School Snippets – April 1, 2016

Published April 1, 2016

The information below is provided by each school. Schools are listed in alphabetical order according to grade level.

Elementary Schools

Allendale Elementary

The second graders at Allendale Elementary had a slime of a time with Mr. Bond the Science Guy. The kids conducted an experiment using glue, Borax, water, dye, and mixed it all together to make slime. The students were enthusiastic and had a great time learning how much fun science can be.

Bethesda Elementary

Bethesda Elementary School’s fifth graders recently took a tour of Spring Station Middle School. The students toured the school and learned information about the transition to sixth grade. The sixth graders at Spring Station made a very nice video for the fifth graders to watch, and the eighth graders showed the students around the facility.This was a very interesting trip for these fifth grade students to see what it will be like at a new school.

Chapman’s Retreat Elementary

Chapman’s Retreat fourth grader Arica Hudelson recently presented the school custodian, Mr. JW, with the Successory award for March. Arica nominated Mr. JW for “cleaning up the our classrooms.” She told him she knows it is hard work and she appreciates everything he does.

Clovercroft Elementary

Clovercroft’s first grade students are traveling to Gentry’s farm where they will learn how plants grow and where their food comes from. The students will also get to plant a seed. On Friday, April 8, students will participate in the 5th Annual Clovercroft Derby.

College Grove Elementary

The book fair is going on at College Grove this week. Our students were so excited about all the new books and shopping. They also had another surprise. Clifford came to visit this week during the book fair. The students were so excited to see him.

Crockett Elementary

Crockett Elementary has been a busy place this week. The lobby has been busy with parents enrolling their kindergartners for the 2016-2017 school year. The cafeteria was also a busy place on Friday morning with Breakfast with Dads. In addition to breakfast, dads were able to shop with their students at the Spring Book Fair. The Feelin’ Groovy Book Fair is a great way to get some outta sight books the students can really dig and feel positive vibes from reading! Please make plans to visit our Feelin’ Groovy Book Fair: April 1-7 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Edmondson Elementary

The Edmondson Elementary student produced newspaper, the NewsFlash, is produced by a team of fourth and fifth grade students. They write, interview, illustrate, take photographs and layout and design each issue. The students proofread and edit the finished stories and the layout team takes over. The March issue was folded and distributed today by the group. They will begin work on their final issue this week.

Fairview Elementary

Fairview Elementary is gearing up for a great April! The spring book fair kicks off April 1 and will run until 12 p.m. on April 8. Students will visit the book fair with their class during their library time and will have the opportunity to create a wish list. Parent night is April 7 and runs from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. We hope to see you there! In gym class this week, students are working on climbing activities. They have multiple stations where they practice their arm and leg strength. Some include a rock wall, a climbing rope and several rope obstacles. They are having a blast!

Grassland Elementary

Third graders at Grassland recently studied matter. Using the science kit, students worked with unknown chemicals. Students tested the unknown and looked at the different properties to identify the chemicals. April is Autism Awareness Month, and GES will celebrate Light it up Blue Day on Tuesday, April 5. On this day, students are encouraged to wear blue. In other news, a mini grant proposal for School Coordinated Health will receive full funding. Congratulations to the GES team under the leadership of Coach Connor and Coach Klingensmith for their excellent proposal for the use of funds to purchase pedometer class packs to support our PE program.

Hunters Bend Elementary

Fourth graders at Hunters Bend learning about Greek mythology. This young man is being dressed up as Zeus.

Kenrose Elementary

Students and staff at Kenrose Elementary School enjoyed dressing up in funny outfits as they celebrated Read Across America Week.

Lipscomb Elementary

Lipscomb Elementary student Jake Plymel nominated counselor Deb Finch as his Successory.

Pearre Creek Elementary

The third grade classes at Pearre Creek got to participate in a fun science in house field trip. They were able to discuss facts about force and motion to go along with their new science unit, enjoy hands on demonstrations, and make a bouncy ball to take home.

Walnut Grove Elementary

This week, Walnut Grove’s fourth graders will deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Tennessee history as well as their American history studies. They are going to the Tennessee State Capitol building and Tennessee State Museum. Students will learn about the history of the state building and the working of the Tennessee state government. Also, students will be guided through museum lessons on explorers, pioneers and the Civil War. In Language Arts, students are reading Cross-Country with Lewis and Clark. They are learning about the expedition out west through the perspective of a Newfoundland dog named Seaman. To learn their state’s geography and physical features, students made a three-dimensional salt map and labeled mountain ranges, rivers, and cities.

Westwood Elementary

In the coming days, fourth grade students at Westwood Elementary will be identifying steps in a process and summarizing text. They will also use antonyms to define unknown words and begin a unit about the different phases of the moon.

