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November 2011 |
MBJH WEB (Where Everybody Belongs)
WEB leaders Caroline Dunn, Jessica Sirkin and Chandler Law welcome 7th grade student Perry Martin.
By HILARY ROSS MBJH WEB is a Junior High School transition program that welcomes 7th graders to their new school, provides a support system for their transition, introduces them into relationships that otherwise they probably will not experience, and then provides a structure for them to foster those relationships over their first year. Faculty sponsor Chad Sorrells said, “the main goal of the program is to connect the incoming students with their peers. By choosing outstanding 9th grade experts to mentor them, we give the students the skills needed to be successful here at MBJH.” The program begins with the energetic Spartan Day orientation that gets 7th graders excited and proud to be attending their new school. It also encourages them to begin developing relationships with other students as well as learn strategies that will contribute to their academic and social success. The connections made with students from various backgrounds will be revisited at various points throughout the
school year, re-enforcing the value of the relationships. MBJH WEB is built on the belief that students want to and can help other students succeed. Each spring, interested students (who will be 9th graders in the fall) are selected through an application process and are trained to be Web Leaders. As positive role models, MBJH Web Leaders are motivators, leaders, and mentors who guide 7th graders to discover what it takes to be successful in Junior High. After orientation, MBJH Web continues, providing a number of followup activities during the 7th grade year. For example, approximately 70 WEB leaders hosted 250 7th graders at a tailgate party prior to a recent MBHS football game. Attendees played games such as soccer shoot, four square, face and hair painting and a spirit show. After which, students were treated to Chick-fil-a sandwiches, cokes and potato chips. Stay tuned for more exciting events during the year!
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Bee keeper visits CBS
James Nichols, Peyton Jones, Mr. Frank Little, Elizabeth Anne Crommelin, and Will Harris.
By FRANCES WATTS For the past ten years, Frank Little has taken the time to come to Cherokee Bend Elementary School to speak to third graders about his hobby, beekeeping. In science, the third graders studied plants. Students learned that beekeeping is an enjoyable hobby that has a big impact on plant life; bees are responsible for pollinating the majority of flowering plants including many of the fruits and vegetables we eat.
“The beekeeper discussed the three different types of bees, worker, drone and queen, and their roles in the hive,” said third grader Pearson Bedingfield. Also during the presentation, students got an up-close look at the inside of a preserved beehive. “What about bee stings?” many third graders asked. Little answered this question by modeling his beekeeping protective wear and admitting he has been stung a few times.
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