr. Beta Tours Old and New Capitols
Students also stopped off to tour the Mississippi War Memorial.
Finally, students toured the Old Capitol Museum.Senate Passes Charter School Bill
The Mississippi Senate has passed a bill encouraging Mississippians to create charter schools. You can read the bill by clicking on this link:
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2010/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2293PS.pdf
The thing I don't see is where it solves anything! If you can't provide the funding to adequately support our current public schools, why is the state encouraging us to pull students and funding from our public schools to start charter schools? If you have comments, thougts, or links to answers on the web, please post them here.
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2010/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2293PS.pdf
The thing I don't see is where it solves anything! If you can't provide the funding to adequately support our current public schools, why is the state encouraging us to pull students and funding from our public schools to start charter schools? If you have comments, thougts, or links to answers on the web, please post them here.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
MECA Conference 2010
We met at the Jackson Conference Complex.
I am always inspired when I attend conferences like this. Dr. Tim Tyson here really blew my mind telling us what schools, teachers and students in other parts of the country are doing to implement web 2.0 technology in the classroom. His lecture will be availabe on the web next week, and I'll try to post the link on this blog so everyone can see it.
Mr. Ladner Meeting Slated for Thursday, Feburary 11
FROM Mr. Ladner:
I am sorry for the confusion of the mistake I made on the first notice of the meeting on March 11, 2010.
The meeting will be on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. at CES (Weather permitting).
I am sorry for the conflict with our Basketball teams in district tournament play. I wish all of them success. It is hard to schedule anything this time of the year without a conflict. This is an important meeting to share timely information with the public.
Thanks for your understanding and support.
Monte Ladner
I am sorry for the confusion of the mistake I made on the first notice of the meeting on March 11, 2010.
The meeting will be on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. at CES (Weather permitting).
I am sorry for the conflict with our Basketball teams in district tournament play. I wish all of them success. It is hard to schedule anything this time of the year without a conflict. This is an important meeting to share timely information with the public.
Thanks for your understanding and support.
Monte Ladner
Monday, February 8, 2010
Free Stuff Via the Web
There was the neatest and most informative presentation at Monday's MECA conference about free educational tools teachers and parents could get from the web. I've created a Google document that will allow you to access the presentation. If you are interested in it, please email me or leave a post. Thanks, JH.
School Meeting at CES for All Parents and Teachers
Please see the message below from Leake County Superintendent Monte Ladner, and help inform the community of this meeting. Thanks, JH.
I ask for your help in promoting a county wide meeting concerning our schools. We will have a public meeting to address concerns of our schools. Topics will include Testing, Budget, technology and needed community support.
WHAT’S THE TEMPERATURE OF OUR SCHOOLS?
TESTING
BUDGETS
TECHNOLOGY
Leake County School District Superintendent of Education, Monte Ladner,
will address these concerns and how we may help our children succeed.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:30 P.M.
Carthage Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room
Hwy. 16 W.
Carthage, MS
Friday, January 29, 2010
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