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Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Selmer Elementary School Announces January Student of the Month
School menus McNairy County Elementary Breakfast Menus Feb. 4 Pancake/Sausage Stick, Cereals, Variety, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 5 Biscuit & Chocolate Gravy, Cereals, Variety, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 6 Sausage Bagel Pizza or Yogurt Parfait, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 7 Mini Pancakes, Cereals, Variety, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 8 Sausage & Biscuit, Cereals, Variety, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk McNairy County Elementary Lunch Menus
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Selmer Elementary School and Project BASIC are proud to announce the Students of the Month for January. January’s theme for Student of the Month was “Fairness” (based on the pillars of character each student learns) and all of these students were chosen for their ability to show this particular character trait. The students learn about character building skills in their guidance classes and also in their Project BASIC classes. We are all so proud of each of these students. It takes hard work to show “FAIRNESS” to your fellow classmates and each student deserves special recognition for this accomplishment. These students were each given a special certificate and a treat from McDonalds. Congratulations to each and every one of you. Bottom Row (Kindergarten): Spencer Gill, Natalie Lawson, Katelyn Moore, Heidi Dickey, Emma Harris, Ethan Nixon, Lake Carson. Second Row (First Grade): Sydney Cox, Jasey Crouse, Addison Finlayson, Jacob Conner, Alyssa Gray. Third Row (Second Grade): Diya Bhakta, Amber Davis, Ayush Patel, Shelby Jarrett, Will Johnson. Fourth Row (Third Grade): Matthew Cosby, Nancy Draganowski, Lindsey Jackson, Keshun Hunt, Hunter Rowland, Reed Youngerman. Fifth Row (Fourth Grade): Antranae Watson, Haley Moore, Anna Bedwell, Ashlyn Perkins, Trey Durban. Not Pictured: Kailey Lyles (K), Ian Anderson (1st Grade), Sarah Oliver (2nd Grade), Jagger Smith (4th Grade)
Howell receives diploma
Math Fair held at Bethel Springs Elementary School
Feb. 4 Chicken Rings/Roll or Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Fluffy Whipped Potatoes, Black Eye Peas, Garden Salad, Mixed Fruit, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 5 Pepperoni Wedge Pizza or Dixie Crunch Fish/Hushpuppies, French Fries, White Beans, Garden Salad, Blushing Pears, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 6 Mini Corn Dogs or Chicken Noodle Soup/Cheese Toast/Crackers, Whole Kernel Corn, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Garden Salad, Diced Peaches, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 7 Traveling Taco or Meat Loaf/Cornbread, Tiny Whole Potatoes, Pinto Beans, Collard Greens, Salsa, Garden Salad, Diced Strawberry Cups, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 8 Cheese Sticks/Sauce or Steak & Gravy/Roll, Fluffy Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans, Garden Salad, Pineapple Tidbits, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk
UTM offers Instant Piano Playing course in McNairy Co.
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Zachary Martin Howell of Hornsby Tenn. graduated from Jackson State Community College in 2010 and Austin Peay State University on Dec.14, 2012 with a Bachelors Degree: Computer Science Degree Major: Internet and Web Technology Minor: Networking Technology with a 3.5 GPA. Member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He has received employment with Hospital Corporation of America as Networking Engineer in Nashville. Zachary is the son of Danny & Tammy Mathews Howell. The Grandson of the late Virginia & Lester Howell of Hornsby. Betty Mathews of Selmer and the late Tack Mathews of Selmer.
