MECA Conference 2010

Here's a picture of Mrs. Holleyman and me at the 2010 MECA conference. Several others from Leake County also atteneded. The conference showcases the latest in the application of technology in education.








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

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

Students View Stars

SLE students and parents were treated to a chance to star gaze through powerful telescopes provided by the Rainwater Observatory this week. More than 50 parents and students turned out to see Mars, the moon, Orion and other constaleations.

Rainwater Director Jim Hill and his assistant Ed Faughn gave a lecture for the fifth and sixth graders.

Mr. Hill gave several demonstrations including how to figure the distance from the earth to the moon.

The evening was sponsored by the SLE PTO.

School Closed Friday, January 8, 2010

There will be no school for Leake County Schools Friday, January 8, 2010.
School will resume at its regular time Monday, January 11, 2010.

SLE's January Newsletter 2010

January

6- Report Cards Go Home
7- School Board Meets
14 – 2nd Grade Field Trip
14 – PTO Meeting 6 p.m.
15-K Visits WG Library
15 – AR Ballgame
18- MLK Jr. Holiday
19-5/6 Look at the Stars
21- School Board Meets
29-4th Grade Assembly

From the Principal:

It is a new year, and it is time to check your child’s progress. If your child is making less than an 80 in any subject, please make an appointment with the teacher to discuss ways to help your child. This spring semester will fly by, so take advantage of the tools and resources SLE offers you. I am committed to helping the children, parents, and teachers of SLE in any way I can. Please plan to attend the PTO meeting January 14 at 6 p.m. to learn more.- JH

In Case of Bad Weather…

January sometimes brings with it bad winter weather. In the event we have to close school, you will receive an automated phone call from the superintendent’s office. Please make sure the school has your most current phone number on file. SLE will also try to alert you by letter when possible. You can also find out about school closing information by listening to Kicks 98, KIX 107.5 and WJMI 99.7 on the radio. All three major television stations in Jackson will also carry school closing news for your information. Let’s hope that we don’t have to call off school. If we do, we will have to make it up in the spring!

SLE Invites Public for School Tour

Principal Henderson invites the public to take a tour of SLE on January 12. Please call the school at 253-2324 to sign up for a time to tour the school between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. If you know of businesses and civic groups that are interested, please pass this information along.

Fourth Grade Plans MLK Jr. Program

Students in Mrs. Drury’s and Mrs. Williamson’s fourth grade classes will present a play recognizing the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plan to come to the program Friday, January 29 at 9 a.m.

Astronomy Demonstration Planned

Presenters from the Rainwater Observatory in French Camp will bring their telescope to SLE January 19 for students to look at the stars, Mars, and the moon. A special lecture and star gazing will be given from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Please call the school to sign up for this free and fun presentation.

Principal Visits Local Churches

Mr. Henderson thanks the congregations of Jones Chapel and Truelight Church for allowing him to visit and share news about SLE and the school’s accountability status. If your church is interested, please contact the school to schedule a time and date.