Congratulations to Kaley Norris, Bama DeRameus, Kasandra Bizek, and Colten Phillips who will have their art work displayed at the Biophilia Center. From left to right: Kaley Norris, Bama DeRameus, Kasandra Bizek, Colten Phillips. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
SWHS Crowned Homecoming King and Queen
October 7, 2016
South Walton High School Crowned their Homecoming King and Queen on Friday, Dawson Westberry and Savannah Burden. Submitted by Barbara Stratton.
Walton Academy Charter School Holds First Title I Parent Night
October 7, 2016
Walton Academy Charter School held its first Title I Parent Night on Tuesday, October 4. Families and community members were invited to learn about Title I, hear from Emerald Coast Technical College about the programs they offer, and meet their child’s teachers. Walton High School’s culinary program catered the event, and Ms. Betty Cruce won a $100 Visa Gift Card at the end of the evening. Overall, it was a great success! Submitted by Jamie Mitchell.
Maude Saunders 5th Graders Participate in Book Tasting
October 7, 2016
Maude Saunders 5th grade students participated in a “book tasting” in order to explore the different genres of literature. They were exposed to just a taste of a variety of books to learn an appreciation of a variety of genres. These fifth graders are preparing to participate in a 40 Book Challenge which encourages students to read across genres to build their vocabulary and build schema. The students had a lot of fun and found many “tasty” books! Submitted by Krisy Spence.
Donuts with Dads at FES
October 7, 2016
Over 700 parents and students participated in the FES donut breakfast. Submitted by Nancy Currie.
Paxton's Open House a Success
October 7, 2016
Paxton school had a successful Open House! Pictured: Tanner Mock, 2nd Grader. Sumbitted by Samantha Martin.
Science Experiements with VRB 1st Graders
October 7, 2016
Mrs. Gwen Wright’s first grade class had an exciting time doing a science experiment this week. The students enjoyed learning about matter, but more specifically a polymer. They also learned through making gak that a polymer may not be a solid or a liquid. Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski.
Grasses in Classes Enviromental Education Program at VRB
October 7, 2016
All third grade classes at Butler Elementary are participating in Grasses in Classes. Grasses in Classes is a hands-on, environmental education program that gives students a direct role the restoration of Choctawhatchee Bay.
Grasses In Classes students tend salt marsh nurseries throughout the school year, and receive monthly education on local estuarine topics that meet our science standards from CBA (Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance) and CBA partners (e.g. AmeriCorps members). At the end of the school year, Grasses in Classes culminates with students planting their shoreline grasses at one of our salt marsh restoration sites along Choctawhatchee Bay. The program instills a love of local habitat, restores shoreline and inspires the next generation of watershed stewards. Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski.
MSE Camp Read-A-Lot ELA Night
October 3, 2016
Over 165 Maude Saunders students brought their Families to “Camp Read-A-Lot” last Tuesday night. They hiked down the halls to Campgrounds with names like Camp Super S’mores and Camp Evergreen to find a variety of reading activities. While some students took flashlights into dark cavelike rooms to spot sightwords, others sat under the stars and listened to stories. Campers could be seen sight word fishing, red word swatting, snacking on trail mix, and of course gathering around the many campfires. Everyone had a lot of fun, read a lot, and left a happy camper! Submitted by Krisy Spence.
MHS welcomed Dads for “Dads Take Your Child to School” Day
October 3, 2016
MHS welcomed Dads to school on September 28th for “Dads Take Your Child to School” Day which is part of Florida’s State Initiative to get fathers more involved in their children’s academic life. The intent of this initiative is to highlight the significant difference fathers and father figures can make by taking a more active role in their children’s educational experience. When fathers play a more active role in a child’s education, children perform better academically; have fewer discipline problems; and become more responsible adults. We were pleased that so many fathers took this opportunity to become more familiar with our school and staff. Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.