The Theatre Project at South Walton presents: The Importance of Being Ernie, a modern day re-telling of the Oscar Wilde classic, set in a modern day American high school. Run dates are this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 26, 27 and 28 at 7:30pm in the SWHS auditorium. Tickets are $6 for students and $8 for adults. We'll see you there!
Submitted by Don Goodrum and Keitha Bledsoe
Maude Saunders theme this year is “Teamwork Sparks Success”. Our family literacy night on October 19th saw teams of parents, grandparents, students, teachers, staff, and community members come together for fun literacy activities. Each grade level provided various sports-themed games that taught literacy skills. Thank you to everyone who has joined our TEAM! Submitted by Krisy Spence.
Mrs. Callahan’s Class at West DeFuniak Elementary is learning to use scientific tools to solve mathematical problems by measuring mass, volume, length, and time. The students measured then took their calculations and rounded to the nearest ten. These scientists have discovered the importance of math in science! Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
On Thursday, October 5th the Van R. Butler Chorus visited Grand Blvd. Health and Rehab in Miramar Beach. They sang Patriotic, Fall, and Spooky Music for the residents. It really brightened the resident's day, and the young musicians!! Following the performances, the group enjoyed a fun picnic lunch!
submitted by Rebecca Austin and Keitha Bledsoe
WDE 4th graders are studying the different types of text structures. In class today, the students were placed in groups and each group was assigned a text structure. The group then had to teach the class about their text structure. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Mrs. Cook's third grade class at Mossy Head School enjoyed learning about phases of the moon by using Oreo cookies! Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
4th Grade students at WDE have been studying the state of Florida. They have learned the location of the three regions in Florida along with the location of major cities, and tourists attractions. Students had a great time decorating a state cookie and identify these locations on their cookie as their final project for this unit. Students then enjoyed eating their state of Florida cookie. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Students at Freeport Middle School will be joining schools all across the Walton County School District as we participate in Pacer.org's National Campaign Against Bullying. Students will show support with multiple activities throughout the week designed to help students become more aware of the bullying issue, and develop ways to unite for kindness, acceptance and inclusion.
This Weeks Activities will Include:
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Monday, October 23 |
ELA Classes |
Bullying 101: Guide for Middle & High School Students / Questioning/ Videos http://www.pacer.org/bullying/classroom/middle-highschool/mh-discussion-monday.asp |
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Tuesday, October 24 |
Math Classes |
Bullying Statistics: http://www.pacer.org/bullying/resources/stats.asp - Graphs/word problems |
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Wednesday, October 25 |
Science Classes |
Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying at the football field – Heart rate / burning calories |
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Thursday, October 26th |
Social Studies Classes |
Introduce Take Action Against Bullying Plan to students |
submitted by Sharie Smith
Mrs. Walker’s first grade class at West DeFuniak Elementary used their bowling skills to improve their subtraction game. Students started with 10, then subtracted the pins that were knocked over to find the difference. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