Winstead Elementary

Winstead fourth graders went on a walking tour of Historic Downtown Nashville. Students were excited to learn the history of the Presbyterian Church, War Memorial Plaza, and the Tennessee State Capitol Building. Winstead’s tour guide has a passion for history, the students and parents were intrigued by her knowledge.

Middle Schools

Brentwood Middle

Brentwood Middle School student Seth Hooper nominated Ken Holloway for the March Successory award. Seth thanked Mr. Holloway for “helping me become a better student even when you are tired of answering questions.”

Grassland Middle

The GMS Successory winner for this quarter is Clarke Oldham. He was nominated by Morgan Radick. Mr. Oldham continues to demonstrate his dedication to our GMS community and we all appreciate his kindness. Help stock the shelves in the second annual Graceworks food drive April 4-22nd. All middle school in Williamson County will be competing against one another to collect the most pounds of food. We are collecting items for fuel bags which are sent home with students over the weekend to provide nourishing meals in an effort to prevent hunger. Lastly, online registration has begun for the 2016-17 school year. Williamson County Schools registration updates are open for returning students. The updates will take place online through existing Family Access accounts. Please contact Nancy Tate by email at nancy.tate@wcs.edu or by calling the office, if you have not requested a Family Access account or need assistance with registration.

Heritage Middle

Heritage Middle School Spanish teacher Ben Poore is the third quarter Successory winner for HMS. He was nominated by Sky Yang.

Hillsboro School

Hillsboro School held its annual Hoops & Holler event March 18. The students took on the teachers in a friendly game of basketball, with some teachers also serving as cheerleaders!

Sunset Middle School

The library has taken a trip back to the 60’s to create an exciting environment for our students. Check out our groovy book fair this week for fun, engaging and affordable books that kids want to read. Reading for pleasure inside and outside of school has real and long-lasting benefits. It unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps kids discover who they are.

Woodland Middle

Congratulations to Woodland Middle School teacher Jenny Petrone for winning the Successory nomination with a submission by Henry Henton, Jr.

High Schools

Brentwood High

Congratulations to the Brentwood High School Key Club! They were named the 2016 Division 2 Most Outstanding Club. This recognizes their great service projects and participation in events supported by the Kiwanis organizations.

Centennial High

Senior Families be sure to order your Centennial Graduation DVD to save all the memories from that special day. The order form is on line or in the Front Office and the price is $20. DVDs will be available for pick up in the Front Office the week after graduation. CHS Yearbooks will be distributed on Friday April 29. You can still order one but quantities are limited. Order at www.yearbookordercenter.com School code 373 or take a check for $100 to Mary Holden in room #240. Attention future drivers. It’s now time to register for Summer Drivers Education class at Centennial. Registration forms are in the front office. If you have any questions please see Don Kirby in room 237.

Franklin High

All Juniors will take the official ACT here at school on Tuesday, April 19, during the school day. The district pays the cost of this test. The optional writing portion of the test is not offered on this day. If students have already taken the ACT and have an ACT ID, we recommend that he/she have that number available to use in the paper registration process. This will allow students to access scores online. Meanwhile, the FHS Spring College Fair will be April 13 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. All students are invited to attend and meet with college representatives.

Page High

There will be a field trip to MTSU Monday, April 4 for juniors choosing to attend. Participating students will tour the campus and learn more about higher levels of learning. The senior picnic will be held Friday, April 8 during senior students’ lunch at Page High. The Man Pageant will be held at the Page High theater Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, the advanced marketing classes are creating frozen dessert businesses. Students will chose a business name, price out and purchase items, and create a logo and slogan. Students will also make a business design, put their math and accounting skills to task with pricing, justify pricing, and calculate the “break-even” numbers. They will delegate members on what tasks they will be handling and will be determining the gross, net sales and profit. Students, faculty and staff will be able to buy their favorite frozen desserts Friday, April 15 and 22. After the event is concluded students will write a reflection on the project and what they did well or need to revise. Mrs. Jackie Stevens is the marketing teacher.

Summit High

Students involved in HOSA competed at the HOSA State Leadership Conference over spring break. The following students placed in the state competition. Students placing third or higher will compete at the National HOSA Leadership Conference in June. Megan Crowell placed second in Human Growth and Development; Kenzie Ehrsam placed second in Medical Law and Ethics; Jayden Cartelli placed first in Home Health Aide; Maria Vera placed second in Personal Care; Boston Anderson, Seth Knott, Jeremy Moody and Cameron Luz placed fourth in Creative Problem Solving; Kaylene Fodra, Theone Rizane and Sarah Moser placed fourth in Medical Reserve Corp.; and Hannah Waymaster placed fourth in Prepared Speaking. Their teachers are Denise Asbury and Christina Isong