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!"