Selmer Middle School addresses changes in curriculum, testing By Patsy Moore Math Interventionist
Selmer Middle School held its fall Family Fun night last October. Dr. Brenda Armstrong and Mr. Mickey Murphy appreciated the parental support for this event. Before the pizza dinner and fun activities, Mrs. Patsy Moore talked about the Constructed Response Assessment (CRA) which students in grades 3 – 8 had recently taken. Tennessee, along with 46 other states, is in the process of transitioning to Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Student will take three Constructed Response Assessments during the 2012 – 2013 school year. The first one was given in October. The second one will be given in February, and the third will be given in May. The CRA is not like the multiple-choice TCAP tests that have been given for many years. This assessment is comprised of four tasks. The tasks are focused upon specific grade-level focus standards that have been chosen for this year. While each grade level has different focus standards, they all share the same eight mathematical practice standards. These practice standards are incorporated into all math lessons every day. It is vital that students become familiar with the focus standards and math practice standards, because the CRA tests are scored according to them. The first assessments have been scored, and these will be used to help students and teachers as they prepare for the next assessment. Parents were informed that math has been the primary focus of CCSS so far. English/Language Arts (E/LA) is slowly being phased in this year. The importance of reading comprehension was emphasized during the presentation by Moore. Parents were encouraged to use online resources to become familiar with the changes that are occurring. Also during the short presentation, parents heard about how teachers use test data to help them plan their lessons and to help them set goals. Parents were encouraged to visit Selmer Middle School with their questions about interpreting test data and how it can be used to help their children be successful students.
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The seventh-grade students at Bethel Springs Elementary School recently held a Math Fair as a conclusion to studying statistics. They chose projects that included science as well as math. The projects were varied and very interesting. Projects included: a straw bridge that held 4+ handhelds, a toothpick bridge that held 20 + calculators, a popsicle stick/straw crane that could hold 350g, a straw catapult, a strategy game – Nine Men in a Trench, comparison grocery shopping, a Penny Racer game, marble Race Game, Card Probability, MLB player stats, BSES Basketball Player Stats, an empty drink can held 13 math books, and many more.
MARTIN, Tenn. – A course on playing the piano will be offered from 6-9:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the University of Tennessee at Martin McNairy County Center/ Selmer. David Haynes, former music director from Ringgold, Ga., will conduct the class. This beginner’s course will offer students an opportunity to learn chords to songs, “speed read” sheet music, counting techniques, finding middle C and more. The course fee is $55 per person, plus $25 for a book and practice CD. The course is sponsored by the UT Martin Office of Extended Campus and Online Studies and will be held at the center, located at 1269 Tennessee Ave. in Selmer. An exact location for the course will be given upon registration. To register, contact ECOS at 731-8817082, or register online at http://www. utm.edu/departments/ecce/nondegree/ home.php.
Bethel Springs Elementary School Honor Roll, Principal’s List 2nd Nine Weeks 20122013 3rd Grade Honor Roll Colby Adams Amber Burney Trey Butler Reece Cosby Angelina Hampton Laura Hancock Lillie Harstin Kaylynn Parker Trey Pearson Gavin Plunk Tyler Plunk Myles Rankin Morgan Reeves Gregory Sprague Lily Stricland 4th Grade Honor Roll Paige Isbell Walker Massengill Richy Sosa Kaylee Wiggins
5th Grade Honor Roll Traevon Atlee John Droke Trevor Terrell Ruth Harstin Lainey Hensley Colton Judd Tyler Martin Natalie Patterson Mallory Wagoner 6th Grade Honor Roll Logan Baker Ainsley Ervin Claire Ingle Shaun Maxedon Mason McClain Justin Plunk 7th Grade Honor Roll Clint Isbell Catherin Reed Mayson Roach Emma Spencer Katie Turner
8th Grade Honor Roll Avery Davis Dustin Ellsworth Danielle Harstin Cody Mayo Jeremiah Sanders Thomas Stevens Gabby Wiggins 3rd Grade Principal’s List Will Bargas Kaylee Hurst Nick Morris Cole Savage Emily Wagoner 4th Grade Principal’s List Chad Angell Kaylee Benton Mark Burns Joey Butterfield Haven Gray Jasper Sanders Yamilet Sandria
5th Grade Principal’s List Dylan Kidd 6th Grade Principal’s List Faith Bizzell Gabby Green Abby Jones Hailey Johnson Madelyn Pearson Ashlyn Smith 7th Grade Principal’s List Beau Barnes Angela Hager Hunter Joyner Brittany Nixon Amber Rajaniemi 8th Grade Principal’s List Dylan Crabb Amelia Lamberth Sydney Perrigo